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Acting Town Clerk Mr V.D Chikwekwe swearing-in Ward 4 Kelvin Kasiwulaya council quorum was now complete
Councillor Martin Chivhoko and called upon all councilors to put
he recently elected three politics aside and work for the de-
Gweru councilors were velopment of the city.
sworn in on Tuesday
morning at Townhouse fol- "Welcome to the council, Coun-
lowing their victory in the Decem- cilor Mafa and welcome back coun-
ber 3 by-elections. cilor Manyundwa and Councilor
The three who took the oath of of- Chivhoko, now our quorum is com-
fice and allegiance before Gweru plete.
Acting Town Clerk Vakai
Chikwekwe are Martin Chivhoko "Gentleman we should put poli-
(Ward 4) Kwanisai Mafa (ward 5) tics aside and work together for the
and John Manyundwa (ward 18) development of our city, tinoda
Welcoming the councilors, Gweru kuvaka guta " he said
Mayor Hamutendi Kombayi said the
The councilors were given a
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2. LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper
Ashley Suruma now taking action to ensure www.thesunnews.co.zw (1) ACCOUNT LYING FOR
that the sanity and beauty of INSPECTION
he City of Gweru the city are restored" said
is calling upon Marerwa. In the estate of the late (2) Jerika Havenga of 2975 Mkoba 5
proprietors to ur who died at Greenvale Farm on the 29th of May 2005 - DRGW
gently refurbish Director of health ser- 152/15
their buildings after a sur- vices, Mr. Samson NOTICE is hereby given that the (3) First and Final Liquidation
vey carried out by the local Sekenhamo said most and/or Distribution account in the above estate will lie for
authority revealed that over buildings in the city were inspection for a period of (4) 21 days as from the (5) 23rd of
60 buildings in the central also pausing as health December 2022 at the office of the Magistrates Gweru.
business district were in a threats to workers and Should no objections be lodged with the Master within the period
dilapidated state and were members of the public. of inspection, payments will be made in accordance therewith.
pausing a threat to public Representative
safety. "People are not keeping Saliwe Havenga
This development came their buildings in a hygienic 2975 Mkoba 5
to light at a state of build- state because they accumu- Gweru
ings in the city meeting late refuse in their back-
held at Townhouse last yards which is not safe" The Sun
Wednesday. Sekenhamo said.
City Town Planner Mr The Sun 23- 31December 2022
Tapiwa Marerwa said it is He went on to quote the
high time for the structure public health act which
and texture of buildings in stipulate that its offensive
the city center to be im- to keep ones building in a
proved since majority of bad state and it attracts a
them were in bad shape. penalty.
"The City of Gweru is
directing all property own- "According to the public
ers in the city to refurbish health act owners of trade
and repaint their buildings premises failing to keep
to restore the glory of the their building in good order
city. is an offence and can cause
The council is using by- operating licence cancella-
laws which ensure that tion," said Sekenhamo .
property owners should
keep their buildings in the District Development
good and lucrative state," Coordinator Tarisai
he said Mudadigwa said buildings
According to the survey give us the face of the city.
done by the council, over
60 buildings in the town "Most of our building in
need refurbishment and the city are in a sorry state,
some in the city center are these buildings give us the
now either dilapidated, un- face of the city yet some are
sightly or neglected. already collapsing " said
"We ran an exercise in Mudadigwa .
the city center and discov-
ered that over 60 buildings Municipal police and the
were in bad shape. Some Zimbabwe Republic Police
were gutted with fire and (ZRP) will be used to un-
never repaired, some have sure that property owners
broken windows while improve their properties as
some are cracked and with per provisions of the by-
peeling off paints. We are laws .
This development comes
at a time when majority of
the buildings in the city
center are old and primitive
in structure and appearance
since Gweru is one of the
oldest cities in the country.
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Ashley Suruma
First Lady DrAuxillia These seeds are
Mnangagwa recently not for you to go
donated farming in and sell, l want you
puts to over 1000
women from the Midlands to plant them ac-
province at an AGRIC4SHE cording to the pro-
roll-out program held at gram. Everyone
Gweru Poly technical College.
should see to it that
Agric4She is part of the
Ministry Agriculture's pro- their neighbor does
gram to empower women so not sell these seeds.
that, they play their part in
food production and security, They are for
so as to achieve vision 2030. projects and not for
During the roll-out pro- sell. I don't want to
gram, Dr Mnangagwa handed see placards of
over 20 tons of maize seeds,95
tons of compound D fertilizer, people selling the
top dressing fertilizer and pes- seeds per cup or First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa
ticides for armyworm control smaller portions,"
to over 1000 women from the
Midlands province.
600 women from Gweru, 200 from Kwekwe
and 200 from Shurugwi received the inputs. CITY OF GWERU
In her handover speech, the first lady dis-
couraged beneficiaries from stealing, selling,
or misusing the gifts as they were to be solely
used for the project and AGRIC4SHE program.
"These seeds are not for you to go and sell, l
want you to plant them according to the pro-
gram. Everyone should see to it that their neigh-
bor does not sell these seeds. They are for
projects and not for sell. I don't want to see
placards of people selling the seeds per cup or
smaller portions," said Dr Mnangagwa.
She further highlighted that, by participat- PUBLIC NOTICE
ing in the Urban transformation project women
will divert their energy toward food produc-
tion and desist from gossip and other negatives
of society while urging the youth to stop drug RENEWAL OF 2023 SHOP LICENCES AND
abuse. REGISTRATION OF PREMISES CERTIFICATES
"Women contribute a lot to agriculture as
they prepare the land and grow crops, farming
reduces time for gossip and other negative be-
haviors. Lets use our energy to do project. I
want to see positive yields from these inputs. The business community is hereby advised that the 2023 shop
"Also involve children and youths in the pro-
gram, instead of spending time abusing drugs licences and registration of premises certificate will start on
children should be occupied with farming ac- Monday 19 December 2022.
tivities, lets teach them to work" she said.
The Minister of State and Provincial affairs,
Larry Mavhima thanked the first lady for bring- The licence committee will be visiting your premises for annual
ing urban transformation to Midlands province
highlighting that there was already two hect- inspections and approval for 2023 renewals. Please be advised
ares of land used as the Urban transformation that only those approved by the licensing committee will be able
center in Gweru and the initiative was to be to renew for year 2023.
taken to all Midlands District.
"This is a great initiative for women and will
benefit families at large. We accepted your ur- You are therefore kindly urged to urgently take note of all
ban transformation project and we have two
hectares in Gweru and all resources are now recommendations made by the licensing committee to be able
available. We will spread this initiative to all to renew and be in compliance with the pieces of legislation
Midlands districts" He said .
This project comes a month after Gweru governing your operation.
adopt the Gweru urban agricultural policy
which ensures that farming around the Urban V.D Chikwekwe
areas will be done in designated areas.
Acting Town Clerk
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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 5.
Kelvin Kasiwulaya a child with a disability, said the tion of resources towards this and the UNICEF Zimbabwe rights of all children are re-
event brought relief to the chil- sector,'' she said. Representative Tajudeen spected, children with disabili-
Christmas arrived a dren. Oyewale headlined the celebra- ties have the same rights as all
week early for lo Zimbabwe recently cel- tions with the quote "Where the other children.
cal kids with dis "I am happy to be here to- ebrated world children's day
abilities who re- day, my son has never been to
ceived gift bags full of toys a Christmas luncheon this is the www.thesunnews.co.zw
and diapers at a Christmas first time. Deon has a cerebral
luncheon hosted by Let's pulse but today I can see that
Make a Difference Disabil- he is happy, he has stories that
ity Zimbabwe (LMDDZ) he wants to tell his friends
last week.
"These kinds of outings
The early Christmas lun- make their bodies and minds
cheon was meant to give active. Those who can dance
Children with disability and can dance to the music. Those
their caregivers a chance to who can dance on their wheel-
interact and exchange ideas chairs can do so. Those who
on how to improve their wel- can sing can sing on their
fare. wheelchairs, "she said.
Speaking at the event Speaking on the sidelines of
LMDDZ Executive director the luncheon Gweru Urban
Nigel Tahwa said, most chil- Child Parliamentarian and
dren with disabilities do not Minister of Mines and Mineral
have a chance to go out and Development Honourable
enjoy themselves and this Nicole Mundondo gave kudos
prompted his organization to to LMDDZ for remembering
host the luncheon. children with disability, how-
ever, she called upon the gov-
"I am very happy because ernment to have a policy frame-
of today's event," he said. work that caters to children
"Children with disabilities with a disability soon after their
spend most of their time birth.
sleeping. They don't have a
lot of time to be happy like “I would like to thank let's
other children, so today we make a difference in Disability
have given a chance to 10 Zimbabwe for putting smiles
children to enjoy them- on the faces of these Children.
selves, this also gives them In our society children with dis-
a chance to interact with abilities are hidden away when
their fellows. there is a party, they are de-
prived of life's happiness, this
"Many times in society should come as a lesson to par-
when there is a party or func- ents out there, they should let
tion children with disabili- their children go out and enjoy
ties are often left at home, themselves, it's good for their
they are seen as distur- social and psychological devel-
bances, but we as "Let's opment.
make a difference Disability
Zimbabwe," we say let them "However, I would also like
enjoy ice cream, allow them to urge the government and our
to dance and sing, these kids senior parliamentarians to craft
are entitled all inalienable a disability policy that allows
human rights including the us to have a database of those
pursuit of happiness," he with disability at birth, this
said would make it easier for orga-
nizations and ministries to lo-
Tahwa thanked all the cate and give aid to those who
stakeholders including the really need it. We should have
fast food outlet Eat n'lick for a database of people with dis-
making the day a success. abilities starting with child-
birth. This will logically inform
Amai Deon, a mother of our national budget and alloca-
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Kelvin Kasiwulaya who is leaving no one behind Ward 5
and no place behind in terms Councilor
Gweru residents of developmental trajectory. I Kwanisai
have realized that will give all my energy to serve
ZANU-PF is the my ward loyally in terms of Mafa
only party that their grievances which haven't
can bring sanity and service been attended to for almost a deplorable state and that has other dignified ways of mak-
delivery to the city, come two decades," he said. affected the smooth flow of ing our residents pay their
2023 the party can win back public transport as it cannot bills than dehumanizing fami-
all the 18 council seats, newly Mafa also bemoaned the reach far-off places like lies by attaching their prop-
elected ward 5 Councilor state of affairs in his ward and Randolf, CBZ, and KMP and I erties which took many years
Kwanisai Mafa has said. is already dealing with service am engaging other stakehold- to accumulate. That must
delivery-related challenges ers to repair these roads" Mafa end," he added.
Mafa who polled 556 votes ranging from perennial water said.
during the recently held shortages to poor sewer reticu- Mafa also urged politicians
Gweru Municipal By-elec- lation. Commenting on the issue of to desist from using the elec-
tions under the Zanu-PF ticket property attachments by the torate for their own personal
to defeat Citizen Coalition for "There has been a perennial local authority in a bid to re- gains.
Change's (CCC) Cleopas shortage of water in Ward 5 cover unpaid bills from resi-
Shiri who got 472 votes, said and already we have sunk two dents, Mafa said the resolution "Politicians must never
for the past two decades the boreholes in the most critical was inhuman and diabolical. take people for granted.
City of Gweru has witnessed areas of CBZ and old Senga People must not be used as
a total collapse of service de- Makina Square which are go- "Property attachments is the cannon fodder for political
livery under the stewardship ing to be modernized and so- most inhumane and diabolic expediency. People are now
of MDC and CCC. lar-powered. I have also en- resolution which can be done realizing the capacity and ap-
gaged the city authorities to by elected Councilors. We are petite of the new dispensation
"Over the past 20 years work on valves that had not voted to protect the interests of to deliver. Evidence is for all
with MDC and the coming of been allowing water to go to our people so when we go to see and ZANU-PF is go-
CCC at the helm of the local high-rise areas and those against the interests of our vot- ing to win resoundingly in
authority, we have witnessed places have started to receive ers, we are negating our moral 2023 and restore all our cit-
a total collapse of service de- water. Tower lights had not obligation as politicians. As ies to their former glory," he
livery in Gweru under their been functioning and already elected people, we must find said.
stewardship. most of them are being fixed
now.
"Being elected on a
ZANU-PF ticket in this new "I am going to make sure
dispensation and learning that burst sewer pipes and
from the top civil servant refuse collection are attended
President ED Mnangagwa to timeously. Our roads are in
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6. LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper
Ban car burnouts in Gweru? narcotic drugs that are usually protect members of the public from police and if there were any drugs
peddled at the event, the driver who such unfortunate happenings if the car being sold the police would have
Kelvin Kasiwulaya hit James might have been drunk. spinning show is to be allowed to go unearthed such unscrupulous ac-
on in the future. tivity.
Gweru residents are calling upon "Drug dealers are now popular at
authorities to investigate a popular the venue and it has become an event Speaking on the same note another Responding to residents' com-
Car Burn-Out sport after an over- for drunkards or unbecoming behav- resident who declined to be named for ments that Burnouts should be
speeding vehicle from the event hit ior for especially young people," said the fear of victimization said on Sat- banned Xrey said he had no offi-
and killed a local socialite James Matongo. urday he witnessed three accidents cial comment about someone's
George Chiza of Tatenda Park this while driving after the burnouts, personal view.
Saturday. Asked about the action that should
be taken to avoid the repetition of "I witnessed three accidents, one in- We have no official comment
Midlands Provincial Police such fatal incidents, he said, people side the Gweru sports club, another about someone's personal views,
Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel should stop taking drugs and should at the gate of the same area and an- apa matongondifonerawo
Mahoko said Chiza was hit by a car exercise caution when driving in other one at KFC. muchida kuti mukwanise kunyora
coming from the former Cold Stor- crowded places. nyaya yenyu, of course, you're a
age Commission warehouse around "On the day of the burnouts, some- newspaper and you're trying to get
21:00hrs. "I don't think burnouts should be how people just become reckless, I more readers.
banned, but people should exercise don't know why they get more excited
Chiza died on the spot, and his utmost discipline when they drive at and overzealous like kids," he said Meanwhile, James Chiza was
body was conveyed to Gweru Pro- overcrowded events, on the issue of given a heroes sendoff this Mon-
vincial Hospital (GPH) mortuary. narcotic drugs, the police should do Commenting on the matter Mid- day in the City's central business
their job and monitor and even ap- lands Burnouts Organizer Mr Xrey of district where a convoy of over
The fatal accident took place at prehend those who peddle illegal Mahoganytv condemned the actions 45 Honda fit vehicles, 4 Kombi's
an unnamed dust road from the drugs at events. by the reckless driver who hit and and two Toyota Hiluxes escorted
Cold Storage Company (CSC) killed James. his coffin to the high-density sub-
heavy industrial site in Gweru and We know that the white stuff is be- urb of Ascot.
the police are still carrying out in- ing peddled in Gweru, but nothing is "The incident happened outside the
vestigations to find the motor ve- being done to apprehend and deal jurisdiction of the event and the per- All the cars had Jimmy's pic-
hicle involved in the accident. with drug cartels. Burnout events are son who committed the heinous crime ture stuck on the back and front
now easy money-making venues for was someone who was not part of the screens.
Eyewitnesses said James popu- drug dealers," said Matongo event and that's why the person ran
larly known as Jimo a former away. The city came to a standstill
Bahadur Center hustler and Another resident, Wilson when mourners, friends, and
Mushikshika mogul was hit by an Kamuchira said car show burnouts "Our events are cleared by the po- workmates blocked the road near
over-speeding car from the burn- and stunts should be banned as they lice. We also have security and am- Morah supermarket singing Jimo
outs event held at CSC's heavy in- threaten public safety and promote bulances at the event. Mind you this raiva gamba, gamba redu, jomo
dustrial area. drug dealing. is the fourth burnout event that we raiva gamba, gamba redu , tipeiwo
have done" he said. nguva yekuchema gamba redu.
They dismissed claims doing "I think burnouts should be
rounds on social media that he was banned, on Saturday we lost a Speaking on the drug issue Mr Xrey
hit by a burnout stunt car, they said brother, which makes us so sure that said their events are manned by the
the hit-and-run car belonged to a the same thing won't happen again,
spectator who was heading out of Burnout revelers always get drunk at Our Twitter Handle
the event. the end of the event and most of them @SunGweru
will be drinking. The police manning
Charles Matongo (not his real the event should arrest drunk driv-
name) who was present at the event ers on the spot, police at the gate
said Jimmy's untimely death is pain- should conduct test on drivers when
ful and could have been avoided if they drive out for the safety of the
people desisted from taking heavy public.
drinks, drugs and driving.
I plead with the organizers of the
He said most people who are now event to put security measures that
attending the event are usually
drunk and others would have taken
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7. LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper
Kelvin Kasiwulaya ity blackouts and solar-pow- the boreholes were installed By Kelvin Kasiwulaya
ered boreholes were the only by Hon Dube using Con-
wo solar-powered alternative source of water stituency Development Gweru
boreholes were re for residents, now that, the Funds (CDF) and the other Urban
cently vandalized solar-powered boreholes two that we have were do- Member of
by thieves in As- have been vandalized resi- nated to the community by parliament
cot high density suburb dents are now going to suf- Welthungerhilfe (WHH). Honourable
leaving residents without fer, surely if these saboteurs Brian Dube
portable drinking water, are caught, they should face Residents who spoke to
The Sun has learnt. the full wrath of the law as a this reporter revealed that Ward 8 Councillor, Notal Dzika
The unscrupulous crimi- terrorist," he said they now risk contracting The Sun 23 -31 December 2022
nals stole four solar panels waterborne diseases like
from two boreholes located Speaking on the same cholera and typhoid since
at Muunga Primary school note, Ward 8 Councillor, they are now opting to drink
and Montrose, the thieves Notal Dzika who presides water from unsafe water
are still at large. over the affected area, la- sources.
Commenting on the hei- mented the water woes that
nous act, Gweru Urban are now mounting on his "Our borehole was van-
Member of parliament ward after the pilfering of dalized. Now we have no
Honourable Brian Dube solar panels from the water water, and the only option
said the stealing of solar sources. we have is to drink water
panels from public water from shallow wells, some of
sources is tantamount to "I concur with honourable us go to the nearby plots to
sabotage and terrorism. Brian Dube that those who buy water, and pay US$1 to
"Those who destroy pub- stole our solar panels should fill their buckets.
lic property meant to serve be charged with treason,
the majority of our society banditry and sabotage, cur- "If things continue the
should be charged with ban- rently residents in my ward way they are, we might con-
ditry and sabotage, are facing acute water short- tract cholera or typhoid, as
vandalising a water source ages because of the vandals. you know we are in the rainy
that was serving such a Residents are now forced to season, effluent from burst
large community is tanta- walk long distances to sur- sewer pipes has now been
mount to treason. rounding plots to get the pre- diluted by the rains and
"It's very unfortunate that cious liquid. sometimes it flows into the
we are facing acute electric- shallow wells, there is also
"Areas affected by the a possibility that the water
The paper that "terrorist act" are Old Ascot, table has been polluted, we
digs deeper Tinshel, Clermont, Muunga are drinking from a poisoned
Primary school, Montrose chalice," said Mr Clifford
EDITOR- IN - CHIEF and heritage," said Clr Nyaganga of Clermont.
Willie Mponda Dzika.
Another resident Mrs Tal-
SUB-EDITOR Dzika also blamed Ascot ent Chiunya called upon the
Tendai Chifunyise and Tinshel residents for powers that be to fix the
failing to provide security boreholes before a cholera
SENIOR REPORTER personnel at their water outbreak ensues.
Kelvin Kasiwulaya source.
"Yes we have a water chal-
REPORTERS We advised residents af- lenge but this is not the time
Ashley Suruma ter installing the solar-pow- to look at the problem, we
Tashinga Madzingira ered boreholes that they must be looking for a solution,
Anotidaishe Chivhenge should have a security com- "Zvino masolar Zvaakabiwa
mittee and pay a nominal fee tichadii" our councilor should
PHOTO JOURNALIST to pay guards to protect the coordinate residents so that
Abijah Makuluni boreholes but the residents we map a way forward before
ignored our plea and this has we contract cholera.
MARKETING resulted in this catastrophic
Vimbai Nyamukutu incident that threatens their "I am of the opinion that
livelihoods. as residents we should
PUBLISHER gather and pay US$5 per
Community Newspapers of For clarity's sake, we in- household to buy new solar
stalled solar-powered bore- panels for our boreholes. By
Zimbabwe holes because the aforemen- doing so everyone will have
tioned areas had no safe po- the zeal and enthusiasm to
table water at all, now we are safeguard the water source,"
back at square one, two of she said.
The paper that digs deeper 8.
From Page 1 ness is service delivery and and the National Develop- said his ward was at the "We don't need a
this time my top priority is ment goal number one epicenter of all city devel- rocket scientist to see
chance to choose council road rehabilitation, our roads (NDS1). opment hence his focus
committees that they would are in a bad state. I am also will be on road rehabilita- that my ward is in a
wish to belong to and both going to continue pushing "We don't need a rocket tion, street lighting, water sorry state, for me it's
councilors chose the Hous- for proper sewer and water scientist to see that my ward reticulation, and traffic. about service delivery
ing and Environment com- reticulation. We will also is in a sorry state, for me it's and community devel-
mittee as their first choice. seek to have the devolution about service delivery and As you know my area of opment. It's time now
funds fix our street lights," community development. It's jurisdiction is the town for Senga to realize the
Speaking on the sidelines he said. time now for Senga to real- area hence I am at the epi- benefits of Vision 2030,
of the swearing-in cer- ize the benefits of Vision center of the City, It has it is at the local author-
emony bounced back Ward Ward 5, Councilor 2030, it is at the local author- always been our mantra to ity level that we should
4 Councilor, Martin Kwanisai Mafa who came in ity level that we should see provide services to our
Chivhoko said going back to replace former Deputy transformation through ser- residents, I am going to see transformation
to his ward, and road reha- Mayor Cleopas Shiri said it vice delivery," he said push for the rehabilitation through service deliv-
bilitation is going to be his was time for his ward to re- of our roads and the issue
top priority. alize President Emmerson Speaking on the same note of robots will remain our ery
Mnangagwa's vision 2030 newly sworn-in ward 18, top priority, he said.
"As you know our busi- councilor John Manyundwa
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Internationally acclaimed Thanksgiving Concert head- Theshow will also be sup-
South African gospel mu- lined by gospel diva Janet
sician, Dr Tumi is set to Manyowa. ported bya star-studded line-
perform in the country on
the 1st of January. I am going to be joined by up, which includesTakesure
Dr Tumi from South Africa
The Wafika hitmaker, and King Dee from SA as Zamar, Minister Mahendere
who last performed in well. We have guest appear-
Bulawayo last year at the ances by Pastor Bonnie and and Sharon Manyika
Word of Worship Concert, Thembalami so I am very
is set to return to Zimba- excited about this. We are Born Tumisanga
bwe with a performance at going to be thanking God for
the Celebration Centre in 2022. We last had Dr Tumi Makweya, the talented mu-
Harare. in Zimbabwe in 2018 and
we know him for great wor- sician, who wowed gospel
The multi-award-win- ship and uplifting music,”
ning gospel sensation will said Janet Manyowa. lovers at the Gwanda Inter-
be part of the Night of
national Gospel Festival in
the country in 2018 will re-
kindle the romance with his
local fans on New Year’s
Day.
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10. LOCAL NEWS
Guard against
drowning: ZRP
Kenias Chivuzhe use our roads with caution. rected the Traffic Safety Coun- Kelvin Kasiwulaya are also urged not to cross
This is important because Zim- cil to conduct research on how flooded bridges as they risk
Zimbabwe, among the babwe is among the countries best the fund can be estab- The Zimbabwe Republic being swept away and end
countries with high recording very high road traf- lished. We will hold public Police (ZRP) has urged par- up losing their lives.
road traffic accidents fic accidents and deaths. The consultations on the issue. We ents and guardians to be on
in Africa, is targeting levels of indiscipline on our want to establish it as a matter high alert and safeguard "The rain season has an
to reduce the number of road roads are quite frightening and of urgency to complement ef- children against drowning effect on the volume of wa-
traffic accidents following the we need to up the level of our forts by insurance companies as the rainy season is now ter in rivers which tempts
recent launch of the Festive enforcement. I humbly appeal to assist accident victims," he in full swing with rivers and children who end up swim-
Season Road Safety awareness to the Traffic Council and the added. open wells filling up. ming in flooded rivers.
campaign. public to even do more with
regards to mitigating road car- Minister Mhona warned The warning at a time "As Police, we would like
The campaign was launched nage," Hon Mhona said. those involved in organised when one-year-old Mufaro to take this opportunity to
by the Minister of Transport crime where driver's licenses Mugoniwa died after alert members of the public
and Infrastructural Develop- Efforts have been stepped are issued to undeserving drowning in a bucket of not to cross flooded rivers.
ment Honourable Felix up to establish the Road Acci- people to stop such practices water in Mkoba 14. Instead, people must wait
Mhona. dent Fund. stating that it might be contrib- for rivers to subside before
uting to the high number of In a statement, ZRP Mid- they attempt to cross. In ad-
Stakeholders who visited a "In other countries, there is road traffic accidents. lands Acting Provincial dition, we discourage swim-
number of black spots with the a Road Accident Fund. We di- Community Relations Liai- ming in flooded pools and
Minister before launching the son Officer, and Assistant rivers by children." he
safety campaign are also con- www.thesunnews.co.zw Inspector Ngawagare called added.
cerned about the alarming upon parents to guard
number of road accidents in the To advertise in against toddlers playing The development also
province. The Sun near or around any water comes at a time when the
bodies and advised that Province is receiving nor-
Minister Mhona noted the call our Marketing Dept on buckets full of water should mal to above-normal rain-
need for collaborative efforts 263 714 165 677 not be left unclosed. fall, with the Meteorologi-
between road users and road cal Department predicting a
authorities to reduce road car- "While the rainy season number of cyclones that are
nage. is associated with joy in an- to befall the country before
ticipation of a good harvest the end of this year.
"It is important to educate it can easily turn out to be a
our people that as we approach time for the mourning of el- Midlands Provincial
the festive season, we need to ders who do not carefully chief meteorological officer,
look after children and dis- Ishmael Zinyewere said
suade them from playing heavy downpours were set
near water bodies thereby to be recorded in the Prov-
risking drowning. ince soon.
"Every year especially "What we managed to
during the rainy season observe from our weather
many lives are lost through forecast is that we will have
drowning hence the call by some heavy downpours
the ZRP to look after chil- across the Province from the
dren and always know their beginning of December go-
whereabouts to avoid such ing forward and it's very
incidences," he said. normal during this
period.like Mberengwa
Assistant Inspector around Buchwa Mountain
Fungai Ngawagare said wa- and Gokwe North and
ter bodies posed a greater South where we always ex-
risk to the children's safety pect severe flooding. In
during the rainy seasons. other low-lying areas, we
might expect some flash
"The rainy season nor- floods due to the landscape.
mally starts in November
and extends to April of ev- "We urge the DDCs in
ery year. Furthermore, par- those areas to warn people
ents and guardians are en- ahead of the said period so
couraged to guard against that they stay prepared," he
toddlers playing near or added
around water bodies like
pools, wells, dams and riv- However, the Civil Pro-
ers. tection Unit (CPU) has
highlighted that it has put in
"Buckets and dishes place some measures to deal
filled with water must not with the anticipated nega-
be left unclosed. Motorists tive weather phenomenon.
The Sun 23- 31 December 2022
The paper that digs deeper “River Valley Properties group of companies wishes you a 112.
Advertorial
Merry Christmas
and a Prosperous 2023
Kelvin Kasiwulaya the clothes selected by the Dr Ambassador Smelly Dube handing US$1000
children. to Selukwe Primary representative
It was all joy and jubi
lation on Unity Day at Despite giving over 200 the courteous heart of my Hwida Primary School, we Shurugwians.
Selukwe Primary hampers, Dr Dube also husband Engineer Mncedisi adopted kids from the spe-
School Hall in handed over Christmas gro- Dube and I am speaking on cial class and we are going Mr Kombora an elderly
Shurugwi where over 200 ceries worth thousands of his behalf. to buy them uniforms and
widows and orphans re- dollars to Makara Children's pay their fees until the end man who also received a
ceived a Christmas gift of home. " Yes we h ave dona ted of their academic journey.
food hampers, and clothes foodstuffs but our goal is to We are also going to buy food hamper said he was
from River Valley Proper- Selukwe primary school empower these kids through uniforms and pay school fees
ties led by its Chief Execu- also received US$1000 as a education so that they can for 500 pupils across the going to have a good
tive Officer Dr Ambassador token of appreciation for take care of their parents and province starting this Janu-
Smelly Dube. hosting Dr Smelly Dube's the community in the future. ary, she said. Christmas this year cour-
philanthropic programs. We are working on various
The Christmas donation educational programs, at Dr Smelly Dube also tesy of Dr Smelly Dube.
comes barely a few days af- Shurugwi's three tradi- called for peace, harmony
ter the company donated tional leaders namely Chief and unity among Christmas yangu yaita,
US$500 and groceries Nhema, Ndanga and Banga
worth thousands of dollars received food hampers and Zvarongeka manje,
to the Gweru Mayor's 200 litres of fuel each.
Christmas cheer fund. Tinotenda Amai Smelly
Dr Dube also pledged to
In each of the donated buy uniforms and pay school Dube
hampers donated, were 2 li- fees for 500 pupils across the
ters cooking oil, 2 kg rice, province. vatigonera ngazvirambe
2 kg sugar, 2 liters Mazowe
Orange crush, and soap Speaking at the handover
among other basic com- ceremony Dr Dube said the
modities. donations were meant bring
joy and happiness to widows
Over 20 orphans were and orphans in the Shurugwi
given a chance to choose community, however she
Christmas clothes from a said it was her vision to em-
Boutique in Shurugwi's power communities through
central business district, education.
the kids chose shoes, shirts
blouses, trousers and skirts We are gathered here to-
of their choice and Dr day to give back to our com-
Smelly Dube paid for all munity, remember my roots
are deeply enshrined here in
Shurugwi, this donation is
not mine but it was through
zvakadaro, said Mr
Kombora with tearful but
smiling face.
Food hampers donated to Shurugwi Orphans and Widows
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“River Valley Properties group of companies wishes you a
Merry Christmas
and a Prosperous 2023
Shurugwi North Mem back to the community, we
ber of Parliament
Honourable Ronald should also give something to
Robson Nyathi has
hailed Dr Smelly Dube and the our parents and even share
River Valley Group of compa-
nies for their philanthropic with others what we have re-
work, and further likened Dr.
Dube to the Biblical Tabitha ceived here today," he added.
who in her lifetime took care
of widows and orphans. Speaking on the sidelines
Speaking at a donation of the event Recipients of the
handover ceremony held in
Shurugwi, the Member of par- food hampers and clothes
liament said “I would like to
thank Dr Smelly Dube and her hailed Dr Smelly Dube and
company for this great work,
there are many corporates and prayed for God to extend her
millionaires out there but the
difference is that they are not territories and give her a long
willing to give and this mighty
woman gives, we should not life so that society continues
look at the number of goods or
money given but let's respect to benefit from her good
the pure heart that gives.
Some of the beneficiaries of Dr Smelly Dube’s philanthropic work works.
“Biblically those who give
Some of the underpriviledged children showing of clothes are blessed more than those What we have seen today
purchased by Rivervalley Poperties at a Boutique in Shurugwi who receive, I would liken Dr
Dube to Tabitha who in the is great, we thank Dr Dube for
bible took care of widows and
orphans, when she died there this Christmas gift, Tinoti dai
was wailing and lament from
those she helped and the Al- Mwari avakomborera
mighty God resurrected her,”
he said. awedzere patapudzwa,
"This event is also a lesson Mwari wikudenga
to you all that we should give
ngaavawedzere mazuva
nemakore panyika kuti
vazhinji vagowana
kubetsereka kuburikidza
navo, Said Amai Mustimba a
beneficiary from the dona-
tion.
Mr Kombora an elderly
man who also received a food
hamper said he was going to
have a good Christmas this
year courtesy of Dr Smelly
Dube.
Christmas yangu yaita,
Zvarongeka manje, Tinotenda
Amai Smelly Dube vatigonera
ngazvirambe zvakadaro, said
Mr Kombora with a tearful
but smiling face.
Rivervalley Properties C.E.O Dr Smelly Dube Some of the underpriviledged children showing of clothes
purchased by Rivervalley Poperties at a Boutique in Shurugwi
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13. LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper
REGIONAL, TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
ACT, (CHAPTER 29:12)
NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF
SECTION 40 (3) OF THE ACT
Farmers in Chireya Vil committee availed a vehicle of driving the cattle to the cattle Notice is hereby given in terms of section 40
lage in the Midlands forassessment. pans. subsection 3(b) and 3(c) of the Regional Town and
Province were left Country Planning Act (Chapter 9:12) that an applica-
counting their losses af- "The District Civil Protection "This unfortunate incident tion to subdivide Lot 1 of subdivision D of
ter a bolt of lightning struck and Unit committee visited the farm- happened as the two herd boys Clydesdale situated in Gwelo District about 10km to
killed 18 cattle worth US$7 000 ers for assessment and consola- were about to cross the river. the South West of Gweru City Centre adjacent to
following thunderstorms that hit tion. The Veterinary Services De- Mkoba 4 High density area has been lodged with the
most parts of the country on partment also advised the farmers They were coming from the undersigned.
Sunday. on the proper disposal methods of pastures when it started raining,
the carcasses, which entailed and they decided to drive the The property is bounded by Remainder of Subdivision
Two herders tending the ani- burning and burying them," said cattle home," he said. D of Clydesdale to the North, West and South; and to
mals, escaped death by a whis- Mr Musakanda. the East by Mkoba 4 high density.
ker after one of them was struck Cde Tshuma said out of 20
by lightning and thrown several He said efforts are being made cattle that were struck by light- It is proposed to create:
metres away. to offer counselling services to the ning only two survived. He said
affected farmers. they have since started - 328 high destity residential stands measuring
The other one almost suffo- mobilising resources to assist average of 200m2.
cated after one of the animals, "We are also looking at having the affected farmers with
which was struck by lightning continuous awareness campaigns draught power. - 1 commercial stand measuring 0.0946Ha
fell on top of him. on safety precautions during this - 2 Institutional stands measuring 0.4018Ha
rainy season to protect both hu- Already, the farmers are re- - 2 Buffers measuring 0.329Ha
It took several villagers to man beings, their property and ceiving counseling. - Roads measuring 2.6576Ha
rescue the herders. The 18 cattle livestock. We urge people to de-
belonged to three different farm- sist from walking or herding cattle "This is not an issue that i) Lot 1 of subdivision D of Clydesdale is not
ers who lost 10, five and three in open areas when it's raining," should be taken lightly given covered by the Gweru City Master Plan .The
beasts respectively. said Mr Musakanda.. that it has an impact on liveli- property in question is zoned
hoods. BRICK MOULDING according to the Title
The farmer who lost 10 cattle In an interview, Mr Chivaviro Deed and your proposal brings about material
and the one who lost five beasts, struggled to control his emotions The 18 carcasses are going to change of use from Brick Moulding to
were both left with one cow each as he narrated the ordeal. be buried and it will be very dif- residential (Urban Development) which then
while the third farmer lost all ficult for the farmers who de- requires publicity as guided by section 40(3)
three cattle. "In our African culture, it is pended on the cattle for draught (b) and (c) of the Regional Town and Country
taboo to touch anything struck by power," said Cde Tshuma. Planning Act RTCP (Chapter 9:12).
Gokwe North district devel- lightning or burn it before some
opment co-ordinator (DDC) Mr rituals are performed. Losing my "We are appealing to well- ii) The property is currently vacant and
Martin Musakanda confirmed 10 cattle is a quite painful experi- wishers to assist the affected undeveloped.
the tragedy. He said the cattle ence," he said. farmers."
belonged to Mr Nyasha The application and plans may be inspected at the
Chivaviro, Mr Richard "I had 11 cattle and following Last week, the Meteorologi- address given below during normal office hours.
Kapfumo and his brother, Mr this unfortunate incident I am now cal Service Department (MSD)
Svorai Kapfumo. left with one animal. It is going to warned of violent thunderstorms Any person wishing to make representations or
be difficult for me to recover and and localised hail which may objections relating to the application must lodge them
Mr Chivaviro lost 10 cattle what makes this worse is that we damage property. with the undersigned in writing within one month of the
while Kapfumo had five cattle are in the rainy season and I used date of the first publication of this notice.
fatally struck by the lightning the cattle as my draught power." Heavy and violent storms
with his brother Mr Svorai have hit most parts of the coun-
Kapfumo losing all three ani- Mr Chivaviro said he is grate- try in recent weeks, causing
mals. ful that the two herders were not flooding in low lying areas.
killed or injured.
"I can confirm that we re- Incessant and heavy rains
ceived a report pertaining to a Gokwe-Kabuyuni MP, Cde being experienced countrywide
disaster that hit three farmers in Spencer Tshuma said when it have seen increased incidents of
Madzivazvido Ward 3 under started raining, the boys thought lightning affecting both animals
Chief Chireya in Gokwe North and humans.
District. The farmers lost a total
of 18 cattle after they were PROVINCIAL TOWN PLANNING OFFICER
struck by a bolt of lightning," he
said. FIRST FLOOR
"Madzivazvido is a farming NEW GOVERNMENT COMPLEX
area under Chief Chireya. The
area was hit by severe 10TH STREET
thunderstorms which caused PRIVATE BAG 9077
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"One of the herd boys had to
be pulled from under the cow,
which had been struck by
lightning while the other one
was thrown several metres away.
Both herd boys did not sustain
any injuries," he said.
Mr Musakanda said the Dis-
trict Civil Protection Unit (CPU)
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Hwange appoint former
Bosso coach after Castle
Lager PSL return
Hwange FC have appointed Mafu as the new head coach. cially bounced back as our
a new head coach following Mafu had left the side to head coach.
their promotion to the
Castle Lager Premier Soc- join Ngezi Platinum Stars as “Mafu left us to join
cer League ahead of the Benjani Mwaruwari’s assis- Ngezi Platinum, but has
2023 campaign. tant at the start of the year but traced his steps back to the
lost his job in July following coal seams and raring to go!
Chipangano won the the sacking of the entire New season here we come.”
ZIFA Southern Region Di- coaching staff.
vision One championship to Try Ncube, who guided
mark their return to the top- Announcing the appoint- Chipangano to promotion
flight. ment, Hwange have released will be the first assistant.
a statement, reading: “Once
Following the promo- a coalminer always a His demotion is due to
tion, the club has made a coalminer! being a non-holder of the
change to the technical mandatory CAF A licence
team, appointing Bongani “We welcome back for top-flight coaches.
Bongani Mafu, who offi-
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New Head Coach Bongani Mafu France pair of forward Coman’s club Bayern
Kingsley Coman and Munich has since posted a
www.thesunnews.co.zw midfielder Aurelien message of support for the 26-
Tchouameni have suffered year-old, condemning the rac-
racist abuse after they ist comments made towards
missed their penalties in him.
Sunday’s 2022 FIFA World
Cup final against Argen- “FC Bayern strongly con-
tina. demn the racist comments
made towards Kingsley
Les Bleus came from be- Coman.
hind to draw 3-3 and forced
the game into a penalty “The FC Bayern family is
shootout. behind you, King. Racism has
no place in sport or our soci-
Argentina keeper ety,” the Bundesliga giants
Emiliano Martinez saved said on Twitter.
Coman’s strike before
Tchouameni fired wide. The incident follows the
racist abuse aimed at England
The two penalty misses players Marcus Rashford,
saw France losing the Jadon Sancho and Bukayo
shootout 4-2 and gave the Saka after the Euro 2020 fi-
South Americans their first nal defeat against Italy last
world title since 1986, and year.
third overall.