The Sun 03 December 2021 Issue

$100.00 03 - 09 December 2021

Danai Mirriam Chigama Full Story on Page 2

"Power supply is greatly being compromised by increasing cases Page 10
of theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure

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Wadzanai Jonasi& registrar Dr. Mudzingwa. the university to make the high school, among others. In a letter to parents, dated
Elaine Mpofu MSU students who are not decision to suspend lessons. On Thursday, the country 1 December 2021, she said the
The Midlands State University school asked all grade 1 pupils
(MSU) has suspended lectures vaccinated will be expected to Escalating COVID-19 reported 1042 new cases of to stay at home from Tuesday
with immediate effect amid undergo a valid PCR negative cases in Midlands' major cities Covid 19, with the Vice 30 November 2021.
cases of Covid 19 at the test certificate twice per week and towns has for the past President Constatino Chiwenga
institution, it has been during the duration of the face- week increased to worrisome announcing that the Omicron "In the meantime, we feel it
established. to-face tuition. levels after cases were variant was now in the country. is prudent that as a school we
reported at established take immediate action to control
"All students are hereby MSU Director of institutions like Fletcher, Lundi Midlands Christian School the situation by asking for all-
informed that dates for face-to- Information, Mrs Mirirai park, ZimAlloys, CBZ bank, (MCS) announced the closure day scholar pupils, once they
face tuition that was scheduled Mawere confirmed the Midlands Christian School, of the upmarket institution after have been collected today, to
to start on Monday, 6 statement but could not shed MSU main campus, Thornhill three scholars tested positive. stay at home until further
December 2021 to Friday, 17 more light on what motivated communication," said Mrs
December 2021 have been "This communication serves Flanagan.
postponed until further notice. All students are hereby to inform you that in the last two
informed that dates for face- days we have received Grade 7 pupils who are
"Please note that it is now a confirmation that three of our writing exams will continue
requirement for all students to-face tuition that was day scholars tested positive for with their ZIMSEC
reporting to campus for face to scheduled to start on Monday, the COVID19 virus. On examinations. The school has
face tuition to have been fully 6 December 2021 to Friday, 17 Monday 29 November 2021, a since appealed to parents to
vaccinated against COVID19 Grade 1-day scholar pupil who take their children for testing
and to provide proof of December 2021 have been had not returned to school after and isolate them at home for 14
vaccination as a condition for postponed until further the weekend was reported to days On Tuesday, CBZ bank
entry into campus," reads a notice. have been experiencing an in Gweru temporarily closed
statement dated 3 December unusually high temperature," after reports that one of its bank
2021, signed by MSU deputy said headmistress Mrs. C tellers tested positive.
Flanagan.

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LIQUOR LICENCE

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FOR ISSUE OF
PART 11

LIQUOR LICENCE LIQUORACT
(CHAPTER 14:12)

Notice is hereby given that application in terms of section
53 of the Liquor Act (Chapter 14:12) will be made to the
Liquor Licensing Board, Harare for the Issue of a Cocktail
Bar Liquor Licence in respect of premises situated at
Hozheri Business Centre Trading as New Complex
One Cocktail Bar For Godfrey Njaravani.

All persons who have any objections to the application
may lodge their objections , in writing with the Secretary of
the Liquor Licensing Board Harare, not later than the 13 th
of December 2021.

APPLICANT:
Godfrey Njaravani
Stand No 6210
Southview
Gweru

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Zimbabwe's Ministryof Health Deputy Health minister Dr. John
and Child Care (MoHCC) has Mangwiro
announced that booster shots
for frontline workers, the
elderly and those with chronic
illnesses are now available in
the country.

DeputyHealth minister Dr.
John Mangwiro told the
Zimbabwe Broadcasting
Corporation (ZBC) that the
boosters will be administered
with immediate effect.

This follows a spike in
Covid-19 cases in
neighbouring SouthAfrica and
24 other countries throughout
the world following the
detection of a new Covid-19
variant named Omicron by the
World Health Organisation
(WHO).

"Covid-19 booster shot
now available for frontline
workers and those with
chronic diseases and the
elderlywith immediate effect -
Dr John Mangwiro, Dep Min
of Health and Child Care," the
State broadcaster said in a
tweet.

The United States, the
United Kingdom and several
countries in the European
Union have issued travel bans
mainly for travelers coming
from Southern Africa to
'contain' the spread of the
variant after its detected in
SouthAfrica and Botswana.

Cases have also been
detected in the country and
health officials are still carrying
out genomic sequencing.

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...as Youth Essence moves to introduce
sustaining projects in rural communities

Tinaani Nyabereka & As the eminent realization most young people remain at stake
Branton Matondo states that 60% of Zimbabwe's
population rests on the youth amid the prevailing socio-
Gweru -Statistics showed by the sector, such critical and
2020 United Nations study worrisome statistics nevertheless economic hardships which
indicated that the number of have brought to light the sheer
young people living in poverty squalor and uncharacteristic state continue to negatively haunt the
within the rural setup was of the Zimbabwean youth.
previously tagged at 70% while nation.
the urban proximity recorded a 35. The emerging of the Covid 19
2%. pandemic, further worsened the Nobuhle Mahlahla, who is the
situation as the livelihoods of
director for Youth Essence, a

Midlands-based youth

organization that focuses on

various youth empowerment

initiatives, said a lot of strides

Youth Essence director , Nobuhle Mahlahla

The Management and Staff of Mesclothing would like to have been done to assist the detergent making project is set to
join the Midlands Province and the entire nation in con- vulnerable youths within the be established soon.
marginalized corners of the
gratulating The Sun Newspaper for winning the best community. "We will in the coming weeks
Community engage with youths from Lower
"As a youth-driven ensemble, Gweru. There we will be teaching
Newspaper of the year 2021 award. we have basically focused our them how to make detergents and
attention on entrepreneurship we are very hopeful change will
You have worked hard for this award. opportunities like market be visualized," added Mahlahla.
gardening whereby we have teach
We hope you feel proud and confident in your ability to youths on the basics and benefits Youth Essence is not only
rise to your next challenge. of agribusiness. We believe that right, down, and center on issues
youths should be the primes of of youths and poverty
entrepreneurship and leadership eradication, but is also stretching
training. We recently started a a helping hand on topical
financial literacy course in an challenges such as early child
effort to help youths with their marriages which continues to
businesses. bedevil communities.

"Yes, we have already engaged Speaking on the impact of child
various stakeholders like Steak marriages, Mahlahla further
and Chips and received highlighted how partnerships
donations to assist young people have made it possible for young
in the rural community. On a much people to stand against child
smaller joint platform, we also marriages and gender-based
recognized Sea Lion Refrigeration, violence.
Design Centre, Ledlet
Investments, Imali projects, and "We continue to work hand in
Giga soft as they have added a hand with Women Coalition Of
lot in our endeavors to help the Zimbabwe (WCOZ), Childline and
rural child. Zimbabwe Women Lawyers
Association (ZWLA), and
"Limited movements have MSASA project. Yes, the Mary
been the major setback because Machaya saga made bold
of lockdown restrictions which headlines over the past months
made it difficult for us to monitor and as Youth Essence we have
our market gardening project had our share of the fight against
which is still ongoing in this ultimate challenge of child
Daylesford. Though results were marriages. We continue to take a
marginal as youths we managed leading role in the fight against
to get some produce to sell from Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by
this initiative as we produced urging victims to report any form
sweet potatoes, cabbages and of abuse without fear.
potatoes, "Mahlahla added.
"Our aim is also to offer
Change is hard at the motivational support to victims of
beginning, messy in the middle, child marriages and gender-based
and quite sweet at the end. Their violence. ZWLA has helped a lot
drive to change the economic in offering free legal advice to
shape of despaired youth across women. However, as a Midlands-
the Midlands will soon lead them born youth movement, we remain
to Lower Gwelo where a committed towards community
empowerment." she said.

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 5.

Man jailed 17 years for raping daughter

A 44-year-old man from Gweru has and was handed a 17-year prison stay said on that day around 9PM, the ordering her to leave his room.
been sentenced to 17 years in prison but will serve 14 years after Mrs Msipa father summoned the victim to his The court heard that the father
for raping his 15-year-old daughter. suspended three years on his sentence bedroom.
on condition of good behaviour. threatened to murder her if she
The father (name withheld to "Upon entering his bedroom, the revealed her ordeal to anyone.
protect the identity of his daughter) The court heard that in May 2019, accused pushed the victim on the bed,
appeared before Gweru Regional the victim's mother went to Gweru shoved a pillowcase into her mouth to "She ran away from home and
Magistrate Mrs Phathekile Msipa town to attend a church service and stop her from screaming. He produced reported the matter to a Childcare
facing one count of rape. left the victim and her siblings in the a knife and ordered her to remove her Worker. The matter was reported to
custody of their father. clothes," said Mr Tadenyika. the police leading to the arrest of the
He pleaded not guilty. father," said Mr Tadenyika.
He was convicted after a full trial Prosecutor Mr Talent Tadenyika He raped his daughter once before Newsreport.co.zw

ACCOUNT
LYING FOR
INSPECTION

In the Estate of the late Annah
Zengwe Who died at Windhoek,
Namibia On the 22nd of May
2015 DRGW 75/21.

Notice is hereby give that the first
and Final Liquadation and/or
Distribution account in the above
Estate will lie for inspectionn for a
period of 21 days from the 03rd of
December 2021 at the Gweru
Magistrate Court.

Should no objections be lodged with
the Master within the period of
Inspection, payments will be made
in accordance therewith.

Representative
Daniso Makwenje
1097 Hertfordshire Phase 1
Gweru

ACCOUNT LYING
FOR INSPECTION

In the Estate of the late Kombiwa
Calisto Mushayike Who died at St
Theresa's Hospital Chirumanzu On
the 18th and of November 2005
DRMV 4/21

Notice is hereby give that the first
and Final Liquadation and/or
Distribution account in the above
Estate will lie for inspectionn for a
period of 21 days from the 12th of
November at the Masvingo
Magistrate Court.

Should no objections be lodged with
the Master within the period of
Inspection, payments will be made in
accordance therewith.

Felix Mushaike
Maponda primary
School 7013
Mvuma

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working towards the refurbishment of roads. or any other Councilor about your
roads especially in Nashville and However, people in some wards have problems even if they don't belong to
Mkoba3. your ward so that you get assistance. I
resolved to fix the roads temporarily but will also make sure that this issue is
With the rainy season already on, fear are also appealing to their councilors addressed as well" added Mayor
among residents is that roads will to take the lead. Makombe. By Elaine Mpofu
become more damaged and people will
face challenges navigating on poor "We have heard your complaints and
encourage you to talk to your Councilor

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Ward 15 Councilor Trust Chineni

Residents have raised concern over
failure by councilors at Townhouse who
are stating that Councilors were turning
a blind eye on the problems being faced
by communities.

Speaking during a Zimbabwe
Coalition on Debt and Development,
meeting in Gweru, residents challenged
city fathers to urgently address
grievances of lack of water in the
suburbs and continued bursting of
sewer pipes in the city.

Councilor Trust Chineni (Ward15)
responded to the concerns raised by
residents, about the blockage of
drainage systems especially in the
Central Business District (CBD).

"We have a challenge every time
when unblocking sewer lines as we
always find foreign objects inside the
sewage pipes. People are dumping
things like rotten potatoes, vegetables
especially the illegal vendors and fast
foods outlets "said Councilor Chineni.

He also encouraged the residents to
try and work together with the City
Council in making sure that the city is
in a good state and avoid vandalizing
sewage pipes.

The residents went on to talk about
the street lights that were installed by
the City Council and stated that these
lights were not effective enough as they
are not bright.

Gweru Mayor Dr. Makombe said
"We acknowledge that the person
assigned to do this job did not do his job
well and as the Council, we will make
sure that this error is rectified and the
lights are fixed,".

The residents raised complaints
against ward Councilors that they are
neglecting their duties as they are not

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 7.

Varaidzo Muzonzini Takwirira Primary School complaining about the failure to outcry there is a need to write distances to schools in other
Lodgers in Mkoba are crying secure places for Early a letter to the Ministry of areas.
foul after some primary schools accused of discriminating Childhood Development Education so that they can
in the area are demanding lodgers. (ECD) and grade 1, for next help in solving this problem. "It just shows that Takwirira
proof of residents bearing their year's school calendar. is now for the rich and
names for their children to be Many parents who reside in One of the parents who landlords. Most people in this
offered ECD and grade 1 these areas, who are mostly "I have had a lot of parents failed to secure a place for her area are lodgers, it is not a
places, it has been learned. lodgers are calling upon the coming to my house saying that child claimed that most children crime not to own a house they
local authority and the Ministry they failed to secure place who were enrolled at some should enroll fairly not use the
Takwirira Primary School is of Education for Primary and because the school authorities Mkoba schools were not from class system, children from
located in Mkoba, close to Secondary to intervene for are demanding at least an the locality of the schools. Woodlands Park secured
Mkoba 20, 17, 16,15, and them to secure enrollment for affidavit signed by the landlord places while we who are very
Paradise Park, which is one their children. acknowledging residency of the She also added that denying close to the school failed " said
council-owned school being parent. Some said that the children from the locality places Fortune Chikwa one of the
Ward 16 Councilor proof of residence had to bear at the nearest school may parents. The parents also
Tawanda Magidi confirmed the same surname with the result in endangering young appealed for a satellite school
that lodgers in the area were child," said Councilor Magidi. children as they may be victims where the disadvantaged
of abduction as this will result children can be enrolled in.
He also added that with this in them traveling long

Police warn

members of the

public on con game

Bongani Ncube "Any person who makes a
The Zimbabwe Republic misrepresentation intending
Police (ZRP) in Midlands to deceive another person
Province urges residents to and intending to cause
be vigilant as fraud cases are another person to act upon
on the rise during the festive themisrepresentationto his or
season. her prejudice shall be guilty
of the offense of Fraud which
"Members of the public is a very serious crime and
would have saved money will be liable for imprisonment
throughout the year to for a period of up to 35
celebrate the festive season. years,” he said.
When they get into Central
Business District (CBD) to The ZRP, therefore, warns
purchase valuables they the public to avoid engaging
become victims of scams. in such activities to avoid
being robbed of their hard-
"Some claim to be earned money. The police
offering employment, some said the public should leave
create a situation where they their huge amounts of money
pick up what appears like at home and only take with
wads of cash in bank notes them the amount that they
while some invite people to want to use.
play games commonly
known as Feja-Feja. In all The ZRP urged members
these it is always them who of the public to avoid
win while the new face ends deceiving others and get what
up losing all his or her does not belong to them. The
money," said Inspector public should rather work
Mahoko. hard to makea living lawfully

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Kudakwashe Shambamuto hit by flash floods. and roads in Woodlands and More than 500 people were left
Gweru residents are calling upon the Property worth thousands of US Hertfordshire to prepare for future homeless after their homes were
local authorities and land developers rains. destroyed and ended up receiving
to prepare for expected heavy rains dollars was lost after being drenched handouts from wellwishers.
this month to avoid January's situation and most of the affected areas were "We are concerned that the
which left a trail of destruction. Mkoba, Mtapa, Ascot, Woodlands, previous sad development where we Gweru property developer River
and Clifton Park. lost our properties can be repeated if Valley Properties also joined hands
Residents in several suburbs were council and land developers don't with the Cityof Gweru and the Civil
forced to move out of their homes to River Valley Properties has been prepare for the rains," said Mukudze Protection Unit to assist families
safer places after most houses were seen for several months now, clearing Nyoni, a Nashville resident. affected byflash floods that hit most
drainage systems, constructing bridges parts of the Midlands capital.

"River Valley Properties would
like to inform all Woodlands
residents who may be affected by
flash floods that have become rife
in Gweru location as a result of
continuous rains to get in touch with
our offices for assistance," said the
statement in January.

The property developer which
has provided housing to thousands
of low-income earners around the
country is not new to humanitarian
work.

Last year River Valley led by
chief executive, Dr Smelly Dube
assisted hundreds of vulnerable
people in the Midlands province
affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
and also provided clean potable
water to residents in high lying high-
density suburbs.

"We are
concerned that the

previous sad
development where

we lost our
properties can be
repeated if council
and land developers
don't prepare for the

rains

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 9.

‘ Pfumvudza is a crop production intensification Tapiwanashe Mulenga "Inputs for the 2021-22 food security at a household
Farmers in the Midlands farming season have been level, and the national food
approach under which farmers ensure the efficient use provincehavestarted receiving allocated to farmers and those basket
of resources (inputs and labour) on a small area of land inputs from Grain Marketing who prepared their land prior
Board (GMB) as part of the to the rains have planted their "At least 30 wards in
in order to optimize its management. Pfumvudza agricultural first crops. Last week's rains Mberengwa received 258
scheme for the 2021-22 provided a green light for most 762 metric tonnes of maize
farming season. farmers to start planting," said seed, 19 236 tons sorghum,
Chokera. 18 786 metric tons of millet,
District Development 1,962 metric tons of
Coordinator for Zvishavane The bumper harvest compound D fertilizer, 4 467
Darlington Chokera said most attained last season motivated of chemical units to protect
farmers have received inputs more communal farmers to against fall armyworm, and
across the province, with a adopt the Pfumvudza 926 knapsack sprayers," said
few remaining to be catered agricultural scheme which Vasias Hlavati Mberengwa
for. supports crop production, DCC.

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Bongani Ncube agriculture, locate themselves
and become empowered to
The Deputy Minister of complement the role played by
men in looking after the family.
Women Affairs, Community,
"Women should consider
Small and Medium Enterprise the value chain in addition to
agriculture. For instance, soya
Development, Jennifer beans produce cooking oil,
therefore women need to
Mhlanga officially launched partake in the oil industry.
Agriculture should be practiced
the Midlands Prison women at a broader length. The
groundnuts that women grow
capacitation initiative at has to promote value addition
as women process peanut
Whawha Prison Complex in butter," added Mhlanga.

Gweru last week. "The building and
construction sector is also
The initiative is aimed at looking forward to empowering
women and should not be too
empowering women towards dependent on their husbands
but should also capacitate
economic development under themselves to bring food to the
table.
the theme "Inclusion of
"Women can start with small
women in various sectors of the businesses and later on grow
into medium businesses.
economy as we attain vision Women should be grouped
depending on what they want
2030". to specialize in to undertake
training.
The Young Women for
"The institution for training
Economic Development in Masvingo has been
rehabilitated and will be
program was launched by the supported by the women
development fund," added
First Lady,Auxillia Mnangagwa Mhlanga.

in 2018 to promote The Young Women
for Economic
empowerment, inclusivity, and
Development program
influence. was launched by the
First Lady, Auxillia
In her speech, Minister
Mnangagwa in 2018 to
Mhlanga said women are the promote empowerment,

backbone for economic inclusivity, and
influence
development in society.

Women are encouraged to

work with their own hands. The

government is in the process

to implement measures to

support and help women

become empowered in society.

"As a woman, have a

willingness to make a difference

in your life. Women should be

located in the manufacturing,

mining, retail as well as tourism

sector. Women must take up

ownership of those sectors and

be trained to work as

cooperative entities,” She

added.

She further encouraged

women to embrace agriculture

as it was one of the national

development strategy

agendas.

“Women are therefore

supposed to embrace

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Staff Reporter copper conductor valued at "Power supply is greatly being Relations Manager, Mr. Edward
Gweru- Vandalism of electrical USD44,130.00 and 1,180 meters of compromised by increasing cases of Nyoni appealed to members of the
infrastructure has crippled the underground copper cables valued at theft and vandalism of electricity public to safeguard electrical property.
implementation of new projects in the USD 9246.00. infrastructure that has resulted in
region, as available funding is being unplanned power outages. "There are issues of power shortages
channeled towards replacing "In total, we have lost in the country and load shedding is
vandalized equipment. USD284,356.00 from vandalism of "Theft and vandalism of electrical centered on making sure that we share
ZESA infrastructure in ZETDC infrastructurehaveresulted in increased electricitysparinglyamongst everyone.
In a statement that was released by Southern Region only for the period faults leading to frequent and long
the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission under review. Some of the most power outages that some clients "The power utility is appealing for
and Distribution Company (ZETDC), affected areas included Gweru which perceive to be load shedding," said the community participation in the
the vandalism and theft of ZESA had vandalism of ZESA property statement. protection of electricity," added Nyoni
equipment have seen thousands of amounting to USD82 500, while
dollars being lost. Kwekwe had US$113,300. Mataga Meanwhile, addressing residents in However, ZETDC is pursuing
recorded USD9,800 while Shurugwi Mkoba during a Ward engagement various strategies that include patrols,
From January to November 2021, had USD6,230. meeting on the state of electricity special operations in liaison with other
the power utility has lost over 30 supplyin the province, ZETDC, Public security agents, and awareness
transformers valued at USD campaigns to contain the menace.
230,980.00 as the vandals are
targeting transformer oil and coils. #16 Days of Activism to end Gender- Based Violence

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during the same period the institution
lost about 2206 kgs of overhead

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FORA
COPY OF LOST DEED OF TRANSFER

Notice is hereby given that we intent to apply
for a certified copyof deed of Transfer2037/
2001 registered on the 12th March 2001 in
favour of The Trustees For The Time
Being of the Eiffel Flats Congregation of
Jehovah's Witnesses over a certain piece
of land and situate in the Districtof Gatooma
called Stand 399 Chemukute Township of
Stand 2450 Kadoma Township measuring
771 square metres.

Anypersons having anyobjections to wishing
to make any representations in connection
with this issue of such copyare herebyrequired
to lodge the samein writingwith theRegistrar
of Deeds at Harare within 14 days from
the date of this publication of notice

Mhaka Attorneys
1st Floor East Wing
Club Chambers Building
N.Mandela & 3rd street
Harare

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Midlands Aids Service and techniques to use to earn a Chief executive Veronica equipped withincome-generating occupied in farming projects that
Organization (MASO) is living. Nhemhachena. skills that keep them away from give them a living, they are less
empoweringunemployed youths societal ills. This initiative likely to resort to such social
in the province by training them "Our aim is to train the youth Midlands Provincial promotes economic growth at vices.
in income-generating projects insustainable agricultureactivities Development Officer in the the household level.
like poultry, rabbit, and fish so that they are economically Ministry of Women and Youth Diversification in farming
farming. empowered. This initiative is Affairs, Sithembile Dube "We have more young people production was in line with the
aimed at equipping the youths on applauded MASO for the now resorting to sex work, smart agriculture concept that
The empowerment initiative hands-on industrial activities and income-generatingskills training exposing them to sexually mitigates climate change
saw at least 120 youths being enterprise that promotes to help fight unemployment. transmitted diseases, others are impacts affecting farmers", she
trained on the best possible skills economic growth," said MASO now taking drugs but if they are added.
"Young people are being

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Prophet demand US$

tithes from civil servants

By A Correspondent- because our pastors are now slayqueens and “making

Civil servants are complaining demanding tithes in forex, my people rich” through his

after some church leaders friend also told me that his controversial herb, though

reportedly ordered them to pastor wrote a letter to church some Christians describe him

double their tithes in United members who work in as a fake prophet who uses

States dollars. government demanding tithes secret powers to “move

Reports claim that in forex,” said one Togarepi mountains.”

controversial preacher Isaac who claims to be a teacher. “It’s a lie, he never said that,

Makomichi has instructed Several sources claim contact him on +263777469342

civil servants to double their Makomichi wrote the said , I can’t answer such

tithes because they have letters to his congregants. lies,”fumed Tashiel, one of
... as illegal gold panners bait young girls with goodies“It’s very difficult for us distributing love charms to assistants. Online
received their bonuses. Makomichi is known of Makomichi’s personal

Honda fit

stolen in Ascot

Wadzanai Jonasi
Police in Gweru are investigating the theft of a white
Honda fit vehicle which went missing in Ascot infill,
last week on Tuesday morning.

According to police spokesperson Inspector
Emmanuel Mahoko, Marshal Shiri (30) parked and
locked his motor vehicle inside his yard and retired
to bed.

When Shiri woke up the following morning at
around 4:30am, he discovered that his motor vehicle
was missing and a police report was made.

"The police are appealing for information from
the people who may have come across a white Honda
fit motor vehicle that bears the Registration number
AFH 4047 to pass the information to any nearest
police station, "said inspector Mahoko.

Cases of theft of Honda fit vehicles are on the
increase in the city and some criminal offenses are
being committed using the stolen vehicles.

NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FORA
COPY OF LOST DEED OF TRANSFER

Notice is hereby given that we intent to apply for a
certified copy of deed of Transfer 3614/84
registered on the 31st July 1984 in favour of
Belvedere Congregation of Jehovah's
Witness over a certain piece of land situate in the
District of Salisbury being Stand 3248
Mabelreign Township of Stand 445
Mabelreign Township measuring 1,3192
hectares.

Any persons having any objections to or wishing
to make any representations in connection with this
issu of such copy are hereby required to lodge the
same in writing with the Registrar of Deeds at
Harare within 14 days from the date of this
publication of this notice

Mhaka Attorneys
1st Floor East Wing
Club Chambers Building
N.Mandela & 3rd Street
Harare

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16 Days of Activism against Gender- Based Violence

NO TO GENDER BASED VIOLENCE !

As we embark on a of women and other problems to women. all stand on the threshold of sexual, physical, psychological,
organizations such as Musasa This also includes punishing and emotional violence also they
campaign against and others, so from that new history to totally and finally have set up Gender offices and
dawn, it is from that that our those who pass nasty comments gender modules as a compulsory
gender-based violence I patriarchal societies should to women's bodies and dressing dismantle gender-based module in trying to bring
derive the importance of women that they would have dressed by awareness to students with
recall the words of the in the society. It is high time that choice. violence. regards to the effects of gender-
we desist from patriarchal based violence.
late former president systems that promote violence Our tertiary institutions We should desist from all
against women as a way of should also craft laws that punish The prominent French
Abraham Lincoln who showing manhood. male lecturers who continuously forms of gender biases and philosopher Francois La DeVoite
threaten female students who once made a profound remark
once uttered that" For, the past years' women would have failed or are not gender blindness, but we should when he stated that "I will,
would be beaten by men as if willing to give in to their disapprove of what you say, but
Fifty-score years ago they are punching bags. So, at demands. adopt gender awareness and I will defend to the death your
this point in time, society should right to say it". So, I will also
our forefathers brought desist and shun all forms of This may include expulsion gender sensitivity because, in the defend those who are defending
abuse against women be it from work. Ron. Hubbard once all forms of gender-based
on this continent a psychologically or emotionally. wrote," Human rights must be end, we are all humans. violence against women.
made a fact and not an idealistic
nation that was The African systems are dream". This issue is not only confined Dexter Mwanamombe
reeling with heart-rending Midlands State
conceived in liberty, statistics of young girls whose So, the rights of women and to females but also to males who
future dreams have been girls should also be made a fact University Student and
with the proposition shattered as they are being and no one should have the guts have also become victims of Peer Educator
forced to enter into early to transform them into fiction nor
that all human beings marriages as a result of the into fables because, in the end, a gender-based violence. It means Level 2.1 Bsc Peace
harmful cultural and religious human being is just one and Studies
Sare created equal". beliefs that promote such early above the creation of God's that even women should also
o, it is from such marriages. After, research this is image. This can only be done if
sentiments that we actually emotional abuse to a we unite join hands together and respect men.
also consider issues young 18year old girl who gets stand firm to fight against
to do with gender married to a 48year old man. gender-based violence against I appreciate what some of the
equality and gender equity that women.
seeks to address the past In our tertiary institutions, we tertiary institutions are doing in
imbalances that used to exist in have witnessed scenarios where Gender-based violence is very
the past, they were patriarchal our girls continue to face sexual broad it encompasses several trying to protect everyone with
systems that used to oppress harassment, particularly from aspects such as sexual
women and issues to do with male lecturers. A thigh for a mark harassment. On, top of all this my regard to gender issues.
women empowerment were just is now a norm, failure to offer a message to all the men out there
a daydreaming aspect. thigh to get a mark some of the manhood is not seen by using For, instance the Midlands
Following the Universal female students are even all our physical energy on ladies
Declaration of human rights in threatened that they will fail by beating them up it is shown State University has managed to
1948 by the United Nations, a dismally when exams come. They by resolving problems through
turning point was witnessed are lecturers who continuously word of mouth than to leave set up mechanisms where the girl
whereby the Human Rights that insist on female students in the sores and tears on women.
were declared sought to protect end female students end up child can easily report cases of
everyone including women. feeling uncomfortable even to To my fellow youths out there
As time started to advance in attend lectures. Sexual who are currently enjoying the
1994 a United Nations Charter harassment has become the mjolo pandemic, manhood is not
was pronounced that sought to norm, in other words, we have seen by continuously insisting
recognize women at large. normalized the abnormal. to someone whose not interested
From, that era and period we it is seen by respecting yourself
witnessed women being taken So, in order to counter by accepting what a lady is
into cognizance, women started gender-based violence, the comfortable with.
to be seen as valuable that legislators in parliament should
deserve preferential treatment, craft laws that seeks to criminalize Real manhood is not seen by
not just mere sex machines who perpetrators who continuously forcing and seducing females
are used to bear children for the abuse women in any form. into sexual acts when they are
man. not comfortable it is seen by
Women empowerment became Even minor offenses such as respecting what they want at
vital and on a good note some continuously insisting on a lady large.
countries ended up crafting laws who's not interested should also
that seek to counter gender- be criminalized such harassment Following the outbreak of the
based violence against women should constitute a ten-year jail Covid- 19 pandemic, it was
and young girls. sentence as it causes emotional recorded that the rate of gender-
For, instance in Zimbabwe based violence sharply
when the 2013 constitution has increased, so in the midst of this
crafted some sections it had pandemic, it is high time that we
aspects that seeks to protect and
empower women.
Gender Commission was also
put in place to protect the rights

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provide a surplus that is As Best Non-Communicable Diseases Zimbabwe (BeatNCDs Zim) we join the world in commemorating the
International Day of Disability which is celebrated every year on the 4th of December. This year's theme is
exported to generate foreign ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-
COVID-19 world.’ So as people living with NCDs(PLWNCDs) and people with disabilities(PWDs) we are
currency. The plan is aimed at taking the centre stage of this year's commemoration by being meaningfully involved in unpacking the relationship
between NCDs and disability.
providing food security, import
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substitution, diversified exports, nature such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, mental health disorders
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small-scale farmers, "he said. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and disability are both common, and increasing in magnitude, as a result of
population ageing and a shift in disease burden towards NCDs as communicable diseases, maternal and child care
Basera concluded that are getting enough attention.Moreover, disability and NCDs are strongly linked in a two-way association. People
living with NCDs may develop impairments, which can cause activity limitations and participation restriction in
Vision 2030 is going to address the absence of supportive personal and environmental factors. In other words, NCDs may lead to disabilities. At
the same time, people with disabilities are more vulnerable to NCDs, because of their underlying health condition,
and boost the small-scale and vulnerability to poverty and exclusion from healthcare services. NCD programmes must expand their focus
beyond prevention and treatment to incorporate rehabilitation for people living with NCDs, in order to maximize
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Willie Mponda This year as we look at leadership and participation of persons living with disabilities towards an inclusive,
accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world, we need to tackle the current COVID-19 challenges we are
SUB- EDITOR facing. To face the post COVID-19 era we have to survive it now. Given the complexity of the terrible triplets
Tendai Chifunyise NCDs, disability and COVID-19 we call for a more comprehensive approach to the three starting with research
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Tapiwanashe Mulenga and PLWNCDs behind.
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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 15.

Outgoing Chancellor Angela the Omicron variant, which EU Outgoing Chancellor
Merkel described the far- health officials warn is likely to Angela Merkel
reaching measures as an act of cause over half of all Covid
"national solidarity". cases in the next few
months.Mrs Merkel said
Only those who have been hospitals were stretched to the
vaccinated or recently point of patients having to be
recovered from Covid will be moved to different areas for
allowed in restaurants, treatment. "The fourth wave
cinemas, leisure facilities and must be broken and this has not
many shops. yet been achieved."

Vaccinations could be made "Given the situation, I think
mandatory by February, the it is appropriate to adopt
chancellor added. compulsory vaccination," she
said, while making clear that
Germany's fourth wave of this would have to be approved
Covid is its most severe so far, by parliament.
with another 388 deaths
recorded in the past 24 hours. Her successor Olaf Scholz,
who is expected to take over
There is also growing as chancellor next Wednesday,
concern about the spread of

had already said he backed where 350 cases have been
the move, which would come recorded per 100,000 people in
a few weeks later than a the past seven days - the
similar Austrian law. Berlin national rate is over 400
Mayor Michael Müller said
the vast majority of Covid Up to 30 million vaccinations
cases were down to will be carried out by
unvaccinated people. Christmas - first, second or
boosters
The new measures are
not described as a lockdown Outdoor events, including
on the unvaccinated, Bundesliga football, will have
although outgoing Health limited crowds of 15,000 and
Minister Jens Spahn spoke 2G rules
earlier of a "quasi
lockdown". Fireworks on New Year's
Eve will be banned
Some German states
already operate so-called 2G While vaccinations have
policies, and these will now been stepped up in Germany -
become nationwide - 2G with almost a million carried out
stands for genesen on Wednesday alone - only
(recovered in the past six 68.7% of the population has
months) or geimpft been vaccinated, a relatively
(vaccinated). low rate for Western Europe.

Under the measures Seventy-nine cases of the
agreed by Germany's 16 new Omicron variant of Covid-
states and federal leaders: 19 have been reported in 15
European countries so far,
Unvaccinated people will according to the EU's
be limited to meetings with European Centre for Disease
their own household and two Prevention and Control.
other people
Most cases were linked to
The 2G rule will be travel to African countries
enforced at restaurants and while others were linked to
cultural venues and non- connecting flights between
essential shops Africa and Europe. The ECDC
does not cover the UK.
Clubs will shut in areas

Seventy-nine cases of the new

Omicron variant of Covid-19 have

been reported in 15 European

countries so far, according to the EU's

European Centre for Disease

Prevention and Control

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Zim
football
family
mourns
Triangle
goalkeeper
Mudimu

ZIMBABWE’S football out of action for the start of the CAF Confederation Cup, we messages pouring in on social the sad passing of Triangle
2021-2022 season. enjoyed the African Safari. media following the sad news FC goalkeeper, Ronald
fraternity has been united in Instead of celebrating our of his demise. Mudimu. We convey our
Triangle confirmed victory over Dynamos, we are sincere sympathy to the
mourning Triangle Mudimu’s death in a statement. now in tears.” The Footballers Union of family, FUZ Members,
Zimbabwe (FUZ) described friends, and the nation at
goalkeeper Ronald Mudimu “RIP Ronald Mudimu, our The veteran goalkeeper Mudimu’s death as a sad large. We hope our words of
vice-captain, our goalkeeper, was the vice-captain at chapter in local football. solidarity will bring strength
who died at a local hospital one of our senior players,” said Triangle. and Peace to the Mudimu’s
a statement from the club. “A dark cloud has covered in this time of bereavement.
on Sunday evening at the His untimely death has the football family. It is with
“With you we won a lot shaken the local football great sadness that we learn of
age of 33. – NetOne One Wallet Cup, fraternity with condolence
Chibuku Super Cup. We played
Mudimu was reportedly

bed-ridden for the past one

month after suffering a

stroke which had ruled him

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