The Sun 09 -14 May 2023 When The Sun Speaks, The World Listens Room 100, Desson Building, 8th Street and Robert Mugabe way, Gweru, Zimbabwe Telephone: 263 712 718 043 Email: [email protected] Read Full Story on Page 2 The Sun 16-21 June 2024 Page 5 Fast One Steel opens in Gweru Livingston Churu Staff Reporter A 33-year-old Gweru man who found himself parked on top of a grave at Mkoba 9 cemetery in the middle of the night has denied allegations that he hooked up with a “ghost” prostitute at a popular club, and ended up at the burial ground. Social media was on Friday ablaze with news of a man who allegedly hooked up with a lady of the night and later found himself parked on top of a grave around 1am at the cemetery. Most posts were alleging that the man had hooked up with a female ghost companion on the particular day since the night club is popular for hosting ladies’ night events every Thursday where pole dancers will be wearing lingerie. The Sun newscrew caught up with the man Tafara Chimuka (not real name) on Friday af- Ward 10 Councillor Admire Paradza ternoon, and was still in a state of shock on how he ended his night of joy in a cemetery. Chimuka told council officials in the presence of this reporter that on the night in question, he did not have any particular desire to engage in sexual intercourse with anyone but rather gave a lift to an unidentified man to his house in Southdowns as a kind gesture. “I know everyone is thinking that I hooked up with some strange girl but I want to reiterate that the person who asked for a lift was a male person and I just wanted to help, I do not do encounters with sex workers as being alleged, I left the nightclub at around 12am after a beer binge and I recall as I was about to leave an unidentified individual pleaded with me to give him a lift since we To Page
The Sun 16-21 June 2024 2. LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper Legal Notice NOTICE is hereby given that by Notarial Deed of Change of Name executed before me, WELLINGTON TINASHEDAVIRA, a legal Practitioner and Notary Public, at Gweru, on the 10th day of June 2024, Evelyn Mayeza (born on 25 June 1967), (National Identity 58114538-A25) appeared in her personal capacity and changed her name to EVELYN MAZAJA, so that, hence forth, for all purposes and occasions she shall be known by the name EVELYN MAZAJA. WELLINGTON TINASHEDAVIRA of GUNDU DUBE & PAMACHECHE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS 1st Floor, Desson Building Eighth Street GWERU NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IN the estate of the late (2) Obert Mashoro of 31 ZESA, Mandava, Zvishavane, who died at Zvishavane , on the 26th of August 2009 . DRGWE.356/24 ALL persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amounts due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. Name and Address of Representative Sabina Mashoro 7372 Mkoba 2 Gweru Blessing Nduku A youthful Zimbabwean entrepreneur Parkston Marecha has opened a steel processing as well as a wholesale enterprise in Gweru trading under the name Fast One Steel. Speaking during the official opening of the shop, Parkston Marecha said that the opening of this enterprise is more like a testimony and that they find pride in partaking the 2030 mantra vision. “We find pride in driving the development of our country, the development of our country is in hands of us, "Nyika “inovakwa nevene vayo” and we are here to support our President by focusing on steel products we are playing our part in the infrastructure development of our region.” The enterprise has created 24 jobs and is expecting to recruit more locals once the Manhize steel plant starts producing at full capacity after going through some test-runs. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Owen Mudha Ncube said the government was pleased with this industrial expansion which is going to boost Provincial GDP. “This milestone achieved by our fellow citizens is clear evidence of the positive impact of allowing steel investments. A steel hardware retailer has been recently established and supportive business environment created by the Second Republic under President ED Mnangagwa.” “Fast One Steel is an important development as steel is the backbone of mechanization, construction, engineering, fabrication, mining and agriculture. It demonstrates success of policies aimed at promoting economic growth and industrial development and we look forward to this investment underpinning GDP growth.” Ncube went on to say that the establishment of Fast One Steel came at the right time when Dinlson Iron and Steel Company start its production. “The establishment of Fast One Steel comes at that time when Dinlson Iron and Steel Company in Manhize Chirumanzu District is set to start production soon.” The company was started with an investment of USD$ 500 000. Minister Mudha Ncube applauded the couple for being disciplined. Mr and Mrs. Marecha are known for their good deeds of giving out to Progress Christian College as well as Apostolic Faith Mission Church where they attend to.
The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 3 The Sun 16-21 June 2024 Low youth participation in council activities Blessing Nduku Zimbabwe's low youth participation in governance, local authorities has led to the older generation remaining in power as well as youth unemployment and is very worrisome Speaking to this reporter the Director of Youth Essence Nobuhle Mahlahla said that ignorance is one of the reasons why youth participation in council issues is low. “Many young people in Gweru are ignorance of the relevance participation in such developmental activities.” “Another thing is that young people are unaware of the council activities also the importance of their participation which can be due to inadequate communications channels or active outreach programs.” She went on to say that there is a general mistrust in the political system and it is leading to apathy. “General mistrust in the political system or rather say council’s effectiveness can lead to apathy and that they believe that their participation will not make a difference because their voices are hardly heard.” Briskey Ncube of Nkabazwe community radio station also said that the mode of communication used by the council lacks innovation. “Myself I work with youths in my organization and I never get the chance to hear about the masterplan. You cannot communicate with young people the same way you talk to elderly people. Lack of innovative communication channel that is being used by the council. I think the Council l should make a communication channel that is user friendly for both the youths and the elderly.” He also said that the issue of ignorance towards council activities. “Secondly it can also be the attitude that the youths have towards the activities. Most of them usually ask if there’s something for them after meeting up because most of them are selfemployed and depends on the side hustles they do to earn a living.” “Youths get information but the issue of incentives, it seems like there are entitled to getting something for attending. At the end of the day, it's those who are willing who attend. With or without incentives.” According to Veritas, some government policies, including the 2013 Indigenization Act, had resulted in some politicians enriching themselves and their families, causing more harm than good in investment and job creation, and not contributing to ordinary citizens' welfare.
The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 4 Blessing Nduku UK based Afro-Pop artist Noel Bako known as Paurosi in the music circles was in Gweru last week and finally released two tracks title Musikana and Emotional Man. Noel Bako (30) is born in a family of 9 children, 7 boys and 2 girls, is the second to the last and a father to one beautiful daughter with wife Jaima Sasha. Speaking to this reporter, Paurosi said that most of his songs are inspired by the lifestyle people are currently living in Zimbabwe. “I am usually inspired by how people are living as well as their lifestyle inspire most of my songs. Of all the songs I did when I came back, I love this one track called Musikana which I recorded myself but the beat making was done by HK who’s is a music producer based in Harare. I love this one in particular because it reflects my love life in particular.” He went on to say that music production in both the countries Zimbabwe and UK is not different, the only difference is that opportunities to be on big music platforms is a low. “That is true I’m now based in the UK and there’s no difference between these two countries even in the whole world as far as music production is concerned, the only difference is on opportunities to be on big music platforms is a bit low.” Paurosi described music as one of his therapies and said uniqueness is the only way one can use to Afro beats genre. “Music is my therapy; it makes me forget about everything and it makes me think better on the approach I make to the society but the struggle is real it’s not easy to make it to the top, so I’m still pushing until something happen. Uniqueness in the way I approach Afro beats and culture which is backed by my Zimbabwean roots.” “My music is an Afro beat genre that was originated from Nigerian music that has got a uniqueness taste of our African culture as a whole.” Paurosi music will be performing live in Malvern, UK at Priory Park on 15 June, 6 July and 3 August 2024 and he is promising fireworks. “I just want to thank God for giving me Jaima Sasha my wife, she has been supporting me since day one I remember other days we will sleep very late working in my studio. I am promising fireworks to everyone attending my gig these coming months. "We have been running around to make sure that fans will be recipients of refined music which bridge the gaps between poverty, prosperity and precedence," Tivafire added. "Gospel music gives courage, it ”Meanwhile, Renowned gospel musician, Joseph Tivafire is warming up to release and launch his eleventh album titled Takachengetwa this Saturday in Harare. The Mushandiriwashe founding couple told this publication during a pre-launch interview that all is set for the grand launch which will also see several artists coming on board to support the event. "We will be launching this tentrack album on Saturday while supported by several gospel artists, though the launch will also feature some fellow musicians from other genres," Pastor Joseph Tivafire said. act as counseling mechanism for societal disequilibriums, unifying and advocacy agent amongst audiences," he added. "Gospel music both evoke and revoke memories. It is stimulus for community behavioural attitudes, narratives and changes," Tivafire said. Meanwhile, the couple (Joseph Tivafire and wife) extended gratitude to the St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's leadership for supporting this album again during the ongoing pre-launch resource mobilisation activities. "We really appreciate the church and its entire leadership for supporting us during the course of pre-launch resource mobilisation process which is the most critical part when an artist prepares for a comprehensive album," Tivafire said. Takachengetwa album will be carrying ten tracks including Tose Taungana featuring Dispatch, Mwari Wakanaka, Anodikanwa, Ndisava Mutadzi, Dombo Rakanyorwa, Judas Wakademba, Munhu Munhu, Tiripamwe Tose, Gombo and Tikudze Vabereki. Several gospel artists including Mambo Dhuterere, Trymore Bande, Samson Tavengwa, Pastor Norest Matende, Bethany Pasinawako Ngolomi, Izodzo Choral Group, Followers of Christ group, Dispatch and Pastor Vhengere (among other gospel artists) are expected to perform during the launch. Source - Byo24News
The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 5. The Sun 16-21 June 2024 ADD$ PAY$ Legislators in Zimbabwe have raised concerns over the vulnerability of female university and college students to exploitation by older men, commonly known as "sugar daddies," due to economic hardships forcing them into prostitution. During a recent Parliamentary session, MPs emphasized the urgent need for government intervention to reintroduce student loan schemes to protect these young women from engaging in risky behaviors such as unprotected sex for financial support. Kwekwe Central MP Judith Tobaiwa highlighted the pervasive issue, calling for policy measures to address the threats faced by the girl-child in higher education settings. Transport Minister Felix Mhona acknowledged the seriousness of the problem, emphasizing that such practices contradict cultural norms and values. sities and colleges. Opposition MPs also expressed concerns over economic inequality driving prostitution among students, prompting assurances from the Minister about ongoing measures to address these inequalities. Overall, the Parliamentary session underscored the need for comprehensive government support to safeguard female students from exploitation and ensure their access to safe and conducive learning environments. Source - newzimbabwe He mentioned existing government efforts to provide fee support through work-study programs and stressed the importance of raising awareness about these opportunities to deter students from resorting to unethical means to sustain themselves. Responding to queries from MPs about the reintroduction of government grants and loans for higher education, Minister Mhona affirmed the government's consideration of such initiatives to support disadvantaged students, including efforts to improve accommodation facilities at univerCALL/ APP: 0718421718
The paper that digs deeper ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 6 The Sun 16-21 June 2024 Head Office P.O.Box 910 Shurugwi Tell: 0772 769 544 email:[email protected] All correspondence should be addresses to the Chief Executive Officer PUBLIC NOTICE – GENERAL VALUATION ROLL DISPLAY FOR TONGOGARA GROWTH POINT AND DONGA DSC: TONGOGARA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL Urban Council Act Chapter 29:15 Revised Edition 1996 Section 254 Tongogara Rural District Council hereby notifies the public of the upcoming display of the General Valuation Roll for the above mentioned centres. The General Valuation Roll will be available for inspection at Tongogara RDC Head office Boardroom (stand No 1 Tongongara Growth Point) for a period of 21 days starting from 31-5-2024 to 21-6-2024. Any objections or queries regarding the General Valuation Roll should be submitted in writing to Chief Executive Officer-Tongogara RDC during this period between 0800hrs and 1600hrs. The Mberengwa Rural District Council, empowered by the government’s devolution programme, has acquired a drilling rig as the local authority steps up efforts to address the prevailing water challenges in the district. The community is confident the newly-commissioned equipment will address water challenges in the district. “We are happy to be commissioning the drill rig, and we look forward to ending water challenges in our district,” said a Mberengwa community member. Another said, “We are happy, especially since the rig will be used to drill boreholes from where we will get potable water.” Mberengwa East legislator, Honourable Tasara Hungwe is confident that the new equipment will spur rural development. “Let me take this opportunity to thank the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa for availing devolution funds used to procure some of the equipment for the RDC and also commend the local authority for using the funds productively. The equipment will go a long way in improving service delivery for local people,” said Honourable Hungwe. Midlands Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Honourable Owen Ncube, emphasised the importance of water access in achieving national goals. “This event not only represents a remarkable achievement but also exemplifies the transformative work being carried out by the Second Republic under the unparalleled leadership of His Excellency President Mnangagwa. The devolution programme has managed to transform our communities in the Midlands province and I am sure that at this pace, Vision 2030 is achievable before 2030.” The new drilling rig complements the government’s Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme which is targeting to sink 35 000 solar-powered boreholes across the country. online
The Sun 16-21 June 2024 The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 7. Blessing Nduku Police in the Midlands have confirmed a murder case of a Gokwe man who was beaten to death by three men who accused him of stealing their bluetooth speaker on 10 June 2024 at Alarm 2 Mine Compound in Kwekwe. Provincial Liason Officer Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said it is alleged that Penias Mhizha (30) visited his sister Nerisa Dube and after spending some time with her he then went to a nearby tuck shop and came back towards midnight and retired to bed. It is said, Penias Mhizha of Village Machaya, Chief Sayi, Gokwe North visited his sister Nerisa Dube aged 39 at Alarm 2 Mine Compound in Kwekwe. After spending sometime he then left to a nearby tuckshop at 1900 hours for a beer drink and came back towards midnight and retired to bed.” Three suspects namely Moffat Ncube (46), Justice Mukosi (36) and Tawanda Achiona (31) all of Alarm 2 Compound, Kwekwe arrived at the house at around 0200 hours, demanding their stolen Bluetooth speaker from Penias Mhizha. Mahoko said that the three suspects who are believed to have been drinking at the same tuckshop where Mhizha was are said to have besieged his sister’s house claiming that the now deceased had stolen their speaker and they want it back. The trio forcibly got into the house and found him sleeping in one of the rooms, they started assaulting him with open hands all over the body demanding their speaker back. They dragged him out of the house and force marched him into the darkness to an unknown destination where they mercilessly beat him. They dumped him at the Tuck Shop and alerted his sister who refused to give them a solar panel as compensation after failing to recover the speaker. She rushed to the tuck-shop and found him seriously wounded with blood coming out from the mouth and ears. She took him home where he died before taking him to hospital. ZRP Kwekwe Central attended the scene and preliminary investigations led to the arrest of three suspects. They will appear in court as soon possible. The police is appealing to the public to solve their disputes amicably. Once again police are appealing to members of the public to solve their disputes or differences amicably by engaging a third party. Use of violence constitutes an offence and leads to unnecessary loss of lives. They should also respect sanctity of life; this incident could have been avoided.”
The Sun 22 August 2023 The Sun 18 August 2023 SPEACIL EDITION The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 8 The Sun 16-21 June 2024 NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IN the estate of the late (2) Sainet Mandaza of 11 Gift Road Ridgemont,Gweru, who died at Bulawayo , on the 10th of July 2013. DRGWE 240/24 ALL persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amounts due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. Name and Address of Representative Terrence Mandaza 11 Gift Road Ridgemont Gweru NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN IN the estate of the late (2) PIANOSI GANGAIDZO of 331/1 “Mkoba 2,Gweru, who died at Gutu , on the 28th of December 2023. DRGWE.15/24 ALL persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to lodge them in detail with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, and those indebted thereto are required to pay to the undersigned the amounts due by them within the same period, failing which legal proceedings will be taken for the recovery thereof. All persons having in their custody or possession any property belonging or relating to this estate are required to deliver the same forthwith to the undersigned. Name and Address of Representative Lilian Winnie Gangaidzo“331/1 Mkoba 2 Gweru FROM PAGE 1 were going the same direction,” said Chimuka. He added that upon arrival at the individual’s house, he dropped him off, but unfortunatuntely he suddenly realized that his car was suspended on top of something as he could not drive off. “I remember seeing a big beatiful house full of lights that had a big durawall, I then parked in reverse to drop the person. At that I didnt realise that I was at the graveyard,” he said. Chimuka alleged that he did not know how he got there and only realized he was at a cemetery after some attempts to remove the vechile using car jack. “To tell the truth I do not know how I got there, all I remember is that a certain man asked me for a lift to which I agreed and this particular man was very silent from the time we left the nightclub until we arrived at his homestead,” he said. Around 2am in the morning, members of the neighborhood watch committee who were on patrol noticed that there was a car parked at the cemetery with its hazards on but the headlights were turned off. Chimuka was found sleeping in the car and upon being asked what he was doing at the cemetery in the middle of the night, he narrated events to the neighborhood watch team who allegedly refused to assist him, demanding to be paid $100USD. Gweru City Council spokesperson Vimbai Chingwaramuswee confirmed the incident but directed all questions to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Mahoko downplayed the incident saying all rumours on social media that Chimuka hooked up with a “ghost prostitute" were false, as the man only got stake in a grave while trying to reverse parking. However, Ward 10 Councilor John Paradza said that he attended the scene after the neighborhood watch committee had informed him about the development. “I attended the scene at the Mkoba 9 cemetery around 3am in the morning and I was in disbelief to see a car suspended in the air on top of a grave, we decided to call the police so that they could at least come and address the issue of how that car got there. To tell you the truth his story does not make sense on how you can give someone a lift in the middle of the night whom you do not know,” he said. “We failed to remove the car from the grave and we had to call the council car towing team to help remove the car,” said Cllr Paradza According to investigations carried out by this reporter security guards who were positioned at Matinunura high school gate confirmed to have seen the vehicle passing by the school at high speed with hazards on but without headlights around midnight going towards the cemetery.
The Sun 16-21 June 2024 LOCAL NEWS The paper that digs deeper 9. Senator Shiri commemorates Albinism Awareness Day * PARK, PAY AND GO WITH PARK ASSIST MOBILE APP FROM GOOGLE PLAY STORE OR SIMPLY DIAL *192# TO PAY FOR PARKING. * WE URGE MOTORISTS TO PARK CORRECTLY AND PAY FOR PARKING BEFORE LEAVING THEIR VEHICLES IN ORDER TO AVOID INCONVENIENCES. * PLEASE PAY YOUR PARKING FEES TO AVOID INCOVENIENCES [email protected] www.gwerucityparking.cozw Gweru City Parking Gweru City Parking TEMPORARY TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS IN THE GWERU CBD AREA By Grace Amana Senator Annah Shiri has emphasized the imperative need to promote the rights of people with albinism in society. The sentiments were raised during the international Albinism Awareness Day commemorations which ran under the theme “10 years of IAAD: A Decade of Collective Progress," signifying a decade of global efforts to advance the rights and well-being of individuals with albinism. Senator Annah Shiri, a passionate advocate for the rights of people with disabilities highlighted the ongoing process of domesticating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) through the gazetting of the Persons with Disabilities bill, with a deliberate focus on the inclusion of people with albinism in the definition of disability. This inclusion aims to rectify historical imbalances and ensure that individuals with albinism are not excluded from disability programs and laws. Furthermore, Senator Shiri praised the recent ratification of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by the National Assembly. This ratification is a crucial step in protecting people with albinism from inhumane and degrading treatment, as well as from targeted attacks based on unfounded beliefs. It underscores the government's commitment to addressing challenges and formulating mitigation strategies to ensure that individuals with albinism can operate on an equal level with others. However, despite these advancements, Senator Shiri also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by people with albinism, including the impact of climate change leading to an increase in skin cancer cases and the high cost of cancer treatment. Additionally, the senator emphasized the exorbitant cost of sunscreen lotions, with no subsidies available to facilitate access for individuals with albinism. The theme of this year's commemoration calls for collaborative efforts from the government, development partners, and organizations representing people with albinism to develop sustainable initiatives and programs addressing the challenges that hinder the enjoyment of rights by individuals with albinism, thereby limiting their potential. Senator Shiri stressed the need for individuals with albinism to work alongside the broader constituency of persons with disabilities in advocating for progressive laws, policies, and responsive budgetary allocations that recognize the complexities they face. In her message from the Senator's desk, Senator Annah Shiri expressed her determination to promote and champion the rights of people with albinism, extending her wishes for a "Happy Albinism Awareness Day."
The sun port The Sun 16 June 2024 www.thesunnews.co.zw Former Bulawayo City, How Mine and Harare City coach Philani 'Beefy' Ncube has been appointed as head coach at Central Region Soccer League side Wangu Mazodze City following the sacking of Isaac Nyabvure. Wangu Mazodze City chairman Trevor Chateuka announced Ncube's appointment in a statement saying the changes in the technical department were neccessited by the team's performance of late. Ncube who also coached in Botswana at Nico United will be assisted by Mtatshelwa Ndlovu with Reginald Buhali coming in as the goalkeepers coach. Former premier league Soccer Star of the Year Evans Chikwaikwai takes over as the fitness trainer. Wangu Mazodze City are on eleventh position on the log standings, ten points behind the log leaders Dulibadzimu United. Elsewhere, Never Malunga started his tenure as Dulibadzimu United head coach on a winning note beating Kwekwe United 2-0 at home to reclaim the pole position in the league. Malunga was elevated to the position of head coach last week following the departure of Stanley 'Stano' Ncube to Triangle. Robert Nyakwangwa got the first goal with Munashe Bamara getting the second goal as Dulibadzimu United dislodged Kwekwe United from the top handing the Prince Matore coached side their first defeat of the season. Malunga a former Border Strikers coach was elated beginning his tenure on a positive note. "This was a deserved win for us because the boys really played well according to how we had planned," Malunga said. "I am also happy beginning on a winning note particularly at home. The victory was sweet because we reclaimed the number one position from Kwekwe United." Tongogara who are the only team still to lose a match, edged Shabanie Mine 1-0 thanks to a Simon Shanga goal. Tongogara are level on 25 points with log leaders Dulibadzimu United but second on goal difference. Sheasham suffered their first defeat of the season going down 1-0 away to FC Platinum U19 at Mandava stadium through a Dylan Nchito goal from the penalty spot in the first half. Edward Watson and Devine Sibanda were on target as Chapungu cruised to a 2-1 win over West Nicholson their third on the bounce. Wangu Mazodze beat MSU 2-0 at the Campus with Blanket Mine being held to a goalless draw at home by Bishopstone. ZRP Gwanda got a point in the 1-1 draw away to Dinson Mvuma. “