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The youths renounced their membership at the ruling party P/4
district offices in Gweru.

... As they are hiring
toilets

...Paying US$180 per
week as each vendor is
contributing $1 per day

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Redcliff to construct The Ministry of Primary and education secretaries, to start applying through the
dining hall at Rutendo Secondary Education will on President NASH, President platform (www.emap.co.zw)
Monday, 13 December NAPH and School Heads, by with effect from 13th
old people`s home 2021, open the online the permanent secretary in the December 2021 up to 31st
application platform for Ministry of Primary and January 2022.
Redcliff mayor Cllr Clayton Masiyatsva Form One pupils wishing to Secondary Education
The Redcliff town council says it plans to construct a dining be enrolled into boarding Tumisang Thabela. It reads: All applicants will be
hall at the Rutendo old people`s home using proceeds from schools next year. allowed to make a maximum
the Mayor`s Cheerfund. Speaking at the cheerfund fundraising REF: ELECTRONIC of 5 active applications at
ceremony, Redcliff mayor Cllr Clayton Masiyatsva said the Under the method, pupils MINISTRY any given time.
cheerfund has been helpful in assisting less privileged have to apply through the
community members. Electronic Ministry's APPLICATION An applicant who has
Application Platform PLATFORM (EMAP) been offered a place at one
The local authority targets to raise USD $30 000 towards (EMAP) which will open The above subject matter school will not be eligible to
the cheerfund. 98.4FM News from Monday next week to refers: apply or be considered for a
31 January 2022. The Ministry of Primary place at any other school
To advertise and Secondary Education will unless the offer is declined.
in The Sun This was revealed in a be running an electronic
circular dated 09 December platform for enrolling Form Successful applicants will
2021 and sent to Provincial One (1) boarding places for be notified through short
Education Directors 2022. message service (SMS) by
(PEDs), Head Office the respective School Heads.
Directors, District School Parents/guardians who Parents/guardians are,
Inspectors (DSIs), Church wish to send their children to however, advised that there
boarding schools are advised are limited boarding places.

Call Markerting Dept on
: 2633 714 165 677

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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‘We do not stand against Zimbabwe, including President in September 2021 on salaries
Emmerson Mnangagwa. and the impact of COVID-19.
anyone's political ambitions,
but we are simply against the Ahmad said: Trade unions form an
We certainly have been important part of civil society
habit of politicians meeting in Harare with various in any country, and we engage
masquerading as trade (workers') unions, including with them at all levels.
teaching unions, most recently
unionists.

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
Minister Paul Mavima has warned trade
unions against pursuing political agendas
under the pretext of advancing the interests
of workers.

Mavima made the remarks after the
United Kingdom (UK) Commonwealth
Minister Tariq Mahmood Ahmad recently
admitted that Britain was in constant contact
with unions in Zimbabwe.

Local workers unions, however, denied
holding consultations with the UK
government.

Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com this
week, on the sidelines of the Tripartite
Negotiation Forum (TNF) workshop
underway in Victoria Falls, Mavima said:

In actual fact, we do not need any other
confirmation than whatAhmad has said. It
is enough evidence.

We do not stand against anyone's political
ambitions, but weare simplyagainst thehabit
of politicians masquerading as trade
unionists.

All we want is a constructive dialogue on
labour issues. Unionists are free to join
political parties as opposed to mixing the
two.

We will soon be dealing with that matter.
Ahmad's comments, made in November,
naturally angered the Government of

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Gweru DCC chairperson Brown Ndlovu Bongani Ncube was meant to help inmates to education system in prison
Prisoners at Whawha relieve stress and fight against which is aimed at improving
maximum securityprisonwill depression. their future when they leave
this year celebrate their prison. Offenders are being
festive season in style after a "Prison ministries donated groomed into brilliant
well-wisher donated a labor for fixing sewing students through education",
television set and a snooker machines to be able to sew said Makunere.
table. their own uniforms and also
donated fees for inmates. She added that the
ZimbabweAssociation of Some of the inmates are donations came at a time
Organizations Working in graduating with Master's when theywere needed most
Prison (ZAOWP) Midlands Degrees and inmates are as they will uplift the spirit of
chairperson, Mejury urged to make use of the inmates.
Makunere said the donation

Kudakwashe Shambamuto to get membership cards, we Whawha Prison Gweru
believe with such progress we The Sun 10 - 16 December 2021
More than 100 MDC- will meetourtargetof5million
Alliance, Midlands South votes or even more", said
provincial youths league Victor Maride, Zanu PF, DCC
members last week rejoined spokesperson.
the ruling party Zanu PF saying
the third republic has brought Gweru DCC chairperson
the revolutionarypartyback to Brown Ndlovu said it is a
its founding principles. good thing that a lot of people
are joining the ruling party
The youths renounced their which is one of the key
membership of MDC-A at the agendas to attain an immense
ruling party district offices in number ahead of the 2023
Gweru. elections.

"This is not something new "As a party, we are pleased
to us as we have been seeing that we are attaining huge
a multitude of youths joining numbers which have been
the ruling party and some noticed by the number of
acquiring new membership people getting membership
cards at the party office. cards and most new members
we urge people to stay safe
"We are happy as a party during this hard period of
of choice that more youths Covid 19", said Cde Ndlovu.
have come to their senses and
are coming in their huge
numbers from different wards

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 5.

GCC preparing for floods

Kudakwashe Shambamuto File Photo
Gweru residents are urged not to
throw litter on water drainage systems
to avoid flooding in the citycenter and
other areas.

The City council recently started
preparing for the rain season by
opening up drainages throughout the
citycenter and in suburbs to allow free
flow of water in a bid to avoid flooding.
Most of the drainages in the city were
filled withlitterandrubbish which were
either thrown in or eroded into the
drains.

Public relations officer, Vimbai
Chingwaramusee, said residents
should play their role in ensuring the
free and efficient flow of water
especially when the country is
expecting a lot of rains. This season.

"Residents shoulduse available bins
In the CBD to keep the city clean. We
are working on the drainage systems
which we are clearing and opening up,

we are encouraging residence not to "Blockages in the drainage system
dump litter in the cleared drains to are mostly affected by the behavior of
avoid flooding", said she said. residents who throw pampers, rubbish
and waste, so we need a collective
Gweru Rate Payers and Residents action approach, the council has done
Association (GRRA), said the efforts its part and we as residents should also
by the local authority of unclogging do the same to ensure that our
drains can be useless if residents do drainages are not blocked", said
not play their role in making sure the GRRA Executive director, Cornilia
drainages are open and no litter is Selipiwe.
thrown in.

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The Midlands province has received Government officials at the Minister of State for including these new buses," he said.
two additional buses for civil servants, commissioning of the buses in Gweru, Midlands Provincial Affairs, "With the looming 4th wave of
which increases the fleet under the Minister of State for Midlands
Public Service Commission to seven. ProvincialAffairs, Larry Mavima, said Larry Mavima Covid -19 these buses will also help
the PSC has transformed in all aspects to maintain social distance in our buses
This follows last week's of operations. longwayin assistingcivil servants from for the civil servants."
commissioning of 13 buses and 30 transport challenges and be able to
service delivery vehicles by President "Through this transformation we arrive for work in time. "We started The Minister for Public Service,
Mnangagwa to be used by the Public have witnessed improved service with only one bus but through the Labour and Social Welfare, Professor
Service Commission (PSC). delivery and improved welfare of our support of our Government, as a Paul Mavima, said the
employees. province we host a fleet of seven buses
This brings the number of buses that Government was committed to
have been disbursed to the PSC to The buses we are commissioning improving the welfare of civil servants
108 countrywide. today are a true testimony that indeed through salary increments and also
the new dispensation is working non-monetary benefits.
ThePresident hashighlightedthatthe tirelessly to improve the welfare of the
Government will continue to channel civil servants byoffering them not only "President Mnangagwa last week
resources towards improving the transport but cheap transport as a form commissioned new buses and 11 of
conditions of service in the public of non-monetary benefits," he said. the buses were allocated to the PSC
sector. for use by civil servants in the
The minister said the buses will go a provinces.
Addressing civil servants and other
"Two of the buses went to the
prisons and that is just an indication of
how much the civil servants' welfare is
valued by the Government," said Prof
Mavima.

LOST DEED OF TRANSFER

NOTICE is hereby given that an application will be made to the
Registrar of Deeds, Bulawayo for the issue of a certified copy of
Deed of Transfer 3622/2002 dated 28th October 2002 made in
favour of BARAKAWALACE MTWAWAwhereby certain piece
of land situate in the district of Selukwe called STAND 221
SEBANGA PARK TOWNSHIP OF SEBANGA PARK OF
SEBANGA POORT measuring 400 square metres was conveyed.

All persons having any objection to the issue of such copy are
hereby required to lodge same, in writing, with the Registrar of
Deeds at Bulawayo, within fourteen (14)days from the date of
publication of this notice

Gundu Dube & Pamacheche,
Legal Practitioners,Applicant’s Legal Practitioners,1st Floor,
Desson Building,8th Street,Gweru.

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 7.

Hatirarami Momberume asked the court to issue a warrant of year during labour at Johannes To conceal the offence, the accused
arrest against Momberume after he Marange apostolic shrine in Marange colluded with his relatives by
The trial of alleged Marange child failed to appear for trial. of Manicaland province. purporting the person who had died
molester Hatirarami Momberume(26), was Memory Machaya born on 02
who is facing a murder charge, failed Momberume is represented by It is the state case that Momberume January 1999.
to kick off Tuesday after he defaulted Brian Majamanda of Khupe and unlawfully caused the death of Anna
his appearance in the regional court’s Chijara Law Chambers. Machaya by impregnating her and The accused’s in-laws made an
dock, raising fears he may have failing to take her to receive healthcare audacious move to tender an identity
skipped bail. Manjamanda earlier told the court services during her labour. card bearing the name of Memory
that the alleged pedophile whose case Machaya as that of the deceased.
Manicaland provincial magistrate courted global outrage, was facing The state added the accused had a
Richard Ramaboure, who is presiding transport challenges from Mafararikwa legal obligation to ensure that such a However, investigations later
over the case, was forced to issue a Village where he resides and was on young child required special health revealed the person who was married
warrant of arrest for Momberume. his way to court. facilities to deliver since there was a to the accused was Anna and not
real risk or possibility that his conduct Memory as purported.
Prosecutor Talent Nyamuzuwe He however, Momberume never by omission might cause her death
turned up, resulting in the arrest during or after the delivery of the baby. They said Memory is alive and
warrant being issued. staying in Mhondoro and is married to
Momberume hid the news of Lameck Makonye.
He was granted $50 000 bail by Machaya’s death and colluded with
High Court judge Justice Isaac relatives thereby burying the deceased The death of Memory caused
Muzenda after languishing in remand minor without authorities’ knowledge. publicoutcrywithmanyopinion leaders
prison on allegations of murdering his calling for justice to be dispensed.
14-year-old bride who succumbed
whilegiving birth. Momberume hid the news of Machaya’s death
and colluded with relatives thereby burying the
As part of his bail conditions, deceased minor without authorities’ knowledge.
Momberume was ordered to reside at
Marange St Noah College pending To conceal the offence, the accused colluded
finalisation of the matter, report to with his relatives by purporting the person who
Bambazonke Police station once per
week and not to interfere with state had died was Memory Machaya born on 02
witnesses. January 1999.

Anna Machaya died on July 25 this

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Mtapa Market

Tinaani Nyabereka construct toilets, I then don't Mtapa market. When Minister issue of the market stalls side," he said.
Vendors in Mtapa have urged see the reason why revenue Nyoni came she said toilets He added that it was also Ward 13 Councilor,
the City of Gweru to urgently should be collected. First, they must be erected, and the
provide water and ablution must call us and engage with project was ongoing despite mandatory for the local Catherine Mhondiwa also said
facilities in its bid to regularize us, we are like a borrowed the fact that council then halted authority to generate revenue that there was the need for the
market bays. cart that the farmer is using to the project maybe due to to sustain the provision of council to create bays so as
harvest his crops because some of the challenges we water and refuse. to maintain order.
The development follows when theownerwants it hejust might not be aware of," added
the move bythe local authority takes it. This place is theirs and Zivanai. "Council had engaged with The Vendors Initiative for
to start collecting revenue we know they can take it the vendors and they have Social and Economic
from vending bays in Mtapa away any time council feels Meanwhile, during the last expressed their willingness to Transformation (VISET)
as an effort to provide like," she said. council meeting, the Gweru payprovided that we will offer director Samuel Wadzai
effective service delivery. council said it was in the stalls. Vendors have commended the Gweru
Zivanai added that vendors process of registering and highlighted that they don't council for coming up with
Speaking to this reporter in were hiring toilets and water collecting revenue from the want to be dispersed. state-of-the-art markets.
an interview last week, tanks to sustain themselves. market stalls at Mtapa.
Midlands Vendors Association "We are in the process of However, Gweru mayor
(MVA) Chairperson,Angeline "As vendors, we are hiring In his presentation, Health regulating them so that we get Josiah Makombe said all the
Zivanai said vendors toilets and 1000 liter tanks for and housing Chairperson, something there otherwise we required buildingmaterials for
welcomed the council's us to be able to operate here, councilor John Manyundwa might end up on the losing the toilets were in place and
revenue collection process. so on the toilets, we are paying said there was a need to construction was in progress.
US$180 per week as each regularize the operations at
"We welcome the move by vendor is contributing $1 per Mtapa so that the local "As vendors, we are hiring toilets
council regularize Mtapa day. authority generates revenue. and 1000 liter tanks for us to be able
market bays but we have a few to operate here, so on the toilets, we
conditions which we want the "We heard that theywant to "The place is overcrowded. are paying US$180 per week as each
council to address, we want open some toilets which are Vendors at the place are
proper toilets and running inside their municipal offices informal as theywerenot given vendor is contributing $1 per day
water. but we know theycannot cater that place by the Council. It is
for the numbers which are at in the records to address the
"If the council can't

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deeper
The Sun

with

Tinaani Nyabereka

Zvishavane - Those who tattled in the Madonga. at a popular cocktail bar because we were Gift Amuli
'80s and early '90s can testify how the "Zvishavane Sounds was birthed in the still energetic lads enjoying music. It was a
rhythms of Zvishavane Sounds were bit unpleasant at the moment because a hit.
decorated by the waves of the mining '80s despite being named the Fairwells Band resident band always played there. We "It was a bit difficult to play Nkomos
town atmosphere. on its launch, our main mission was to bring were given the opportunity and we stole
entertainment to the mining community. the heart of fans. sound. I remember when he once worked
What started as a group of young boys at Shabanie, we had to try and fit in this
playing instruments under a tree later to "It was largely a challenge for us to "I also remember in Mhondoro, we were new genre, from Sungura to Chigiyo.it was
became the talk of Zimbabwe as the carry out tours and live shows as we had invited by the then-popular businessman quite an interesting challenge but Amuli
Zvishavane based crooners, later on, went to abide by Shabanie Mine's terms and Jeffrey Chakwenya. That day we set the helped me a lot as he was then part of the
down in history circles of music. conditions of employment. At some point, fans ablaze as we shared the stage with Zig Zag team.
we could close shows at 10 or 11 pm due to the popular hitmakers 'Mai VaDhikondo'
Narrating the historical birth of the band company rules. Sometimes we were Army band, Mamina, and Jena Guru team. "1994 the Zishavane sounds recruitment
in an interview with Up Beat, one Davison naughty, taking sick leave days to hire It was once a great day we had and much young talent, Gift Amuli and Trevor
Macheza, the surviving pioneers of the instruments and performing elsewhere." he gratitude goes to the then coordinator Clive Madamombe who became a perfect
band highlighted how the outfit succeed. added. Malunga, who gave us room to shine." he combination all together. Their combined
said. efforts saw the production of hits like
Having laid his soul to the It was clear how the band became a Chitototo, Ruchiva, Mwana weshoroma,
establishment of the band, Macheza bridge that bonded the community Within the period of 1985 to 1994, Ndaiti tichachembedzana, Anouya
worked along with Fredrick Shava, Njira together as Macheza narrated. Zvishavane Sounds recorded a lot of songs remekedzai and 1996 hit Hupenyu which
Tenga ,Levison Osborn, Joseph Mutero, with the 'Mutongi Gava' hit reaching a made waves on ZBC TV.
lead guitarist Mike Banda, and Tito "I remember in 1997 at a railway station milestone on sales.
in Harare. We asked for permission to play "As a young talent, Amuli shaded a
"I remember that time l was a reserve smile while holding a guitar. We made good
rhythmist who was hungry for music. The music together and am very proud of how
song rocked the streets with popularity as the spirit continues as it lays on his
the fan base danced its shoes off," fingers," said Macheza.
Macheza added.
Highlighting more on the works of
In 1987, Mike Banda left the band, a legend who made the story a success,
development that gave the crew sleepless Mucheza said Bothwell Nyamhondera, who
nights. Macheza then assumed a full-time worked with the band as a producer
rhythmist position as Banda had left a testified memorable events.
huge void, a tough task to fill the boots.
However, the prevailing economic hard
"The period between 1987 and 1994 was conditions in 2008 saw the collapse of the
then a mixture of good music and tragic music fit as Macheza sought greener
losses as the majority of lead artists left pastures in South Africa where he worked
us. Despite the fact that Mike and the other as an electrician. He later came back and
guys had departed, l felt like in spirit they pursued his agricultural dream as his means
were with me always and teaching me how of survival up to date.
to play the rhythm guitar. These memories
pushed me to continue soldiering on in the Currently the band's name sails under
music industry." he pointed out. Gift Amuli who has managed to preserve
the history of yesteryear music.
The Zvishavane sounds leader further
highlighted how the Zvishavane boys got "We owe everything to Nyamhondera,
inspiration from the Zig Zag band, he was the hands behind the desk. Yes,
Emmanuel Nkomo of the Gomo ramasare the story seems to have ended on a bad
side but Amuli is doing a great job, I
personally greatly recognize his talent and
he is the best," Macheza narrated.

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When a tyre explodes try to stay
as calm as possible and hold the
steering wheel firmly with both

hands.

It's the most important thing to
do keep your foot off the brakes

and don't push it at all. Don't
even look at the brake pedal,

don't even think about it.

Stay on your path and try not to change it or get out of
anyone's way, stay on a path as straight as possible.

If your car has a
manual transmission,
gradually change to a
lower BUT ONLY do
so if you feel that the

car is completely
und er co nt ro l. If your
car has an automatic
transmission, stay in the
Drive(D)gear DO NOT

change.

Don't use brakes, the drag from the exploded tyre will
slow you down.

When the speed drops to 50 km/h, you can gently press
the brakes until the car stops.

Spread the message! You may save a life as we move
towards the Christmas holidays.

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The paper that digs deeper LOCAL NEWS 11.

News in brief

with

98.4FM News

Insurance and property giant First First Mutual Group Chief Executive
Mutual Holdings has made an entry into Douglas Hoto
offering medical services to the public
after opening its first clinic in Gweru. The clinic, which is under the First
Speaking during the clinic`s official Mutual Health division, offers health
launch in Gweru, Midlands Provincial services to non-scheme members as well.
Affairs Minister Larry Mavima,
represented by District Development
Coordinator Ndeya Nyede, said the
COVID 19 pandemic has dictated that the
country improves health service
delivery.

First Mutual Group Chief Executive
Douglas Hoto says the clinic has been
set up to contribute to access to public
health care. He told 98.4FM News that
the company aims to make health care
affordable.

Minister of Information from farming inputs under By Kudakwashe Shambamuto production, which helps clear the
Pfumvudza/ Intwasa scheme. Heartburn is very common and very esophagus of acid.
Monica Mutsvangwa Minister of Information Monica unpleasant. It is triggered when
Farmers from urban areas in Mutsvangwa has revealed that stomach acid backs up into the Most people are not aware that
Midlands say they are yet to benefit farming inputs under the scheme esophagus. It can make you feel as sleeping on your right side trigger
should be given to every household though someone has lit a small and worsens reflux symptoms at
including those from urban areas bonfire in your chest. night, studies have shown that
upon following procedures. Some sleeping on your left reduces reflux
farmers who spoke to 98.4FM Most of us are all too familiar or heartburn.
News say they are also critical in with the painful, burning sensation
ensuring food securityin the country. in the center of the chest that is Dinner must be served 3 hours
associated with heartburn. before going to sleep, this is
This season, 2.3 million because lying horizontally after a
households are expected to benefit Adults, mostly experience meal makes digestion more difficult,
fromfarminginputs underPfumvudza gastroesophageal reflux disease potentially worsening GERD
up from the 1.8 million that benefited (GERD), this is a common symptoms.
last year. condition that causes heartburn.
Eating a late-night meal increase
Legislator urges Council to remember People are well aware that acid exposure when lying down
medications can help calm the burn compared with eating earlier in the
children orphaned due to Covid-19 but natural heartburn remedies and evening. Studies suggest that eating
lifestyle changes may be another close to bedtime may worsen acid
Former Redcliff Mayor Freddy way to get everlasting relief. reflux symptoms and trigger
Kapuya has urged the Redcliff town heartburn.
council to remember children who Chewing gum may also decrease
were orphaned due to Covid-19 acidity in the esophagus which will Other simple remedies include
when distributing proceeds from the relieve heartburn. A few old studies eating cooked onions as raw onions
Mayor's Cheerfund. The now have shown that gum that contains are a common trigger for acid reflux
Mhondoro-Mubaira member of bicarbonate appears to be and heartburn. Also eating smaller,
parliament says Covid-19 has especially effective, as it can help more frequent meals, lower intake
increased poverty levels. neutralize acid to prevent reflux. of fatty junk food are some of the
Mr Kapuya says the situation in ways of getting rid of heartburn.
Redcliff has been worsened by the Chewing gum increase saliva
closure of Ziscosteel. The steel giant
shut down in 2008 due to allegations Former Redcliff Mayor Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a
of rampant mismanagement, Freddy Kapuya digestive disorder that occurs when acidic
corruption, and obsolete equipment. stomach juices, or food and fluids back up from
the stomach into the esophagus. GERD affects
people of all ages—from infants to older adults.
People with asthma are at higher risk of

developing GERD.

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CAF clears air on Mejbri: I hope I can
Afcon venue change
reach Pogba's level

Tunisia continued their tournament’s top-scorer
successful run at the FIFA
Arab Cup Qatar 2021™ by Seifeddine Jaziri gave the
defeating Oman and
securing a spot in the semi- North Africans the lead, Al
finals. Tomorrow’s second
quarter-final – between Ahmar equalized with a
Egypt and Jordan – will
determine who progresses powerful strike fromArshad
to face the on-song
Carthage Eagles. AlAlawi in the 66th minute,

That said, Tunisia were only for captain Youssef
certainly made to sweat
against Oman. After Msakni to net the winner for

Tunisia three minutes later.

After the match,

FIFA.com caught up with

Tunisia’s teenage sensation

Hannibal Mejbri.

The Confederation of reports suggesting that the “We did not receive any
African Football (CAF) has games could be delayed other message or
dismissed rumours that the again and moved to Qatar. information from our
venue for the Africa Cup of leaders. Nothing such as
Nations (Afcon) could be CAF’s director of changing of dates or
changed following the recent communications Alex countries.Wedid not discuss
discovery of the Omicron Siewe, however, said the such during all our last
variant of coronavirus in tournament is going ahead, meetings.”
Cameroon. and no last-minute changes
will be made. Zimbabwe is among the
The rescheduled 24 teams that will feature at
tournament is due to kick off “We can’t keep spending theAfconfinals.TheWarriors
on 9 JanuaryinWestAfrican time dealing with rumours. are in Group B along with
country, with the final on 6 We are on site. We are Senegal, Guinea and fellow
February. But there have been working,” Siewe told BBC COSAFAteamMalawi.
SportAfrica.

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