By A Correspondent- Officers from various State security arms inundated Chinhoyi on Tuesday after gathering false intelligence that MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa was going to hold a rally in the town.

Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agents, military intelligence operatives as well as members of the police intelligence reportedly spent the greater part of the day looking for Chamisa who did not set his foot in the town yesterday.

It was the MDC Alliance national organising secretary, Amos Chibaya, who visited Chinhoyi yesterday where he planted a tree at Sunningdale Trust Old People’s Home around mid-morning.

Later that day, Chibaya donated grocery hampers at the MDC Alliance party offices in Mzari suburb.

He, however, failed to make a scheduled donation at Good Shepherd Children’s Home after ZANU PF supporters sealed off the place for an alleged Pfumvudza inputs distribution exercise.

Speaking at the party offices, Chibaya said he encountered about 50 roadblocks from Harare to Chinhoyi as the “panicky” Government attempted to block Chamisa from donating foodstuffs to vulnerable members of society. Said Chibaya:

From Harare to Chinhoyi, we encountered something like 50 roadblocks. What’s the reason for this panic?

They heard that the people’s president, Chamisa, was coming to give you food. This is the reason they flooded the highway with roadblocks.

In the entire town of Chinhoyi there are CIOs, soldiers, police… what are you looking for?

Is it a crime for Chamisa to come and donate food? Why are you so scared of allowing Chamisa to move around freely?

He said Chamisa had sourced the grocery hampers to bring relief to vulnerable members of society as the prices of basic foodstuffs were now beyond the reach of many.

The beneficiaries included the elderly, orphans, disabled and victims of political violence.

Chibaya implored Zimbabweans to go and register to vote in the 2023 harmonised elections.

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF has banned its members from using cellphones during meetings in a move meant to prevent the leaking of confidential information.

In a confidential memorandum leaked to the media, ZANU PF national secretary for security Lovemore Matuke said the sharing of information from meetings by dissenting members is destructive to the party. Said Matuke:

The National Security Department has noted with concern, the abuse of cell phones by members during Provincial Coordinating Committee meetings in all Provinces resulting in leakages of meetings’ proceedings to the unauthorised public.

These leakages have resulted in dissenting among members and immature spreading of information which is destructive to the party.

The foregoing has caused the National Security Department to immediately stop the usage of mobile phones during such high-profile meetings as the PCCs.

It is prudent and preferable to ensure that no cell phones are allowed into the venue of the meeting.

By A Correspondent- In an unrelated incident, police in Karoi are investigating a murder case in which John Makore (42) died whilst admitted at Karoi District Hospital on Monday after he was struck with a wooden log on the head by the suspect, Brian Muripo at Buffallo Downs Business Centre around midnight the previous day.

According to a statement by the police, the victim, who was drinking beer with the suspect, intervened to stop a fight between Muripo’s wife and girlfriend and this did not go well with Muripo.

Muripo is now on the run and the ZRP is appealing for anyone with information that may lead to his arrest to contact any nearest Police Station

Full statement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa marking the 2021 National Unity Day.

This day, some 34 years ago, the founding fathers of our Nation, late Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo and Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe, appended their signatures to the iconic Document we know as the Unity Accord.

This momentous event of 22nd December 1987, extinguished fires of conflict which threatened our Nation, thus laying a strong foundation for the durable peace and unity we enjoy to this day.

It was a fine moment in the nation-building project, one whose priceless bequest has endured since, creating circumstances for stability, peace and national development.

On this day we thus stand back and reflect on the development which turned the fortunes of our Nation, indeed which spared our Nation the hurtful misunderstandings interposed, threatening peace and stability in those delicate, early years of our Independence.

We celebrate that reason eventually prevailed, giving us the glorious day we commemorate and celebrate today.

The key lesson from this preceding era of internal conflict should never be lost to us. Whatever differences and contradictions we face, or are likely to face in the future, these should always find resolution through peaceful dialogue in the interest of peace and national unity.

Nothing beats sitting down as one people to iron out any differences that exist or might arise. Peace in our Nation remains the foremost prize for which no price is too big to pay, no cause or ego too big to bend.

We are one, indivisible People, circumscribed by this our one Nation, built on this the only geopolitical space we can ever have as Zimbabweans.

As I address you, efforts continue to be deployed to build on that precious legacy of peace and national unity which the Unity Accord bequeathed us.

I have made it a personal mission to engage our citizens and our communities in the conflict zones of that unfortunate time of early Independence.

We have to boldly confront and tackle the aftermath of that era; heal wounds it left in its wake, and where possible, assuage persistent difficulties and challenges traceable to it.

This, I am resolved to do until we remove whatever bitter memories may still exist, and are likely to linger.

We are the generation that must resolve issues of early Independence conflict, so we release our children to move forward and ahead as a united people.

On countless occasions, I have met and interacted with interest groups, community and traditional leaders from Matabeleland and parts of Midlands, all with a view to establishing what needs to be done / so the after-effects of this regrettable era are put behind us.

Our traditional leaders, led by our Chiefs, have a great role to play in this regard. They preside over communities affected by the conflict; those hurt by the conflict are their subjects.

They know the hurts; hear all the cries from the era and have suggestions on what needs to be done.

As we give space to our traditional leaders to lead processes of reconciliation and repair, we should guard against those negative elements which aim to re-ignite frozen differences in order to throw us back into renewed conflict.

As always there are sinister forces that seek to profit from a divided and divisive past. They must not succeed.

We have built national institutions for conflict prevention, management and resolution. We have introduced in our daily workings, mechanisms to prevent conflicts, however minor or localised.

Above all, we continue to monitor and find answers to new, emerging situations of potential conflict so these are obviated before they occur. It is from such mechanisms, through such vigilance, that peace is forged and won, and that Nations get durably built.

A key area requiring and receiving serious attention is that of balanced, inclusive development which leaves no one and no community behind. Oftentimes, feelings of marginalisation or persistent inequities breed resentment and eventual conflict.

Examples abound on our continent, examples from which we must draw key lessons. Our cardinal policy on decentralised and devolved development is the answer.

That policy cedes decision-making and resources to communities who are empowered to draw up and implement plans for their own development and transformation.

That policy ensures broad-based, even development which ensures no person or community is left behind.

Through it, we address imbalances of history: both colonial and post-independent. Through it, we return Agency for development to individuals and communities.

Indeed through that far-reaching policy, we spread the benefits of growth and development evenly, thus avoiding the bane of a predatory State at the centre, vastly removed from the aspirations of individuals and communities.

We have started witnessing the benefits of Devolution. Across the length and breadth of our Nation, there is hardly any community in which some development activity is not taking place. Roads are being built; dams are being constructed and, lately, signature projects for rural industrialisation and development are being rolled out.

Fellow countrymen and women, we are well on the road to putting content to the Unity Accord whose interpretation must now go beyond conflict resolution, to encompass peace-building through even development.

The Unity Accord of 1987, today stands out as an Accord enabling spatially balanced, inclusive, community-driven development.

It is never an Accord or concept frozen in time or history. Rather, it is a dynamic that interacts with time and circumstances as our Nation evolves along its chosen trajectory.

Even though the signatories to the Unity Accord were two Sister Liberation movements, the threat and menace which that Accord cured and resolved was a national one.

Equally, the benefits accruing from it remain national in character. Those two considerations alone, make the Unity Accord larger than the two signatories, catapulting it into the coveted status of a National Gain, Resource and Heritage.

This, in effect, means the Unity Accord is our asset together as Zimbabweans. There should never be barriers of politics, colour, creed, language, region or tribe standing between us and its collective ownership.

Illustratively, all political formations in the country confirm it, one way or the other, through their structures and leadership choices.

That makes the Unity Accord a common possession, indeed a timeless guiding ethos. Our Nation stands by it or perishes for want of it.

Lately, we have witnessed an upsurge in gun-related crimes. There is a clear upsurge in the abuse of firearms, including violent armed robberies.

The government now treats this as a grave threat to personal and National Security. Decisive measures have now become necessary to put an end to this growing menace that threatens our otherwise peaceful, law-abiding Nation and citizenry. Those who dabble in arms will soon fall by the sword. Let them be warned.

As we celebrate this milestone Unity Accord, I want to remind us all that we still face the threat of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

We must act responsibly, always bearing in mind we are each other’s keepers. Only when we all heed those precautions – getting vaccinated; masking up; observing social distance; adhering to hygienic standards and getting tested regularly, and treated when affected – do we then ensure our collective safety as a Nation. This is especially important as we break for the festive period.

As I conclude, I once again pay tribute to the two great men and two Liberation Movements which gave us peace and national unity.

We all must validate these historic efforts by working for the same, indeed working to ensure National Unity is forever at the core of our National Ethos.

On behalf of you all, and of our entire Nation, I want to pay tribute to our two visionary leaders, and to all those they worked with in forging and making this glorious day.

Indeed so much work went into making this elusive development a reality. So many meetings; countless false starts; seemingly insurmountable points of differences, yet all getting resolved in the end, against the firm resolve to work for, and win the peace and national unity for our Nation. We are truly grateful to these two great men.

The two Liberation Movements, ZANU and PF-ZAPU, rose to the challenge of reuniting the very Nation they had wrestled from settler colonialism and were poised to jointly rebuild from the ashes of a bloody, protracted armed struggle. But the grave cycle of internal conflict has characterised post-Liberation Africa.

I wish you a pleasant Christmas break and a happy and promising New Year ahead. Above all, I urge you to enjoy yourselves responsibly; and to exercise due care as you drive to and from your rural homes and holidays.

Happy Unity Day, Dear Zimbabweans!

God Bless our Nation

By A Correspondent- Former Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede has been hauled before a magistrate on allegations of assaulting his daughter-in-law when she had a quarrel with her husband, Mudede’s son, last month.

Mudede pleaded not guilty to the charges when he appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi, who remanded him out of custody to 12 January for trial.

Mudede’s son, Tawanda Mudede, is also separately appearing before the same court on allegations of assaulting his wife, Michelle Masawi.

Allegations are that on 22 November at around 6 pm, Tawanda and his wife visited Mudede at his house in Borrowdale.

Upon arrival, Tawanda called his wife into his room and closed the door from the inside, the court heard.

The wife asked Twanda why he had closed the door and he replied that she was not leaving his father’s place for Chitungwiza.

A misunderstanding arose between the two, whereupon Tawanda assaulted his wife with a broomstick.

It is alleged that Masawi managed to leave the room and ran to their car which was parked outside the gate.

Tawanda reportedly followed his wife and entered into the car where he also allegedly continued assaulting her.

Masawi then called and Mudede rushed to the scene.

But instead of restraining his son, Tobaiwa Mudede allegedly slapped his daughter-in-law in the face.

Masawi reported the matter to the police leading to the duo’s arrest.-statemedia

By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Tuesday likened to God during the unveiling of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Heritage site at the African Liberation Museum site in Harare.

Institute of African Knowledge (Instak) chief executive Kwame Muzawazi described Mnangagwa as a “Genesis Chapter One” leader in reference to the Biblical narrative of the creation of the universe where God spoke the Earth into existence. Said Muzawazi:

We would like to thank you for being a Genesis Chapter One, kind of a President. In Genesis, Chapter One says God said let there be light and there was light.

We thank you for following that path, where you say let there be a bridge and there will be a bridge, where you say let there be the rehabilitation of roads that have been killed by retrogressive municipalities and they will be there, we see it happening.

Where you say let there be a museum, there is a museum Your Excellency. This is the Genesis Chapter one of the Presidency.

Speaking at the event, Mnangagwa thanked South Africa after Pretoria pledged to facilitate the return of the country’s stolen artefacts. He said:

My administration welcomes the commitment by the President of South Africa … to facilitate the repatriation of artefacts that were removed from Zimbabwe by the (Ian) Smith regime. More artefacts are also expected from across Africa and beyond.

Mnangagwa laid the foundation stone at the African Liberation Museum and received artefacts of the late Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo that will be displayed at the museum.-newsday

The story starts with a leaked video of Emmerson Mnangagwa instructing ZANU PF structures that all council programs by the MDC Alliance must be frustrated and never get government backing so that the public resent Nelson Chamisa’s party.

It ends with Mnangagwa practically crowning himself the ‘mayor of all towns’- the fixer of all council problems, and the one to issue title deeds.

The state media said the development is Mnangagwa releasing Christmas and New Year gifts to people.

State Media – Emmerson Mnangagwa has gifted urban dwellers Christmas and New Year gifts in the form of title deeds that will benefit residents who built houses on undesignated land under the watch of the incompetent and corruption-riddled MDC municipalities around the country.

Stepping in to alleviate the plight of urbanites who have been receiving a raw deal from successive MDC councils, the ruling party this year regularised the illegal structures and in some cases resettled them.

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Thus at yesterday’s Politburo meeting, the President told members of the vital ruling party organ that in the pursuit of development that leaves no one behind, urban dwellers are going to get the security of tenure.

The party’s Secretary for Information and Publicity Chris Mutsvangwa said the move by the President is yet another game-changer that will improve the lives of urbanites.

“The President announced a big bang financial system, issuing title deeds to urban dwellers to the existing crop of urban houses. We have many houses that were built and many have no title. These houses are going to get title deeds, this is the creation of a new financial bank, people are going to securitise existing houses. This is a big bang Christmas gift to urban dwellers by the President for their existing houses,” Mutsvangwa said.

This year the President launched the Zimbabwe National Human Settlements Policy (ZNHSP), a programme that aims to spearhead the development of modern and affordable urban and rural human settlements and social amenities in a coordinated and sustainable manner.

Under ZNHSP, the country aims to build 225 000 housing units by 2025 with construction, which will have a ripple effect on other sectors of the economy such as the manufacturing industry, already underway.

Zanu PF Secretary for Transport and Welfare July Moyo, who is also the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, said the President emphasised the importance of development that leaves no one and no place behind including the abandoned urban areas.

“In urban areas, we had to intervene to make sure that we alleviate the plight of urbanites. The plight of dysfunctional settlements which were unplanned, we have regularised some of the houses and we are still working towards regularising them. That regulation means a lot of people who have been yearning for a title deed will now get them. We are at an advanced stage to ensure that all people get title deeds from the President, both in urban and rural areas. The land belongs to the President, we only administer it,” he said.

Moyo said if the country’s economy was to grow there was a need for security of tenure and that is what the Second Republic led by Mnangagwa will strive to ensure so that people have title deeds in most areas that sprouted up illegally as a result of poor service delivery from the MDC-run councils.

In addition, the ruling party has set eyes on improving the transport system and so far buses have been procured throughout 2021 with more on the way.

Mutsvangwa added that the opposition should not cry foul when they lose elections because Zanu PF has implemented programmes that resonate with the people.

“He (the President) has told the party that it should prepare itself for by-elections. We tell the MDC, we are advertising to them that if you make your bed you lie on it. You were running towns and you were running them down, you didn’t care for the urban people. Zanu PF has been forced to intervene and save the people, to restore the infrastructure that makes a city what it ought to be. You can’t have a city of potholes; you can’t have a city without running water, you can’t have a city without roads — this has been a hallmark of the MDC,” said Mutsvangwa.

By- The government is pushing for the arrest of a Chinese miner who married a 15-year-old girl.

The teenager from Sanyati district under Chief Neuso in Mashonaland West has since dropped out of school at Tomdrayer Secondary School where she was in Form Three.

Police have said they were investigating the case.
“The minor is under 18 years and it is unconstitutional. Those parents must be brought to book and the Chinese national must be arrested over the matter. This is unacceptable,” Small-to-Medium Enterprises minister Sithembiso Nyoni said yesterday in an interview with NewsDay.

Child rights groups yesterday launched an online petition calling for an urgent investigation into the case.
Karen Mukwasi, a human rights activist started the petition titled A call to action on Chinese nationals and child sexual exploitation.
Mukwasi said child sexual exploitation cases were on the rise in Zimbabwe and robbed the girl child of her fundamental rights.
“The police need to close in on the Chinese perpetrator. Locals have reported that the family is considering swapping the victim’s identity with that of an older sibling and police need to close in and prevent any cover up,” the petition read.
“The child is not safe in the custody of parents who voluntarily exploited her for financial gain and, therefore, police should work with relevant departments to remove the child to a safe environment until the case is concluded.”
The Chinese national is employed at Ringxin/Mambo Mine as an engineer. The parents of the girl were reportedly paid US$2 000 as bride price on November 26.
African Union goodwill ambassador on ending child marriages, Nyaradzayi Gumbodzvanda said this could be a tip of the iceberg.
“Such dangerous criminal behaviour must be nipped in the bud. Government must review the terms and conditions of some of these investors to ensure compliance with the laws of the country,’’ Gumbodzvanda said.
Panos Institute Southern Africa executive director Vusumusi Sifile said ending child marriages needed the involvement of all stakeholders including the media, police and civic society.
‘‘There must be zero tolerance to people who are causing child marriages in the communities,’’ said Sifile.
Pamuhacha HIV and Aids executive director Precious Nyamukondiwa said parents, who accepted lobola in child marriages should be arrested.
Child protection specialist Chingasiyeni Govhiati added: “When Parliament drags its feet in coming up with child protection laws that are foolproof and which are in harmony with the Constitution, then unscrupulous societal elements take advantage and violate the rights of girls.”
The government has introduced a Marriage Bill which contains provisions aimed at curbing child marriages by penalising perpetrators. The issue of child marriage was brought to the fore following the death of 14-year-old Memory Machaya at a Johanne Masowe shrine in Marange recently. Newsday

By-A syndicate of robbers has resurfaced on major highways leading from Beitbridge to Bulawayo and Harare, where they are using spikes and also pouncing on motorists who would have had breakdowns.
It is reported that the gang patrols the highways hitting on most motorists travelling after 9pm.
They are allegedly operating on a radius of between 50km and 80km on both roads from the border town.

The spikes are being used mostly on a stretch near the Bubi area where the road is being upgraded and there is a detour.
Along the Bulawayo road, the criminals are pouncing on the victims between Bishopstone turn-off and the Musane turn-off.
The police officer commanding Beitbridge district (Dispol), Chief Superintendent Tichaona Nyongo said, so far, they had received five reports since the beginning of this month.
“We are worried about this new trend in robberies where criminals are patrolling the roads at night targeting those who would have had breakdowns or using spikes to immobilise vehicles,” he said.

“Two incidents were recorded along the Beitbridge to Bulawayo road between the Bishopstone turn-off and the Musane turn-off, while three occurred at the detour at Bubi (80km) along the road leading to Masvingo”.
Chief Supt Nyongo said all the matters were still under investigation and that they were yet to make any arrests.
He said it was important for motorists to travel during the day to avoid such incidents.
Where possible, he said, the motorists should drive in convoys to minimise the risk considering that most of the victims so far were lone motorists.
Of late there is an increase in motorists using the two major roads which connect Beitbridge and the rest of the country, as more Zimbabweans arrive from Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa for Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
Figures from the Department of immigration indicate that an average of 4000 people are using the border daily since December 10.

Most of the travellers are using their private vehicles, while a sizeable number is using buses.

By A Correspondent-Zanu PF President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has set December 28 as the date for holding the party’s delayed and chaotic Provincial Coordinating Committees (PCC) elections.

Mnangagwa said the bloody elections would be presided by Politburo members before quickly warning candidates against any wayward behaviour.

He said elections were critical in the revolutionary party as they strive to entrench democracy and strengthen Zanu PF.

“Our party’s internal democratic elections and processes, by nature, must nurture political maturity and discipline as well as strengthen the spirit of comradeship within the rank and file of the party.

“All party cadres must understand that leadership positions in our revolutionary mass party entails going beyond steering the ship. Every member has the duty and obligation to work hard towards our country’s ongoing development agenda and party building exercise. Party leadership and cadreship must defend the party at all times.
“It is my expectation that provinces and prospective candidates will use the forthcoming provincial election processes to further win the hearts and minds of the general populace.
“We have now reached a membership of four million members. However, the grassroots mobilisation programme must be accelerated.
“Let us remain focused, internal elections come and go, but the party stays forever.

“Successful and unsuccessful candidates are urged to accept results and quickly avail themselves for deployment into serving the party, its members, and the nation as a whole,” the President said.

By- A five-year-old Nyanga girl recently disappeared for six days before her dismembered body was discovered on a mountain in a suspected ritual murder that has left the Messengers’ Camp community in shock.
Audrey Murira’s three limbs were discovered at three different locations on the mountain.
The upper part of the body, which was in an advanced state of decomposition, was found lying face-down, while bloodstains were seen at four different positions.

A suspect in the murder case, Philemon Chikata (38), is also a resident at Messengers’ Camp.
Chikata was initially arrested on kidnapping charges and appeared before Nyanga magistrate, Ms Notebulgah Muchineripi, on Monday.
He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to December 20.
Mr Tafara Chawatama prosecuted.

However, further investigations by the police saw Chitaka being implicated in Audrey’s murder.
He is now expected back in the dock today (Friday) to face murder charges.
Audrey was reported missing by her mother, Ms Lydia Ndarangwa, on December 4 after she had been last seen in the company of Chikata.
Ms Ndarangwa is still to come to terms with her daughter’s brutal murder and could hardly speak during a telephone interview with The Manica Post on Tuesday afternoon.
“I think you are a parent too, and you can imagine how it feels to lose a child in such a brutal manner. I am at a loss of words, and there is nothing much I can say. I am in pain. This is a harrowing experience, and I know God will deal with the killer.
“It is not easy for a parent to raise a child and then someone comes and chop her dead like a piece of wood. Mwari ngavamurange (God should punish the killer), and I know it will happen soon,” she said before emotions got the better of her.

Chikata’s arrest on Sunday had its equal share of drama as agitated residents were baying for his blood.
Witnesses said Chikata had to hide under the bed as the mob threatened to descend on him like a tornado.
He was flashed out of his hiding place by the police and taken to Nyanga Police Station.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka said according to witnesses, the late Audrey was playing with her friends on December 4 when Chikata came along.
Assistant Inspector Chinyoka said Audrey told one of her friends, Evidence Nyawaburu (six), that she was going with her friend (Chikata) and left running.
It is alleged that Audrey and Chikata were last seen walking towards the latter’s house by Ms Margaret Mutambanashe around midday.
Later during the afternoon, Audrey’s mother, Ms Ndarangwa, started looking for her but could not locate her.

She informed other neighbours and they joined her in the search.
A missing person report was made at Nyanga Police Station.
“Searches were done in and around Messengers’ Court and Destiny residential areas by both the police and the public but it was all to no avail. Chikata was picked and interviewed by the police. He was charged with kidnapping and was remanded in custody pending further investigations.
“On December 10, police received information from a resident, Ms Sophia Murambwa of Destiny, that she had seen a pair of blue sandals along a pathway about 200 metres from area’s last house. Police officers proceeded to the scene and found the pair shoes,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
He said Ms Murambwa positively indentified Audrey’s shoes and the police combed the area in search of the young girl.
“Body remains of a child were found about 300 metres from the base of the mountain where the shoes had been found. Audrey’s father, Mr Benjamin Murira, managed to identify the remains as that of his missing child through the clothes she was last seen wearing as well as her hairstyle.

“The remains were taken to Nyanga District Hospital mortuary as authorities await for forensic experts from Harare,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
-Manica Post

By A Correspondent- Zimbabweans are going to experience a dark Christmas this year after prices of essential commodities have suddenly gone up.

The state media reports that that past week saw several shops, including big supermarkets, increasing prices of basic commodities such as mealie-meal, cooking oil, sugar, meat, rice, fish, and potatoes.

The Government paid civil servants their bonuses in United States dollars, and businesses have responded by increasing prices of basic commodities, thereby reducing the Government workers’ purchasing power.
What is surprising is that even foreign currency prices have been increased which means the price hikes have nothing to do with the exchange rates.

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) association has already raised the red flag warning consumers against panic buying.
Businesses are saying the price increases have been triggered by a combination of factors, including the firming of the United States dollar against the local currency especially on the parallel market but as already stated even prices in forex have increased.
The consumers are saying prices are now beyond the reach of the majority of people and prices of meat products which are usually in high demand during the festive season, are among the products that have been increased by very high percentages.
A snap survey of the prices in shops within the Bulawayo central business district revealed that a 2kg packet of chicken which used to sell for an average $1 000 now sells for between $1 200 and $1 300.

The price of bread which was $143 is now $170.
A kilogramme of fresh kapenta (sardine) shot up to an average of $500 for a kilogramme in most retail outlets. A two-litre bottle of cooking oil has risen from $500 to $700 while the price of Boom washing powder increased from $450 to $600. A crate of eggs has risen from about $700 to around $900. A two-litre Coke has increased to around $309 from $250 while the price of a 10kg bag of mealie-meal which was selling for $540 has increased to $659.
One shopper, Mrs Primrose Hadebe, a teacher who was buying ingredients to bake cakes said the price hikes were shocking.
“Prices of most commodities have gone up. We got paid our bonuses in forex but we have not enjoyed the cushioning because of the price hike madness we are witnessing. In some cases prices have more than doubled compared to last month,” said Mrs Hadebe.
Another shopper Mr Tafadzwa Dube said the price hikes had dampened the festive mood as most consumers can no longer afford the food items they usually buy at Christmas.
“We can only buy selected items because of the exorbitant prices being charged by retailers,

The merry-making we had planned for this year following the payment of bonuses in forex is no longer possible,” said Mr Dube from Hillside suburb in Bulawayo.
There were however other shoppers who were pushing trolleys full of goodies and looked unfazed by the price hikes.
“Well, I was part of a grocery club and we were paying US$30 per month and as such I have enough to spoil my family this Christmas. It wasn’t easy paying that amount but now we are among the few families that are going to enjoy themselves this Christmas,” said a woman who only identified herself as Buhle.
Many consumers have however called on the Government to intervene and stop the price hike madness which they say is eroding their buying power each day.
“I am a teacher and have just withdrawn my forex bonus but it can only buy very little because of the exorbitant prices in both local currency and forex. Only two weeks ago the bread price was $150 but now its $160. This is just one of the many food items whose price has been increased,” said Mrs Marie Ncube from Mkoba 9 suburb in Gweru.
Another consumer Miss Amanda Moyo said the increase in prices of basic commodities had spoiled this year’s Christmas festivities.
“These price increases are eroding salaries and something should be done to stop this,” she said.
The CZR association president Mr Denford Mutashu attributed the rise in commodity prices to the firming of the United States dollar against the local currency.

He said in some cases the increases could also be attributed to profiteering.
“The increases are directly related to the continued firming of the United States dollar against the local currency on the parallel market,” he said.
Mr Mutashu urged consumers to avoid panic buying saying there are enough commodities in the shops.
“Consumers should avoid panic buying but should instead take their time to compare prices so that they get the best bargains. Suppliers and manufacturers have assured us of sufficient stocks beyond the festive season,” he said.
Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce president Dr Tinashe Manzungu said price increases will likely push up inflation and stifle consumer spending.
“The price increase is everywhere, at hardware shops they have also increased prices even for products pegged in United States dollars. The firming of the United States dollar against the local currency has nothing to do with price hikes,” he said.

The Minister for Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Professor Paul Mavima said it was unfortunate that prices of basic commodities have increased at a time when people were preparing for the festive season.
He said there was a need to stabilise the exchange rate so that salaries are not eroded.
“Yes, there has been an increase in prices of basic commodities. As a nation we need to put in place fundamentals that stabilise the exchange rate,” he said.
Prof Mavima said in Zimbabwe dollar terms, no matter how much workers are paid the salaries would be eroded by exchange rate fluctuations.
Meanwhile, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) said the country has recently witnessed a steep increase in the prices of most commodities.
It said the prices of most basic goods have significantly increased since the start of the festive season as retailers take advantage of increased holiday spending.

The CCZ also said the country’s latest LPG gas price increase which took effect on December 7, from $270 a kg to $400 a kg, also had a ripple effect on prices.
“The energy price increase feeds directly into rising food and transport costs, both of which have an impact on consumers during the festive season. Consumers are paying a little bit more for just about everything than they did a month ago and significantly more than they did for the same goods and services last year. Covid-19 related bottlenecks in the supply chain have also contributed to the rise in prices,” said CCZ.
It said festive seasons are usually characterised by huge consumer spending and retailers often take advantage by increasing prices.
“The welfare of consumers continues to slide with most consumers living below the Poverty Datum Line in the face of relentless increases in the prices of basic goods and services,” said CCZ.

By A Correspondent- A 24 year old man appeared in court yesterday for attempting to disarm an AK47-wielding soldier guarding Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga’s Borrowdale residence in Harare.

Munyaradzi Sani was denied bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti and remanded in custody to January 7.

Prosecutor Anesu Chirenje opposed bail, arguing that Sani had acted intentionally and could attempt to storm Chiwenga’s residence again if
released.

Chirenje also asked the State to examine Sani mentally.

The court heard that on December 18, Tinashe Mandaza was on duty outside Chiwenga’s residence when he saw Sani walking along Hellensvale Drive towards the VP’s house.

Mandaza asked Sani to leave, but he refused and, instead, leaned on the precast security wall at the VP’s house and asked for a cigarette.

A scuffle ensued, with Sani trying to grab the gun, but Mandaza was assisted by colleagues to arrest him.

By A Correspondent- Chief Bere of Masvingo has died, barely two years after taking over at the substantive chief.

Born Phineous Tafirei, Chief Bere died at the age of was 85.

Chief Bere died a few days ago after a short illness at Ndanga District Hospital with close relatives refusing to disclose the exact date of his demise, citing cultural restrictions of their clan.
Sources said the late chief’s remains have since been interred privately according to the Bere clan customs and tradition, though the official funeral will be held tomorrow.
Top Government officials, including Masvingo Provincial Affairs Minister Ezra Chadzamira, are expected to attend the funeral.
The late Chief Bere was installed in 2019, becoming the first chief of the clan in 125 years after the colonial government banished the chieftainship for resisting Rhodesian rule.
Family spokesperson Mr David Masomere today confirmed Chief Bere’s passing away, but could not be drawn into revealing further details, citing clan tradition.
Mr Masomere could also neither confirm nor deny swirling rumours that the late chief’s remains had since been buried privately according to the clan’s customs.
The late chief was of the Shumba totem and his area of jurisdiction stretched from Mashava to the west and Bhuka in the south east.
The Bere chiefdom borders Zimuto, Charumbira and Chivi chiefdoms. Herald

Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the disruption of President Nelson Chamisa’s charity event by police details in Harare on Monday.

The regime is treating the MDC Alliance as a banned organization.

Heavily armed police officers prevented the elderly and people living with disabilities from receiving Christmas gifts donated by President Chamisa.

“The MDC Alliance condemns the regime’s treatment of the movement as a banned political organization. No justification exists for why armed riot police must violently disrupt the old & the infirm from receiving Christmas gifts from President
@nelsonchamisa,” MDC Alliance spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi said.

“Elderly persons and persons with disabilities were pushed out of the hall by
@PoliceZimbabwe
. The regime continues to declare war on the citizens & abuse state institutions as they fear the groundswell of organic citizen support for the people’s President, Adv
@nelsonchamisa,” MDC Alliance posted on Twitter.

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson on Sunday said he warned the late prominent human rights champion Dewa Mavhinga against coming to Zimbabwe.

Mavhinga died mysteriously two weeks ago in Johannesburg.

Addressing mourners at the burial of the veteran human rights defender in Hwirisha, Chikomba, President Chamisa narrated how he tried to stop Mavhinga from visiting Zimbabwe.

President Chamisa, quoted by NewsDay said:

“I had told Dewa to defer his visit to Zimbabwe, but he insisted that he would come.

He told me that he was in the southern region visiting other countries including Mozambique.

He inquired why I was stopping him from coming to Zimbabwe. I also insisted that he should not come to Zimbabwe. About four weeks ago, we held a virtual meeting with Dewa and three others for over an hour planning the way forward on the 2023 elections. Dewa was a veteran, a stalwart, very resolute and a beast on fighting for human rights.

It is not possible to become a human rights defender without a human rights attacker.

He was a defender because our people are being attacked. We have been robbed as a country, as the whole world, as a generation.”

President Chamisa also posted on Twitter:

In CHIKOMBA Hwirisha..Laying to rest a Hero and Democrat DEWA MAVHINGA. A leader par excellence.A solid family anchor.A community leader in development. A global icon. A human rights defender.A pillar & Cde in the struggle for freedom. An intellectual giant. RIP beloved brother.

By-Due to the marked increase in the recorded number of daily new cases of COVID-19 coupled with the new Omicron variant, the Government has tightened lockdown measures and extended the Level Two lockdown by a further two weeks.

Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Honourable Monica Mutsvangwa during the 43rd post-Cabinet media briefing announced that Cabinet advised that all Government departments will stop face to face meetings and conduct critical meetings virtually.
“All government departments will stop face-to-face meetings. All remaining end-of-year planning and other such critical meetings shall be held virtually,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.

“Communities at all levels are urged to remain vigilant and to continue adhering to COVID-19 prevention measure. COVID-19 lockdown measures have been extended by another two weeks,” said the Information Minister.
As at 14 December 2021, the country had 177 690 confirmed cases, including 130 279 recoveries and 4 745 deaths. To date, a total of 3 980 917 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

-Ministry Of Health and Child-Care

By A Correspondent-Zimdancehall, king Winky D will finally get the chance to draw the entertainment curtain in Johannesburg with his new project, Happy Again, in a highly-anticipated once-off show at the Link Lounge in Midrand Saturday night.

The initial show was pencilled for the beginning of December but was put on ice following newly-implemented Covid-19 restrictions.

According to the organisers, the show has now been given an all-clear and will definitely go ahead.

This is not the first time Winky has done the honours to close the year as he did the same again in 2020.

While last year he was supported by Zimbabwean amapiano princess ShaSha, this year the line-up has a South African flavour to it as the energetic Busiswa is also billed to perform.

The show is the brainchild of Munya “Touch” Jeranyama who has proven over the years that he is good in the game to host an artiste of Winky D’s stature.
“We were obviously disappointed a few weeks ago when we had to cancel the show at the last minute. It was definitely beyond our control but I would want to assure fans that this Saturday it’s on and all roads must lead to Midrand,” said Touch.
Apart from Busiswa, a number of artistes will take to the stage among them love songs crooner Paddy Watts, Fayth M and Elcee Gweja among others.

Tops DJs such as Irie Dread, Spragga, Chuck and Tibra will be at the turntables.

Joburg’s top Zimbabwean MCs Rico Myers and Abra Simmz will be taking turns on the mic.
Winky will be coming with his entire Vigilance Band and will give a live performance unlike some artists who play backtracks.
Tickets are being sold online via Touch’s social media handles.
Early birds will get tickets for R250 online and the fee rises to R300 at the gate for general tickets.
The show will kick off at 3pm and will run until midnight when the official curfew kicks in.

-H-Metro

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF has embarked on another fake 1 million job creation promise campaign ahead of the 2023 elections.

During the 2013 national elections, the party also promised that it was going to create 1 million jobs if voted into power, but the reverse happened after it rigged that year’s polls.

Through the state media, the party Tuesday said the President Rural Development Scheme, launched by President Mnangagwa at Jinjika Village, in the Makorokoro area of Mangwe District, Matabeleland South, last week would generate the jobs.

Mnangagwa last Wednesday, launched a garden project at Sekusile-Makorokoro in Jinjika Village.

By A Correspondent- A Harare man has lost US$25 00 cash and two cell phones to armed robbers.

In a statement posted on their Twitter handle, ZRP said they have instituted an investigation towards the robbery case.

“1/4 The ZRP is investigating a robbery case which occurred on 20/12/21 at 1100 hours along Acturus Road, Harare where a motorist driving a Toyota D4D vehicle was robbed US$2500 cash and two cellphones,” said ZRP.

1/4 The ZRP is investigating a robbery case which occurred on 20/12/21 at 1100 hours along Acturus Road, Harare where a motorist driving a Toyota D4D vehicle was robbed US$2500 cash and two cellphones.

— Zimbabwe Republic Police (@PoliceZimbabwe) December 21, 2021

By-A 35-year-old man has appeared in court for allegedly fondling a woman’s breast in a commuter omnibus.

Liberty Phiri (35) who resides in Shurugwi appeared before Shurugwi magistrate Mrs Pretty Mukumbo facing one count of indecent assault.
Phiri pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He was remanded in custody to December 23 for trial.
It is the State’s case that on June 5 both the accused person and the complainant were travelling from Chivi to Shurugwi in a commuter omnibus.
The complainant was seated on the front seat while the accused person was at the back.
The accused person allegedly inserted his hands into the complainant’s blouse from behind and fondled her.
The court heard that the complainant ordered the commuter omnibus driver to stop the vehicle before she alerted other passengers.
The matter was reported to police officers who were manning a road block at Unki turn off leading to Phiri’s arrest.
In an unrelated matter, a 51-year-old man from Shurugwi was arrested for allegedly assaulting an eight-year-old girl.
Munyaradzi Magarinya who resides at number 93 Hidden Treasure, Shurugwi appeared before Mrs Mukumbo facing a count of assault.
He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to December 23 for trial. Chronicle

By A Correspondent- Zimbabweans are going to experience a dark Christmas this year after prices of essential commodities have suddenly gone up.

The state media reports that that past week saw several shops, including big supermarkets, increasing prices of basic commodities such as mealie-meal, cooking oil, sugar, meat, rice, fish, and potatoes.

The Government paid civil servants their bonuses in United States dollars, and businesses have responded by increasing prices of basic commodities, thereby reducing the Government workers’ purchasing power.
What is surprising is that even foreign currency prices have been increased which means the price hikes have nothing to do with the exchange rates.

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) association has already raised the red flag warning consumers against panic buying.
Businesses are saying the price increases have been triggered by a combination of factors, including the firming of the United States dollar against the local currency especially on the parallel market but as already stated even prices in forex have increased.
The consumers are saying prices are now beyond the reach of the majority of people and prices of meat products which are usually in high demand during the festive season, are among the products that have been increased by very high percentages.
A snap survey of the prices in shops within the Bulawayo central business district revealed that a 2kg packet of chicken which used to sell for an average $1 000 now sells for between $1 200 and $1 300.

The price of bread which was $143 is now $170.
A kilogramme of fresh kapenta (sardine) shot up to an average of $500 for a kilogramme in most retail outlets. A two-litre bottle of cooking oil has risen from $500 to $700 while the price of Boom washing powder increased from $450 to $600. A crate of eggs has risen from about $700 to around $900. A two-litre Coke has increased to around $309 from $250 while the price of a 10kg bag of mealie-meal which was selling for $540 has increased to $659.
One shopper, Mrs Primrose Hadebe, a teacher who was buying ingredients to bake cakes said the price hikes were shocking.
“Prices of most commodities have gone up. We got paid our bonuses in forex but we have not enjoyed the cushioning because of the price hike madness we are witnessing. In some cases prices have more than doubled compared to last month,” said Mrs Hadebe.
Another shopper Mr Tafadzwa Dube said the price hikes had dampened the festive mood as most consumers can no longer afford the food items they usually buy at Christmas.
“We can only buy selected items because of the exorbitant prices being charged by retailers,

The merry-making we had planned for this year following the payment of bonuses in forex is no longer possible,” said Mr Dube from Hillside suburb in Bulawayo.
There were however other shoppers who were pushing trolleys full of goodies and looked unfazed by the price hikes.
“Well, I was part of a grocery club and we were paying US$30 per month and as such I have enough to spoil my family this Christmas. It wasn’t easy paying that amount but now we are among the few families that are going to enjoy themselves this Christmas,” said a woman who only identified herself as Buhle.
Many consumers have however called on the Government to intervene and stop the price hike madness which they say is eroding their buying power each day.
“I am a teacher and have just withdrawn my forex bonus but it can only buy very little because of the exorbitant prices in both local currency and forex. Only two weeks ago the bread price was $150 but now its $160. This is just one of the many food items whose price has been increased,” said Mrs Marie Ncube from Mkoba 9 suburb in Gweru.
Another consumer Miss Amanda Moyo said the increase in prices of basic commodities had spoiled this year’s Christmas festivities.
“These price increases are eroding salaries and something should be done to stop this,” she said.
The CZR association president Mr Denford Mutashu attributed the rise in commodity prices to the firming of the United States dollar against the local currency.

He said in some cases the increases could also be attributed to profiteering.
“The increases are directly related to the continued firming of the United States dollar against the local currency on the parallel market,” he said.
Mr Mutashu urged consumers to avoid panic buying saying there are enough commodities in the shops.
“Consumers should avoid panic buying but should instead take their time to compare prices so that they get the best bargains. Suppliers and manufacturers have assured us of sufficient stocks beyond the festive season,” he said.
Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce president Dr Tinashe Manzungu said price increases will likely push up inflation and stifle consumer spending.
“The price increase is everywhere, at hardware shops they have also increased prices even for products pegged in United States dollars. The firming of the United States dollar against the local currency has nothing to do with price hikes,” he said.

The Minister for Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Professor Paul Mavima said it was unfortunate that prices of basic commodities have increased at a time when people were preparing for the festive season.
He said there was a need to stabilise the exchange rate so that salaries are not eroded.
“Yes, there has been an increase in prices of basic commodities. As a nation we need to put in place fundamentals that stabilise the exchange rate,” he said.
Prof Mavima said in Zimbabwe dollar terms, no matter how much workers are paid the salaries would be eroded by exchange rate fluctuations.
Meanwhile, the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) said the country has recently witnessed a steep increase in the prices of most commodities.
It said the prices of most basic goods have significantly increased since the start of the festive season as retailers take advantage of increased holiday spending.

The CCZ also said the country’s latest LPG gas price increase which took effect on December 7, from $270 a kg to $400 a kg, also had a ripple effect on prices.
“The energy price increase feeds directly into rising food and transport costs, both of which have an impact on consumers during the festive season. Consumers are paying a little bit more for just about everything than they did a month ago and significantly more than they did for the same goods and services last year. Covid-19 related bottlenecks in the supply chain have also contributed to the rise in prices,” said CCZ.
It said festive seasons are usually characterised by huge consumer spending and retailers often take advantage by increasing prices.
“The welfare of consumers continues to slide with most consumers living below the Poverty Datum Line in the face of relentless increases in the prices of basic goods and services,” said CCZ.

By-At least 95 cattle worth US$60 000 have disappeared from CSC Dubani Ranch in Colleen Bawn, Matabeleland South.

The cattle comprising of 45 cows, 35 heifers and 15 steers, all branded “T1 R1 K3”, went missing between April 4 and November 21 this year.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the theft saying the cattle had not yet been recovered.
“The police are investigating a case of stock theft which occurred between April 28, 2021 and November 21, 2021 at CSC Dubani Ranch, Colleen Bawn in Matabeleland South in which 95 cattle comprising 45 cows, 35 heifers and 15 steers all branded “T1 R1 K3” are missing, he said.
“The value of the stolen stock is US$60 000. Anyone with information to contact any nearest police station.”
In July, the police in Chikombedzi, Chiredzi, arrested a man for allegedly stealing 12 cattle.
The suspect, Ivin Francisco (23) was caught by two complainants on July 18 who intercepted him at around 2am while driving the herd of cattle.
The stolen cattle consisted of seven cows, one bull and four oxen and all were recovered.
In April this year, a 28-year-old woman and her male accomplice were arrested on allegations of stealing two cattle from a farm in Mvurwi. Sharon Matambo (28) and her accomplice Tapiwa Nyakatsaka (26) were arrested while trying to sell the cattle in Chiweshe.
Police have since launched a manhunt for a third suspected accomplice in the case, Amos Zhakata, who is still on the run.
Investigations revealed that the three went to Rondere Farm in Mvurwi where they allegedly stole the two beasts which they then transported to Chiweshe communal area. Their luck ran out when they were arrested while selling the cattle in Chiweshe.
Meanwhile, police in Mashonaland West have arrested Justice Mutero Mahoko (29), Norest Chin’ozho (29), Tichaona Chemhere (19), Gift Muvengwa (37), Leo Marecha Ndawana (32) and Harrison Wizilam (41) who committed several counts of robbery, unlawful entry and theft cases in the province during the period between November 23 and December 14.
Property worth $856 095 was stolen while items valued at $557 325 have since been recovered by the police. Herald

By A Correspondent- Zanu PF 2023 elections fundraising committee, Chairman and outgoing COSAFA President Phillip Chiyangwa has disowned his 14-year-old from his allegiance to his divorced mother.

Chiyangwa also threatened the son with possible arrest and imprisonment should he continue to call.

The son was only asking for school fees from Chiyangwa when he disowned and threatened him.

In the leaked audio, Chiyangwa also announces he will get the mother arrested and killed the moment she lands in Zimbabwe.

The fees for two boys, the teen and his 8 year old brother have not been paid since April 2021, and after being requested, Chiyangwa begins abusing the boy, the latter who stands his ground against bricks of vulgarities and later on, the young man literally floors his 62 year old father.

During the abusive 10 minutes, Chiyangwa even labels his son a thief, over the lad’s request for the son’s Bluffhill house built wholly by the mother to be sold in order to pay fees.

(Chiyangwa who owns 72 properties across Zimbabwe, continues to quarrel with his son calling the lad and mother thieves while admitting his only investment is a paltry $5,000 for the land).

Below is a transcript of the leaked audio:

PC: You have committed a crime.

SON: Which crime?

PC: The one of selling the stand.

SON: That’s not a crime.

PC: If it’s not a crime wait until you find your mother in prison.

SON: Prison for what?

PC: Stealing a stand

SON: She didn’t steal a stand. And it’s not sold

PC: Oh okay, keep talking like that; what was your desire to go to court? Why did you go to court to get a declaratory order on stand? Why would you and your mother spend so much energy?

SON: Right right but you don’t have the power you don’t have the power to arrest someone,

PC: I have reported this case.

SC: Pardon

PC: I’ve caught a thief.

SON: No.

PC: I caught a thief.

SON: No. My mother is not a thief

PC: That property is my property that one, until you’re 18.

SON: It’s in my name so legally it’s my property.

PC: All the powers about it it’s ownership is me.

PC:I am the only person who can say it can be sold not your mother. Your mother has got absolutely nothing to do with this property (Child’s mother is the one who built the house).

SON: But that property you didn’t build it; and you are not our guardian.

PC: All my children have got stands. You are not the only child and you are the worst of all my children, so all my children have got properties there; all my children have got properties there.

SON: And please we are not the worst don’t call us the worst. You are the most idiotic who calls me about stupid things concerning a mother.

PC: You are the worst ever child who should be calling me. If I had a way of stopping you from calling me that’s what I want. You see? And I’m sure it will come when you are 18 you will not be allowed to call me. In fact I will give a court order to ensure that you’re not allowed near me.

SON: Alright, but we are buying a house in SA and fees is not stupid.

PC: Yah, everything is idiotic, everything about yourselves, your mother has already walked away from this, I don’t know why you are back on this again, you know what I mean? When thieves are cornered; do you know what they do?

SON: What thieves are you talking about?

PC: You’re thieves.

SON: We are not thieves and don’t call us stupid, what kind of a father are you?

PC: I say bastards, you know. You should never call this number.

SON: We are not bastards don’t call us that.

PC: You’re are bastards,

SON: No we’re not.

PC: Yah, don’t call this number. Don’t call my number, yeah, what the fuck? I’m not your father, I don’t know you. Don’t call this number. Why would you call me?

SON: Ok so then if you’re not our father then stop going to court for custody.

PC: I am not asking for custody I’m not asking for anything; I just want you to fuck off, stay away from me but anyone who comes near me I will lock them, I will get them locked up, because you are thieves.

SON: We are not thieves what did we do?

PC: I am not going stop f**** me around. Don’t call me; stay away from me. Our peace is keep your border I keep my border. But don’t call. Don’t think of me, I don’t need you; I don’t need you I seriously don’t need you even when I am ill, what do I need you for? What do I need you for, you [FIRST NAME]

What for?

PC: Why would you seriously say I want my father, I want my father? Stay with your mother don’t call this number don’t ever scratch your phone and dial this number; do you hear? Phone your mother’s relatives stay there don’t call me. You hear? Stay there, don’t call me. You have no connection here to Chiyangwa himself.

Change your number; go with your mother to a lawyer there and change your surname. Don’t use my surname. I don’t want you to use my surname. I don’t want you to use my surname.

SON: Alright keep your borders there we’ll go to court for that.

PC: Exactly.

SON: We’ll use that to look after ourselves.

PC: We are in court already so don’t waste time the only thing that’s left is for your mother to be arrested. She was silly.

SON: Arrested for what?

PC: She’s sworn on an affidavit that she bought, where is the agreement letter signed with your mother?

SON: Yes, but I have been saying the property has not been sold.

PC: I said she wants to court to say she bought it. From who? She wants to go to court to say she bought it from who? Why would you lie yourself when I ask you and I say you called me you called me then when there is a record that you called, why would you say that you didn’t call me? Who called who today? Have I ever been looking for you? Why would you call me today. What for?

SON: There’s an agreement for the house, stop lying about the house.

PC: Why would you call me?

SON: We are just asking for fees that’s it. If you can pay my fees then mum can pay [YOUNG BROTHER -NAME WITHHELD’s fees.

PC: I don’t want to talk to you; your mother and I … we ended our relationship a long time ago. Your mother is your Guardian. Stop at your mother don’t call me please. You especially you I don’t want to talk to you. Especially you if you call you make it worse.

SON: You make it worse how?

PC: It’s because i don’t like you.

SON: The moment I know it’s you then I don’t like you I don’t need you; you are just this square of a person; I don’t need you; go on with your life to your mother.

SON: Okay, so if you are not our guardian, then she’s our guardian, so she can sell the house,

PC: When you left Zimbabwe going to South Africa did I give you a letter saying go to South Africa? To who?

SON: Okay but then you are not; you said you’re not our guardian. So she is our guardian so she can sell the house.

PC: Iwe (hey you) don’t say she can sell, she can sell, she can sell what belongs to her; Let her sell what belongs to her.

SON: But you’re not our Guardian yourself.

PC: May I say something: that’s very good, but she doesn’t own the land. Okay, so she can sell whatsoever she wants to sell, but she cannot sell my land.

SON: Okay then we will go on with our lives.

PC: Whatever I sweated for in my life is nothing to do with [CHILD’S MOTHER NAME WITHELD]

SON: But she built the house so it belongs to her.

PC: There is no house and nobody will hear your story; man you think I haven’t been there? You see?; You think I haven’t been there?

This is just plain down straight criminal your mother has paraded her life harassing me.

SON: She will never be arrested.

PC: Thank you very much so let her come here and demonstrate that she is around.

SON: Alright. But you said you you want to get her arrested you can’t arrest her for a lie because you are lying.

PC: So she is not selling the house, she lied that she bought the land, that’s up to her and me.

Yes Brian, you called me earlier? SIDE CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE ELSE… TRUNCATED.

PC: Iwe (hey you NAME WITHHELD) I have finished. You and your mother I don’t want to have anything to do with you you…

SON: Yeah, you can leave my mother alone now, it’s like you have a personal hate against someone who doesn’t even worry about you.

PC: Your mother and you are causing me problems your mother sent me audios, that are a record that she will not be in touch with me again until she is dead, eeh and so forth.

SON: She hasn’t been in touch with you though.

PC: I’ve got the audios, so you keep arguing with yourself I am simply asking you; Can you stop texting and contacting me.

SON: So then can you leave her alone, stop lying about her.

PC: I am not even, I never called you I never called her. You are the one entering my territory can you stop please, yeah.

By A Correspondent| Award winning musician Chipo Muchegwa has paid tribute to her mentor and manager Donald Ganyaupfu who tied the knot to his long time lover Cynthia Muchabaiwa over the weekend.

Muchegwa shared her sentiments on her official Facebook page and passed her passionate congratulatory message.

“To the man behind my success Donald Ganyaupfu and his beautiful wife Cynthia..our newly Weds, best couple ever, I love you guys,” she posted.

The wedding was graced by several socialites and Comic Pastor was one of the master of ceremonies.

It was pomp and fanfare as guests were serenaded to live performances by Victor Kunonga,Dereck Mpofu and Chipo Muchegwa. Ganyaupfu took Cynthia on the aisle amid soothering music in the background.

Ganyaupfu is a businessman and philanthropist and he has immensely contributed in the arts industry for a long time.

He has worked with guitar maestro Mono Mukundu and Dereck Mpofu before he took over the management of Muchegwa.

The musician was born without limbs and her musical journey is amazing as she has defied all odds in the cut throat industry.

Her version of Steve Makoni’s Handiende is part of a compilation by Mono Mukundu titled Anatha Brick that features the works of various musicians Mukundu worked with in 2019.
The album contains nine singers including the likes of Mbeu, Jane Doka, Bongo Riot, Kambo Boys, Baba Taps, Dereck Mpofu, Patience Musa, Rati Mpeswe, McIntosh Jerahuni, Klara Wojtkowska, Tafadzwa Matiure, Chihuri Girls and Studio Blunders.

She was nominated in the Arts Personality of the Year (Female) and PWD Achiever of the Year Award categories in the Norton Achievers Awards.

She won the Arts Personality of the Year Award in 2019.

Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance has condemned the disruption of President Nelson Chamisa’s charity event by police details in Harare on Monday.

The regime is treating the MDC Alliance as a banned organization.

Heavily armed police officers prevented the elderly and people living with disabilities from receiving Christmas gifts donated by President Chamisa.

“The MDC Alliance condemns the regime’s treatment of the movement as a banned political organization. No justification exists for why armed riot police must violently disrupt the old & the infirm from receiving Christmas gifts from President
@nelsonchamisa,” MDC Alliance spokesperson Advocate Fadzayi said.

“Elderly persons and persons with disabilities were pushed out of the hall by
@PoliceZimbabwe
. The regime continues to declare war on the citizens & abuse state institutions as they fear the groundswell of organic citizen support for the people’s President, Adv
@nelsonchamisa,” MDC Alliance posted on Twitter.

By A Correspondent- More than 95 cattle worth US$60 000 were stolen from the Cold Storage Commission (CSC) Dubani Ranch in Colleen Bawn, Matabeleland South between 4 April and 21 November this year.

The stolen cattle comprise 45 cows, 35 heifers and 15 steers, all branded “T1 R1 K3”.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the theft saying the cattle had not yet been recovered.

He said:

The police are investigating a case of stock theft that occurred between April 28, 2021, and November 21, 2021, at CSC Dubani Ranch, Colleen Bawn in Matabeleland South in which 95 cattle comprising 45 cows, 35 heifers and 15 steers all branded “T1 R1 K3” are missing.

The value of the stolen stock is US$60 000. Anyone with information to contact any nearest police station.

In April this year, police arrested a 28-year-old woman and her male accomplice on allegations of stealing two cattle from Rondere Farm in Mvurwi.

Sharon Matambo (28) and her accomplice Tapiwa Nyakatsaka (26) were arrested while trying to sell the cattle in Chiweshe.

Police have since launched a manhunt for a third suspected accomplice in the case, Amos Zhakata, who is still on the run.-statemedia

By A Correspondent- A Bulawayo man died on the spot after a vehicle he was driving fell off the Mzilikazi flyover before rolling several times in the early hours of Monday.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Bulawayo Province Inspector Abednico Ncube identified the deceased as Dumisani Sibanda (59) who was driving a white Mercedes Benz vehicle.

Said Ncube:

The deceased Dumisani Sibanda aged 59 years was driving a Mercedes Benz with no passenger on board when he lost control of the vehicle at the Luveve-City Flyover resulting in the vehicle veering off the road and hitting the railway line before rolling several times.

Inspector Ncube said a report was made to the police and the fire brigade was called to attend the scene.

He added:

It’s best to rest and only to drive when fit to do so. Roads are normally slippery during the rainy season and vision is likely to be blurred due to bad weather. Let’s drive with caution.

-CITE

By A Correspondent- Chief Bere, born Phineas Tafirei (85) whose chieftainship was recently resuscitated after nearly 100 years has died, reported The Mirror.

His family is reportedly keeping the death secret until the burial day tomorrow in line with their customs and traditions.

It is not clear when exactly the chief died but The Mirror reported sources as saying it has been for some days now.

Family spokesperson David Masomere confirmed Chief Bere’s death but he said that he did not have the finer details. Said Masomere:

Yes, I can confirm that Chief Bere has died. I cannot give you further details because traditionally we are not allowed to talk about the chief’s funeral. All the details will be given at his burial tomorrow.

Chief Bere was installed in April 2019 when the chieftainship was revived after being dormant for 96 years.

The traditional leader was controversially installed as the coronation was done despite a High Court interdict obtained by the members of the Bere clan who were disputing Tafirei’s ascension to the throne.

Unconfirmed reports claimed that Chief Bere died due to suspected poisoning during a beer drink as the chieftainship dispute remains unresolved.-Mirror

Paul Mwazha, Archibishop of one of the country’s largest indigenous church denominations, the African Apostolic Church, reportedly ordered its members to vote for ZANU PF or risk being de-churched.

In an undated video circulating on social media, an unidentified man wearing President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s trademark Zimbabwean scarf told a gathering of church members that all congregants who vote against ZANU PF will be excommunicated. The man said:

The African Apostolic Church is the one that prays for the nation. For this country to know peace you are the ones who pray, you are the ones who pray for President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Your Paul Mwazha said to all African Apostolics, anyone who votes against ZANU PF will be chased out of the church.

Recently, the church’s chairperson for publicity Bishop Gwatirera Javangwe said its members will continue to vote for the ruling party in national elections.

Speaking at an event organised by the church to celebrate Paul Mwazha’s legacy at Mapembe Shrine last month, Javangwe said:

Archbishop Mwazha always taught us to vote for ZANU PF. The church and government are one thing. I promise that we will continue working closely with our government. That’s our assurance.

By A Correspondent- Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe is set to join the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) following the party leadership’s endorsement of the move.

Polad comprises of some opposition parties which participated in the 2018 general elections. EFF participated in the elections but had not yet formally joined the grouping.

The party’s president Innocent Ndibali said plans to join POLAD are already at an advanced stage.

“As a party, we have resolved to join POLAD. We have realized that POLAD is the only platform where Zimbabweans through their various political parties can come together and map the way forward for this great country.  POLAD is a noble idea and we thank President Emmerson Mnangagwa for coming up with the idea,” the party’s president Innocent Ndibali said.

The United Kingdom based politician but currently in the country on party business said he will be going to Harare this week to finalize the deal.

“I am supposed to travel to Harare anytime this week to finalize the Polad deal. We hope to work with our colleagues and advance our pan African agenda especially on the issue of black empowerment through the land distribution. We are however against the compensation of white farmers for the land which we took from them,” said Ndibali

By A Correspondent- A wave of price increases of groceries a few days before Christmas has dampened the festive mood, with members of the public lamenting the reduction of their purchasing power.

Over the past week, several shops including retail chains and major supermarkets have hiked the prices of mealie-meal, cooking oil, sugar, meat, rice, fish and potatoes among others

Businesses claim the price increases were triggered by the depreciating Zimbabwe dollar against the United States dollar on the parallel market.

A snap survey by Chronicle of prices in shops within the Bulawayo Central Business District showed that a 2kg packet of chicken which used to sell for an average of $1 000 now sells for between $1 200 and $1 300.

A kilogramme of fresh kapenta (sardine) increased to an average of $500 for a kilogramme in most retail outlets.

The survey also showed that a two-litre Coke has increased to around $309 from $250 while a two-litre bottle of cooking oil has risen from $500 to $700.

One shopper, Primrose Hadebe, a teacher said they have not enjoyed their bonuses that were paid in foreign currency owing to the “price hike madness”. She said:

Prices of most commodities have gone up. We got paid our bonuses in forex but we have not enjoyed the cushioning because of the price hike madness we are witnessing.

In some cases, prices have more than doubled compared to last month.

The Government paid civil servants their bonuses in United States dollars in November to cushion them against rising inflation.

Another teacher, Marie Ncube from Mkoba 9 suburb in Gweru, implored the Government to intervene and stop the price hikes. She said:

I am a teacher and have just withdrawn my forex bonus but I can only buy very little because of the exorbitant prices in both local currency and forex.

Only two weeks ago the bread price was $150 but now it’s $160. This is just one of the many food items whose price has been increased.

Meanwhile, Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) president Denford Mutashu attributed the prices increases to the weakening Zimbabwe dollar against the United States dollar.

Said Mutashu:

The increases are directly related to the continued firming of the United States dollar against the local currency on the parallel market.

He urged consumers to avoid panic buying and instead take their time to compare prices so that they get the best bargains.

Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce president Tinashe Manzungu told Chronicle that price increases will likely push up inflation and cut consumer spending.

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima said there was a need to stabilise the exchange rate so that salaries are not eroded.

He noted that even if salaries are raised in Zimbabwe dollar terms, they will be eroded by exchange rate fluctuations.

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) said the energy price increase had a ripple effect on prices as it directly feeds into rising food and transport costs.

MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa was on Monday blocked from hosting a charity event for the elderly and people with disabilities in Hatfield, Harare, by heavily-armed riot police.

The opposition party usually hosts an end of year get-together just before Christmas where it donates various goodies to the needy in society.

MDC Alliance’s deputy national spokesperson Ostallos Siziba condemned the police for treating the party as if it were a banned political organisation. Said Siziba:

We were supposed to give charity goods to old people here in Hatfield as per tradition, in the democratic movement as we conclude the year we give back to communities and our program was disrupted by members of the police.

We had notified the police as per the law enforcement protocols and order in this country, but we were banned.

So, to them, the MDC is a banned organisation that cannot exercise the freedom to gather and assemble as prescribed by the constitution of this country.

… We have been disrupted but we continue with our program and we will advise our people on how we are going to move.

In a video circulating on social media platforms, an elderly woman walking with the aid of a walking stick castigates the police for disrupting the event. She is heard shouting:

What kind of people are you? Do you think you are wise? Your behaviour is unacceptable. Why do you block us from accessing food handouts as if the food is coming from your homes? You are being paid by the President, does the President know me?

By A Correspondent- As the political temperatures reach the boiling point ahead of impending Zanu-PF provincial elections in Mashonaland West, party youths at the weekend staged a demonstration against Information deputy minister Kindness Paradza who is eyeing the provincial chairmanship in Chinhoyi.

The youths are believed to have been hired from Chegutu and Mhangura by Paradza’s nemesis, Vengai Musengi.

Paradza is also Makonde district coordinating committee (DCC) chairman.

They accused Paradza of snubbing a meeting to resolve an election dispute in Mhangura.

The demonstrators arrived at the PCC meeting venue, Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), aboard a Blue Circle bus while others drove in vehicles singing and blowing horns.

They waved placards inscribed “Down With Paradza” and “We are tired” in full view of anti-riot police officers who took no action.

In the heat of the chaos, Zvimba South legislator Phillip Chiyangwa, who was just beginning to address the meeting, ordered the party’s security department to stop the commotion, but they could not be deterred.

Chiyangwa bellowed: “Security, please check what is happening, we don’t want to be attacked from behind. I have never encountered such indiscipline within the party.”

Paradza was escorted to his vehicle by state security agents and party security officials.

He said he was not moved by legionnaires hired by his rivals, who were afraid of losing in the upcoming provincial plebiscites.

“My detractors are running scared and are now using dirty tricks to soil my name. The district elections were held and are now behind us, and all those raising dubious appeals are merely out to attract unnecessary attention,” he said.

Guest of honour at the meeting, politburo member, Christopher Mutsvangwa described the incident as unfortunate and said perpetrators must be punished.

“It is an unfortunate incident which l have requested the resident minister (Mary Mliswa-Chikoka) to sort out. It is something which we don’t tolerate as a party,” Mutsvangwa said.

Ironically, Mliswa-Chikoka herself reportedly faces a backlash from voters in Kadoma for employing machete gangs to intimidate supporters of her rivals.

During her recent whirlwind tour of Kadoma district to drum up support, Mliswa-Chikoka allegedly hired Tsitsi Mutariswa and one Enia, who is married to one George ‘Mbimbo’ Chikwaturo, to instil fear in would-be voters to rally behind her candidature.

Paradza, Mliswa-Chikoka and Musengi are expected to square off in the race for provincial chairman post in polls whose dates are yet to be set.

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced the arrest of six suspected armed robbers who pounced on a CAG bus and robbed its crew and passengers of over US$20 000.

The robbery occurred at around 6.30 PM along the Harare-Chirundu highway on Tuesday last week.

Police said the robbers are Justice Mutero Mahoko (29), Norest Chin’ozho (29), Tichaona Chemhere (19), Gift Muvengwa (37), Leo Marecha Ndawana (32), and Harrison Wizilam (41).

The police also said property worth ZW$856 095 was stolen, while the items valued at ZW$557 325 have been recovered.

By-The police said carjackers in Harare are now employing new tactics in robbing unsuspecting drivers.

The police said this after two motorists lost their vehicles to armed robbers after offering them lifts in the last few days.

The first motorist lost his Toyota Vitz, US$20 cash and a Huawei cellphone to robbers on December 15.

Police say the suspects posed as genuine passengers, before turning against the Harare driver at around 8pm.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the robbery and warned people against offering lifts to strangers.
Police are still looking for four armed robbers, including two women, who robbed a motorist of his Honda CRV vehicle, two cellphones and US$50 after being offered a lift in Harare on Monday night last week.
The four robbers were offered a lift near Boka Auction Floors when they pretended to be going to Southlea Park in Harare, but along the way, the gang manhandled the driver before robbing him and dumped him.
A report was then made to the police, who are still looking for the robbers.

The robbers struck at the Marirangwe turn-off along Masvingo road and stole from the 48-year-old man his Honda CRV vehicle registration number ACV 5783, two cellphones and a wallet containing US$50. Anyone who can help the police should contact any police station, said Asst Comm Nyathi.
In a related incident, another man lost his car at the 165km peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road.
The man, aged 49, lost a Honda Fit car, US$40, Infinite cellphone and some clothes to four unknown suspects whom he picked in Chinhoyi on the pretext they were going to Gweru.
Investigations are in progress.
Meanwhile, police in Matabeleland South are investigating a fatal hit and run road traffic accident which occurred on December 10, 2021 at 11.30pm at the 39km peg along Bulawayo-Plumtree Road where an unknown motorist ran over a woman pedestrian and did not stop.
A black BMW motor vehicle mudguard was found at the scene. Anyone with information should contact any police station.

-Herald

By A Correspondent-MDC Alliance secretary-general, Charlton Hwende, said the party should not be bothered by Douglas Mwonzora and Morgen Komichisi, MDC-T.

POsting on his tweeter account Tuesday, Hwende said 2022 was a year of progressive change.

“In President 

@nelsonchamisa

 tonosvika Chete!! The struggle is underwritten by the People. Our biggest Challenge is entryism but the struggle always flushes out secret agents, operatives, plants, intruders, interlopers,informants, moles and Hibernators. #NgaapindeHakeMukomana,” he said.

By-Two motorists have lost their vehicles to armed robbers after offering them lifts in the last few days.

The first motorist lost his Toyota Vitz, US$20 cash and a Huawei cellphone to robbers on December 15.

Police say the suspects posed as genuine passengers, before turning against the Harare driver at around 8pm.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the robbery and warned people against offering lifts to strangers.
Police are still looking for four armed robbers, including two women, who robbed a motorist of his Honda CRV vehicle, two cellphones and US$50 after being offered a lift in Harare on Monday night last week.
The four robbers were offered a lift near Boka Auction Floors when they pretended to be going to Southlea Park in Harare, but along the way, the gang manhandled the driver before robbing him and dumped him.
A report was then made to the police, who are still looking for the robbers.

The robbers struck at the Marirangwe turn-off along Masvingo road and stole from the 48-year-old man his Honda CRV vehicle registration number ACV 5783, two cellphones and a wallet containing US$50. Anyone who can help the police should contact any police station, said Asst Comm Nyathi.
In a related incident, another man lost his car at the 165km peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road.
The man, aged 49, lost a Honda Fit car, US$40, Infinite cellphone and some clothes to four unknown suspects whom he picked in Chinhoyi on the pretext they were going to Gweru.
Investigations are in progress.
Meanwhile, police in Matabeleland South are investigating a fatal hit and run road traffic accident which occurred on December 10, 2021 at 11.30pm at the 39km peg along Bulawayo-Plumtree Road where an unknown motorist ran over a woman pedestrian and did not stop.
A black BMW motor vehicle mudguard was found at the scene. Anyone with information should contact any police station.

-Herald

By- Police in Chegutu have arrested six suspected robbers in connection with several robberies, unlawful entry into premises and theft cases.

The crimes were committed over a period of several weeks spanning from November 2021 to 14 December 2021 in and around Chegutu.

Police have identified the suspects as Justice Mutero Mahoko (29), Norest Chin’ozho (29), Tichaona Chemhere (19) Gift Muvengwa (37), Leo Marecha Ndawana (22) and Harrison Wizilam (41). The ZRP said in a statement:
The suspects used machetes and iron bars to force doors open before gaining entry into premises where they targeted television sets, cellphones, motor vehicles as well as cash, among other valuables.
The arrest cleared eight cases of robbery and two cases of unlawful entry into premises and theft.

In a related incident, police confirmed the arrest of Tinaye Gumbo (21) for an armed robbery that occurred in Beitbridge on Saturday last week around 11 PM.
Police said the suspect, together with his two accomplices only known as Kedha and Malume, attacked two complainants who entered the country through an illegal entry point near Beitbridge Prison.

The suspect was fished out by a Police dog in a nearby bush after the complainants had made a report.

By -Presidential spokesperson George Charamba is pushing for the arrest of the former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa on trumped-up corruption allegations.

the former ZCTU boss said in a statement:
“It is political vengeance and persecution. Unfortunately, it is led and supported by Zanu PF enablers in ZCTU who seek to hoodwink workers into believing that this is a genuine concern.
Firstly, the report to Zacc (Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission) was made just before the past ZCTU conference,” Mutasa said.
“Zanu PF senior officials were already warning me of the impending audit and arrest. That is also why some publications were writing defamatory articles against me. In all the articles, they cited Zanu PF enablers within ZCTU despite their denials.”
He said he had nothing to fear as the charges were trumped up and the whole thing was political persecution driven by vengeance.
On December 9, presidential spokesperson, George Charamba warned that Mutasa would soon be caged over alleged “transgressions” and misuse of funds during his tenure at the helm of the ZCTU.
Moyo said reports of his “imminent arrest” were given prominence last week towards the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition annual general meeting to harm his chances of getting nominated for the chairperson position.
“This report was meant to be used to cause my arrest should the voting delegates’ numbers support my re-election. This would ensure I was removed from the conference processes and lose by default. This was put on hold when the other team realised that they could win.
“Secondly, this report is meant to silence me against the regime or its backers in ZCTU.”
Mutasa lost the ZCTU presidency in October to Florence Taruvinga, who became the first female president of the organisation since independence.
Taruvinga works for Zesa as a technician and was ZCTU’s first vice-president.
Valentine Chikosi and Nicholas Mazarura were elected first and second vice-presidents respectively, while Douglas Chiradza was elected as treasurer-general.
Japhet Moyo remains the secretary-general.
-Newsday

Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson on Sunday said he warned the late prominent human rights champion Dewa Mavhinga against coming to Zimbabwe.

Mavhinga died mysteriously two weeks ago in Johannesburg.

Addressing mourners at the burial of the veteran human rights defender in Hwirisha, Chikomba, President Chamisa narrated how he tried to stop Mavhinga from visiting Zimbabwe.

President Chamisa, quoted by NewsDay said:

“I had told Dewa to defer his visit to Zimbabwe, but he insisted that he would come.

He told me that he was in the southern region visiting other countries including Mozambique.

He inquired why I was stopping him from coming to Zimbabwe. I also insisted that he should not come to Zimbabwe. About four weeks ago, we held a virtual meeting with Dewa and three others for over an hour planning the way forward on the 2023 elections. Dewa was a veteran, a stalwart, very resolute and a beast on fighting for human rights.

It is not possible to become a human rights defender without a human rights attacker.

He was a defender because our people are being attacked. We have been robbed as a country, as the whole world, as a generation.”

President Chamisa also posted on Twitter:

In CHIKOMBA Hwirisha..Laying to rest a Hero and Democrat DEWA MAVHINGA. A leader par excellence.A solid family anchor.A community leader in development. A global icon. A human rights defender.A pillar & Cde in the struggle for freedom. An intellectual giant. RIP beloved brother.

By-Police in Kwekwe have for the past three months been stuck with the body of a man that was retrieved from the scene of a road traffic accident that happened along Gokwe-Kwekwe Road on 20 October 2021 at around 2:45 PM.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson for Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko told The Mirror that the deceased, believed to have been around 30 years of age at the time of his demise, had no identification documents on him.

He said that the body was found after a Honda Fit vehicle in which the deceased was travelling was involved in an accident at Tiger Reef Junction.

Inspector Mahoko said the deceased is dark in complexion, approximately 30 years, medium built and approximately 1.5 metres in height.

He was wearing a red t-shirt inscribed Manchester United, a black pair of jean trousers and black shoes when his body was discovered.

Inspector Mahoko appealed to people with a missing relative to come and identify the body at Kwekwe Mortuary. He said:

ZRP is concerned with the number of sudden death cases of people without identification particulars. It is suspected that the man is known as Alboy Ncube.

Members of the public missing a relative matching the description given above are advised to approach Kwekwe Traffic or the nearest Police station.

It is important to carry identification particulars at all times and a trusted person to know your movements.

More: The Mirror

By -Presidential spokesperson George Charamba is pushing for the arrest of the former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa on trumped-up corruption allegations.

the former ZCTU boss said in a statement:
“It is political vengeance and persecution. Unfortunately, it is led and supported by Zanu PF enablers in ZCTU who seek to hoodwink workers into believing that this is a genuine concern.
Firstly, the report to Zacc (Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission) was made just before the past ZCTU conference,” Mutasa said.
“Zanu PF senior officials were already warning me of the impending audit and arrest. That is also why some publications were writing defamatory articles against me. In all the articles, they cited Zanu PF enablers within ZCTU despite their denials.”
He said he had nothing to fear as the charges were trumped up and the whole thing was political persecution driven by vengeance.
On December 9, presidential spokesperson, George Charamba warned that Mutasa would soon be caged over alleged “transgressions” and misuse of funds during his tenure at the helm of the ZCTU.
Moyo said reports of his “imminent arrest” were given prominence last week towards the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition annual general meeting to harm his chances of getting nominated for the chairperson position.
“This report was meant to be used to cause my arrest should the voting delegates’ numbers support my re-election. This would ensure I was removed from the conference processes and lose by default. This was put on hold when the other team realised that they could win.
“Secondly, this report is meant to silence me against the regime or its backers in ZCTU.”
Mutasa lost the ZCTU presidency in October to Florence Taruvinga, who became the first female president of the organisation since independence.
Taruvinga works for Zesa as a technician and was ZCTU’s first vice-president.
Valentine Chikosi and Nicholas Mazarura were elected first and second vice-presidents respectively, while Douglas Chiradza was elected as treasurer-general.
Japhet Moyo remains the secretary-general.
-Newsday

By-Parirenyatwa Hospital At least 436 workers from all departments at Zimbabwe’s largest medical centre, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, are in isolation after contracting Covid-19 while on duty; an official has said.
Hospital spokesperson Linos Dhire said operations had been scaled down as a result of the situation.

“The rate of infections is quite higher at our institutions compared to previous waves, which is a reflection of incidences of Covid-19 in the community.
“We have a significant number of staff members across all departments who are in isolation.
“The infections are affecting service delivery in our hospital,” he said.
Zimbabwe on Thursday recorded 4 247 Covid-19 cases and 12 deaths, pushing the national cumulative infections to 186 304.
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, active Covid-19 cases rose to 49 396.
Over the past two weeks, the country recorded a 472 percent increase in new COVID-19 cases.
This prompted the government to introduce a few changes to existing Covid-19 regulations including scaling down all government activities to 30 percent in response to the rising Covid-19 infections. – New Ziana

By A Correspondent- A South African pastor has used church money to gamble.

The 49-year-old pastor from Tsakane, Ekurhuleni is now looking for help.

His wife (45) said she supported him when he started to gamble as they were struggling financially.

“Church was closed and we were struggling financially. He bet on his phone and he sometimes won. He spoiled us whenever he won. I thought he would stop gambling when lockdown levels were lowered and churches were reopened, but he never did. He was enjoying it.”
She said although her husband started to lose, he still continued to gamble.
“He took the little money we got from the church and used it for gambling. He took the tithe and gambled with it. I don’t know how to get him to stop. We need prayers,” she said.
She said they’ve been together for more than 15 years.
“He’s always been a good man who doesn’t do bad, but Covid messed him up,” she said.
She asked not to be photographed and to keep the church’s name anonymous as people are still going to church and paying tithes. The pastor told Daily Sun he has registered for counselling.
“I will start in January. I can also see that this has gone out of hand. I want it to stop,” he said.
He said if someone can help him beat this either with prayers or something else, they are welcome to.
“I see that this is messing up my marriage. I will end up with no wife and no church. I started gambling when we had nothing as we couldn’t go to church, but now it’s in me. I can’t stop that easily, but I will work hard to beat it,” said the pastor.
Bishop Vusumuzi Dlamini of Glory to the Lord Ministry said the pastor asked for prayers and confessed about his addiction.
“We have a programme where we help people addicted to drugs, alcohol and other substances. We give them counselling and support. The pastor will join this programme starting in January. We have hope he will stop gambling when he’s done with the programme and people’s tithes will be safe,” he said. Daily Sun

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced the arrest of six suspected armed robbers who pounced on a CAG bus and robbed its crew and passengers of over US$20 000.

The robbery occurred at around 6.30 PM along the Harare-Chirundu highway on Tuesday last week.

Police said the robbers are Justice Mutero Mahoko (29), Norest Chin’ozho (29), Tichaona Chemhere (19), Gift Muvengwa (37), Leo Marecha Ndawana (32), and Harrison Wizilam (41).

The police also said property worth ZW$856 095 was stolen, while the items valued at ZW$557 325 have been recovered.

By A Correspondent- A 28-year-old man who duped businessman Philip Chiyangwa’s Daughter, Cherish Natasha Chiyangwa, of £18 000 in a botched mining investment deal, was spared jail after the court ordered him to pay back the money.

Willard Munyaradzi Kachere was initially jailed for two years when he appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Judith Taruvinga.
The two years were suspended on condition that he pays back US$14 000 on or before February 20 next year.
Kachere had denied the charges, saying he never entered into any agreement with Cherish and that the money had not been sent to him, but to Jamie Farai Muswibe.
He also disputed the amount involved.
“She entered into a business transaction with Jamie Farai Muswibe wherein they shared all the risks, profits and losses associated with running a business enterprise,” said Kachere.
Cherish, in her testimony, told the court that Kachere approached her seeking US$20 000 as capital which was to be invested in mining.
She said Kachere promised her that they would earn US$2 000 in monthly profits.
Mr Tapiwanashe Zvidzai, prosecuting, had it that sometime in April last year, Kachere approached Cherish saying he wanted partners to invest in the mining business.
Kachere then told her that if she invested US$20 000 in the deal, they would get US$2 000 in profits every month.
Cherish then engaged her business partner Muswibe, who then sent Kachere £18 310 through World Remit.
Kachere received the money and later failed to give Cherish the promised monthly profits, which prompted Muswibe to return into the country to establish why he was failing to remit the profits as agreed.
Muswibe then realised that Kachere had not used the money as agreed, which forced Cherish to lodge a complaint with the police.

• Herald

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said they have arrested 1 361 397 2 820 countrywide for violating COVID-19 control measures since the imposition of the lockdown on 30 March.

Most of the arrests were made in central business districts of cities and towns where the police would arrest citizens for not wearing face masks.

Bars and bottle-store are also other places where the police arrest people accusing them of gathering.

By- Rowdy Zanu PF supporters in Chimanimani, at the weekend attacked the party’s Senator for Manicaland Province, Dorothy Mabika.

Her attack came barely a few weeks after the Zanu PF Manicaland provincial chairperson Mike Madiro, who is also the Deputy Home Affairs Minister, was attacked by party youths.

Mabika is also  Zanu PF Manicaland vice-chairperson.

She was elected Senator this year to fill the post left vacant following the passing on of Ellen Gwaradzimba, who was also the provincial minister early this year.

Speaking Sunday at a Zanu PF Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting at Marymount Teachers College, Madiro confirmed Mabika survived an attack as she drove past Chakohwa area in Chimanimani West constituency.

He was responding to a point raised by Central Committee member Esau Mupfumi, who called for party members to remain united during the provincial elections.

“Manicaland is united. It is no longer time to engage in quarrels or intimidate each other. Let us remain united as we walk through this journey (provincial elections) together,” Mupfumi said.

In response, Madiro said Mabika’s attack reaffirmed fears there were sellouts within the party who wanted to cause alarm and despondency.

“I think you are all aware that I was attacked last month and yesterday (Saturday) our vice-chairperson Mabika was attacked as well at Chakohwa,” Madiro confirmed.

“Her car was ambushed at a certain turn-off near Chakohwa. I don’t think someone deserves to lose life due to internal party elections.”

Mabika was not injured but failed to attend the PCC meeting Sunday.

Madiro, threatened the perpetrators of violence against party members, that they would soon face the full wrath of the law.

“I had to announce this whilst you are here boss (Engelbert Rugeje) because when I was attacked, I thought our members had learnt a lesson, but it is a fuss that our vice-chairperson was attacked again.”

Rugeje is a Zanu PF Politburo member.

Madiro added: “Those who are perpetrating this kind of violence should be warned that the law will soon catch up with you.”

Zanu PF provincial elections are expected to be held before December 31, and according to Rugeje he had received 288 curriculum vitaes from aspiring party members who are vying for positions within the main wing, women and youth leagues.

-NewZimbabwe