By A Correspondent- Minister of State and provincial affairs for Mashonaland Central province Monica Mavhunga reportedly defied a High Court order which barred her from occupying Rosemary Chidhakwa’s farm in Mazowe.
According to High Court order, HC2019/21 Mavhunga was supposed to vacate a farmhouse subdivision 1 farm 25 of Glendale, Mazowe but instead after she connived with Minister of Agriculture Anxious Masuka and created another farm at the same farm namely subdivision 2 of farm 25 measuring 262 435.
Chidhakwa is former First Lady Grace Mugabe’s sister and has been harassed ever since Mavhunga got into power under the second republic.
Mavhunga has since hired the police who are protecting her alleged farm despite the court order.
Contacted for a comment she did not pick calls from this reporter and never responded to questions sent to her.
War Veterans Association in the province is up in arms with her lamenting abuse of power on land issues.
By A Correspondent- A Harare girl aged six stands accused of murdering a six-year-old boy after she pushed him to the ground resulting in his death.
The two children were playing in Glen Norah C and are both ECD pupils at a local school and are neighbours.
In a Tweet, police said the incident happened last week Sunday and the six-year-old boy died yesterday.
“Police in Harare are investigating a murder case in which Given Tsuro (6) died upon admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital yesterday after a six-year-old girl pushed him whilst playing, resulting in him sustaining serious head injuries. The victim collapsed on the tarmac on 17/10/21 along 5th Close Road, Glen Norah C,” Tweeted the police.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they were treating the case as murder.
“It’s a murder and we want to find out what really transpired and we will also be guided by medical experts, the laws of the land in terms of handling cases involving minors,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.
He said the six-year-old girl was under the care of her parents.
“The minor is under the parents’ custody as the investigations are ensuing. We are not at liberty to say when the minor is expected to appear in court,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.
He urged parents, guardians and school authorities to monitor children while they play.
“We had a case in Masvingo of a grade one pupil assaulted a classmate whilst they were playing a kicking game known as “Kigida” or “Magadu” on October 15, 2021, with the victim dying from the injuries.
“When children are playing, they must be monitored and they must be told to play in such a manner they don’t injure one another, like what we witnessed in Masvingo and Harare,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi
By A Correspondent- A Glendale based stepfather raped his stepson’s wife after she turned down his love proposal.
Tavengwa Kokera (47) was sentenced to 16 years in jail yesterday by Bindura regional magistrate Estere Chivasa for raping his daughter-in-law.
Prosecutor Ngoni Kaseke told the court that on May 26 Kokera’s wife and her stepson left for a memorial service in Hwedza and left the convict and the suspect at the house.
The complainant prepared food for his in-law and gave him, before inviting the complaint to watch television with him.
She complied and he proposed love to her before begging for sexual intercourse.
The complainant refused and he advanced to her before caressing her.
She jumped to the other sofa and he followed her before pinning her down and closing her mouth.
He raped her once without protection and she reported the matter to her aunty who escorted her to the police station the next day leading to the arrest of Kokera.
By A Correspondent- A Chinhoyi man is on the run after tying up his two wives to a tree and beating them with a wire and tree bark until one died.
The other is fighting for her life in hospital.
The man, John Musani (33) is wanted by police following the brutal attack on Monday in Chinhoyi.
He attacked his wives after accusing them of cheating on him with gold panners from the area.
“Police in Chinhoyi are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of John Musani (33) who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder and murder cases which occurred on 25/10/21 at Citrus Farm Chinhoyi.
“The suspect tied his two wives, Beauty Zindoga (24) and Privilege Zuwerere (20), to a tree before assaulting them with tree barks and a wire after accusing them of having extra marital affairs with some illegal gold panners,” tweeted the police.
After the vicious assault, one wife died on the spot and the other is in hospital.
“Beauty Zindoga succumbed to the injuries sustained during the assault while Privilege Zuwerere is admitted at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital and her condition is critical,” Tweeted the police.
By A Correspondent- A 23 year old man from Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North province has been arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour’s five year old daughter.
Derrick Dube allegedly raped his neighbour’s minor daughter on 23 October 2021.
It is alleged that at around 4pm the minor girl was playing with her friends at his homestead.
Dube is alleged to have called the victim to his bedroom hut and immediately closed the door after she had entered. He reportedly undressed her and put her on his bed where he went on to allegedly sexually abuse the minor girl.
After the heinous act, Dube instructed the victim not to reveal the matter to anyone. The minor girl, soon after leaving Dube’s bedroom hut, reportedly started crying and went straight to their house where she revealed the ordeal to her mother.
The girl’s mother went and reported the matter to the police leading to Dube’s arrest. Dube was dragged before Tsholotsho resident magistrate Victor Mpofu charged with rape as defined in Section 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to 8 November 2021. Prosecutor Sharon Phiri appeared for the State.
By A Correspondent- The case in which Doves Funeral Services has been accused of giving a grieving Nyanga family an empty coffin has taken a new twist after the end of life industry company accused the family’s lawyers of attempted extortion.
According to Doves, one of the lawyers, Fungai Chimwamurombe, a senior partner at Chimwamurombe Legal Practice, gave the company an ultimatum to give him US$123 000 and an SUV within 12 hours or else he would tarnish their image by publicising the case of the empty coffin.
The family of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe claimed that Doves gave them an empty coffin when they wanted to bury their relative.
Maxwell, who is understood to have drowned, was buried without a body viewing ceremony being conducted because of strict COVID-19 protocols that were in place at the time.
The lightness of the coffin was explained as being the result of it containing merely a few body parts that were supposedly recovered.
When Doves Funeral Services became aware of the mistake six months later, it disposed of the body without the knowledge of the dead man’s family.
Now Doves has accused the lawyer, Chimwamurombe, of trying to extort them. Below is the letter from Doves Holdings’ lawyers, Mutangamira and Associates, over the matter:
RE: DOVES FUNERAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD
1. We refer to your letter dated the 26th of October 2021 and advise that we act on behalf of Doves Funeral Services Private Limited (“Doves”). Please note our legal interest.
2. As you are aware our Client advised the policyholder, the immediate family and the traditional leadership of an enquiry relating to the burial of the deceased. The engagement between our Client and the mentioned parties was cordial and mutually respectful. In accordance with cultural, legal and ethical considerations, the nature of the discussions between the parties remains confidential.
3. We however note that in the past forty-eight (48) hours your partner, Mr Fungai Chimwamurombe, invoked a parallel process in which he made incessant personal demands divorced from the ongoing engagement.
4. In particular, it is on record that your partner demanded to be immediately bought a brand new SUV motor vehicle and be personally paid USD$ 123 000.00 (One hundred and twenty-three thousand United States Dollars) within a period of less than twelve (12) hours. It is on record that your partner threatened to publicly scandalise our Client unless his personal demands were met.
5. All efforts by the immediate family members of the deceased and our client to deal with the matter in terms of the law were strongly rebuffed by your partner.
6. Regrettably, after realising that our Client was committed to a process already agreed, your partner proceeded to widely circulate a letter supposedly addressed to our Client.
7. It is important to mention that the contents of your letter are neither factually correct nor do they disclose the failed forcible attempts made by your partner to be personally paid.
8. Our Client remains committed to the agreed process and considers the illicit efforts by your partner to be unwarranted in the circumstances.
9. We trust that your partner will give due consideration of his personal demands on the matter in light of the clearly communicated position by the immediate family. In the public interest at the relevant time, our Client and the immediate family will make the necessary communications in order to set the record straight.
10. The sensitivity of the mutual discussions and our Client’s ethical commitments bind us to advise you accordingly.
ARREST OF TENDAI MUNSON NDLOVU AND TEN OTHERS FOR ARMED ROBBERY
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tendai Munson Ndlovu (43), Kudakwashe Adoni (28), Kosam Phiri (36), Svinurai Marandu (29), Louis Munyamani (29), Tauya Nyanzou (45), Tozivepi Kuyangamara (47), Friday Tembo (43), Pious Ncube (44), Abraham Muzamba (31) and Christopher Danda (37) for an armed robbery case which occurred on 14th September 2021 at Knockmalock Farm, Norton.
On 14th September 2021, the suspects went to the Zvinavashe family farm in Norton where they attacked the complainants before stealing two cell phones and three AK 47 Rifles.
Police detectives arrested Tendai Ndlovu in Norton after receiving information to the effect that he was involved in the offence.
Investigations by the detectives established that Tendai Ndlovu had been communicating with Kosam Phiri about the stolen firearms.
Tendai Ndlovu implicated Kudakwashe Adoni and Kosam Phiri in the offence leading to the arrest of Kudakwashe Adoni at Knockmalock farm, Norton where he is employed as a tractor driver.
Kudakwashe Adoni led detectives to the arrest of Kosam Phiri who implicated Pius Ncube alias Elder who was said to be in possession of the stolen AK rifles and pistols used in the commission of the crime.
On 15th October 2021 detectives arrested Svinurai Marandu in Kuwadzana after receiving information that he was involved in the commission of the offence.
Svinurai Marandu led detectives to the recovery of a Toyota Fan Cargo vehicle registration number AEY 8362, which was used by the gang as a getaway vehicle in their criminal escapades.
On 27th October 2021 detectives received information that Louis Munyamani, Tauya Nyanzou, Tozivepi Kuyangamara, Friday Tembo, Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda were planning to commit an armed robbery offence in the Selous area.
Detectives acted on the information and arrested Louis Munyamani after laying an ambush at Puma Service Station, White House, Harare.
Louis Munyamani led detectives and members of the canine section to Chegutu where Tauya Nyanzou, Tozivepi Kuyangamara and Friday Tembo were arrested along Harare – Chegutu Highway while waiting for Louis Munyamani to pick them.
The three suspects implicated Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda who were supposed to meet the three at Halfway Shopping Centre, Selous.
Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda were arrested after the police laid an ambush at Halfway Shopping Centre, Selous.
The suspects were searched, leading to the recovery of a 9 mm Pistol serial number P6223 with a magazine of 13 rounds, a 7.65 mm pistol with an erased serial number and a magazine of five rounds as well as a CPM revolver 0.38mm special with 0.38mm x 8 rounds.
The suspects led the Police to Norton flyover, along the railway line, where two AK rifles serial numbers ZA59166 and ZA59036 with four fully loaded magazines were recovered.
Abraham Muzamba led detectives to Ridleridge, Harare in a bushy area where another AK 47 Rifle serial number ZNA 59085, with two fully loaded magazines was recovered.
Detectives shot Abraham Muzamba on both legs as he tried to escape and was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he is admitted under police guard.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns robbery gangs and syndicates that the game is on. Any form of confrontation with Police details will be met with an appropriate response.
The Police reiterate that individuals, business people and institutions should not keep large sums of money at home or business premises and above all secure licensed firearms so that they do not fall into criminals’ hands.
The public is urged to supply information on criminal movements to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631, Bulawayo Operations on 0292 74525, Harare Operations on (0242) 748836, Police General Headquarters WhatsApp number 071 2 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
(Nyathi. P) Assistant Commissioner Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and Int. Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police Police General Headquarters
By A Correspondent- Arrested War veterans and members of the War Veterans’ Welfare Pressure Group (WVWPG) have distanced themselves from Zanu PF.
The former liberation war fighters said they were not concerned about the ruling party’s affairs.
Forty (40) ex-combatants who are WVWPG members were arrested on Tuesday in Harare for protesting against the $16 000 per month pension stipends they are currently getting.
They were taken to various police stations in Harare and charged with inciting public violence.
They are being represented by Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, Paida Saurombe and Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. WVWPG chairperson Amos Sigauke said the heroes of the armed liberation struggle were disappointed with ZANU PF’s lack of concern for their welfare and henceforth, their “political marriage” with the ruling party was over. Said Sigauke: We are not attending [the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference currently underway in Bindura] because we are not ZANU PF. We have nothing to do with ZANU PF. We are not involved in ZANU PF politics. We are not even a ZANU PF faction. ZANU PF has its own problems, which we are not concerned with.
If there is anyone among us who wants to attend the ZANU PF rally, they can go in their own capacity. We are not concerned about their affairs. What we are concerned with is for government to consider our plight and review our monthly earnings. If government addresses our concerns, then you will not see us here. Meanwhile, ZANU PF acting spokesperson Mike Bimha said members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) were part of the party conference underway in Bindura. Said Bimha:
The war veterans that were allegedly protesting in town are just a few individuals with their own views detached from the position of the association which is affiliated with our party. The ZNLWVA is the latest wing that joined to form our party and we are working well with them. If there were issues with regards to the members’ affiliation to the party, the chairperson Comrade Mutsvangwa would have notified us. So far, there are no complaints as far as membership of the war veterans in ZANU PF is concerned. War veterans are part of the proceedings of the conference underway.
By A Correspondent- MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa was Wednesday greeted by violence in Hurungwe.
Chamisa invaded Mashonaland West with his meet the citizens’ national tour.
His party said Zanu PF supporters blocked roads and tried to disrupt Chamisa’s scheduled public addresses.
The party also said five of its members, including national Women’s Assembly official Mordester Majinjiwa (who was attacked with a bottle), were injured in the violence.
” A group of ZANU PF elements came to Zvipani and started beating up our members who were singing and merry-making while awaiting president Chamisa to deliver his address. There was chaos as we fought running battles with the rogue ZANU PF members who sparked violence unprovoked to try and disrupt the people’s president from meeting with villagers who had turned out in large numbers,” said MDC-Alliance on its social media platforms.
By A Correspondent- South Africa will deploy 10,000 soldiers to assist in security operations during the forthcoming municipal elections due to start next week.
On Wednesday, the South African parliament noted that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorised the military deployment to help the police ensure “a safe and secure environment” during the polls.
South Africans will be turning out on Monday to elect their municipal councillors and mayors.
The elections are seen as a test to the popularity of the ruling ANC party following the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma over corruption charges.
The military deployment will begin on Saturday and will last for five days until 3 November.
South Africa recently deployed 25,000 troops to help the police tackle the deadly riots and looting that followed Zuma’s jailing in July.
By A Correspondent- Police has arrested 11 armed robbers in Chegutu and Norton and recovered guns.
Below is the complete statement by the Police:
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tendai Munson Ndlovu (43), Kudakwashe Adoni (28), Kosam Phiri (36), Svinurai Marandu (29), Louis Munyamani (29), Tauya Nyanzou (45), Tozivepi Kuyangamara (47), Friday Tembo (43), Pious Ncube (44), Abraham Muzamba (31) and Christopher Danda (37) for an armed robbery case which occurred on 14th September 2021 at Knockmalock Farm, Norton.
On 14th September 2021, the suspects went to the Zvinavashe family farm in Norton where they attacked the complainants before stealing two cell phones and three AK 47 Rifles.
Police detectives arrested Tendai Ndlovu in Norton after receiving information to the effect that he was involved in the offence.
Investigations by the detectives established that Tendai Ndlovu had been communicating with Kosam Phiri about the stolen firearms.
Tendai Ndlovu implicated Kudakwashe Adoni and Kosam Phiri in the offence leading to the arrest of Kudakwashe Adoni at Knockmalock farm, Norton where he is employed as a tractor driver.
Kudakwashe Adoni led detectives to the arrest of Kosam Phiri who implicated Pius Ncube alias Elder who was said to be in possession of the stolen AK rifles and pistols used in the commission of the crime.
On 15th October 2021 detectives arrested Svinurai Marandu in Kuwadzana after receiving information that he was involved in the commission of the offence.
Svinurai Marandu led detectives to the recovery of a Toyota Fan Cargo vehicle registration number AEY 8362, which was used by the gang as a getaway vehicle in their criminal escapades.
On 27th October 2021 detectives received information that Louis Munyamani, Tauya Nyanzou, Tozivepi Kuyangamara, Friday Tembo, Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda were planning to commit an armed robbery offence in the Selous area.
Detectives acted on the information and arrested Louis Munyamani after laying an ambush at Puma Service Station, White House, Harare.
Louis Munyamani led detectives and members of the canine section to Chegutu where Tauya Nyanzou, Tozivepi Kuyangamara and Friday Tembo were arrested along Harare – Chegutu Highway while waiting for Louis Munyamani to pick them.
The three suspects implicated Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda who were supposed to meet the three at Halfway Shopping Centre, Selous.
Pious Ncube, Abraham Muzamba and Christopher Danda were arrested after the Police laid an ambush at Halfway Shopping Centre, Selous.
The suspects were searched, leading to the recovery of a 9 mm Pistol serial number P6223 with a magazine of 13 rounds, a 7.65 mm pistol with an erased serial number and a magazine of five rounds as well as a CPM revolver 0.38mm special with 0.38mm x 8 rounds.
The suspects led the Police to Norton flyover, along the railway line, where two AK rifles serial numbers ZA59166 and ZA59036 with four fully loaded magazines were recovered.
Abraham Muzamba led detectives to Ridleridge, Harare in a bushy area where another AK 47 Rifle serial number ZNA 59085, with two fully loaded magazines was recovered.
Detectives shot Abraham Muzamba on both legs as he tried to escape and was taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he is admitted under police guard.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police warns robbery gangs and syndicates that the game is on. Any form of confrontation with Police details will be met with an appropriate response.
The Police reiterate that individuals, business people and institutions should not keep large sums of money at home or business premises and above all secure licensed firearms so that they do not fall into criminals’ hands.
The public is urged to supply information on criminal movements to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631, Bulawayo Operations on 0292 74525, Harare Operations on (0242) 748836, Police General Headquarters WhatsApp number 071 2 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
(Nyathi. P) Assistant Commissioner
Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and Int. Relations)
to the Commissioner-General of Police Police General Headquarters
By A Correspondent- The case in which Doves Funeral Services has been accused of giving a grieving Nyanga family an empty coffin has taken a new twist after the end of life industry company accused the family’s lawyers of attempted extortion.
According to Doves, one of the lawyers, Fungai Chimwamurombe, a senior partner at Chimwamurombe Legal Practice, gave the company an ultimatum to give him US$123 000 and an SUV within 12 hours or else he would tarnish their image by publicising the case of the empty coffin.
The family of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe claimed that Doves gave them an empty coffin when they wanted to bury their relative.
Maxwell, who is understood to have drowned, was buried without a body viewing ceremony being conducted because of strict COVID-19 protocols that were in place at the time.
The lightness of the coffin was explained as being the result of it containing merely a few body parts that were supposedly recovered.
When Doves Funeral Services became aware of the mistake six months later, it disposed of the body without the knowledge of the dead man’s family.
Now Doves has accused the lawyer, Chimwamurombe, of trying to extort them. Below is the letter from Doves Holdings’ lawyers, Mutangamira and Associates, over the matter:
RE: DOVES FUNERAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD
1. We refer to your letter dated the 26th of October 2021 and advise that we act on behalf of Doves Funeral Services Private Limited (“Doves”). Please note our legal interest.
2. As you are aware our Client advised the policyholder, the immediate family and the traditional leadership of an enquiry relating to the burial of the deceased. The engagement between our Client and the mentioned parties was cordial and mutually respectful. In accordance with cultural, legal and ethical considerations, the nature of the discussions between the parties remains confidential.
3. We however note that in the past forty-eight (48) hours your partner, Mr Fungai Chimwamurombe, invoked a parallel process in which he made incessant personal demands divorced from the ongoing engagement.
4. In particular, it is on record that your partner demanded to be immediately bought a brand new SUV motor vehicle and be personally paid USD$ 123 000.00 (One hundred and twenty-three thousand United States Dollars) within a period of less than twelve (12) hours. It is on record that your partner threatened to publicly scandalise our Client unless his personal demands were met.
5. All efforts by the immediate family members of the deceased and our client to deal with the matter in terms of the law were strongly rebuffed by your partner.
6. Regrettably, after realising that our Client was committed to a process already agreed, your partner proceeded to widely circulate a letter supposedly addressed to our Client.
7. It is important to mention that the contents of your letter are neither factually correct nor do they disclose the failed forcible attempts made by your partner to be personally paid.
8. Our Client remains committed to the agreed process and considers the illicit efforts by your partner to be unwarranted in the circumstances.
9. We trust that your partner will give due consideration of his personal demands on the matter in light of the clearly communicated position by the immediate family. In the public interest at the relevant time, our Client and the immediate family will make the necessary communications in order to set the record straight.
10. The sensitivity of the mutual discussions and our Client’s ethical commitments bind us to advise you accordingly.
By A Correspondent- Arrested War veterans and members of the War Veterans’ Welfare Pressure Group (WVWPG) have distanced themselves from Zanu PF.
The former liberation war fighters said they were not concerned about the ruling party’s affairs.
Forty (40) ex-combatants who are WVWPG members were arrested on Tuesday in Harare for protesting against the $16 000 per month pension stipends they are currently getting.
They were taken to various police stations in Harare and charged with inciting public violence.
They are being represented by Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, Paida Saurombe and Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. WVWPG chairperson Amos Sigauke said the heroes of the armed liberation struggle were disappointed with ZANU PF’s lack of concern for their welfare and henceforth, their “political marriage” with the ruling party was over. Said Sigauke: We are not attending [the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference currently underway in Bindura] because we are not ZANU PF. We have nothing to do with ZANU PF. We are not involved in ZANU PF politics. We are not even a ZANU PF faction. ZANU PF has its own problems, which we are not concerned with.
If there is anyone among us who wants to attend the ZANU PF rally, they can go in their own capacity. We are not concerned about their affairs. What we are concerned with is for government to consider our plight and review our monthly earnings. If government addresses our concerns, then you will not see us here. Meanwhile, ZANU PF acting spokesperson Mike Bimha said members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) were part of the party conference underway in Bindura. Said Bimha:
The war veterans that were allegedly protesting in town are just a few individuals with their own views detached from the position of the association which is affiliated with our party. The ZNLWVA is the latest wing that joined to form our party and we are working well with them. If there were issues with regards to the members’ affiliation to the party, the chairperson Comrade Mutsvangwa would have notified us. So far, there are no complaints as far as membership of the war veterans in ZANU PF is concerned. War veterans are part of the proceedings of the conference underway.
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has rubbished United Nations special rapporteur Alena Douhan’s report on the outcome of her findings on the impact of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing it as pre-determined as it did not capture the opposition’s views.
MDC Alliance vice-president Tendai Biti claimed in a tweet on Wednesday evening that the UN special envoy exposed her bias by releasing her report mid-way into their meeting.
“We are shocked that the UN and Douhan released its statement in the middle of our consultation. We are the biggest political party in Zimbabwe and we consider such conduct fraudulent, unprofessional and predetermined,” Biti tweeted.
“As MDC Alliance, we had a meeting with the UN special rapporteur on coercive measures, Douhan, from 3pm to 5pm this (Wednesday) afternoon. She advised us that our views would be considered and that she would hold a Press conference and then issue a Press statement (on Thursday).”
The MDC Alliance delegation that met Douhan included Biti, party secretary-general Chalton Hwende, secretary for international relations Gladys Hlyatwayo and welfare secretary Maureen Kademaunga.
Biti described Douhan’s preliminary report as a scandal since it was issued while they were still in a meeting with her.
Douhan’s 10-day visit to probe the impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe ended on Wednesday with an address to the media on her findings.
In the report, the envoy said the southern African country had been on sanctions for too long, hence it was difficult to decipher their impact as several factors needed to be taken into account.
“Unilateral sanctions, secondary sanctions and over-compliance in their complexity have exacerbated the pre-existing economic and humanitarian crisis, inhibiting the building of essential infrastructure and international and inter-institutional co-operation necessary for the achievement of the sustainable development goals,” part of the UN report read.
The UN accused Western countries of influencing her tour by allegedly threatening civic society organisations against meeting her.
“Although the special rapporteur had the opportunity to meet many representatives of independent civil society organisations and human rights defenders, she notes with regret that a substantial number of non-governmental organisations and some other interlocutors failed to engage with the mandate due to various hateful and intimidating messages that appeared in social media and news outlets, and an alleged fear of losing foreign donations,” the UN said in a statement yesterday.
“The special rapporteur reiterates her invitation to all interlocutors to share their views and experiences on the impact of unilateral sanctions on the enjoyment of human rights in Zimbabwe, ahead of the final report.”
Douhan also acknowledged that the country was in deep problems which Zanu PF alone could not solve, calling for meaningful dialogue between Harare and the West, opposition parties, civic organisations and other stakeholders.
A final report will be tabled at the UN Human Rights Commission in September 2020.
Political analyst Enerst Mdzengi said if what Biti claimed was true, then Douhan’s statement was “not a product of full consultations. The rapporteur could have misdirected herself.”
But analyst Alexander Rusero said Biti was undiplomatic in his claims. – NewsDay
By A Correspondent- MDC-T has announced that it was compiling a list of legislators refusing to defect from the MDC-Alliance and join them.
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi told Daily News on Wednesday that these targeted MPs would soon be recalled.
Komichi refused to name the MPs, but sources within his party said that the MPs include Chamisa’s MDC-Alliance deputy chairman Job Sikhala.
Others may include Joanna Mamombe (Harare West), Chitungwiza North MP Godfrey Sithole, Costa Machingauta (Budiriro), James Chidhakwa (Mabvuku-Tafara), Maxwell Mavhunga (Chitungwiza South), Goodrich Chimbaira (Zengeza East), Hwange Central’s Daniel Molokele, James Sithole (Makokoba) and Anele Ndebele (Magwegwe).
Molokele last month confronted Mwonzora during a tweeter spaces programme hosted by Zimeye over the purging of Chamisa’s MPs.
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance has rubbished United Nations special rapporteur Alena Douhan’s report on the outcome of her findings on the impact of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe, describing it as pre-determined as it did not capture the opposition’s views.
MDC Alliance vice-president Tendai Biti claimed in a tweet on Wednesday evening that the UN special envoy exposed her bias by releasing her report mid-way into their meeting.
“We are shocked that the UN and Douhan released its statement in the middle of our consultation. We are the biggest political party in Zimbabwe and we consider such conduct fraudulent, unprofessional and predetermined,” Biti tweeted.
“As MDC Alliance, we had a meeting with the UN special rapporteur on coercive measures, Douhan, from 3pm to 5pm this (Wednesday) afternoon. She advised us that our views would be considered and that she would hold a Press conference and then issue a Press statement (on Thursday).”
The MDC Alliance delegation that met Douhan included Biti, party secretary-general Chalton Hwende, secretary for international relations Gladys Hlyatwayo and welfare secretary Maureen Kademaunga.
Biti described Douhan’s preliminary report as a scandal since it was issued while they were still in a meeting with her.
Douhan’s 10-day visit to probe the impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe ended on Wednesday with an address to the media on her findings.
In the report, the envoy said the southern African country had been on sanctions for too long, hence it was difficult to decipher their impact as several factors needed to be taken into account.
“Unilateral sanctions, secondary sanctions and over-compliance in their complexity have exacerbated the pre-existing economic and humanitarian crisis, inhibiting the building of essential infrastructure and international and inter-institutional co-operation necessary for the achievement of the sustainable development goals,” part of the UN report read.
The UN accused Western countries of influencing her tour by allegedly threatening civic society organisations against meeting her.
“Although the special rapporteur had the opportunity to meet many representatives of independent civil society organisations and human rights defenders, she notes with regret that a substantial number of non-governmental organisations and some other interlocutors failed to engage with the mandate due to various hateful and intimidating messages that appeared in social media and news outlets, and an alleged fear of losing foreign donations,” the UN said in a statement yesterday.
“The special rapporteur reiterates her invitation to all interlocutors to share their views and experiences on the impact of unilateral sanctions on the enjoyment of human rights in Zimbabwe, ahead of the final report.”
Douhan also acknowledged that the country was in deep problems which Zanu PF alone could not solve, calling for meaningful dialogue between Harare and the West, opposition parties, civic organisations and other stakeholders.
A final report will be tabled at the UN Human Rights Commission in September 2020.
Political analyst Enerst Mdzengi said if what Biti claimed was true, then Douhan’s statement was “not a product of full consultations. The rapporteur could have misdirected herself.”
But analyst Alexander Rusero said Biti was undiplomatic in his claims. – NewsDay
By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on religious organisations to put to an end unlawful cultural activities such as child marriage.
He was speaking at State House on Wednesday where he launched a spotlight initiative high-level political compact on ending gender-based violence and harmful practices. He said:
The importance of the role being played by our religious and traditional leaders as custodians of our religious and traditional customs cannot be overemphasised.
Our democratic system has given space for people to affiliate with cultural and religious groupings of their choice.
However, repugnant practices such as child marriages, which undermine the rights of our children, have no place in our country and should stop forthwith.
Similarly, all religious and cultural practices must remain within the confines of what is legal and constitutional.
The compact is a strategic initiative and commitment for an effective response towards the elimination of gender-based violence, largely perpetrated against women and girls.
European Union ambassador to Zimbabwe Timo Olkkonen and UN resident coordinator Maria do Valle Ribeiro, whose organisations extended technical support to the initiative, attended the event.
Also present were representatives of religious organisations, traditional leaders and civic organisations.
Olkkonen commended Zimbabwe for successful implementation of the programme which he said warranted it to get additional funding from the EU.
Said Olkkonen:
Zimbabwe has fared well in comparison with other countries. We are happy that the initiative has moved forward, we are entering the second phase.
In the EU funding, there was a trigger of additional funding to come on board depending on how successful the programme is.
Zimbabwe has been successful in that regard so we are continuing in 2022. Today’s event is important in that it shows commitment at the highest level.
By A Correspondent- Former Zanu PF Chivhi South lawmaker, Killer Zivhu, has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa to find each other.
Zvivhu, who was speaking in idioms and avoiding mentioning the names of the two, said their (Chamisa and Mnangagwa) continued political power struggles were costing the nation.
“Others are saying Zimbabwe is suffering from Sanctions, others are saying it’s corruption and human rights abuse, These two groups are in Zimbabwe and they are all Zimbabweans. Chingogarayi pasi mugadzirise zvinonetsa Nyika ifambire mberi. Tofira just a few group rinodya richiguta,” Zivhu tweeted.
Others are saying Zimbabwe is suffering from Sanctions, others are saying it's corruption and human rights abuse, This two groups are in Zimbabwe and they are all Zimbabweans. Chingogarayi pasi mugadzirise zvinonetsa Nyika ifambire mberi. Tofira just a few group rinodya richiguta
The spokesperson of the President of Zimbabwe has started again like before – mocking us [UPND ] on twitter. For a 58 year old, he must embrace a broader responsibility of leadership. Our continent has suffered enough, now we must pick ourselves up & fill that leadership vacuum !
Members of the War Veterans’ Welfare Pressure Group (WVWPG) have distanced themselves from ZANU PF, saying they are not concerned about the ruling party’s affairs.
Forty (40) ex-combatants who are WVWPG members were arrested on Tuesday in Harare for protesting against the $16 000 per month pension stipends they are currently getting.
They were taken to various police stations in Harare and charged with inciting public violence.
They are being represented by Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, Paida Saurombe and Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
WVWPG chairperson Amos Sigauke said the heroes of the armed liberation struggle were disappointed with ZANU PF’s lack of concern for their welfare and henceforth, their “political marriage” with the ruling party was over. Said Sigauke:
We are not attending [the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference currently underway in Bindura] because we are not ZANU PF. We have nothing to do with ZANU PF. We are not involved in ZANU PF politics.
We are not even a ZANU PF faction. ZANU PF has its own problems, which we are not concerned with.
If there is anyone among us who wants to attend the ZANU PF rally, they can go in their own capacity.
We are not concerned about their affairs. What we are concerned with is for government to consider our plight and review our monthly earnings.
If government addresses our concerns, then you will not see us here.
Meanwhile, ZANU PF acting spokesperson Mike Bimha said members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) were part of the party conference underway in Bindura.
Said Bimha: The war veterans that were allegedly protesting in town are just a few individuals with their own views detached from the position of the association which is affiliated with our party.
The ZNLWVA is the latest wing that joined to form our party and we are working well with them.
If there were issues with regards to the members’ affiliation to the party, the chairperson Comrade Mutsvangwa would have notified us.
So far, there are no complaints as far as membership of the war veterans in ZANU PF is concerned. War veterans are part of the proceedings of the conference underway.- NewsDay
Tinashe Sambiri| President Nelson Chamisa says his community engagement programme is unstoppable.
Zanu PF hooligans attempted to block PresidentChamisa’s convoy in Magunje.
His aides were stoned by the marauding Zanu PF activists.
“I’m in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West. Excellent reception and fantastic meetings. The mood is awesome.
They tried their violent antics and blocking of roads but Our #Godisinit. Thank you Zimbabwe,” commented President Chamisa.
MDC Alliance Mashonaland West wrote on Twitter: “Magunje Violence, Zanu Pf militias have stoned several cars in Magunje as they tried to block @nelsonchamisa citizens engagements. Several people have been injured. This violence continues to with impunity.”
“The people’s President, Adv @nelsonchamisa continues his citizen conversation tour. This week he is in Mash West province. Zanu PF thugs have barricaded the highway & are continuing with their violent, lawless tactics. We are unshaken. Nobody can stop an idea whose time has come,” MDC Alliance said in a statement on Twitter.
The People’s President Advocate Nelson Chamisa in Hurungwe
The late Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander, Vitalis Zvinavashe’s home was recently pounced on by eleven suspected armed robbers.
The robbers who last month raided the Zvinavashe Family Farm in Norton and attacked several people before they got away with three AK47 assault rifles and various goods, including cellphones have been arrested.
The farm is owned by Mrs Margaret Zvinavashe, the widow of national hero General Vitalis Zvinavashe.
Police have since recovered the three AK 47 rifles with 180 rounds of ammunition, two pistols with 13 and five rounds of ammunition each and a Revolver with eight rounds of ammunition.
They are Tendai Munson Ndlovu (43), Kudakwashe Adoni (28), Kosamu Phiri (36), Svinurai Marandu (29), Louis Munyanani (29), Tanya Nyanzou (45), Tozivepi Buyamangara (47), Friday Tembo (43), Pius Ncube (44), Abraham Muzamba (31) and Christopher Danda (37).
Pius Ncube is currently admitted at Parirenyatwa Hospital under police guard after he was shot and seriously injured while attempting to flee.
Investigations have so far revealed that on September 14 at around 9pm, the suspects went to the farmhouse in Norton where they attacked more than three people, including security personnel and at the same time took away their cellphones.
They then took three AK 47 rifles before disappearing. A report was made to the police.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide carried out intensive investigations which led to the arrest of Tendai Ndlovu who then implicated his other accomplices leading to their arrests last night. -Herald
Tinashe Sambiri| President Nelson Chamisa says his community engagement programme is unstoppable.
Zanu PF hooligans attempted to block PresidentChamisa’s convoy in Magunje.
His aides were stoned by the marauding Zanu PF activists.
“I’m in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West. Excellent reception and fantastic meetings. The mood is awesome.
They tried their violent antics and blocking of roads but Our #Godisinit. Thank you Zimbabwe,” commented President Chamisa.
MDC Alliance Mashonaland West wrote on Twitter: “Magunje Violence, Zanu Pf militias have stoned several cars in Magunje as they tried to block @nelsonchamisa citizens engagements. Several people have been injured. This violence continues to with impunity.”
“The people’s President, Adv @nelsonchamisa continues his citizen conversation tour. This week he is in Mash West province. Zanu PF thugs have barricaded the highway & are continuing with their violent, lawless tactics. We are unshaken. Nobody can stop an idea whose time has come,” MDC Alliance said in a statement on Twitter.
Tinashe Sambiri| The MDC Alliance Namibia has denounced the victimization of veterans of the liberation war by the clueless Zanu PF regime.
In a statement, MDC Alliance Namibia called for the immediate release of war veterans who were arrested in Harare on Wednesday.
Read statement below:
The welfare and dignity of our war veterans shall be a top priority in the New Great Zimbabwe:Mdc Alliance Namibia posits.
28 October 2021
Mdc Alliance Namibia totally condemns the arbitrary arrest and torture of the genuine revolutionaries (war veterans) who fought the liberation struggle in order to free all from colonial hegemony. It’s quite sarcastic to have a purported new dispensation of self-claimed war veterans failing to comprehend the significance of their colleagues by arresting them instead of addressing the submitted real demands. Unlike the “New Deception” led by Mr Mnangagwa, the people’s dynamic President Advocate Nelson Chamisa ordered the satanic Harare regime to halt their victimisation of former freedom fighters. Mdc Alliance Namibia resonates with the political dynamo when he said, “My dream and mission is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought , anchored more on issues and debate away from insults, hate and violence”.
The organic and pragmatic President of the national democratic revolution went on to say, “As a people’s government , we will never harass ,terrorise , disrespect, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes as well as heroines. Their welfare and dignity is and shall be our priority. All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting and harassing our liberation heroes. A new Great is Zimbabwe loading”. The district eulogises President Advocate Nelson Chamisa for demonstrating leadership through his powerful advocacy compelling Zanupf to stop violating the rights to food,freedom of movement and residence ,shelter, freedom of expression, assembly and the protection of the law. The message from Namibia is very clear that Zanupf-sponsored security authorities must stop silencing human rights defenders , war veterans and under the guise of constitutionalism.
The prohibition of torture through persecution by prosecution as enshrined in many international and regional universal basic human rights instruments , particularly the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel ,Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights states:”All forms of exploitation and degradation of man , particularly slave trade ,slavery, torture,cruel ,inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment,shall be prohibited”. ZanuPF and their surrogates are not an exception since they are also bound by the UN and African Charter. We are calling upon the extravagant Finance Minister Mtuli Ncube to address the socio-economic challenges bedevilling our war veterans, teachers who are also receiving slave wages not forgetting the whole poverty-stricken citizenry working for these belly politicians of plunder and self-enrichment.
What transpired on Wednesday at the New Government Complex epitomises the true colours of political hypocrites who masquerade as real liberators. The heroes and heroines deserve to be paid back by the Zanupf government through quality social services and extreme care vesus the stomach politics approach that the desperate regime has embraced. Everyone in Zimbabwe is a victim of Zanupf gross misgovernance manifesting in unprecedented graft and insatiable appetite to use state apparatus as springboards for the primitive accumulation of national resources with impunity. Zimbabweans need living wages so that they can cater for basic commodities. Pensioners ,workers and the wholesale of unemployed youths are all victims of torture and inhuman treatment since they are scratching their heads for a single decent meal per day. We need to register to vote in 2023, vote and defend the people’s vote through constitutional means.
At least nine disgruntled war veterans were arbitrarily arrested by the remote-controlled Zanupf police after peacefully gathering at the Finance Minister Mtuli Ncube’s offices demanding an increase to their eroded and pathetic monthly pensions. The illegal arrest came a day after empty-headed Ncube announced that Zimbabwe had received nearly US$1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The struggle heroes and heroines were democratically expressing their disappointment in the selfish government that has dismally failed to simply review their current scornful monthly pension earnings of about $16 000(100US$). Like anyone else, these unsalted peanuts can hardly buy food for the family, pay school fees and get decent accommodation among other social demands. Expressing poverty and hunger caused inequalities is enshrined in our 2013 constitution.
According to social democrats on the ground,one of the war veterans who evaded the undemocratic arrest absolutely condemned the arrest as unlawful since they were not demonstrating but waiting outside the New Government Complex for written response from Ncube. He said, “There was no demonstration. We were waiting for a response from Ncube”. Mdc Alliance Namibia feels energised to continue mobilising citizens to converge for complete change in 2023. We are wholely infuriated that torture is still being exploited as a weapon of preference against dissent ,practised during and outside legal detention. Mdc Alliance Namibia intends to inform the war veterans and the rest of the citizenry that demonstrations are allowed according to Section 65 of the 2013 constitution. Freedom of expression, assembly and association are provided by the supreme law of Zimbabwe.
In a nutshell, Namibia district urges all Zimbabweans to come together ,unite ,register to vote in 2023, defend the vote and demand the return to legitimacy. We did not forget the recommendations made by the United Nations Committee Against Torture and other UN committees when they openly warned in 2020 that the COVID-19 pandemic was leading to an escalation of torture and ill-treatment world wide. ZanuPF should respect human freedoms for all. War veterans played a significant role in the liberation war to usher in socio-economic development and basic human freedoms not this senseless and barefaced looting with impunity. #ZanupfMustGo
The head of the notorious SakundaCartel, Emmerson Mnangagwa has threatened people he termed,
‘economic saboteurs who are bent on derailing milestones of the Second Republic.’
In his address to the Central Committee yesterday, President Mnangagwa, who is also Zanu-PF President and First Secretary, said the party leadership should continue highlighting the successes and emphasising the need for unity and peace to the masses.
“This year’s 19th National People’s Conference is being held under the theme ‘Growing and Modernising the Economy towards Vision 2030’. It provides an opportunity for the party to evaluate progress made on the implementation of the 2018 Election Manifesto and previous resolutions.
“The party should stand tall and proud that we are well on course to realising the promises we made. As President and First Secretary, it is my expectation that the conference will further give impetus to the party to emerge stronger, united and result-oriented. Let us continue to provide leadership where we are, to show that we are honourable members of the Central Committee of this Revolutionary Party.
“Comrades; Reports on the State of the Economy and State of Social Services, among other aspects, detail the significant successes we have realised. Milestones have been reached to consolidate macro-economic stability. The war against saboteurs of economic development continues unabated, and they are being dealt with without fear or favour,” said the President.
According to the Zanu-PF constitution, the Central Committee is the principal organ of the Congress and consists of 230 members drawn from the party’s 10 provinces. It acts on behalf of Congress when it is not in session and among other things; implements all policies, resolutions, directives, decisions and programmes enunciated by Congress.
This year’s 19th National People’s Conference is being held in a hybrid format that will see provinces meeting in their provincial capitals while a selected few party senior members will be at the main venue of the conference in Bindura Mashonaland Central Province. This is to curtail the spread of Covid-19, the global plague that has brought a new normal.
The President said the conference provides the party with an opportunity to evaluate progress made on the implementation of the 2018 Election Manifesto and successive conferences. “I commend the Central Committee leadership and the party for mobilising communities to participate in the Presidential Climate Proofed Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme. Let us continue to honour our forebears who waged the protracted armed liberation struggle, through the full utilisation of our land and other God-given natural resource endowments. My administration reaffirms that the land reform is irrevocable and now behind us.
“Comrades; the Central Committee is applauded for ensuring the implementation of strategies that strengthen our party structures. The mobilisation of many to join our party from diverse socio-economic backgrounds is welcome and must continue at full throttle. As the Central Committee, I urge you to continue nurturing a political system where increased usage of ICTs and other innovative methods will see a rise in the political consciousness of our cadres.”
Zanu-PF Vice Presidents Cdes Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi exchange greetings with First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa at Zanu-PF headquarters before a Central Committee meeting in Harare yesterday. (Pictures by Believe Nyakudjara)
In pushing towards the country’s vision of becoming an upper middle income economy by 2030, the President said his Government will continue providing platforms for young people to showcase their array of talents.
“I further commend the Central Committee for giving direction and guidance towards the successful implementation of the restructuring exercise. The democratic process that informed the restructuring of our party must serve as a springboard to strengthen structures of the party.
“I want to reiterate that we are a united, disciplined and peaceful party. Violence, political chicanery and divisive elements have no place in our colossal revolutionary party. Under the Second Republic, we will scale up programmes that enhance dialogue, social cohesion and national unity. We are indeed diverse but one people, with one national anthem and one national flag.
“Upholding constitutionalism, democracy and the rule of law, as well as the protection and preservation of our rich cultural heritage is sacrosanct. Similarly, our people deserve the protection of their national pride, identity and dignity. I, thus, urge the Central Committee to always preach love, harmony and hard honest work for the sustainable development of our great country.
“This is the true meaning of independence, freedom and democracy. Individually and collectively, we have the sacred responsibility to provide the requisite leadership that must see our country ‘growing and modernising the economy towards Vision 2030’.
“As loyal and patriotic cadres, we are duty bound to accelerate the empowerment process of our people, in sync with the revolutionary aspirations of our party, as articulated in the party constitution,” said the President.
As the country fast approaches the 2023 elections, with focus on mobilising 5 million votes for the President, the President said party members have a duty to ensure that the revolutionary movement remains home to everyone.
“Serving our people whole-heartedly and delivering a better quality life for all remains at the centre of all that we do. To this end, resolutions crafted during this momentous 19th National People’s Conference must clearly articulate this objective.
“A thunderous victory for the party in the 2023 Harmonised General Elections is imperative. Party mobilisation and organisation must also be focused and sharpened to achieve the desired electoral victories in both urban and rural areas. The party is on an accelerated course to ensure the development and prosperity of our great country,
Zimbabwe. Brick by brick, stone upon stone, we are certainly building the Zimbabwe we all want; leaving no one and no place behind,” the President said. Herald/additional reporting.
Tinashe Sambiri| The MDC Alliance Namibia has denounced the victimization of veterans of the liberation war by the clueless Zanu PF regime.
In a statement, MDC Alliance Namibia called for the immediate release of war veterans who were arrested in Harare on Wednesday.
Read statement below:
The welfare and dignity of our war veterans shall be a top priority in the New Great Zimbabwe:Mdc Alliance Namibia posits.
28 October 2021
Mdc Alliance Namibia totally condemns the arbitrary arrest and torture of the genuine revolutionaries (war veterans) who fought the liberation struggle in order to free all from colonial hegemony. It’s quite sarcastic to have a purported new dispensation of self-claimed war veterans failing to comprehend the significance of their colleagues by arresting them instead of addressing the submitted real demands. Unlike the “New Deception” led by Mr Mnangagwa, the people’s dynamic President Advocate Nelson Chamisa ordered the satanic Harare regime to halt their victimisation of former freedom fighters. Mdc Alliance Namibia resonates with the political dynamo when he said, “My dream and mission is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought , anchored more on issues and debate away from insults, hate and violence”.
The organic and pragmatic President of the national democratic revolution went on to say, “As a people’s government , we will never harass ,terrorise , disrespect, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes as well as heroines. Their welfare and dignity is and shall be our priority. All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting and harassing our liberation heroes. A new Great is Zimbabwe loading”. The district eulogises President Advocate Nelson Chamisa for demonstrating leadership through his powerful advocacy compelling Zanupf to stop violating the rights to food,freedom of movement and residence ,shelter, freedom of expression, assembly and the protection of the law. The message from Namibia is very clear that Zanupf-sponsored security authorities must stop silencing human rights defenders , war veterans and under the guise of constitutionalism.
The prohibition of torture through persecution by prosecution as enshrined in many international and regional universal basic human rights instruments , particularly the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel ,Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Article 5 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights states:”All forms of exploitation and degradation of man , particularly slave trade ,slavery, torture,cruel ,inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment,shall be prohibited”. ZanuPF and their surrogates are not an exception since they are also bound by the UN and African Charter. We are calling upon the extravagant Finance Minister Mtuli Ncube to address the socio-economic challenges bedevilling our war veterans, teachers who are also receiving slave wages not forgetting the whole poverty-stricken citizenry working for these belly politicians of plunder and self-enrichment.
What transpired on Wednesday at the New Government Complex epitomises the true colours of political hypocrites who masquerade as real liberators. The heroes and heroines deserve to be paid back by the Zanupf government through quality social services and extreme care vesus the stomach politics approach that the desperate regime has embraced. Everyone in Zimbabwe is a victim of Zanupf gross misgovernance manifesting in unprecedented graft and insatiable appetite to use state apparatus as springboards for the primitive accumulation of national resources with impunity. Zimbabweans need living wages so that they can cater for basic commodities. Pensioners ,workers and the wholesale of unemployed youths are all victims of torture and inhuman treatment since they are scratching their heads for a single decent meal per day. We need to register to vote in 2023, vote and defend the people’s vote through constitutional means.
At least nine disgruntled war veterans were arbitrarily arrested by the remote-controlled Zanupf police after peacefully gathering at the Finance Minister Mtuli Ncube’s offices demanding an increase to their eroded and pathetic monthly pensions. The illegal arrest came a day after empty-headed Ncube announced that Zimbabwe had received nearly US$1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The struggle heroes and heroines were democratically expressing their disappointment in the selfish government that has dismally failed to simply review their current scornful monthly pension earnings of about $16 000(100US$). Like anyone else, these unsalted peanuts can hardly buy food for the family, pay school fees and get decent accommodation among other social demands. Expressing poverty and hunger caused inequalities is enshrined in our 2013 constitution.
According to social democrats on the ground,one of the war veterans who evaded the undemocratic arrest absolutely condemned the arrest as unlawful since they were not demonstrating but waiting outside the New Government Complex for written response from Ncube. He said, “There was no demonstration. We were waiting for a response from Ncube”. Mdc Alliance Namibia feels energised to continue mobilising citizens to converge for complete change in 2023. We are wholely infuriated that torture is still being exploited as a weapon of preference against dissent ,practised during and outside legal detention. Mdc Alliance Namibia intends to inform the war veterans and the rest of the citizenry that demonstrations are allowed according to Section 65 of the 2013 constitution. Freedom of expression, assembly and association are provided by the supreme law of Zimbabwe.
In a nutshell, Namibia district urges all Zimbabweans to come together ,unite ,register to vote in 2023, defend the vote and demand the return to legitimacy. We did not forget the recommendations made by the United Nations Committee Against Torture and other UN committees when they openly warned in 2020 that the COVID-19 pandemic was leading to an escalation of torture and ill-treatment world wide. ZanuPF should respect human freedoms for all. War veterans played a significant role in the liberation war to usher in socio-economic development and basic human freedoms not this senseless and barefaced looting with impunity. #ZanupfMustGo
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance member, Talent Maisokwadzo was abducted by State security agents in Gutu on Wednesday.
Government agents accuse Maisokwadzo of exposing Zanu PF hooligans who perpetrated acts of violence in Gutu as President Nelson Chamisa held community engagement meetings in the area.
“@mdczimbabwe member from Gutu Central Maisokwadzo Talent has bn abducted by the #CIO in Gutu led by 1, Chikuvire.
He is accused of having exposd names of ppl behind torture of Sen Rwambiwa, @arnold_batirai & others in Gutu.
Memory Text: “ ‘Therefore love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt’ ” (Deuteronomy 10:19, NKJV).
INTRODUCTION
As we read last week, when asked by a scribe about “ ‘the first commandment of all’ ” (Mark 12:28), Jesus answered by giving the affirmation of God as one, and then He said: “ ‘ “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” This is the first commandment’ ” (Mark 12:30, NKJV).
However, Jesus continued, talking then about the “ ‘second, like it’ ” (Mark 12:31, NKJV), something that the scribe hadn’t asked about. Nevertheless, Jesus, knowing how important it was, said: “ ‘And the second, like it, is this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than these’ ” (Mark 12:31, NKJV).
No commandment greater than these? Jesus linked love for God and love for one’s neighbor into one commandment, and that commandment was the greatest of all.
SABBATH: True love is not just an emotion but a living principle shown by action. Jesus summed up the whole commandment into one—Love (a love for God & man). This is described as the greatest of all the commandments (Mark 12:28, 30, 31). In answering the Scribe, Christ went beyond what was asked. He spoke of the need to love man & supremely love Him. It was nothing new but one from Deuteronomy.
SUNDAY: The immeasurable love of God was revealed in redemption to the Israelites. God didn’t cast them out for their sin in Horeb. He still wanted to renew His covenant with them (Deut. 10:1-11). The smashing of the 10 commandments signify the broken covenant. Israel broke God’s law through idolatry (Deut. 9:17, Deut. 32:19, PP, p. 320). Yet, God wanted their hearts, minds, love & affections (Deut. 10:14-16).
MONDAY: The heavens & earth with unmistakable voice proclaim the love of God. His hands formed the world & man who dwells in it (Deut. 10:14, Ps. 24:1). God is the God of gods & Lord of lords (Deut. 10:17). This shows that there is only one God whom we’re to worship. We’re to obey God by loving men, even strangers (Deut. 10:14, 17-19, Deut. 32:39, Col. 1:16, 17). Care for others (Matt. 10:29, Ps. 146:5-10).
TUESDAY: On looking back, the Israelites were to recall how they were strangers in Egypt & how God saved them. They were to replicate God’s love for them to others. God had told Abram (Abraham) that his descendants would be strangers. Yet, God would saved them through Christ (see Deut. 10:19, Gen. 15:13, 17:8, Acts 13:17, Exod. 15:13, 14:13, & 19:6, read Matt. 7:12). In Christ, outcasts & slaves become royals.
WEDNESDAY: There’s no partiality in God. He’s a just Judge who cares for the; weak, poor, & the outcast. He’s not a human judge to take a bribe. He does not judge based on country, color, or culture. He’s the same (good) in every era. He bid us to do same (be just & fair) in our dealings with others (Deut. 1:16, 16:19, 24:17, 27:19). Paul bids us to reflect Christ (Gal. 4:19, Gen. 1:27, Lev. 19:2, Amos 2:6, 4:1, 5:11).
THURSDAY: “Pure religion” before God is being kind to all people no matter their race or status (James 1:27-2:11). God bid the Israelites to show some dignity & respect to their debtors. They were to treat the poor & downtrodden in society with compassion & sympathy. They were not to sin by oppressing other people (Deut. 24:10-15). Strict adherence to religious ritual is nothing if we mistreat others.
FRIDAY: Under the reign of David & Solomon, Israel experienced her best times. Yet, there were still traces of oppression in their courts. The marginalized & the poor had their houses emptied of its treasures, & were taxed unfairly. God keep records of all the injustices in the world. The just Judge will one day judge the world (read Amos 5:11, 12, Isa. 3:14).
Keyword
PP- Patriarchs and Prophets
Captions
SUNDAY- Circumcise Your Hearts
MONDAY- Love The Stranger
TUESDAY- For You Were Strangers In Egypt
WEDNESDAY- Judge Righteously
THURSDAY- Pure Religion Before God
Discussion Questions
? Israel needed to remember that they had been “strangers” in Egypt, which was one reason they were to treat strangers and outcasts in Israel as they wished they had been treated when they were outcasts. How does this truth relate to the gospel, to the idea that, through the blood of Jesus, we have been freed from the slavery of sin? Why, and in what parallel ways, should what Jesus has done for us impact how we treat others, especially the helpless among us?
? Think about it. We can worship on the right day and understand the truth about death, hell, the mark of the beast, and so forth. That’s fine. But what does it all mean if we treat others nastily or oppress the weak among us or don’t administer justice fairly when we need to judge a situation? Especially because of the truth that we have, why must we be extra careful not to think that, somehow, just knowing the truth, in and of itself, is all that God requires of us? Why is that a potentially dangerous trap for us?
? What role should our faith have in helping us understand what is commonly referred to as “human rights”?
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday suffered a heavy blow after the High Court struck off the urgent roll, a case where she is challenging the exhumation of the remains of her late husband, former President Robert Mugabe.
The case is before the High Court after Zvimba village head Tinos Manongovere, from Mugabe’s rural home, filed an application to have the former leader’s body exhumed and reburied at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.
The headman approached the High Court on October 22.
“What totally surprised me is that the applicant (Grace) did not bother to cite me as a party to the proceedings despite the fact that the rules of the court require that I should be cited,” Manongovere said in his application.
“I was a party in the magistrate’s court and I deserve to be heard before this honourable court makes a decision which adversely affects me.
“To my utter shock, even though the proceedings in the community court related to a claim against Moyo by me, Grace deliberately failed to cite me in her application to set aside Chief Zvimba, Stanely Mhondoro.”
He further insisted that Grace violated customary rites and traditions by having the remains of Mugabe buried at the National Heroes Acre.
“As if that was not enough, Grace did not bury the deceased at the designated burial site in Zvimba where his mother, sisters, brothers, and the rest of his clansmen are buried,” Manongovere said.
“I have been put out of pocket by Grace who makes veiled threats against me and my lawyers despite the fact that summons were served at Kutama village.”
Grace is challenging an order by Chinhoyi magistrate Ruth Moyo to proceed with the exhumation of Mugabe’s remains.- NewsDay
Micro blogging websites, Twitter on Thursday revealed users can now record their spaces broadcasts. The company in a brief statement said:
? REC has started
one feature you’ve been asking for is Spaces Recording and the ability to replay. Some hosts on iOS will now be able to record their Spaces and share it out to their audience. pic.twitter.com/Puz78oCm4t
By A Correspondent- Arrested War veterans and members of the War Veterans’ Welfare Pressure Group (WVWPG) have distanced themselves from Zanu PF.
The former liberation war fighters said they were not concerned about the ruling party’s affairs.
Forty (40) ex-combatants who are WVWPG members were arrested on Tuesday in Harare for protesting against the $16 000 per month pension stipends they are currently getting.
They were taken to various police stations in Harare and charged with inciting public violence.
They are being represented by Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, Paida Saurombe and Blessing Nyamaropa of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. WVWPG chairperson Amos Sigauke said the heroes of the armed liberation struggle were disappointed with ZANU PF’s lack of concern for their welfare and henceforth, their “political marriage” with the ruling party was over. Said Sigauke: We are not attending [the ZANU PF Annual People’s Conference currently underway in Bindura] because we are not ZANU PF. We have nothing to do with ZANU PF. We are not involved in ZANU PF politics. We are not even a ZANU PF faction. ZANU PF has its own problems, which we are not concerned with.
If there is anyone among us who wants to attend the ZANU PF rally, they can go in their own capacity. We are not concerned about their affairs. What we are concerned with is for government to consider our plight and review our monthly earnings. If government addresses our concerns, then you will not see us here. Meanwhile, ZANU PF acting spokesperson Mike Bimha said members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) were part of the party conference underway in Bindura. Said Bimha:
The war veterans that were allegedly protesting in town are just a few individuals with their own views detached from the position of the association which is affiliated with our party. The ZNLWVA is the latest wing that joined to form our party and we are working well with them. If there were issues with regards to the members’ affiliation to the party, the chairperson Comrade Mutsvangwa would have notified us. So far, there are no complaints as far as membership of the war veterans in ZANU PF is concerned. War veterans are part of the proceedings of the conference underway.
By A Correspondent- A Bulawayo family has lost US$8 000, a Ford Ranger vehicle and other valuables after four unidentified robbers attacked them at their home.
Police confirmed the incident, which occurred on October 25 in Pumula South Suburb.
“Police in Bulawayo are investigating a robbery case which occurred in Pumula South. Four unidentified suspects attacked the complainants at their home and took US$8 000 cash, Ford Ranger vehicle, a microwave, 40-inch plasma tv and six cellphones. Anyone with information to contact any nearest police station,”.
Meanwhile, a villager from Ntabazinduna area lost R50 000 and $15 000 among other valuables after three suspects attacked him at his home. Police confirmed the incident which also occurred on October 25. “Police in Mbembesi are appealing for information which may assist in the investigations of a robbery case which occurred on October 25 at Imbesu, Ntabazinduna area, Mbembesi. Three suspects pounced at the complainant’s house and stole R50 000 and $15000 as well as six cellphones, a hard drive and car keys. The car keys and five mobile phones were recovered near Killarney Suburb,” said the police.
By SA Correspondent- A Harare motorist escaped death by the skin of his teeth when a Jacaranda tree fell right in front of his car whilst driving along Leopold Takawira Street on Wednesday.
The motorist, Daniel Gorejena, was in the company of his friend (only identified as Danny) when the incident occurred adjacent to Harare Girls High School.
There were no casualties and no harm was brought on the car.
Gorejena told H-Metro that he only managed to stop after applying emergency breaks. He said:
I was just driving along Leopold Takawira just like any other day when the Jacaranda tree just fell in front of me.
I wasn’t speeding and lucky enough I was able to apply the emergency breaks quick enough to only reach a few light branches of the already fallen tree.
He urged the City of Harare to keep checking for such hazards to prevent loss of life and property.
By A Correspondent- Political fight between Douglas Mwozora of the MDC-T and MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has escalated following the refusal by several MPs and councillors affiliated to the latter have refused to join the former.
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi told Daily News on Wednesday that they were facing stiff resistance from the Chamisa MPs.
Komichi said they were now compiling a final list of the legislators and councillors to be recalled.
“We have already compiled the final list of the people who are going to be recalled. We are ready to dispatch it to Parliament and the Local Government minister any time from now
They are not contributing to the party policies, not attending our parliamentary caucuses and they are also absconding from strategic meetings that give direction to our debates in Parliament because they are taking instructions from elsewhere.
Right now, we would want our MPs to debate the national budget in accordance with the party’s directive, so we will not allow our contributions to be distorted.
We are, therefore, going to ensure that they don’t continue to be more of a hindrance than help hence the impending recalls,” said Komichi.
Komichi refused to disclose the names of those who are set to be recalled but it is understood that about ten MDC Alliance MPs will be axed.
Among those targeted are Job Sikhala (Zengeza West), Joanna Mamombe (Harare West), Chitungwiza North MP Godfrey Sithole, Costa Machingauta (Budiriro), James Chidhakwa (Mabvuku-Tafara), Maxwell Mavhunga (Chitungwiza South), Goodrich Chimbaira (Zengeza East), Hwange Central’s Daniel Molokele, James Sithole (Makokoba) and Anele Ndebele (Magwegwe).
Sikhala and Molokele told Daily News that Mwonzora has not approached them clandestinely, as both MPs vowed they will support Chamisa no matter what.
By a Correspondent- Doves Funeral Services (DFS) has responded to complaints by a Nyanga family which claimed that the funeral parlour gave them an empty coffin for burial.
Doves said it was conducting a full investigation into the burial of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe .
The Chimwamurombe family alleged that they were given an empty coffin for burial while their relative was given a pauper’s burial in a “Mass Grave” at Granville cemetery (Ku Mbudzi).
In a statement, DFS said it is keen on getting to the bottom of the matter so that the issue is resolved amicably with the Chimwamurombe family.
Below is the statement which Pindula News is publishing in full.
The Executive management of Doves Funeral Services (DFS) would like to advise of the following developments with regards to the burial of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe.
First and foremost, as Doves, we greatly empathise with the Chimwamurombe family during this difficult time.
The said matter was brought to our attention by one of our employees and we are currently carrying out a full investigation.
After getting wind of this information, Doves executive management immediately initiated a process to inform the family.
We went through to Nyanga and as per the customs of the land we engaged village chiefs and headmen (Chief Saunyama & Chief Katerere) to help us engage the family.
A police detail also accompanied the Doves team to the deceased’s homestead.
A series of meetings were subsequently held with the family on the 22nd of October 2021 wherein we informed the family of the suspected anomaly and sought their support in investigating the entire burial circumstances.
A follow-up meeting was held with the family led by a Mr Fungai Chimwamurombe on the 25th of October 2021.
The meeting sought to find a way forward and initiate the exhumation process at both burial sites involving the deceased families.
As Doves, we are committed to a full investigation of the matter and bringing it to completion.
We, therefore, implore the family and all stakeholders involved to walk with us as we follow the due process.
We are fully cognisant of the emotional stress the family is going through and as management, we are keen on getting to the bottom of the matter which will ultimately lead to an amicable settlement of the matter.
As Dove we are fully committed to operating in a professional and transparent way which has been the hallmark of our operations for over a century.
By A Correspondent- The MDC-T led by Douglas Mwozora has announced that several MPs and councillors affiliated to Nelson Chamisa are refusing to dump the MDC-Alliance leader.
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi revealed this to the Daily News on Wednesday.
Komichi said they were now compiling a final list of the legislators and councillors to be recalled.
“We have already compiled the final list of the people who are going to be recalled. We are ready to dispatch it to Parliament and the Local Government minister any time from now
They are not contributing to the party policies, not attending our parliamentary caucuses and they are also absconding from strategic meetings that give direction to our debates in Parliament because they are taking instructions from elsewhere.
Right now, we would want our MPs to debate the national budget in accordance with the party’s directive, so we will not allow our contributions to be distorted.
We are, therefore, going to ensure that they don’t continue to be more of a hindrance than help hence the impending recalls,” said Komichi.
Komichi refused to disclose the names of those who are set to be recalled but it is understood that about ten MDC Alliance MPs will be axed.
Among those targeted are Job Sikhala (Zengeza West), Joanna Mamombe (Harare West), Chitungwiza North MP Godfrey Sithole, Costa Machingauta (Budiriro), James Chidhakwa (Mabvuku-Tafara), Maxwell Mavhunga (Chitungwiza South), Goodrich Chimbaira (Zengeza East), Hwange Central’s Daniel Molokele, James Sithole (Makokoba) and Anele Ndebele (Magwegwe).
Sikhala and Molokele told Daily News that Mwonzora has not approached them clandestinely, as both MPs vowed they will support Chamisa no matter what.
By A Correspondent- The Douglas Mwozora MDC said it was facing resistance from some Nelson Chamisa affiliated legislators and councillors who have refused to dump the MDC-Alliance leader.
MDC-T national chairperson Morgen Komichi revealed this to the Daily News on Wednesday.
Komichi said they were now compiling a final list of the legislators and councillors to be recalled.
“We have already compiled the final list of the people who are going to be recalled. We are ready to dispatch it to Parliament and the Local Government minister any time from now
They are not contributing to the party policies, not attending our parliamentary caucuses and they are also absconding from strategic meetings that give direction to our debates in Parliament because they are taking instructions from elsewhere.
Right now, we would want our MPs to debate the national budget in accordance with the party’s directive, so we will not allow our contributions to be distorted.
We are, therefore, going to ensure that they don’t continue to be more of a hindrance than help hence the impending recalls,” said Komichi.
Komichi refused to disclose the names of those who are set to be recalled but it is understood that about ten MDC Alliance MPs will be axed.
Among those targeted are Job Sikhala (Zengeza West), Joanna Mamombe (Harare West), Chitungwiza North MP Godfrey Sithole, Costa Machingauta (Budiriro), James Chidhakwa (Mabvuku-Tafara), Maxwell Mavhunga (Chitungwiza South), Goodrich Chimbaira (Zengeza East), Hwange Central’s Daniel Molokele, James Sithole (Makokoba) and Anele Ndebele (Magwegwe).
Sikhala and Molokele told Daily News that Mwonzora has not approached them clandestinely, as both MPs vowed they will support Chamisa no matter what.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance member, Talent Maisokwadzo was abducted by State security agents in Gutu on Wednesday.
Government agents accuse Maisokwadzo of exposing Zanu PF hooligans who perpetrated acts of violence in Gutu as President Nelson Chamisa held community engagement meetings in the area.
“@mdczimbabwe member from Gutu Central Maisokwadzo Talent has bn abducted by the #CIO in Gutu led by 1, Chikuvire.
He is accused of having exposd names of ppl behind torture of Sen Rwambiwa, @arnold_batirai & others in Gutu.
Tinashe Sambiri| President Nelson Chamisa says his community engagement programme is unstoppable.
Zanu PF hooligans attempted to block PresidentChamisa’s convoy in Magunje.
His aides were stoned by the marauding Zanu PF activists.
“I’m in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West. Excellent reception and fantastic meetings. The mood is awesome.
They tried their violent antics and blocking of roads but Our #Godisinit. Thank you Zimbabwe,” commented President Chamisa.
MDC Alliance Mashonaland West wrote on Twitter: “Magunje Violence, Zanu Pf militias have stoned several cars in Magunje as they tried to block @nelsonchamisa citizens engagements. Several people have been injured. This violence continues to with impunity.”
“The people’s President, Adv @nelsonchamisa continues his citizen conversation tour. This week he is in Mash West province. Zanu PF thugs have barricaded the highway & are continuing with their violent, lawless tactics. We are unshaken. Nobody can stop an idea whose time has come,” MDC Alliance said in a statement on Twitter.
By A Correspondent- Police in Bulawayo are on the hunt for illegal transport operators who have been committing various crimes including rape.
Illegal transport operators have become a menace in the city of Bulawayo amid reports that cases of rape involving pirate taxi drivers are on the increase with the perpetrators taking advantage of desperate female transport seekers.
Zimbabwe Republic Police Bulawayo spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the development urging the public to avoid unregistered vehicles.
“There has been an increase in number of rape cases on the city with most of these perpetrators presenting themselves as transport operators to desperate transport seekers. A case in point is of a woman who boarded a Toyota wish by six avenue with another lady. When they got to rio turn, the other lady boarded off the car, prompting the driver to tie his victim, drove off to a bush and raped her four times. There has been a rise in these cases in the city and we are urging women to be on high alert or desist from using unregistered transport operators,” he warned.
Inspector Abednico Ncube also confirmed that they are receiving reports of an average of three cases of women raped by illegal transport operators.
By A Correspondent- A Harare motorist yesterday escaped death by a whisker when an ageing Jacaranda tree fell in front of his car whilst driving along Leopold Takawira.
The incident occurred as Daniel Gorejena who was in the company of his friend (only identified as Danny) was driving past Harare Girls High School.
There were no casualties.
Narrating his ordeal, Gorejena said he only managed to stop after applying emergency breaks.
“I was just driving along Leopold Takawira just like any other day when the Jacaranda tree just fell in front of me.
“I wasn’t speeding and lucky enough I was able to apply the emergency breaks quick enough to only reach a few light branches of the already fallen tree,” said Gorejena.
Goredema was grateful that he was alive and no harm was brought on him or his car.
He, however, urged the city council to keep checking for such hazards to prevent loss of life and property.
#BREAKING– Another night behind bars for arrested war veterans as Harare Magistrate Barbra Mateko Postpones ruling on their application challenging their placement on remand. Visit https://t.co/HajuLhSoMN for the full story pic.twitter.com/c0VOgxuVjE
By A Correspondent- A 44 year old ex-police officer has been arrested by the national security task force while attempting to illegally import an assortment of ammunition through the Beitbridge Border Post on Sunday.
Munashe Sibanda was arrested at around 3am soon after arriving aboard a Munhenzwa crossborder bus.
Sibanda, who resides in Chitungwiza, is a retired police constable who was once deployed in Mashonaland East province.
He was dragged before Beitbridge resident magistrate Mr Takudzwa Gwazemba on Monday charged with contravening a section of the Firearms Act.
Sibanda was remanded out of custody to November 24 on $25 000 bail and ordered to report once every Friday at Makoni police station in Chutungwiza between 6am and 6pm and not to interfere with State witnesses.
Prosecuting, Miss Esnath Vengedza said on October 24 at around 3am, Sibanda arrived in the country aboard a Munhenzwa crossborder bus via the Beitbridge border post.
The court further heard that the accused was transporting an assortment of ammunition loaded in a box.
It is alleged that the man, who intended to ship the contraband illegally, ran out of lucky when a customs officer searching the bus noticed the box.
He then asked Sibanda to open the box and then informed the security team to assist after discovering that the box had two pellet guns.
Further searches were carried out leading to the recovery of 20×245 rounds, 360×303 rounds, 100×22 Horust rounds, 50×12 Gauge shot gun rounds,50×6,35 Browning rounds, 100×22 Magnum rounds,300x9mmx 18 Makarov rounds, 550×7,65mm Browning rounds, 25×12 Gauge rounds, 100×22 long riffle rounds, 100×22 copper plated rounds,and 02x Black Gamo GTac pellet guns.
Sibanda was asked to produce a valid firearms certificate authorising him to import the ammunition and he failed leading to his arrest.
The State said the ammunition was subsequently seized by Zimra under notice of seizure No 032937L.
It is further alleged that Sibanda revealed during interrogations that he was an ex-police officer once based in Marondera.-statemedia
By A Correspondent- Schweppes Zimbabwe (PVT) LTD has lost a lawsuit involving 247 million rand with a South African supplier Blackey Investments (PVT) LTD.
High Court Judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi said a party to a contract should not be allowed to seek to invoke exchange control regulations as a way out of an obligation and where that party seeks to do so there must be congent evidence to show that the law was contravened.
“Accordingly the plaintiff has not made out a case for the issue of the declaratur as sought. It is ordered that the application by Schweppes be and is hereby dismissed with costs,” said Justice Chitapi.
Schweppes was represented by Advocate Thabani Mpofu instructed by Wintertons while Blackey Investments was represented by Advocate Firoz Girach instructed by Atherstone & Cook.
By A Correspondent- Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has said the country needs a strong social contract to build confidence in the governance system and economy towards a successful development agenda.
Conditions of service and salaries for civil servants became topical at the 2022 Parliament pre-budget seminar which ended here on Monday.
Legislators implored Government to review civil servants’ salaries and conditions of service to boost their morale.
The MPs also urged the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube to set aside a budget that can cover workers’ conditions.
Various ministerial reports presented at the seminar also advocated for a salary increment in the public service.
Government, business and labour constitute the social partners in the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF), a social platform for the partners to negotiate mostly conditions of service.
Speaking during the seminar, Adv Mudenda said Government, business and labour should be able to find each other through a sound social contract and pull in the same direction.
He challenged Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Professor Paul Mavima to invoke provisions of the Tripartite Negotiating Forum Act of 2019 to ensure there is sound dialogue between the TNF parties.
Adv Mudenda implored the country’s citizens to exude the highest degree of work ethic in carrying out their duties.
“One observation that was noted when we started (the seminar) on Saturday was the question of confidence deficiency in our nation building and development agenda.
Professor Mavima you are encouraged to strengthen involvement in the tripartite agreement forum where labour, business and Government should find each other in terms of visionary thinking in terms of the national agenda,” he said.
“As long as that social contract is not strengthened, labour will think in its own direction, business in its own direction and Government also thinking in its own direction. Where countries have succeeded to develop, these three entities, Government, labour and business must find each other through a well-defined social contract.”
He said Parliament passed legislation to help the TNF partners.
“We passed a law, it is there. Apply it, so that you strengthen the social contract as a measure of building national confidence.
In that context also the question of work ethic should emerge. When you talk of productivity, let us not only think of agriculture or manufacturing, productivity also is required in the offices where the bureaucracy sometimes takes one week to put a signature on a file so that it moves on to the next person, and when a file is waiting for two weeks just for a signature, it’s an indication that there is no productivity in that office.
“So we need to strive for bureaucratic productivity through an inspired work ethic. I request you to be an apostle of that,” said Adv Mudenda.
His sentiments followed a presentation by Prof Mavima who told Parliament that in 2022, Government will push for full operationalisation of the TNF and consolidation of social dialogue.
Prof Mavima chairs the TNF in his capacity as Minister of Public Service. He said there is need to continue to reform the civil service to make it more efficient, responsive and effective.
“This has taken too long Honourable Speaker Sir, and we have to make sure we move as quickly as possible to make sure TNF is operational so that we can bring these partners together to chat a way forward and come up with social contract.
“I agree we cannot have an efficient civil service without providing adequate remuneration as well as pecks otherwise we will have continuous moral hazards within the civil service, corruption and non-performance,” said Prof Mavima.
By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday travelled by road to Rutenga in Masvingo province after security concerns were raised over misty weather conditions, a report claims.
Mnangagwa visited Rutenga to commission an amarula/mapfura plant, which will produce 100 000 litres of marula concentrate and 5 000 litres of oil every season.
Instead of flying to Rutenga, located about 443 kilometres from Harare, Mnangagwa used his motorcade that consisted of fuel-guzzling top-of-the-range SUV V8 vehicles numbering more than 30.
NewsDay quoted sources as saying the bad weather, coupled with a mid-air scare that he once experienced on his way from his Kwekwe farm recently and forced him into an emergency landing, could have compelled the President to come by road.
Said a source:
You remember very well that the presidential helicopter was once involved in a mid-air fault that caused an emergency landing.
Again, the weather was bad, just like when he failed to travel to Mutare for the commissioning of a gas plant.
So, travelling by road was the decision made because he could not postpone again at the last minute.
The source said the cloudy weather posed visibility problems for low flying aircraft.
However, addressing the crowds at Rutenga Growth Point, Mnangagwa said he had used the road to have “a feel” of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway.
The road is under maintenance, with some of the sections having been rehabilitated and widened, while others were still work in progress. Said the President:
I travelled by road on my way here, so did my VP. He also travelled by road because we wanted to see for ourselves whether the reports we get about the progress on the road are correct
By A Correspondent- A depot manager with Puma energy in Harare is on the run after he allegedly broke into a company safe and vanished with over 38 000 United States dollars.
Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the case to ZTN.
“I can confirm receiving a report of theft in which a suspect known as Dingani Zhou was employed by Puma service station is believed to have vanished with more than 38 thousand USD”, said Inspector Mwanza.
According to sources, Zhou also went away with a yet to be quantified amount of money he had collected from other fuel dealers.
“There are a lot of people who lost their money to Dingani. He even gave other dealers his personal account where money was deposited on the pretext that he would deliver fuel to those dealers but he vanished.
The crime only came to light on Thursday last week when the suspect did not report for duty, prompting the company to make a police report.
Zhou was running the Puma Kuwadzana depot as the manager and would also get money from other registered dealers for fuel deliveries.
Inspector Mwanza requested members of the public to assist police with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect.
?Alert ?Lets Retweet??@mdczimbabwe member from Gutu Central Maisokwadzo Talent has bn abducted by the #CIO in Gutu led by 1, Chikuvire. He is accused of having exposd names of ppl behind torture of Sen Rwambiwa, @arnold_batirai & others in Gutu. #ItsNotSanctions@MelDohan
— Chamisa handle for South Africa (@ChamisaRSA) October 28, 2021
By A Correspondent- United Nations special rapporteur Alena Douhan has urged the United States and other western countries to lift the sanctions imposed on the country.
After her 10-day working visit in Zimbabwe Douhan blamed the restrictive measures for creating unintended ripple effect of hindering the county’s ability to guarantee the functioning of public institutions.
“Over the last 20 years, sanctions and various forms of over-compliance with sanctions have had an insidious ripple effect on the economy of Zimbabwe and on the enjoyment of fundamental human rights, including access to health, food, safe drinking water and sanitation, education and employment,” she said.
“This situation also limits Zimbabwe’s ability to guarantee the functioning of public institutions, delivery of services, and maintenance of essential infrastructure, and undermines the right to development of the Zimbabwean people and impedes the achievement of the sustainable development goals,” said Douhan the UN special rapporteur.
Calls for the removal of the illegal sanctions continue to grow louder with institutions like the African Union and SADC standing in Zimbabwe’s corner.-statemedia
By A Correspondent- Dairai Lyn Chirimumimba is a Zimbabwean born frontline worker based in Ireland who today 27 October 2021 is celebrating her birthday.
This year, the celebrations are even more special because the occasion is coinciding with one of her childhood dreams.
Chirimumimba’s wish to see her works on the shelves has finally come true.
Her Brother’s Choice
“I have always been an author. As a child, I wrote short stories and poems. The challenge is that everything that I wrote as a child was never published.”
I am thrilled that my book has been published. This is just the beginning. I am going to write and publish more books. Writing is my passion and because I have always been a friend of the pen and paper, watch this space.”
So far, she has two completed books to her name, one of which has already been published.
Chirimumimba speaks to ZimEye and we publish below excepts of the interview:
ZimEye: Who is Dairai Lyn- Mary Chirimumimba?
Dairai: I am a Zimbabwean by birth and I also grew up here. To be precise, I was born in Murehwa and grew up there. I went to school at Morris school in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe (UMP) from grade 1 to 3. The whole family then moved to Chitungwiza where l completed my primary education at Seke number 7 school. l went on to do my secondary education at Seke no 2 high school where l did form one to form four.
After my high school education, I trained as a general nurse at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and qualified in 1992. From Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital, l went on to work in Hwedza before I returned back home and worked at Chitungwiza Referral Hospital before I moved to Masvingo Hospital until 2 October 2002.
At the end of October 2002 I relocated to the republic of Ireland where l am currently based.
ZimEye: You are a qualified nurse, how did you start writing?
Dairai: When I was a teenager and doing my secondary education I was in the debate club and we used to do impromptu speeches. That kind of inspired me. In the Debate Club, you are just given a topic and you have to come up with a story and say something about it. Since that time, I realised I had a passion for writing too.
Dementia Journey- Walk With Me
I would write and go places if an event is happening I would just write a short story, compile a small poem or something like that. I would do this while growing up but everything that I wrote was never published, because the publishing was not there.
I was just doing it out of interest I can say. So when my brother passed away, Dr Chirimumimba, may his dearly departed soul rest in eternal peace, I thought of writing his bibliography. So whilst I was doing that, that’s when it clicked that I have to be writing something.
I felt the urge to communicate and connect with the readers through my writing. I wanted to share my stories, so that is when I said to myself, I have to publish. I started working on my first book.
ZimEye: Can you please share the journey until you published your first book?
Dairai: Her Brothers’ Choice is the first book that I published because my brother’s bibliography was the first book I wrote but unfortunately, to date, it is still on the shelves. I didn’t get to publish it.
Her Brother’s Choice is a romantic fiction novel based on seeing and hearing stories about life, about love and what goes on around us. It is published on Live Life Academy, which is my website.
The story is about a young girl who fell in love but could not marry the man of her dreams because of culture and expectations. The girl was forced to marry someone she didn’t love. However, the marriage broke down and in the end she reunited with the love of her dreams. I urge you all to read and enjoy this beautiful romantic tale.
ZimEye: After the first publication, what next? Have you written more?
Dairai: The second book is Dementia Journey Walk With Me. This book is more like motivational or educational. It is about ways of coping with dementia if one member of the family has the condition, be it the parent, brother or sister. The book advises on how you can cope as a family.
I wrote this book because I felt the need to advise people on how to cope, what challenges families face and the existing choices. It enlightens people on how to make it when a family member has the condition. Because I am trained as a nurse and I am still working as one, when I started working in Ireland, I was exposed to people with dementia and I have seen how families were distraught and struggling to cope.
Through reading literature and talking to people, I decided to write this book just to give tips to people, to families and even those who already have dementia. Those that do not have the condition can also read it so that they may know more about it. So this book is for everyone. Anyone can use it because those who do not have dementia but may have friends should also know and have the knowledge of what support is out there.
Most of the time, coping with the condition is a challenge, how can the affected work around it when it’s like the end of life. It’s like because people are grieving, people are angry, people are in pain, it can be really tough. So that’s how I came to write this book. It is going to be edited and published by a publishing company in the UK. It will be available soon. It should be out this November or December.
ZimEye: How have you balanced work and writing? What challenges have you faced as an author?
Dairai: It has been hectic balancing work and writing. My main challenge was time to sit down and write my content. As a nurse who is now at a more senior nursing position, I am an assistant director in nursing so my work demands are high. I also have a family that needs me, so to try and create time to write was my main challenge and it still is. Although, I can safely say now this has improved, that has been my greatest challenge.
Of course, there are other challenges such as establishing who will edit my book and the financial demands that come with editing to get it published.
ZimEye: What lessons have you learnt from these experiences?
Dairai: What I have learnt with my writing is that being an author is a full time profession. I have learnt to respect all authors. Writing requires a lot of commitment. I salute all the authors. I have read so many books from primary school when I was young including Kusasana Kunoparira, Akanga Nyimo Avangarara, Waiting For The Rain and Coming Of The Dry Season. I appreciate all those authors because my experience has taught me that it takes a lot of commitment to come up with a book.
ZimEye: Any future projects?
Dairai: The book My Brothers Choice was written in 2018 and rewritten in 2019 and completed in 2021. Dementia Journey Walk With Me was started in 2020 and it will be ready soon. It is my hope. For future projects, there are plenty to come. I have one that is set to come out early 2022, it is a christian book.
This upcoming book is a religious book centred on Jesus. It is a good book. I am a christian so I believe in Jesus and I also believe in sharing the word of God. Because of my background, this book will really be instrumental for me
Because Her Brother’s Choice is a small book, the second part may be coming soon. I should continue with the story. It will be different but it will be a continuation of this family. So watch this space. There may be other projects to come too so who knows there may be a third part of Her Brother’s Choice.
ZimEye: Your words of advice to aspiring writers?
Dairai: When you commit yourself to your project, you will definitely succeed. The sky is the limit. It is a laborious journey but worth it. Dreams do come true when you persevere.
All those wishing to read more about Dairai can visit her website Livelifecademy.com
By a Correspondent- Doves Funeral Services (DFS)has responded to complaints by a Nyanga family which claimed that the funeral parlour gave them an empty coffin for burial.
Doves said it was conducting a full investigation into the burial of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe .
The Chimwamurombe family alleged that they were given an empty coffin for burial while their relative was given a pauper’s burial in a “Mass Grave” at Granville cemetery (Ku Mbudzi).
In a statement, DFS said it is keen on getting to the bottom of the matter so that the issue is resolved amicably with the Chimwamurombe family.
Below is the statement which Pindula News is publishing in full.
The Executive management of Doves Funeral Services (DFS) would like to advise of the following developments with regards to the burial of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe.
First and foremost, as Doves, we greatly empathise with the Chimwamurombe family during this difficult time.
The said matter was brought to our attention by one of our employees and we are currently carrying out a full investigation.
After getting wind of this information, Doves executive management immediately initiated a process to inform the family.
We went through to Nyanga and as per the customs of the land we engaged village chiefs and headmen (Chief Saunyama & Chief Katerere) to help us engage the family.
A police detail also accompanied the Doves team to the deceased’s homestead.
A series of meetings were subsequently held with the family on the 22nd of October 2021 wherein we informed the family of the suspected anomaly and sought their support in investigating the entire burial circumstances.
A follow-up meeting was held with the family led by a Mr Fungai Chimwamurombe on the 25th of October 2021.
The meeting sought to find a way forward and initiate the exhumation process at both burial sites involving the deceased families.
As Doves, we are committed to a full investigation of the matter and bringing it to completion.
We, therefore, implore the family and all stakeholders involved to walk with us as we follow the due process.
We are fully cognisant of the emotional stress the family is going through and as management, we are keen on getting to the bottom of the matter which will ultimately lead to an amicable settlement of the matter.
As Dove we are fully committed to operating in a professional and transparent way which has been the hallmark of our operations for over a century.
By A Correspondent- Doves has been threatened with legal action by the family of the late Brian Chimwamurombe, who was reportedly buried in a “mass grave” at Granville cemetery (Ku Mbudzi) by the funeral parlour after it presented his family with a coffin without a corpse for burial.
In a letter dated 26 October 2021 addressed to Doves Holdings Zimbabwe and copied to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission, Insurance and Pensions Commission and Zimbabwe Council of Chiefs, the family of the late Chimwamurombe, through their lawyers Chimwamurombe Legal Practice, demanded that the funeral parlour accepts that it made a grave error and take corrective action. The letter reads:
RE: MISREPRESENTATION OF BURIAL OF THE LATE MAXWELL CHIMWAMUROMBE
We refer to the above and we represent Brian Chimwamurombe and his family. Please note our legal interests.
We wish to draw your attention to the fact that your high-powered delegation which included 2 Directors, The Human Resources Executive, the Group Public Relations Manager and the Chaplin approached our office creating a perception of acknowledging your organisation’s negligent, injurious and criminal conduct.
Our clients availed themselves all the way from the rural areas in Avilla and Kanyimo, Nyanga, with the conciliation expectation of a repentant and sympathetic organisation. We cannot say that was achieved.
Your delegation blew hot and cold when asked by our Mr Gombiro whether they accepted the facts amounting to your criminal, negligent and injurious conduct.
For the sake of completeness, we will revisit the facts as we contend as follows:
Your organisation presented our clients with a coffin without a corpse for burial.
Your organisation realised 3 days after the burial that the body was still in the mortuary.
Your organisation kept quiet about the body it had from March 2021 to August 2021 (approximately 6 months)
Your organisation in a completely bizarre and potently callous and criminal manner proceeded to conceal evidence by burying our client’s relative without their knowledge and consent with a pauper at Granville cemetery (Ku Mbudzi)
In a more shocking and completely unheard-of move, the burial was a ‘mass grave’ type of burial. We are advised that our client’s relative was either buried in the same coffin with the pauper or buried in the same grave. All circumstances the burial being utterly disrespectful and demeaning the Chimwamurombe family. One cannot rule out ritualism.
Your high-powered delegation only accepted the fact that ‘something was wrong’ but not any specific fact. We find that insulting.
As you might be aware, you have reopened the funeral to our client and a swift resolution of the matter will be greatly appreciated.
Our client reserves the right to sue for damages caused by the pain and suffering occasioned by this act. By copy of this letter, we also bring this matter to the attention of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission, Insurance and Pensions Commission and Zimbabwe Council of Chiefs for investigation.
By A Correspondent- The visiting UN Special Rapporteur, Alena Douhan, said Harare should embark on meaningful structured dialogue on political reform, human rights and the rule of law.
She also said the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe should be lifted.
Following a two-week visit to Zimbabwe, the independent expert said that unilateral sanctions and over-compliance with sanctions in their complexity had exacerbated pre-existing social and economic challenges with devastating consequences for the people of Zimbabwe, especially those living in poverty, women, children, elderly, people with disabilities as well as marginalized and other vulnerable groups.
Douhan visited Harare and Bulawayo and held meetings with State officials, members of civil society, trade unions, faith-based organisations, political parties, private companies and business associations, the diplomatic corps and other stakeholders.
She extends her appreciation for the invitation and active participation of the Government and the collaboration of all parties who actively engaged with her, which enabled her to objectively assess the situation based on the facts presented. She said:
Over the last 20 years, sanctions and various forms of over-compliance with sanctions have had an insidious ripple effect on the economy of Zimbabwe and on the enjoyment of fundamental human rights, including access to health, food, safe drinking water and sanitation, education and employment.
This situation also limits Zimbabwe’s ability to guarantee the functioning of public institutions, delivery of services, and maintenance of essential infrastructure, and undermines the right to development of the Zimbabwean people and impedes the achievement of sustainable development goals.
She said many companies, as well as foreign banks, applied zero-risk policies and were overly compliant fearing heavy penalties for breaching sanctions.
This has resulted in inefficient high-cost bank transactions, serious challenges in accessing credit lines and major disruptions in supply-chains, which impinge the ability to secure infrastructure financing and business continuity.
Sanctions are also fuelling corruption and money laundering, and over-reliance in the informal sector, Douhan said.
The US and other States should lift their sanctions on targeted individuals and entities and end over-compliance. The time is ripe for sanctioning States and key national stakeholders to engage in a meaningful structured dialogue on political reform, human rights and the rule of law, and abandon rhetoric on sanctions as an advocacy tool.
The Special Rapporteur will present her concluding observations in a report to the Human Rights Council in September 2022.
By A Correspondent- The Zanu PF government wants doctors and nurses to undergo patriotism training so that the health care workers desist from embarking on strikes.
This was announced by the Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, on Tuesday.
Mutsvangwa said Cabinet had approved the introduction of “the National Health Service Training and Induction Modules under the Public Service Academy.”
Said Mutsvangwa: The envisaged training programmes will, therefore, equip healthcare workers with correct standard operating procedures in the discharge of their duties, improved and efficient management skills, and patriotism that promote transparency, accountability and good governance and a high-performance work culture that goes beyond the call of duty.
She said the public health service orientation will “include areas on national heritage, patriotism, Vision 2030, legal and policy framework governing the health sector, management skills development and conflict management.”
Doctors and nurses have in the past staged debilitating strikes, demanding better working conditions, but the Government has responded with heavy-handedness.
Last year, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who doubles as Health and Child Care minister, decreed that doctors must be recruited as military officers for them to work in public hospitals.
The country’s constitution does not allow members of the security forces to engage in collective bargaining or to join unions.
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday suffered a heavy blow after the High Court struck off the urgent roll, a case where she is challenging the exhumation of the remains of her late husband, former President Robert Mugabe.
The case is before the High Court after Zvimba village head Tinos Manongovere, from Mugabe’s rural home, filed an application to have the former leader’s body exhumed and reburied at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.
The headman approached the High Court on October 22.
“What totally surprised me is that the applicant (Grace) did not bother to cite me as a party to the proceedings despite the fact that the rules of the court require that I should be cited,” Manongovere said in his application.
“I was a party in the magistrate’s court and I deserve to be heard before this honourable court makes a decision which adversely affects me.
“To my utter shock, even though the proceedings in the community court related to a claim against Moyo by me, Grace deliberately failed to cite me in her application to set aside Chief Zvimba, Stanely Mhondoro.”
He further insisted that Grace violated customary rites and traditions by having the remains of Mugabe buried at the National Heroes Acre.
“As if that was not enough, Grace did not bury the deceased at the designated burial site in Zvimba where his mother, sisters, brothers, and the rest of his clansmen are buried,” Manongovere said.
“I have been put out of pocket by Grace who makes veiled threats against me and my lawyers despite the fact that summons were served at Kutama village.”
Grace is challenging an order by Chinhoyi magistrate Ruth Moyo to proceed with the exhumation of Mugabe’s remains.- NewsDay
By A Correspondent- The High court has dismissed the MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti’s appeal against conviction and sentence imposed on him for allegedly announcing the 2018 harmonised election results.
Biti was sentenced to seven days in prison with the option of a US$200 fine on the first count while he escaped jail with a wholly suspended sentence of six months’ imprisonment on the other count.
Dissatisfied with the trial court’s decision, Biti approached the High Court on appeal against both conviction and sentence.
But two judges of the High Court Felistus Chatukuta and Pisirayi Kwenda sitting as an appeal court found the grounds of appeal unreasonably long and puzzling for the court to follow. Justice Chatukuta now the Supreme Court judge, wrote the judgment in which Biti’s appeal was struck off the roll.
She said Biti’s grounds of appeal were twisty and agonising to go comprehend. “They make it hard for one to appreciate clearly what is being attacked by the appellant,” she said. “In general the grounds of appeal noted in this case are vague in nature, verbose, and argumentative. They cannot be said to be clear and concise.” In some instances, the court found that grounds of appeal sought to raise constitutional issues on appeal and in other instances appear to attempt to mix an ordinary appeal and a seemingly constitutional application. “The appeal is therefore fatally defective. Accordingly, the appeal is struck off the roll,” ruled Justice Chatukuta. Justice Kwenda concurred. The court also criticised Biti’s lawyers for doing a shoddy job by filing a defective appeal. Biti was convicted on two counts of illegally announcing the results of the July 2018, elections and declaring MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa the winner, although the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission later declared President Mnangagwa as the winner.
In his appeal, Biti, who was being represented his lawyers led by Ms Beatrice Mtetwa, argued that the trial magistrate misdirected herself in failing to consider pre-trial violations of his rights and the illegality of his arrest. He claimed that he was improperly before the local court as he was “abducted” by state agents from Zambia. He argued that it was only fair for him to appear before a Zambian court the day he was arrested.
Two suspected poachers from Gokwe were nabbed by the Police in Mwenezi on October 13, where they allegedly wanted to hunt rhinos for their horns. Tavonga Shiri (48) of Kamboyo village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe and Bonga Nenani (37) of Chitoro village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe were arrested by detectives from Chiredzi Minerals, Flora and Fauna at Maranda turnoff in Mwenezi after Police received a tip-off. The two who are cousins disguised themselves as builders and they carried in their satchels building tools like the trowel.
Sources told Two Nations that the group of detectives who tracked the suspects, caught them at Maranda turn off at around 6pm. It is suspected that they wanted to wait for someone from Masvingo who would take them to Bubye Valley Conservancy to hunt rhinos.
The detectives introduced themselves and asked to search them and they complied. Shiri carried a black and grey satchel and his right hand was holding a green sack which had a yellow spirit level to disguise as a builder. Nenani carried a maroon satchel.
Upon searching, a 303 rifle which was in two working parts with a barrel tied together with the butt which was wrapped in a pink sack was recovered. It was tightly tied to the spirit level. The other accused had 8 x 7,62 mm FN rounds wrapped in a 2kg sugar plastic. The two failed to produce documents for the firearms leading to their arrest. They appeared at Mwenezi Magistrate Courts on unlawful possession of firearm charges and were remanded to October 27, 2021. The firearms and ammunition will be examined by Ballistics Section. – The Mirror
Masvingo Youths message to the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
25 October 2021
MDC Alliance led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa strongly condemns the conduct of the ZRP particularly on the issue of Political violence and gatherings.
In the past weeks in Masvingo and Manicaland our President Nelson Chamisa was attacked in broad daylight. President Chamisa also escaped a gun attack and the bullets holes are there for the doubting thomases to see. To date no one has been arrested over the attacks and it is clear that the Law enforcement agents are captured and work by command from the Zanu pf house. In Gutu Mupandawana MDC A members were abducted and totured by well know individuals in the eyes of the ZRP that was also mounting a roadblock just a few metres away from Zanu pf thugs.
Zanu pf members were organised to block President Chamisa’s visit to the rural areas and were even transpoted by other senior government officials for example in Chiredzi where MP Musikavanhu ‘s truck did the dirty work.
It is so disheartening that at a time when Zimbabweans are expecting good international engagements through respect of human rights ,the Zanu of regime continue to sing from the first republic’s hymn book. As Masvingo youths we therefore call upon the Police to do their job without fear or favour.
The ZRP should operate professionally and individual officers should know that what goes around comes around. Kare haagari ari kare you would never know what happens next to the people who you are oppressing.
As we move closer to 2023 elections we expect a fair treat from the ZRP before we face any other institutions. If really you are forced to do that which you dont want please ZRP saka Mukomana Ngaapinde Hake so that you may operately proffessionaly and independently from the political party grounds.
Ngaapinde Hake Mukomana Akangene Ujaha Let the Youngman In
Timoth Muswere Masvingo MDC A Youth Assembly Spokesperson
By A Correspondent- The Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference commences this Wednesday, starting with a Politburo meeting chaired by the party’s First Secretary, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The ruling party says it has put in place measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, among them, social distancing, wearing face masks, washing hands and voluntary vaccination.
This year Central Committee members will follow proceedings from their respective provinces through a virtual platform while the party Politburo members will congregate at the main venue in Bindura, Mashonaland Central province. Only vaccinated delegates will attend.
Speaking after a tour of the venue at the Bindura University of Science Education, ZANU PF director for administration, Major (Rtd) Dickson Dzora, who was leading a national technical committee tour of the main venue, said:
We will be having a Politburo meeting and Central Committee meeting tomorrow (today) and Thursday and these meetings need to be briefed on the state of preparedness towards the official opening of the conference.
All along we have been reporting to the conference coordinating committee chaired by the national chairperson and they have been meeting jointly with Mashonaland Central to take stock of the state of preparations.
At least 145 delegates are expected in the main auditorium and a separate tent marque has been set up as a media centre where scores of journalists accredited to cover the meeting will follow proceedings virtually.
Tomorrow, delegates will travel for the official opening of the conference on Friday by President Mnangagwa.
By A Correspondent- A Mhangura man, who was on the run after raping his 10-year-old daughter, has been sentenced to 18 years imprisonment.
The 35-year-old man of North End farm, Mhangura is the biological father of the girl who is a Grade Three pupil at a local school.
Regional magistrate, Ignatius Mugova suspended four years of the jail term on condition accused person does not commit a sexual offence within the next five years.
Accused will, therefore, serve an effective 14 years in prison.
The state case, led by Nyasha Sibesha was that on 2 May this year at around 8 pm the family finished having supper, and the accused instructed his wife (29) to retire for bed as she was not feeling well.
After his wife had left for their bedroom, the accused person proceeded to a bedroom hut shared by his two daughters, aged 10 and six.
He then ordered the elder daughter to wash the cooking stick in the kitchen and she complied.
After finishing the task, the girl returned to her bedroom where she found her father still waiting. Accused ordered her to follow him back to the kitchen hut and she complied.
Having managed to isolate his prey, the accused ordered his daughter to remove her underwear, but she refused.
The accused person then forcefully removed the minor’s pants, pushed her to the ground before raping her while she screamed.
The girl’s mother, who was in her bedroom nearby, heard her daughter’s cries and rushed to investigate.
She was shocked to find her husband committing the dastardly act.
In a fit of rage, the screaming woman bashed her hubby using a mug.
Accused then pleaded with his wife to accept money so she conceals the crime, but the girl’s mother refused.
He then fled the homestead after taking a poisonous substance threatening to commit suicide.
The girl’s mother reported the matter at Mhangura police station, and the child was referred to Makonde Christian Hospital, where a medical report confirmed the abuse.
Accused was on the run since committing the offence, only to be arrested in Norton early August.
The Government has resolved to teach healthcare workers such as doctors and nurses patriotism in a bid to finally put to an end perennial strikes which disrupt the public health delivery system.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists in Harare on Tuesday that Cabinet had approved the introduction of “the National Health Service Training and Induction Modules under the Public Service Academy.”
Said Mutsvangwa: The envisaged training programmes will, therefore, equip healthcare workers with correct standard operating procedures in the discharge of their duties, improved and efficient management skills, and patriotism that promote transparency, accountability and good governance and a high-performance work culture that goes beyond the call of duty.
She said the public health service orientation will “include areas on national heritage, patriotism, Vision 2030, legal and policy framework governing the health sector, management skills development and conflict management.”
Doctors and nurses have in the past staged debilitating strikes, demanding better working conditions but the Government has responded with heavy-handedness.
Last year, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who doubles as Health and Child Care minister decreed that doctors must be recruited as military officers for them to work in public hospitals.
The country’s constitution does not allow members of the security forces to engage in collective bargaining or to join unions.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa has denounced the harassment of former freedom fighters by the Zanu PF regime.
President Chamisa challenged the regime to stop victimising war veterans.
“AS A PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT, we will never harass, terrorize, disrespect, victimize, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes. Their welfare & dignity is & shall be our top priority.All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting & harassing our liberation heroes. A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” wrote President Chamisa on his official Facebook page.
” MY DREAM & MISSION is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought, anchored more on issues and debate away from insults,hate &violence. My joy will be complete when more young smart Zimbabweans join active politics. It’s doable. It’s possible.A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” he added.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa has denounced the harassment of former freedom fighters by the Zanu PF regime.
President Chamisa challenged the regime to stop victimising war veterans.
“AS A PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT, we will never harass, terrorize, disrespect, victimize, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes. Their welfare & dignity is & shall be our top priority.All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting & harassing our liberation heroes. A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” wrote President Chamisa on his official Facebook page.
” MY DREAM & MISSION is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought, anchored more on issues and debate away from insults,hate &violence. My joy will be complete when more young smart Zimbabweans join active politics. It’s doable. It’s possible.A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” he added.
WHO, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others will organize activities and events during the eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
This week of action is an initiative of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (the Lead Paint Alliance), which is jointly led by UNEP and WHO.
The primary goal of the Alliance is to promote the global phase-out of lead paint through the establishment of appropriate legally binding measures to stop the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale and use of lead paints in every country. International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an opportunity to draw attention to the need for action on lead paint and other sources of lead exposure.
Objectives of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week raise awareness about health effects of lead exposure; highlight the efforts of countries and partners to prevent lead exposure, particularly in children; and urge further action to eliminate lead paint through regulatory action at country level.
Call for action Lead exposure from paint is entirely preventable. Paints for a range of uses can be manufactured without the addition of lead compounds. WHO calls on all countries that have not yet done so to establish the necessary legally binding measures to stop the use of lead in paint.
Doves released a coffin without the corpse for burial, and the family only discovered months later, after the funeral parlour had dumped the body into a mass grave. pic.twitter.com/zrOhbtCgtA
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a case in which a Budiriro woman and her sister assaulted her 11-year-old daughter to death as punishment.
Reports suggest that the 26-year old Vimbiso Muzvagwa used a cooking stick and a sandal to beat her daughter to death.
A neighbour said the now-deceased girl’s body had swelled when they went to see her. Another commented:
It was too bad. Mwana akarohwa for more than two hours ndikabvinza vakati regai ane muskanzwa asi ihh it was too much.
Another neighbour said the deceased girl was naughty but the assault was just too much.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident saying preliminary investigations indicate that the mother and her sister assaulted the girl as a form of punishment. He said:
We are investigating the issue but from the statements we have the mother on the same day whipped the child as a form of punishment and left and the younger sister also assaulted the child.
Corporal punishment for disciplinary purposes was banned in schools although parents still use it as a corrective measure. – ZBC
By A Correspondent- MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is in Mashonaland West Province where is meeting with citizens.
In posts on Twitter this Wednesday, the MDC Alliance said in Hurungwe, a Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) official named Batsi, who was driving an Isuzu vehicle, registration number ADL8964, was seen driving around venues for Chamisa’s interface meetings.
One Franco Ndambakuhwa is alleged to have bussed in ZANU PF militia using his white truck reg no ACY6670 seeking “to bulldoze the venues”, according to the MDC Alliance.
The opposition party also alleged that at Zvipani in Hurungwe, Munyaradzi Ngandini a ZANU PF member beat up five people injuring Mai Chambati, an MDC Alliance member in the process.
In Magunje, the ruling party sent its militias to barricade the road with placards. They stoned several cars and many people got injured, the MDC Alliance further alleged.
By A Correspondent- The Government, through the ministry of the sport, say they might grant the late Sungura music legend, Leonard Dembo, with hero status.
Dembo died at the age of 37 on 9 April 1996 in Harare and was buried at his home.
Midlands Provincial Arts and Culture Development Promotions Administrator Shackson Reward , announced this at the 25th anniversary and tombstone unveiling of the late Dembo at his graveside at Chaka in Chirumanzu on Saturday.
Said Reward:
We will soon hold a meeting over this issue and the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa is definitely going to look at how to accord Dembo some national honour.
Dembo’s music speaks volumes of his contribution to the culture of our country. He placed Zimbabwe on the map and his hit song Chiteketete was played at the Miss World pageant in Windhoek in Namibia in 1996.
If the Government accepts the proposal, Dembo will become the second musician to be declared a national hero after Oliver Mtukudzi.
Besides Mtukudzi, several other musicians have been honoured by the Government, albeit, with lower hero status.
Simon Chimbetu, Dickson “Chinx” Chingaira and Zimdancehall chanter Saul Musaka aka Soul Jah Love were all declared provincial heroes.
However, unlike the others, Chingaira is the only one who participated in the liberation struggle when he joined the war in Mozambique.
Dembo’s most well-known releases include Chitekete (1991), Tinokumbira Kurarama (1992), Mazano (1993), Nzungu Ndamenya (1994) and Babamunini (1996).
By A Correspondent- Chief Musarurwa has reportedly attempted to bribe the family of a 13-year-old girl he tried to rape to drop the rape charges he is facing.
Born Enos Musakwa, from Chikomba District, in Mashonaland East Province, recently reported to the police on attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl from his area.
The Mirror established from its sources that the matter was reported at Chivhu Police Station in September this year under case number CR08/09/21.
When contacted by The Mirror, the traditional leader initially said he was not aware of the alleged incident but later said he does not talk to the media on such issues.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, also said he was unaware of the issue.
But the complainant’s father, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, confirmed the case to The Mirror and pleaded for justice.
He alleged that Chief Musarurwa actually visited his home at night after realising that the matter had been reported to the police and tried to settle it privately.
On the attempted rape allegations against the chief, the complainant’s father, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, said Musarurwa visited the family in his official car on 9 August 2021.
They prepared him a meal and later gave him some groundnuts. On leaving, the chief asked to go with the girl as he wanted to send her to some homestead.
Without suspecting anything, the parents agreed but told the chief that the girl should come back early because she had some work to do at home.
The complainant’s father alleges that Musarurwa drove off and parked his car at a secluded place where he undressed the complainant and touched her private parts.
The chief only stopped after the girl cried out for help, said the father.
Musarurwa then drove the girl back but dropped her off a distance from the homestead as she was crying.
The girl arrived home crying and told her story to the parents. The shocked parents followed the chief to his place but were told on arrival that he had already left for Manhize.
Added the father:
We were duped because we trusted and respected him as a Chief. No one can suspect that from a Chief.
When we reported the case to the police, he came here during the night and asked me what I want from him so that we can solve the matter amicably.
I refused to negotiate with him because it is stupid to do so.
By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced that it has arrested five MDC-T Rusape councillors on criminal abuse of office charges.
The councillors allegedly connived to pass a resolution to by-pass stipulated Government tender procedures, prejudicing the local authority of $1.3 million.
ZACC spokesperson Commissioner John Makamure confirmed the arrests made on Tuesday night on charges of criminal abuse of duty. He said: We arrested the following ward 1 Cllr Patrick Chipere (51), ward 4 Cllr Elizabeth Chidza (43), ward 9 Cllr Luckson Zengeni (43), ward 3 Joseph Nyamupera (59) and ward 7 Cllr Ndabanengi Mataga (38). The accused persons working in connivance passed a resolution to bypass the Procurement Act, the resolution was then used to handpick lawyers Mugiya and Muchadehama who then offered legal services worth $1 300 000 ignoring procurement thresholds and tendering process thereby showing favour to the handpicked lawyers.
By A Correspondent- MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa held successful political meetings in Hurngwe Wednesday dispute disturbances he faced from Zanu pF supporters.
On his Twitter account, Chamisa thanked the people of Hurungwe for defying the violent Zanu PF attempts.
He tweeted:
I’m in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West. Excellent reception and fantastic meetings. The mood is awesome.. They tried their violent antics and blocking of roads but Our #Godisinit. Thank you Zimbabwe!!
I’m in Hurungwe in Mashonaland West. Excellent reception and fantastic meetings. The mood is awesome.. They tried their violent antics and blocking of roads but Our #Godisinit. Thank you Zimbabwe!! pic.twitter.com/kUHFtrVPzN
By A Correspondent- Chief Musarurwa, born Enos Musakwa, from Chikomba District, in Mashonaland East Province, has been reported to the police on allegations of attempting to rape a 13-year-old girl from his area.
The Mirror established from its sources that the matter was reported at Chivhu Police Station in September this year under case number CR08/09/21.
When contacted by The Mirror, the traditional leader initially said he was not aware of the alleged incident but later said he does not talk to the media on such issues.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, also said he was unaware of the issue.
But the complainant’s father, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, confirmed the case to The Mirror and pleaded for justice.
He alleged that Chief Musarurwa actually visited his home at night after realising that the matter had been reported to the police and tried to settle it privately.
On the attempted rape allegations against the chief, the complainant’s father, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, said Musarurwa visited the family in his official car on 9 August 2021.
They prepared him a meal and later gave him some groundnuts. On leaving, the chief asked to go with the girl as he wanted to send her to some homestead.
Without suspecting anything, the parents agreed but told the chief that the girl should come back early because she had some work to do at home.
The complainant’s father alleges that Musarurwa drove off and parked his car at a secluded place where he undressed the complainant and touched her private parts.
The chief only stopped after the girl cried out for help, said the father.
Musarurwa then drove the girl back but dropped her off a distance from the homestead as she was crying.
The girl arrived home crying and told her story to the parents. The shocked parents followed the chief to his place but were told on arrival that he had already left for Manhize.
Added the father:
We were duped because we trusted and respected him as a Chief. No one can suspect that from a Chief.
When we reported the case to the police, he came here during the night and asked me what I want from him so that we can solve the matter amicably.
I refused to negotiate with him because it is stupid to do so.
By A Correspondent- The High court has dismissed the MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti’s appeal against conviction and sentence imposed on him for allegedly announcing the 2018 harmonised election results.
Biti was sentenced to seven days in prison with the option of a US$200 fine on the first count while he escaped jail with a wholly suspended sentence of six months’ imprisonment on the other count.
Dissatisfied with the trial court’s decision, Biti approached the High Court on appeal against both conviction and sentence.
But two judges of the High Court Felistus Chatukuta and Pisirayi Kwenda sitting as an appeal court found the grounds of appeal unreasonably long and puzzling for the court to follow. Justice Chatukuta now the Supreme Court judge, wrote the judgment in which Biti’s appeal was struck off the roll.
She said Biti’s grounds of appeal were twisty and agonising to go comprehend. “They make it hard for one to appreciate clearly what is being attacked by the appellant,” she said. “In general the grounds of appeal noted in this case are vague in nature, verbose, and argumentative. They cannot be said to be clear and concise.” In some instances, the court found that grounds of appeal sought to raise constitutional issues on appeal and in other instances appear to attempt to mix an ordinary appeal and a seemingly constitutional application. “The appeal is therefore fatally defective. Accordingly, the appeal is struck off the roll,” ruled Justice Chatukuta. Justice Kwenda concurred. The court also criticised Biti’s lawyers for doing a shoddy job by filing a defective appeal. Biti was convicted on two counts of illegally announcing the results of the July 2018, elections and declaring MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa the winner, although the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission later declared President Mnangagwa as the winner.
In his appeal, Biti, who was being represented his lawyers led by Ms Beatrice Mtetwa, argued that the trial magistrate misdirected herself in failing to consider pre-trial violations of his rights and the illegality of his arrest. He claimed that he was improperly before the local court as he was “abducted” by state agents from Zambia. He argued that it was only fair for him to appear before a Zambian court the day he was arrested.
Tinashe Sambiri|Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust says the appointment of known Zanu PF member, Jasper Mangwana, as ZEC Commissioner is atrocious.
The vocal election watchdog wants the appointment of Mangwana to be reversed.
The appointment is unconstitutional, according to Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust.
See statement below:
The appointment of Jasper Mangwana, a known ZANU PF functionary to ZEC as a Commissioner is appalling and unconstitutional.
Section 236(1) a and b of the Constitution is very express regarding the issue of partisanship as a deterrent to joining Independent Commissions.As ZEAT we condemn such abrasive behavior and disregard of the constitution.
We implore the relevant authorities to reverse and nullify this appointment which has a propensity of putting the integrity and credibility of ZEC in contest.
We are deeply worried with how ZEC is conducting it’s business.Of late we have witnessed very clumsy and uncouth comportment associated with this Commission.
We call them to constitutional order! ZEAT…. fostering democratic elections!
Tinashe Sambiri|Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust says the appointment of known Zanu PF member, Jasper Mangwana, as ZEC Commissioner is atrocious.
The vocal election watchdog wants the appointment of Mangwana to be reversed.
The appointment is unconstitutional, according to Zimbabwe Election Advocacy Trust.
See statement below:
The appointment of Jasper Mangwana, a known ZANU PF functionary to ZEC as a Commissioner is appalling and unconstitutional.
Section 236(1) a and b of the Constitution is very express regarding the issue of partisanship as a deterrent to joining Independent Commissions.As ZEAT we condemn such abrasive behavior and disregard of the constitution.
We implore the relevant authorities to reverse and nullify this appointment which has a propensity of putting the integrity and credibility of ZEC in contest.
We are deeply worried with how ZEC is conducting it’s business.Of late we have witnessed very clumsy and uncouth comportment associated with this Commission.
We call them to constitutional order! ZEAT…. fostering democratic elections!
Legendary former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu reportedly missed out on being honoured with a house worth US$120 000 by Sakunda Holdings after demanding US$6000 just to attend the ceremony, it has emerged.
The giant oil company unveiled a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal for Dynamos and Highlanders in September.
They (Sakunda) invited legends Moses Chunga and Madinda Ndlovu to the ceremony and surprised them with houses worth US$90 000, as well as one for the late George Shaya, worth US$120 000.
Bulawayo-based newspaper The Chronicle, reports that Ndovu was also invited to the ceremony and he was to receive a house similar to that of Shaya, in honour of his legendary career, something he was not told of as it was a surprise.
The former Warriors captain demanded US$6000 just to attend the ceremony. – Soccer24 Zimbabwe
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed concerns about Cameroon’s readiness to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The tournament will begin on 9 January 2022, and according to the competition’s Organising Committee, certain areas need ‘urgent attention’ ahead of the kick-off.
CAF said in a statement: “The Executive Committee noted the report and the progress made so far. The EXCO emphasized the need to make follow-ups with the Local Organising Committee on the areas that still need some urgent attention ahead of the kick-off on 9 January 2022.
“On the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and Covid19 situation and preparations for supporters, the Executive Committee raised some sanitary matters that will be part of on-going discussions between CAF and Cameroon government.”
Zimbabwe is among the twenty-four countries that will participate in the tournament.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa has denounced the harassment of former freedom fighters by the Zanu PF regime.
President Chamisa challenged the regime to stop victimising war veterans.
“AS A PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT, we will never harass, terrorize, disrespect, victimize, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes. Their welfare & dignity is & shall be our top priority.All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting & harassing our liberation heroes. A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” wrote President Chamisa on his official Facebook page.
” MY DREAM & MISSION is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought, anchored more on issues and debate away from insults,hate &violence. My joy will be complete when more young smart Zimbabweans join active politics. It’s doable. It’s possible.A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” he added.
The Zimbabwe national women’s team has progressed to the second round of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations Qualifiers after beating Eswatini 6-1 on aggregate.
The Mighty Warriors won 3-1 in the first leg before cruising to a 3-0 victory in the return fixture played in Manzini on Tuesday.
Marjory Nyaumwe opened the scoring in the first half before Maudy Mafuruse doubled the cushion after the break. Shyline Dambamuromo sealed the victory later on in the game.
Coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda’s charges will now face the winner between Angola and Botswana in the second round. The match is scheduled to happen in February next year. – Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean goalkeepers Talbert Shumba and Edmore Sibanda are among the leading pack in the Golden Glove race in the South African National First Division.
Shumba of Free State Stars is tied at the top with five clean sheets after matchday 10. He is playing in his debut campaign in the league after joining the club in the pre-season.
Sibanda, who joined Tshakhuma also in the pre-season, follows second on the chart with four clean sheets.
Meanwhile, Ishmael Wadi and Edmore Chirambadare are setting an early pace in the Golden Boot race in the NFD.
Wadi is second on the chart with six goals while Chirambadare is third with five goals. – Soccer24 Zimbabwe
An intelligence officer has been spotted roaming around venues where MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa is scheduled to hold rallies at. The party reports that:
In Hurungwe, A rogue CIO, Batsi driving an Isuzu ADL8964 is milling around venues for @nelsonchamisa interface meetings. Franco Ndambakuhwa has reportedly bussed in ZanuPF militia with his whitetruck reg no ACY6670. Ndambakuhwa seeks to bulldoze the venues #NgaapindeHakeMukomanapic.twitter.com/Wo3cQjTkvC
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance Youth Assembly has challenged Emmerson Mnangagwa to set a day for protests against corruption if he is a listening leader as he claims.
Below is a statement written by MDC Alliance Masvingo Province Youth Assembly spokesperson Timoth Muswere…
Lets have an Anti-Corruption Day as well
Zimbabwe’s economy continues to sink into the doldrums while bigwigs in government are becoming richer and richer in hours.
I have heard this noise about sanctions sanctions sanctions. Corruption has brought us where we are today.
How many billions have gone missing without an accountability. Its insane to claim or assume that Sanctions solely affect the Economy.
The new dispensation started on a deceiving note castigating corruption on paper and in speeches. Practical the Zanu pf regime has not walked the talk. Many government officials have been caught in corruption but none of them have been convicted in Masvingo recently Ezra Chadzamira was released upon instructiin from the higher office.
It corruption that has affected our economy. The cartels are looting minerals, and they are controling government from the comfort of their office armchairs. Government tenders are offered to people in connection with Zanu pf. The Zanu pf regime is good at copying however kukopa kwedofo rinokopa nezita kana kuresvazve maspelling pakukopa. .. When MDC was formed it the one that first came with the Land reform programme, however it was wrongly conducted and the country was left with no investers and the once bread basket of Africa turned to be a begging basket. Farms were corruptly redristributed to corrupt government official. This also removed investor confidence.
Today there is road rehabilitation along Beitbridge one would wonder if really a company like Exodus Construction company is a reputive company to win a tender in government. It service is so poor and slow. One can easily deduce that the tender was wrongly given and there is no doubt that corruption was at stake.
As we get closer to 2023 elections lets not leave any stone unturned. All corrupt leaders from village level must go. Lets preach the gospel of anti corruption in Zimbabwe and each and every day be declared Anti Corruption Day!!
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance leader President Nelson Chamisa has denounced the harassment of former freedom fighters by the Zanu PF regime.
President Chamisa challenged the regime to stop victimising war veterans.
“AS A PEOPLE’S GOVERNMENT, we will never harass, terrorize, disrespect, victimize, ignore or forget our war veterans and liberation heroes. Their welfare & dignity is & shall be our top priority.All their grievances must be addressed. Stop arresting & harassing our liberation heroes. A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” wrote President Chamisa on his official Facebook page.
” MY DREAM & MISSION is to see our politics based more on ideas and thought, anchored more on issues and debate away from insults,hate &violence. My joy will be complete when more young smart Zimbabweans join active politics. It’s doable. It’s possible.A New Great Zimbabwe loading,” he added.
WHO, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), governments, civil society organizations, health partners, industry and others will organize activities and events during the eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
This week of action is an initiative of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (the Lead Paint Alliance), which is jointly led by UNEP and WHO.
The primary goal of the Alliance is to promote the global phase-out of lead paint through the establishment of appropriate legally binding measures to stop the manufacture, import, export, distribution, sale and use of lead paints in every country. International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is an opportunity to draw attention to the need for action on lead paint and other sources of lead exposure.
Objectives of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week raise awareness about health effects of lead exposure; highlight the efforts of countries and partners to prevent lead exposure, particularly in children; and urge further action to eliminate lead paint through regulatory action at country level.
Call for action Lead exposure from paint is entirely preventable. Paints for a range of uses can be manufactured without the addition of lead compounds. WHO calls on all countries that have not yet done so to establish the necessary legally binding measures to stop the use of lead in paint.
