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Lack of sponsorship hinders Baobab Stars FC

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Lack of sponsorship hinders Baobab Stars FC

By Tavonga Munyanyi

Since its establishment in 2022, Central Region Division 2 side, Baobab Stars Football Club in Shurugwi South under Chief Ndanga is battling for survival due to lack of sponsorship.
The club Chairman Advance Chatora said lack of sponsorship was hindering the club’s journey towards prosperity.
“We don’t have any sponsorship to relieve our team from financial constraints. When we started this journey, we used to contribute as executive members but some ended up failing and that has affected our growth.
“As club chairperson, at times I’m forced to use my personal resources to pay for service and using my own vehicle to provide transport service with the help of the team head coach Tapretta Kanyemba, Assistant Coach Rungano Mashawi and the secretary Grammer Tafi,” said Chatora.
He said the team was using one soccer ball for training and matches, two soccer jerseys whilst players were struggling to buy soccer boots for themselves and they were appealing for assistance from well-wishers to turn the teams’ fortunes.
“We are appealing for help from anyone willing for the betterment of our survival. Despite the players’ talent and good performance, the team was not developing due to lack of inadequate resources.
“We need soccer kits, balls and shoes among other things as well as finances to motivate the players since some of them have families to feed,” said Chatora.
He however thanked some of the individuals who assisted the team to keep afloat saying without them they could have sunk who included Shurugwi South MP Wilson Mhuri, Ernest Muchechetere , Joy Tapfumaneyi , Rodwell Mbirimi.
He said it was the team’s desire to produce talented players who go beyond to play for Premier league and abroad.
The team, which is a new comer to Division 2 has a piece of land to construct a soccer pitch behind Matsika Shopping Center.

US$300 fine for running over minor

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US$300 fine for running over minor

By Rangarirai Shanyurai

A Masvingo man was recently fined US$300 by Masvingo Magistrate Isaac Chikura for running over a three-year-old child causing her death.
Stanley Jongoni (53) who was charged with culpable homicide after running over a three year old kid was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison or alternatively pay US$300 fine.
Jongoni was found guilty for running over three-year-old Micheller Magwenzi with his car.
The state led by Prosecutor Tarisai Muvengi indicated that on May 14, 2024 at around 1630 hours Jongoni was driving a Toyota Noah registration number ACY 7909 in Edward Mundondo Street, Mucheke A, with two passengers on board.
Jongoni allegedly ran over Magwenzi while reversing into the complainant’s homestead and the minor died on the spot. Magwenzi’s body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for post mortem.
In his defense Jongoni said he had no intentions to harm the juvenile and stated that he performed duties at the burial to show remorse to the relatives of the deceased. He also indicated that he was still negotiating with the relatives of the deceased regarding the payment of seven cattle which they had requested as compensation.

Alert villagers apprehend ZESA cable thieves

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Alert villagers apprehend ZESA cable thieves

By Meditation Mposi

Zaka villagers recently apprehended a gang of six thieves who had stolen 200 meters of armored cables from an irrigation scheme before handing them over to police.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident that happened on September 2 at Pamuchena Irrigation Scheme.
“I can confirm the arrest of thieves who stole 200m of Zesa cables at Pamuchena Irrigation Scheme in Zaka. The six accused persons were apprehended by villagers who later handed them over to the police.
“We encourage the public to desist from stealing as that slows down the country’s development. We would like to applaud the community for a job well done,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that on September 2, Mutema Machado of Nhongo Village, Chief Nhema, Zaka was at his workplace at Pamuchena Irrigation Scheme, Zaka when he noticed that armored cables from the ZESA poles were missing.
Machado alerted other villagers and they followed footprints found at the crime scene, leading them to Temurai Village, Chief Nhema. At around 1000hours the villagers saw Aaron Mutambi pushing a bicycle carrying a black bag covered with sacks and they went after him but he ran away leaving the bicycle behind.
The villagers opened the bag and saw the armored cables.
After opening the bag another suspect Munyaradzi Mutambi arrived at the scene with the intention of helping Aaron. The villagers then apprehended him before he admitted that he had stolen the cables together with Aaron and Moses Mutambi.
He confessed that they wanted to load the cables into a getaway vehicle that was a few hundred metres away.
The villagers went to where the car was parked and saw Azira Temba (28), Tazira Timothy (32) and Tarisai Dzitiro (27) from Tshovani, Chiredzi.
They also managed to apprehend the three before handing them over to the police.
Sources said the getaway vehicle belonged to a police officer based in Chiredzi.

Zaka Councillor donates to satellite prison

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Zaka Councillor donates to satellite prison

By Meditation Mposi

Ward 8 Zaka Central Councillor Tererai Tererai and former ward 13 Councilor Manfred Mada who is also Zanu PF Zaka District Coordinating Committee (DCC) member recently donated 150kg rice and a jojo tank to Zaka Satellite Prison.
Tererai said they visited Zaka prison on August 23 during the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Open Week.
“On August 23 it was the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Open Week, we visited inmates at Zaka Prisons and we spent the whole day with them.
“Usually prisoners are afraid to come back to the society fearing that the society may not integrate them but we comforted and assured them that there was life after jail sentencing and the community is ready to accept them when they get back,” said Tererai.
Tererai said they had a great day interacting with the inmates and they donated some rice and a jojo tank.
“We had a great day interacting with the inmates. We also donated 150kg rice and 5000 litres jojo tank to cater for their day to day needs. The Jojo tank will help to supply water in their garden,” said Tererai.
Mada said they donated hampers to the prisoners to complement the efforts of the government.
“It was a national family week where everyone is allowed to meet prisoners and spend time with them and we decided to spend some time with the prisoners at Zaka Prison and gave them some food staffs.
“Prisons are flooded with prisoners due to the rise of crime rates making it difficult for the government to provide for them, by doing this we were complementing the efforts of the government in feeding prisoners,” said Mada.

Masvingo holds inaugural Mr, Miss Junior Jewels

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Masvingo holds inaugural Mr, Miss Junior Jewels

By Beverly Bizeki

Masvingo Province has for the past few years made headlines in the modelling industry with its youngsters winning on international pageants and has hosted its first ever pageant for young models, Mr and Miss Junior Jewels of Masvingo recently at the Charles Austin Theatre.
Event organiser Tajae Mwenda said the motive behind the pageant was to make a positive impact in the lives of young models while trying to make them reach their full potential.
“Inspiring others makes me incredibly happy, especially when it is youngsters that is why I started Mr and Miss Junior Jewels of Masvingo to make a positive impact in the lives of the upcoming models and help them reach their full potential.
“I am overwhelmed with emotions and gratitude as I reflect on the successes of our inaugural Mr and Miss Junior Jewels of Masvingo pageant. The talented participants left me speechless with their captivating performances and seeing the joy on their parents’ faces was truly heartwarming.
“Although we did not have any sponsors for our first edition, our team’s creativity and dedication made it a unique and memorable experience. We are already looking to next year’s event and are excited to build on this momentum,” said Mwenda.
Speaking at the event, Masvingo Permanent Secretary of Provincial Affairs and Devolution Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa said the event was timely in nurturing young talent.
“Organisers of this event have made the cliché, ‘catch them young’ a reality rather than empty and rhetoric. This is in the letter and spirit of the mantra leaving no one and no place behind under the second republic. I call upon all relevant stakeholders to continue nurturing these young talents as children can make a living out of modelling. It can be a career on its own,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
Dr Pazvakavambwa further urged parents at the gathering to join hands in the fight against the new scourge of drug and substance abuse that was affecting children.
“Whilst a lot of good things and development are happening in our good country, we should take note and be alert to the new scourge of drug and substance abuse ravaging our communities and threatening to destroy our all the giants that we have made as a country among our children. It is sad to note that children as young as 9, 10 or 11 years are already indulging in drugs. It takes a whole community to raise a child, let us embrace the ‘Your Child is My Child’ philosophy which is embedded in our culture,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
For the teen queen, Nobukhosi Sibanda (11) won the first position, while Nicole Saurosi(12) was crowned first princess. Kunashe (14) was crowned Teen King while Moreblessing (12) and Prince Piet Mashala were crowned first and second runner up respectively.
Shumirai Mudyanadzo(9) was crowned mini queen while Monalisa Mandikiyana (11) and Kayla Marufu (7) were first and second runner up. Rodney Gombakomba (8) was crowned mini king while Martin Mazorodze (7) and Shayne Mashala (8) were first and second runner up.
Delsa was crowned tiny queen while Angel Chirindo (3) and Pearl (6) were first and second runner ups. For the tiny king category Tawananyasha Mudyanadzo (6) won first position while Desmond Mapfidza (5) won first runner up.
Masvingo has had two of its young models both from Victoria High School winning Toto Miss Africa Zimbabwe pageant with one of the two girls Dillish Masango winning the pageant at the Toto Africa pageant in Nigeria where she was crowned second runner up.
The reigning Toto Miss Africa Zimbabwe, Nothando Gugulethu Sibanda will represent the country in Egypt next year.

One dies in Roy-Chiredzi car crash

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One dies in Roy-Chiredzi car crash

By Meditation Mposi

A Zaka man died after he was involved in a car accident and died on the spot along Roy-Chiredzi Road.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and death of Caston Masara (45) of Mayengedze Village, Chief Bota.
“I can confirm the death of Caston Masara who died in a car crash along Roy-Chiredzi road. We urge drivers to drive cautiously and avoid speeding,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that on August 31 Masara was driving along Roy – Chiredzi road heading to Chiredzi. Upon arriving at 867km peg he failed to negotiate the curve.
The car lost control and overturned several times and he was thrown out through the front windscreen.
Masara sustained a deep cut on the head and died on the spot. His body was taken to Musiso Mission Hospital for postmortem.

Motorist fined for slapping minor

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Motorist fined for slapping minor

By Meditation Mposi

A 51-year-old Masvingo man was fined for slapping a juvenile who threw an ice cream container on the windscreen of his car.
Pfumayi Kutukawarima was brought before Masvingo Magistrate Tariro Mudzingo facing charges of slapping a four-year-old juvenile.
Kutukawarima was asked to pay US$120 fine within 30 days or spend one month in prison.
It was the state case that on August 19, 2024 at around 1430hours Kutukawarima was driving his car in First Street, Mucheke when the juvenile threw an ice-cream container on his car’s windscreen.
The juvenile then ran away and Kutukawarima followed the child and slapped him several times on the head in front of his mother and drove off.
The mother then went and reported the case to the police.
On passing judgement, the magistrate told the accused that he had no right to assault people.
Kutukawarima told the court that he popped the child thrice on the head with his two fingers so that next time he will not play on the road because it is dangerous.
The magistrate however asked the complainant’s mother if it was proper for her to report the case to the police since the accused was just disciplining her child and could have been hit by a car.
In her response she said she was against the complainant hitting her son with bare hands instead of using a stick.

Shurugwi poets advocate against child marriages

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Shurugwi poets advocate against child marriages

By TellZim Reporter

Shurugwi based High Voltage Poets of Hodzeko Arts and Culture recently released seven poems that speak against child marriages.
The seven poems are Ridzai Huhwi, Chains of Innocence, Tendai’s plea, Musadaro, Ndakakuyambira, Zanhi hero and Dear parents.
High Voltage Arts and Culture production manager Siphosami Ndlovu said the poems were educative as they touch on common problems which are encountered by victims of early child marriages, something that has become common in society.
“Edutainment plays a pivotal role in bringing awareness to communities on the consequences of Early Child Marriages and this is the reason why we have decided to produce these poems.
“The poem Ridzai Huhwi encourages people to report cases of Early Child Marriages to their nearest police post to rescue a girl child from the ill. Many people are hesitant to report cases of child marriages due to lack of knowledge,” said Ndlovu.
Chains of Innocence talks of girls rights and needs which are deprived and their dreams are shuttered after being forced into vows.
In Tendai’s Plea, early marriages are dubbed as toxins which totally destroys a girl’s life. In many communities girls contract Sexual Transmitted Diseases (STIs) men manipulate the girl child without revealing their HIV statuses.
Early Child Pregnancies are associated with severe complications which may lead to loss of life and the poem Musadaro talks of how pregnancy complications can lead to loss of life especially on young brides.
Ndakakuyambira encourage girls to enjoy their childhood and desist from rushing to parenthood.
Dear parents and Hero Zanhi encourages parents to empower and elevate the girl for a brighter future and for them to abstain from certain norms and values which are detrimental to their children’s lives.

Soap maker empowers PWDs

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Soap maker empowers PWDs

By Perpetua Murungweni

A disabled Masvingo woman who had been training women in detergent making has now been elected to be a disability rights representative.
Nancy Maulana (45) is not only passionate about soapmaking, but is also a vibrant women and girls rights advocate, who has now been chosen to be the Disability Representative in the Women’s Coalition in Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Masvingo Chapter Provincial Committee.
After participating as a member and training others on how to make detergent soap at WCoZ, Maulana’s passion drove her to the point where her work has now been recognized.
Maulana said she only joined WCoZ out of curiosity, wanting to know about the organization’s work and how she could also help women in realizing their dreams.
“Curiosity of learning made me join WCoZ so I could learn and also teach other women about their rights, encouraging them to stand up for their rights whenever they are supposed to.
“Most women faces a lot of challenges, some being abused especially those with disabilities like me and this sparked my interest to advocate for women rights. People with disabilities are often labelled or called according to their disability. Growing up with a disability, I was looked down upon, which took away all my confidence and wiped away my self-esteem until I joined WCoZ.
“My involvement with WCoZ helped me to know and understand my rights as a woman and it restored my confidence and self-esteem. Now I’m able to stand for my own rights and represent others like me from the abuses they suffer from not knowing their rights,” said Maulana.
Maulana has trained several women in her community and others from her home village in detergent making, empowering them with skills that will help them become entrepreneurs. She has also managed to train women who are members of WCoZ.

Man up for raping minor cousin

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Man up for raping minor cousin

By Meditation Mposi

A 35-year-old Chivi man is accused of raping his 12-year-old cousin in Bikita where he worked as a domestic helper.
The accused (name withheld to protect the minor) appeared before Mavingo Regional Magistrate Bishard Chineka on rape charges.
It is the state’s case that the accused who was working at the complainant’s homestead as a domestic worker sometime in January this year was left with the complainant together with her two brothers aged nine and 14 while the mother went to Shurugwi.
On an unknown date in the same month, the complainant was left alone at home with the accused while her two brothers went to herd cattle.
The accused then went to the bathroom, and called the complainant to bring him his cellphone which was in the bedroom, which she did.
The accused instructed the complainant to get into the bathroom where he raped her once before asking her not to tell anyone about it.
The complainant later informed her mother upon her return on May 11, after which she reported the matter to the police.
The accused was remanded in custody for continuation of trial on October 4, 2024.

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