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Graduate makes living through washing people’s clothes

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Graduate makes living through washing people’s clothes

By Decide Nhendo

As universities continue to churn out graduates which the job market is failing to absorb, a 25-year-old Masvingo university graduate has created her own employment and is making a living through doing people’s laundry.
Prudence Paradza said after realising that she could not find work after graduating with an Honours Degree in Development Studies from Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in 2023, she could no longer continue burdening her parents who had other responsibilities and came up with the idea that has since transformed her life for the better.
“After graduation, I discovered that it was difficult to secure employment and I saw that I could not continue burdening my parents so I realised that I could use the home washing machine to make few dollars. I have since realised that it’s paying off.
“I do washing, folding, ironing, steaming and removing stains on clothes. Since I do not have a scale, I do charge per load, which consists of 20-25 items which I charge US$8.
“I use my washing powder and fabric softener but if the client has their own they want me to use then I use that,” said Paradza.
Paradza is currently operating from home in Mucheke B but she said if her clientele grows she will consider renting a new place in town.
“The business is running smoothly, I have many clients and am currently operating from home but I am looking forward to get a place in town. I have discovered that some clients are not comfortable bringing their clothes at home so I think getting a place in town will make it easy for them.
She said the clients bring their clothes to her and she is also ready to collect if the client cannot deliver them.
She said the way her business was flowing smoothly gives her energy to want to keep on doing more as it capacitated her not to keep on depending on her mother, and she said was ready to do whatever it takes for her success.
“It feels good knowing that you don’t depend on anyone and it gives you the courage to keep pushing. I am prepared to put extra effort so that I can make my hustle bigger.
“Some clients are not comfortable to bring their clothes in Mucheke, that’s why I am pushing so that I can operate in town, Electricity is another challenge as I am forced to wash during the night when electricity is back,” said Paradza.
For business inquiries, Paradza can be reached at +263 77 322 4451

Increase in number of PDWs in Masvingo streets worrisome

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Increase in number of PDWs in Masvingo streets worrisome

By Decide Nhendo

The number of persons with disabilities who are begging for food and other handouts in Masvingo City is growing and responsible authorities should intervene.
Most of them make daily routines of waiting near supermarkets, banks, crossroads and other public areas asking for help from passersby.
Speaking to TellZim News, Masvingo City Council Mayor Alec Tabe said the increase of PWDs in Masvingo CBD and Mucheke bus terminus was worrying, and council going to make an effort to make sure that the issue is attended to.
“We are having a worrying problem concerning the increasing number of PWDs in Masvingo, and as council of course we are trying to make sure that this problem is dealt with so that PWDs can have decent lives,” said Tabe.
“We want PWDs to have their own share whenever there is any development with council budgets to accommodate PWDs giving them a decent fund.
“In a bid to stand for PWDs, council does not approve structures with plan that do not accommodate PWDs,” said Tabe.
He said PWDs who stay at Mucheke were increasing and there was need for council to locate another area to accomodate them.
“The number of PWDs at Mucheke is increasing and that’s worrisome, there is need for allocation of new a area for them to live because they are overcrowded making them defenseless to communicable diseases, said Tabe.
Disability rights activist Godfrey Mtimba said council should do something for PWDs because the number of those looking for help was increasing given the harsh economic situation and El Nino induced drought.
“Council must do something fast given the drastic increase of PWDs in town because they have no option but to go into street corners to beg for food.
“The country’s economic situation and El Nino induced droughts are factors that must not be undermined because they have worsened the ways of lives for persons with disabilities,” said Mtimba.
He said government must copy what is being done by neighboring countries like South Africa who are giving persons with disabilities monthly allowances so they can have decent lives.
“Government must do what countries like South Africa are doing giving persons with disabilities monthly allowances so they can have better lives than flooding in towns looking for help,” said Mtimba.
Last week parliamentary representatives of persons with disability were at Mucheke Hall in Masvingo where they were doing consultations with the PWDs and various stakeholders. The PWDs called for government to prioritize them in policy making as well as in other benefits from government.
The Persons with Disabilities Bill was published in the Government Gazette on the 9th February but has not yet been presented in Parliament. It proposes to replace the existing Disabled Persons Act to bring the country’s law into line with the Constitution and Zimbabwe’s international obligations.
Prevalence of disability in Zimbabwe was estimated to be 11 percent and was 9.5 percent last year according to the Zimbabwe 2022 Population and Housing Census Report.

Ngomahuru Psychiatric hospital introduces private ward

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Ngomahuru Psychiatric hospital introduces private ward

By Staff Reporter

MASVINGO – Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital, one of the biggest mental health institutions in the country recently introduced a private ward, which will see patients using its facilities paying US$350 per month.
The hospital Matron Thomas Hwami confirmed the development and said those with mental patients whom they feel need special care could admit them into the facility.
“We now have a private ward at Ngomahuru; private in the sense that those patients who can pay can get services that are different from others.
“Those who afford will pay but the amount does not include medication and the doctors’ services, it is just for services offered in the ward and when they consult a doctor they then have to talk with him or her for whatever payment they can agree on.
“The amount covers food and bedding among other services offered in the ward except the medication, professionals (doctors’) charges and medication,” said Hwami.
He said those who wanted to get more information regarding the private ward could get in touch with Dr Nyoni on 0774892749 and Dr Maramba on 0777249747.
The hospital, which was opened in 1926 is located about 52 km from Masvingo Town, a few kilometres from the Masvingo – Beitbridge Highway.
The hospital has been struggling to offer basics to its inmates and has been relying on handouts from different organizations who donate food, clothes, sanitary wear among other things.
There were security concerns as well at the institution as in 2022 some inmates escaped and one of them was mauled by a crocodile while trying to cross Tugwi River to Chivi.

Chivi boy dies from snakebite

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Chivi boy dies from snakebite

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CHIVI – Villagers in Chabeture Village in Chivi were left mourning following the death of a juvenile who was bitten by a snake while herding cattle.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the sad incident and urged people to be careful when in the bushes.
“I can confirm we have a report of a juvenile who died after being bitten by an unidentified snake while tending to cattle in the bush.
“We urge members of the public to be extra careful when they are in the pastures because usually the snakes would have been disturbed by cattle and becomes aggressive,” said Dhewa.
Sources said the incident happened on May 19 around 1200hrs when the 9-year-Tawedzerwa Chikamare was in the grazing lands herding cattle.
He was bitten by the snake and ran home where he told his father Chrispen Chikamare (44) before collapsing. He started frothing from the mouth and was rushed to Nyahombe clinic but died on the way.
He was then taken to Chivi District Hospital for postmortem.

Machete wielding robbers terrorize villagers in Tokwane, Ngundu

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Machete wielding robbers terrorize villagers in Tokwane, Ngundu

By Brighton Chiseva

Machete wielding armed robbers are allegedly terrorizing villagers in Tokwane Ngundu area which boarders Masvingo and Chiredzi Districts.
The robbers are alleged to have had a spate of cases where they pounce on unsuspecting families and demand cash and other valuables like cellphones.
Sources in the area said the way the goons operate shows they are from the same area as they choose their victims with precision and at times rape their victims if they are females.
The local VIDECO Chairperson Adonia Muza whose area covers 16 villages confirmed the sad development and called upon authorities to intervene to save the community.
“There has been a number of cases since early last year and they have continued up to now. We are calling upon authorities to come to our rescue as people are now afraid and cannot leave women or children alone at home especially during the night.
“The gangs execute their operations with precision and we suspect that they are local guys whom we think know the area very well, scan their potential targets before executing,” said Muza.
Muza bemoaned lack of action by the police saying they have suspects but they are seen roaming around every day despite being reported.
“The cases have been reported to the police but the cases are still recurring; people’s lives and property are no longer safe.
“What worries us is that there seem to be no action from the police. These cases are reported but nothing has been done so far. There are suspects who are seen roaming around every day and the community is afraid of them,” said Muza.
He went on to say there could be more unreported cases because people were afraid when they see suspects walking around. He added that only one rape victim spoke out and there were rumors that others are hesitant to open up.
“We suspect there are a number of cases including rape but at times people are hesitant to report especially if no action was taken on other reported matters. Only one rape victim opened up and we hear there are a lot more,” he said.
One villager who refused to be named said the robbers usually travel in a group of four or five, with only one demanding and talking while the others are usually silent, ready to intervene if need be.
“They come wearing face masks and only one will do the talking while others are watching and if people try to resist they attack,” said the source.
Contacted for comment, Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said there were several cases reported from the area since last year and urged members of the public to assist police with investigations, identifying suspects and reporting all cases to police.
“There are some cases which were reported from the area, however, we urge members of the public to make sure that they report all cases to the police so that when suspects are apprehended they will be tried on all counts.
“There are instances where the reported matter is so minor and the person will be detained for a shorter period than expected and the community thinks it’s unfair but the courts would have done justice considering what would have been reported.
“So we urge people to make sure they report all cases and try to look for other key things that can help identify perpetrators like step, stature or voices,” said Dhewa.
He promised to make sure that he raises the concerns with the police responsible for the areas and urged the members of the public to help the police with all the information they have.

China Gold Expo major capital investment-Ministry

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China Gold Expo major capital investment-Ministry

By Tinaani Nyabereka

Harare – Mines and Mining Development Ministry has said the invitation and participation of Minister Winston Chitando as a key speaker at the China Gold Congress and Expo scheduled for July this year was a significant opportunity for Zimbabwe’s gold industry to attract much-needed capital for expansion and development.
In a statement made during a gold mobilization deployment workshop in Harare, on May 20, Chitando, emphasized the importance of the event in facilitating interactions with stakeholders and securing investment for the mining sector.
“Zimbabwe’s mining industry, particularly the gold sector, requires substantial capital for exploration and mine development. Limited investment in exploration has contributed to the country’s decline from a top-five gold producer to outside the top 20.
“The China Gold Congress and Expo, scheduled for July 26-28 in Shanghai, presents a comprehensive platform covering various aspects of the gold industry, including exploration, mining technology, investment, and market dynamics,” said Chitando.
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) President, Heneritta Rushwaya said the expo will bring a transformative opportunity for the mining sector.
“We are very grateful to be part of the thrilling exhibition at the china gold expo, we strongly believe in fostering collaborations and showcasing Zimbabwe’s mining potential on a global stage,” Rushwaya said.
Minister Chitando, alongside representatives from Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) and the country’s gold mining industry were invited to speak at the event by the China Gold Association and the World Gold Council.

Couple fakes daughter’s death for Ecosure benefits

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Couple fakes daughter’s death for Ecosure benefits

By Bright Zhou

ZAKA – In what could be one of the most shameful acts of fraud, a couple from Mugudubi village Chief Nhema, Zaka was arrested after faking their biological daughter’s death in an attempt to obtain US$1 000 funeral policy benefits from life assurance company, Ecosure Life Trading which they subscribed to.
The two appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie facing fraud charges on May 20, 2024 and were granted bail.
It is the state’s case as presented by Prosecutor Godknows Mugondo that on the period extending from November to December 2023 Rungamirai Machinjike (27) and Talent Rutindingwe (33) made a misrepresentation to Ecosure Life Trading by making a false claim that their daughter had passed away in order to obtain US$1 000 knowing that their daughter was not dead.
The state heard that Machinjike who is wife to Rutindingwe had registered to Ecosure Funeral Cover and added Rutindingwe, their daughter and her cousin as dependents.
Machinjike and Rutindingwe planned to defraud Brighton Machisi employed at Ecosure cash amounting US$1,000 by misrepresenting that their daughter had passed away in November 2023.
To substantiate their claim, Machinjike fraudulently obtained a death confirmation letter from the headman that their daughter passed on at the village and was buried there.
Machinjike went on to convince witnesses from the village to support their claim and obtained copies of their national identity cards for proof.
Machinjike gave her husband the death confirmation letter and national identity cards so that they could process the claim in order to defraud Machisi.
Rutindingwe went on to complete Ecosure Funeral Cover claim forms and attached the death confirmation letter, witness ID cards signed on their behalf thereby making a misrepresentation.
Machisi instituted preliminary investigations to verify the authenticity of the claim and established that the duo connived together and made a misrepresentation in order to benefit from Ecosure Life.
The incident was reported to the police and the couple was arrested.

UZ shines at ZIMCODD tertiary institutions debate

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UZ shines at ZIMCODD tertiary institutions debate

By Beverly Bizeki

University of Zimbabwe (UZ) stole the limelight at the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) Tertiary Institutions Debate 2024 competitions held at Bethany House in Masvingo after bagging four awards from the 20 teams that competed from May 21 to May 22, 2024.
UZ was awarded the best institution and two of its participants Banele Ntuta and Nicole Mushore were awarded best female and best speaker in the competition respectively.
Africa University was second placed with 12 points, followed by National University of Science and Technology (NUST) with 10 points, followed by Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) with nine points.
On fifth position was another team from UZ with nine points, followed by Harare Polytechnic after which came Midlands State University with Chinhoyi University of Technology placed in the eighth position.
Speaking at the awards ceremony ZIMCODD Senior Programmes officer Lead Tashinga Zamba said the debates were part of a project called Strengthening Institutions and Youth Agencies (SIYA) in Zimbabwe’s Accountability Narrative and said they were targeting youths in tertiary institutions to get an appreciation of the dynamics around and how to fight corruption.
The debates were aimed at giving youths a platform to air their views on corruption and their strategies for building integrity.
“As youths, we are not going to relax and see our country being attacked or continuously beheaded by the animal called corruption. The youths must become champions and integrity icons that are going to drive the process of dealing with corruption. The centrality of young people taking advantage of the demographics in our country is important because we want to create a movement of young people who would say no to corruption.
“This country is ranked very low in terms of corruption index so by this project we intend to achieve a generation of young people that would say we want to stop corrupt practices and live an honest life as well as be hard workers. We want to start by building integrity and instilling a culture of principles that lead us not to engage in corrupt practices,” said Zamba.
Mushore said the engagement was eye-opening to the youths on issues of governance and thanked the organizers for a learning opportunity.
“We are grateful for competitions because they help us get a better understanding of governance and how young people can take an active role in participating in governance issues and how we can start to feel like our voices matter and are being heard.
“It was a tough competition but we are grateful that we did well and our institution came out first. We are looking forward to more learning opportunities. We are no longer going to be shy to speak up in public spaces and allow ourselves to be heard because now we have realized that our voices matter,” said Mushore.
The eight teams will participate in the semifinals to be held on a date to be announced while the finalists are expected to compete at the SADC Summit Forum.
The project has two targets: dealing with corruption issues at the subnational level and building a movement of young people who are eager to challenge corrupt practices.

Whose vision is Vision 2030?

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Whose vision is Vision 2030?

Ladies and gentlemen, winter is upon us, let’s try to keep warm everywhere kwatiri. Let’s keep safe and avoid taking drugs that our dear Ministers are taking. Muri kushamisika, our Ministers are the worst drug abusers and dai ndirini mukuru weMapurisa I would deploy sniffer dogs at every cabinet meeting coz ndokwadziri kurohwa ikoko. I used to think dzinorohwa kuFinance kune Boys Dzesmoko led by Mutuvi wekwaNcube but I never imagined kuti nekuAgric vari kurima vachisvuta vega. Our Minister of Agric is a user zvekutodaro. I used to regard Jongwe Masuka as one of the best and when he won the Best Minister award I said yes. That is one of the very few instances I agreed with Trabablas but I recently discovered I was wrong. I think he is responsible of getting best grades of Mbanje that was legalized gore riya and taking to cabinet. Murume Mukuru kusatonyara kutaura in front of camera hanzi Zimbabwe is one of the areas kunorimwa fodya yemandiriri yekuti kana aisvuta gotsi rinoti papata nekunakirwa. What’s that nhaiwe Jongwe? What are you telling these youngsters? Hee? Nxaaa! Are you encouraging youngsters kuti vasvute? Iko pane akambonzwa here kuti those who were licensed to grow mbanje gore riya vari kudii, kana dzirikurimwa dziri kuendepi chaizvo? Mukati hadzisiridzo dzakarohwa naMasuka here gotsi rikati papata nekunakirwa. I think vari kurima should be giving him some form of chegumi and he abuses it ini. We are advocating against drugs and someone is busy praising fodya yemuZimbabwe. Mashaya zvimwe here, dai matoti mapfura edu ekuMwenezi anonaka zvaitova nani. Yes let’s agree maybe ari kurevesa, but what are we getting from it? What do we have to show for it? Sure a whole country ingatoita mbiri yekunzi yarima fodya in this era and age. If that was true dai tichiona maChina achiirima. Nekuda kwavo zvinhu I am sure they could have already ventured into tobacco farming but they know kune cash chaiko ndokwavanoda kkkk. Gold and lithium.
Masuka stop smoking and supplying kunana Mutuvi uko. I hear tobacco is called the golden leaf, mukati haisiri iyo yakashandiswa kuita back up Zig imi? Haa the guys smoked it gotsi rakati papata vakati lets back our currency nayo. I used to think these guys were serious with introducing new currency but it has dawned on me that the currency was simply introduced for people to get change. That’s the same concept used when they introduced bond notes. Trabablas chaiye said it hanzi ndeye kutenge matohwe, madomasi etc and we laughed out at the dry joke but now hazvichasekesi. Haisi kuoneka kana mari yacho. Where is the currency nhai Mushayamazano. Heee?
I always hear Vision 2030, Vision 2030, are there any strides being made towards achieving it? Maybe I have asked the wrong question. Whose vision is it anyway? Do we really expect to have a middle income economy by 2030 or tikutovharwa zvedu. I think Vision 2030 means something else not zvemiddle income izvi, it’s all banter. Toita middle income economy how nemaZig iwaya kkk. Ukatonzwa zizita racho riri heavy kkk unoti maybe kune zvisvinu kkk. Ko iro Zig racho rimbori kupi, I haven’t seen it here at Chitima and I hear a few vachiti vakamboriona. Mukati boys dzesmoko hadzisi kunyara kuriburitsa imi kkk. Please don’t quote me wrong, I know some of you would want to say heee Mapombi is not patriotic but zvimwe zvacho mozozvinyanya vakomana. Who did the design yemaZig? That person needs a couple of lashes. Dai mukauya necomputer kuno kuChitima I would have done a better job, a better design than mashura andakaona pariri. The bond paper, ah sorry bond note was better than this, mari yepi inotobuda yakachenuruka kunge yambowachirwa muhomwe? Iri ndiro bond paper chairo. Paya we heard the bond was designed and printed in Germany, iri I think rakarohwa kana paChitungwiza kwaChigovanyika kana kwaChikwanha chete. Mashura epi iwayo even kuMbare kune mabetter designers than mashura ayo. Kwaakuti hee vision 2030 nemari yakashata kudaro. Imika imi. Tisati tatombotaura zvevalue, the design is pathetic. Ladies and gentlemen, I think vision 2030 is a presidential vision zveshuwa, it’s just fulfilling the 2030 ndendichipo mantra nothing else. Kutaura sure vanenge vachipo zvavo Baba 2 ko vanoendepi setine oppositioin muZimbabawe. Kuda kana vatosiira havo PV nekuti Dugish naKedhawo bodo.
Ko muri kuitaneiko mumusangano wevanhu umu, I hear Neville is spending more days ariko kuseri kkk. The foul mouthed Mutsvangwa is silent, he tried to play the victim card hanzi hee ndiKedha anoda kundikonanisa naPresident kkkk, nhamo. Kana chaimbokuda chokusema. I am sure even Monica was silenced also coz vakamboda kutaurisa kkkk. Hanzi hee political persecution, nxaa, yes it could be that, but haanawo mhosva here? Haana kubatwa anayo here? Chete muZim we all know selective application of the law, dai waitevedzerwa chaizvo we could have been celebrating manje we need a real net rinobata zvese not a spider web inodheerera nhunzi nenyuchi ichisiya matsvinyu nezvidhanana zvichidonha. Iko ndakanzwa kuti Monica and Oppah are fighting for control of Manicaland and Monica is chasing away Oppah hanzi enda kwako kuMasvingo kkk. Yes, Monica had succeeded and Oppah is starting to invest back home kuMasvingo. Yes, she started by a fuel service station, if you go kwaNyika and you will see the newest station, yes iyoyo, ndeyake zvake Zvipange Kashiri. I know most of you didn’t know she is originally from here, akatozoenda nababa vake vatenga purazi ikoko and then got married ikoko kkkk. I think she is now hitting back at Monica and is behind all what is happening. She is clever Oppah don’t underestimate her. Kana muchiti ndiri kunyepa go and ask other Cdes kuti who was with General Tongo when he was promoted to glory. Tambai naye zvenyu at your own peril but she is dangerous just like the croc itself. Musazoti handina kumbotaura.
But on a lighter note, ko kana tikangobvumirana hedu senyika kuti the former Change Champion in Chief vasiye zvavo politics and join the entertainment industry vachirova maskits and being hired kundufu to make people laugh zvinodii? I think he is more humorous than many in the industry. At least he gives people some hope and entertainment because everyone kungomuka takatsamwira Hurumende everyday mazuvano kkkk. His jokes are really funny zvekuti akaita president everyone will watch ZBC. Yes not zvaana Trabablas and Amai vanopiwa airplay everytime but nothing chine musoro is said. I miss zvangu Dr Gire, vainakidza kunzwa zvavo Amai alongside Uncle Bob. Aya mashura atava nawo aya haa, tongotiwo Mwari matidarirei. I saw Nero clad in Zion Retambo gemenzi vachipesvuka pesvuka kwaGutu kufuneral uko. He managed to comfort the bereaved with his crazy statements. But mukaona vaDaniel Mberikunashe tell him to stop it. Sure munhu waCllr kukundwa napresident kutamba parufu imi makangomisa ndebvu chena. Nxaaa. Nhasi hangu nemapferorist, I know they will say hee president waani, president wei, yeah he is a president hameno wei but kwavo vanomuti president asingade ngaabude muZimbabwe kkk.
Anyway, I miss the G40s zvangu, nyika yainakidza paya not the useless factions we have now. Mungati sure one faction is being led by Kedha sure, nxaa, we miss the likes of Tyson, Jonso, Mzembi and obvious, our beloved VP Cde Mboko, is it Mphoko or Mboko, but zvese zvinoita. Kwedu kwaChirimudombo Mboko haasi mukuwasha, inhanga, rimwe zinhanga rakangokura kura so rinobikiswa nhopi kkk. Iko ndaipanga veduwe, apa gore rino mvura yakaramba kunaya hakuna kana manhanga angova mavisi asingadi mvura chete. Ko Killer Zivhu akazodii neChivi ZimAsset yekurima mavisi iya nekuisa mareflectors pamadhongi so that haatsikwe nemagonyeti along the highway kkk. Like any other politician Killer is a liar. He is back in the party hope he will continue with his projects because madhongi anzwa nekutsikwa mune iyo road yakadai kunaka. Iyo road dai yachipera, it’s the only development yakaitwa ne2nd Republic kkk. Ukangoti makaitei unonzwa look at the Beit-Bridge Highway. Ehe ndizvo hazvo asi dai yachipera and magadzirawo Mucheke bridge rachipera coz naMwari kudai, one day is one day.
Anyway regai ndimbonotsvaka zvangu mapaper ekuvesa moto chando chadai kubvurira ndigowana kukanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch. If anyone sees VP Mphoko please tell him that the season yemaIncubators yasvika he can now distribute kana pane zvimwe zvavakasarawo nazvo, mati vakapedzeredza ese paya. Ini chero ndikawanawo imwe veduwee kuno kuchitima kwatonhora. Until next week, mboko imboko!

Tenax FC dedicates Surrey match to late defender

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Tenax FC dedicates Surrey match to late defender

By Tiyani Hahlani

Tenax FC is set to dedicate their upcoming match against Surrey FC to the late defender Justin Gadzani who died on Saturday, May 18 after a short illness.
Gadzani died at Victoria Chitepo Hospital after undergoing an appendix operation and was buried at Glenforest Cemetery in Harare.
The late Gadzani, who also played for Midlands State University FC and later joined Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services teams, starting with WhaWha where he made a name under Luke Petros survived by his wife and one child.
He commanded a first team position when WhaWha was merged with Tenax last season, forming a team that lost the promotion ticket albeit via a boardroom decision where Bikita Minerals were eventually promoted.
Speaking to TellZim News, team chairperson Stefani Masina expressed deep sorrow as Tenax family lost one of their foot soldiers on and off pitch who led the team towards promotion though the dream was not realized eventually.
“As Tenax FC we are saddened to have been robbed of our foot soldier, a rocky-steady individual who had a great passion in football, also a humble and respectable player on and off pitch. We are dedicating our next match against Surrey to him
“He was also part of the great team that was almost promoted to play in the Castle Lager Premier League before being robbed in the boardroom coup that made Bikita Minerals FC to be promoted in the league,” says Masina.
One of his teammates Carlos Muza described who Gadzani was to the team and the challenges they faced when he was not feeling well.
“The death of Gadzani came to us as we were not expecting it. He was a very passionate player who prioritized football first before anything else and he was the team’s penalty star.
“Gadzani was the same on and off the pitch as he was a happy man. We are saddened to lose such a player in our camp,” said Muza.

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