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Man in court for raping minor sister-in-law

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Man in court for raping minor sister-in-law

Bright Zhou

A Masvingo man is facing charges in court for allegedly raping his minor sister-in-law. Masvingo Magistrate Bishard Chineka remanded the accused out of custody, awaiting the continuation of the trial on January 26, 2023.
According to the state’s case, on September 30, 2023, the 13-year-old girl was invited by her sister to visit their place of residence. The following day, she went to her sister’s homestead, where they were lodging in a single room with her husband.
At around 10:00 pm, the elder sister and her younger sister retired to bed, with the elder sister providing her a place and two blankets to sleep in the same room. At 11:30 pm, the accused returned home from work. Upon inquiring, he learned that the girl was his sister-in-law visiting their residence.
They all went to bed, but around 3:00 am, he switched off the lights, approached his sister-in-law, and got inside the blankets. Threatening harm if she screamed or revealed the incident, he proceeded to rape her. The noise alerted the elder sister, who discovered the assault.
Upon inquiry, the young sister revealed that she had been raped. The elder sister reported the matter to Masvingo Central Police Station, leading to the arrest of the accused. Innocent Mudzingwa prosecuted the case.

Zimuto High debate team shines at African Universities Competition

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Zimuto High debate team shines at African Universities Competition

Beverly Bizeki

A team of four Zimuto High School pupils in Masvingo raised the country’s flag high after winning the first runner-up award at the just-ended Pan African University Debate (PAUD) championship regional competition held in Togo recently.
Child Vice President Theophilus Beans together with his teammates Nicole Jirivengwa, Vespas Makado, and Solace Zunza won the first runner-up in Accumulative Speaker Points Award.
Beans said the Zimuto team was the only high school team that competed among the 20 countries and 62 teams that took part in the competitions.
“We first attended the Sustainable Environment competition held in Mazowe where we came first among high schools making us eligible to attend the PAUD competitions in Togo although we were the only high school that took part in the competitions.
School Head Harrison Mashava said as a school they were happy with the team’s achievement and upholding the new curriculum.
“We are happy that the team is raising not only the school’s flag high but also the province and the country as well. They were competing with universities with them being the only high school there and they managed to scoop the first runner-up award which is a very big achievement.
“We are also happy that they are upholding the new curriculum which was introduced to achieve vision 2030,” said Mashava.
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira said the team should continue working hard as the youth are the future and more importantly remember that as Africans they are not inferior.
“We want to encourage the team to continue working hard and uplift our country as it now belongs to them. We must also know that as Africans we are not inferior, never think someone better will come to take your place. You have the mandate to uplift the country and you have shown that you are hardworking and should keep on doing that,” said Chadzamira.

Girl power: Mushandike High learner scores 20 points

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Girl power: Mushandike High learner scores 20 points

Bright Zhou

The sky is the limit for a Mushandike High School female learner who defied the odds as a learner in rural areas and as a girl child by attaining 20 points in the ZIMSEC 2023 examinations.
For 18-year-old Kirsty Mupfukirei who got straight As in Literature in English, History, Sociology as well as Family and Religious Studies, her desire to pursue a law degree so that she can fulfill her lifelong dream of advocating for women and girls’ rights someday pushed her.
“The inspiration behind me doing the combination I did at A’ Level is the love for law and justice. I always wanted to advocate for women and girls out there and to achieve that I had to study those subjects and score maximum points,” said Mupfukirei.
For Mupfukirei, her passion for studying law is so strong that she turned down the opportunity to be in the Science class with all the qualifications required so that she could prepare for her career of choice.
“I did Sciences at O’ Level and I passed science subjects with a chance to do Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry but I really wanted to do law so I chose Arts,” she said.
Mupfukirei said it took a lot of sacrifice and determination for her to achieve the results with motivation coming from her brother who also got 20 points at A’ Level.
“It took a lot of sacrifice and determination along with support and motivation from the environment that was surrounding me. By sacrifice, I mean having to know you cannot spend most of your time playing and focusing on things that did not matter and I was determined to make my mom, dad, aunt, and teachers proud. Lastly, my brother also attained 20 points so he was my role model,” she said.
She said she sees herself as a renowned and influential advocate in the next ten years with fears however that the current economy might pose obstacles in her path as she might not be able to go to her school of choice as tertiary education is quite expensive.
“In the next ten years, I see myself as a renowned and influential advocate for women’s rights as well as justice in general.
“However, the challenge lies in that tertiary education is very expensive and your choice of schools is limited by what your parents can afford which needs no explanation given the current economic predicaments of the Zimbabwean civil workers.
“Additionally, limited access to the internet reduces the amount of information available and the means to apply for opportunities,” said Mupfukirei.
To the younger girls who might be disadvantaged or attending school in the rural areas, Mupfukirei said they should not be deterred by the current conditions but rather be motivated to achieve more and fight for a better future.
“It does not matter which school one is studying at, what matters is the determination that one has. My advice for the young girls is to set goals and work towards achieving them and more importantly they should remember that they are as good as their male counterparts.
“Learning in remote areas should be their advantage rather than a disadvantage, those things that they lack because they are in rural areas should be their strength and motivation so they must fight for a better future and perhaps be pillars of those they are leaving behind,” she added.
As a learner in the peri-urban areas, Mupfukirei said she faced challenges with lack of resources with reading material difficult to get. She added that poor network connection in rural areas made it difficult to access online platforms which are also expensive.

Charles Austin management committee appeals for funding

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Charles Austin management committee appeals for funding

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Masvingo City’s Charles Austin Theatre management is appealing for assistance towards the renovation and development of the theater, recognizing the urgent need for refurbishments due to its aging infrastructure.
Emmanuel Simon Sakala, the Public Relations Officer for Charles Austin Theatre, highlighted their efforts to address the deteriorating conditions.
“When we came last year, things were not in good shape. We started working on toilets and sinks, successfully resolving plumbing issues and ensuring their proper functionality. Security guards were also employed to control movements within the theater,” said Sakala.
Despite the progress, Sakala acknowledged the challenges faced by the committee in their renovation efforts. He called upon the community, business people, and arts enthusiasts to contribute to the restoration of the theater, emphasizing the ongoing need for assistance.
“I appeal to the community, business people, and arts lovers to assist in any form they are capable because we are trying our best but there is a serious shortage of funds to cover all areas that need attention as there is still a long way to go,” Sakala stated.
Committee Chairperson Fredrick Matavikwa echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in refurbishing the theater.
“I encourage the stakeholders and Masvingo community to lend a hand in the restoration of Charles Austin Theatre, as it is helpful to all community people, covering children up to adult people in the community,” Matavikwa said.
Matavikwa emphasized that the theater serves as a valuable platform for nurturing local talent, catering to individuals of all ages.
“People performing arts can gain experience from the theater when they practice, and art is from natural talent, which does not require school but only identification as the main sole purpose at Charles Austin,” he added.
Sakala further highlighted the theater’s history of hosting international artists but expressed concerns about its current state, making it less probable to accommodate performances.
He emphasized the pressing need for renovation in various areas, including seating, carpets, stage changing rooms, electrical safety measures, chair upholstery, and more.

Murdered Gokwe woman found in sewer pond

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Murdered Gokwe woman found in sewer pond

Tinaani Nyabereka

Gokwe – Police in Gokwe are deeply concerned about a suspected murder case involving a young adult woman whose lifeless body was discovered floating in a sewer pond on January 9, 2024, around 1800 hours in Gokwe Centre.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and stated that investigations were currently underway.
“We are appealing to members of the public who may have information on the full circumstances surrounding the death to approach the nearest police station,” said Mahoko.
On the mentioned day, a 17-year-old boy (name withheld) from Dzavo Village, Chief Njelele, found the body while herding cattle.
Upon making the discovery, he promptly informed other villagers, leading to a report being made to the police.
Upon retrieval of the body from the water, police observed fresh bruises on the woman’s waist and back.
The victim was found naked, and her clothes, except for a torn undergarment nearby, were missing.
Authorities suspect that the victim might have been sexually abused before being killed.

Woman in court for selling broncleer cough syrup, mbanje

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Woman in court for selling broncleer cough syrup, mbanje

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Masvingo – A 43-year-old woman, Jane Muchenje from Mucheke F, appeared before the Masvingo Magistrate court on January 18, 2024, facing a charge under the Dangerous Drug Act. She was remanded out of custody, awaiting sentencing.
Muchenje faced the court after being found in possession of bronclear syrup and mbanje at her homestead, which she claimed she did not intend to sell.
During her appearance before Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie, Muchenje pleaded guilty to the charge, stating that the drugs did not belong to her. She explained that she received the parcel from her brother in South Africa and was instructed to send it to someone in Harare.
“I plead guilty, as the court alleges that I was found in possession of the drugs without a license. However, I received the parcel from my brother in South Africa, not knowing that it contained drugs. Also, I was supposed to send it to someone in Harare,” said Muchenje.
She also appealed for leniency, emphasizing that she is the sole provider for her three children, being a widow. Muchenje expressed concern that a custodial sentence would adversely affect her children’s well-being, as she is their only guardian.
“I have three children; the first one is 20 years old, the second is 16 years old, and the third is only six years old. If I am given a custodial sentence, my children will suffer, as I am their sole provider,” she stated.
The state, represented by Ruvimbo Makove, alleged that on December 13, 2023, agents from Masvingo Criminal Investigations Department, during a patrol in Mucheke F area, received a tip-off that Muchenje was in possession of bronclear syrup and mbanje.
Acting on the information, the agents went to Muchenje’s house, introduced themselves, and conducted a search. They found her in possession of 148 by 100 milliliters bronclear cough syrup and 1.8 kilograms of mbanje.
Subsequently, the matter was reported to Masvingo Central Police Station, leading to Muchenje’s arrest, and she was taken to Masvingo Central Police station.

RCZ eagle continues to soar

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RCZ eagle continues to soar

…As 6 out of 8 RCZ schools obtain 100 percent pass rate

Beverly Bizeki

Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) group of schools have raised the church’s flag high in the just released ZIMSEC 2023 A Level results as all their schools have surpassed the 96 percent benchmark set for 2023 results, with six of the eight getting a 100 percent pass rate.
Speaking to TellZim News, RCZ Education Secretary Dr Witmos Mutumburanzou said RCZ’s eagle continues to soar higher with the impressive results posted by the schools, improving both qualitatively and quantitatively.
“It is my pleasure to tell the Masvingo community that the RCZ eagle continues to soar very high. Our 2023 A’ Level results were a masterpiece. Our schools performed very well and we are proud of them.
“Of our eight high schools, six of them recorded 100 percent pass rate and the other two also did exceptionally well because they recorded 98 and 97 percent respectively.
“All the schools surpassed our benchmark which is 96 percent hence all the reason to be happy,” said Dr Mutumburanzou.
He also commended the quality of the results saying most learners had registered at least 10 points and above with the highest registering 35 points.
“The quality aspect of the results also improved significantly. We have some of our schools that had candidates registering 35 points and some 30 points. The majority of the schools’ best candidates registered 20 points.
“In terms of quality, I looked at how many students got 10 points and above and the results show that of the 87 learners at Zimuto High 64 had 10 points and above, for Makumbe out of 73, 66 had 10 or more points, for Nyashanu’s 79 candidates, 50 had 10 or more points.
“Alheit had 67 candidates with 42 of them registering 10 points and above, Gutu 160 candidates, and 92 of them had 10 points and above, Pamushana which had the highest number of candidates which is 187 had 167 with 10 points and above.
“Chibi had 126 and 97 had 10 points and above and Jichidza which had 33 candidates had 16 pupils with 10 and above points hence it can be noted that we are soaring higher,” he said.
Dr Mutumburanzou also appreciated the collective effort of the school heads, teachers, and station superintendents in achieving impressive results.
“I would like to make mention of the tenacity of our headmasters as they moved up and down trying to ensure that all things are in place and teaching and learning is being effected. Also important to note is the resilience of the teachers as they continued to operate in very difficult circumstances but despite that their commitment to duty is commendable.
“The station superintendents because they have an overall sight of what is happening at their sites, offer counselling both to learners as well as members of staff ensuring that their stations are in harmony and conducive to hard work and effective learning,” he said.
The RCZ schools have over the years been on a pedestal, surpassing their previous best with each coming year.

Zim opposition will soon finish all rainbow colours

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Zim opposition will soon finish all rainbow colours

Ladies and gentlemen I hope we are all seeing that this year will not deliver much in terms of zvinobatika because ratanga rakamwa hwahwa zvaro gore rino. Unotomboita wish kuti dai maharmonized elections achiitwa every year ingadai izvozvi tiine some activity, chero maroads achigadzirwa, mvura nemagetsi zvichigara zvakati tii tisina kana problem. Plus tinenge tichiti tikati gare gare we get freebies from Zanu kumarally, you know, rice, mbeu and what not. Haa kumarally kweopposition hakuna chinodyiwa, kungodhandaura mhanzi dzaMadzore zvotopera and we go back home tichingomedza mate, kkkk. Havana kana cent vanaNero vaya. Vangori neyavo yekudya kudzimba dzavo nekuendesa vana vavo kumaprivate schools. Muno muZimbabwe if you don’t give people machicken inn nemapepsi kumarally they don’t take you serious. Those people vanouya kumarally for free icecream are the ones who determine your future imi muchingoteverera mahashtag epaTwitter, hameno yakunzi X iyoyo. Regai Abel Mauchi azoti dai ndaiva politician ndaingouraya mombe pamarally, yokwatiswa chembere dzisina meno dzonamwa, kkkk. He knew that people want those things, especially nyama, idzo chicken inn dziya, vamwe vanenge vaiguma paChristmas. With the way the economy is, ingori covo yega yega irikudyiwa mudzimba umu hakuna chimwe. Regai ndirege kutaurisa, Mthuli angatozopedzisira otaura zvetax kuCovo ikoko kuzvigarden zvepamba vanhu vakatambura.
Ko toti nemakorokotozve neiyo new executive yavaTshabangu yatakanzwa nezvayo. Ko ini ndaitika ndichaona kedu Rocky karimowo imomo kachikwanakwanawo wanike zero zero. Takatonzwa kuti congress manje manje naTreasurer wemusangano, and he said mari hobho. He said they have many well-wishers that is why they are affording to pay expensive lawyers and vachihwina futi in the courts Nero neteam rake vakangoti vavava. Mapombi wonders who these wellwishers are, but zvamuri kufungira izvozvo nyorai mega, kkkk. Musaita semusingazivi kuti ndivanaani kutsvaga kuti ndinzi Mapombi anotaurisa. Mawellwisher manyama, anobva kumusangano wekusimbira kumasero uyu. But that just goes to show that many are Chamisa’s enemies. Handifungi kuti there has ever been a so much hated opposition leader, yet who is loved by many as well. Zvinhu zvacho so, you really wonder how much planning and strategizing went into rendering Nero useless, because the plotting haingangovi yakaitwa pasi pemuti. And surely iye Chamisa knows he has so many enemies that’s why kasingadyi or kumwa mvura pose pose. Asi hamuzvizivi kani? Hanzi chero ukachipei hachibati, and we all saw mamwe maCCC MPs trying to imitate that vachitukanirana kumwa mvura yekuParliament. Manje rimwe team racho madyo too much, kungoshama pese pese senge manyana eshiri, muchafa makachenama, kkkk. Ungaudza Hwende izvozvo zvekuti usadya pose pose, anotozorangarira atoguta kare uyo, apa nekutokotsira futi muParliament macho. Akabvunzwa kunzi sei wamwa mvura yeparuzhinji or sei warara during parliament session wotoudzwa kunzi ndine marori nebusiness that employs hundreds of people ka ini. Regai Winky D akazoti ibotso chokwadi, anga atozviona kuti tinenge tiri kuripa ngozi senyika.
Ko blue yandakanzwa kuno kuchitima ndeyechokwadi here nhaimi? Ko zvavachatipedzera macolour ese emureza takatarisa, kana erainbow? Imi, even us vanaMapombi we may one day want to start our own parties, apa makapedza macolour ose henyu. Vanhu Tripo C don’t be selfish please, gadzirisanai murege kutora macolour ese please todawo kumashandisa. Chinozondiitira funny manje is the repulsion, or fake thereof inozoitwa nevanhu veZanu to the yellow color. Our politics is just toxic, madrama ega ega. Vamwe vavo havatodi kupfeka yellow hanzi tozonzi tiri machinja. You see, imimi vanhu veMDC, CCC nemamwe mabazi that are also threatening to finish all letters of the alphabet, veZanu havamborinei nekuti muri vapi, mese mungori machinja munongonzi naED pasi nemhanduuuuu, mese nehuhwandu hwenyu. If you become like Chamisa probably that is when you can be called by name. I can imagine zvichitonzi pasi naTshabanguuu, kkkkk. If Chamisa is to leave opposition politics tichaonerera because imagine all that pent up anger and resentment against him zvobva zvashaya basa. Vamwe vanoita senge vachatomumanikidza chaiko. We may all laugh at the talk about Tshabangu’s party using Chamisa’s face but that’s how bad it is. Nero chinovashaisa hope chiya. Akatanga yake party nyowani Chamisa hameno kuti achashandisa face yaani, but it’s a good thing because at some point we have to do away with politics dzezviso zvevanhu. That’s pure dictatorship, and maZimbo hamudzidze, you created Mugabe akakuonesai mbonambona, as hamumbodzidzi zvenyu. It is now obvious that CCC yaNero hakusisina, chaora chinhu chiya, but we wait and see which colour comes next. But guys, Zanu chiororo, who ever dreamt kuti paYellow paizodhakwa this early? Atova nerecord Chamisa rekubvutirwa chihwitsi pamuromo, and zvemukomana zviri kuita zvichipera, manje manje chinenge chava chidhara. Put your house in order kuopposition uko because if you keep acting like zvidhambakura this country hamufe makaitonga ino.
Akaperaka maelections, people are being evicted muzviminda minda umu hanzi makatengeserwa nani. Imi maiti zvinoenda nepi, mombe yekuronza kama wakaringa nzira. All this land haisi yenyu iyi, ine vene nhaika. Be advised accordingly, don’t buy land kumasabhuku, because nawo masabhuku acho arikusungwa hanzi maland baron. Ndamboti paya akapera maelections hamusisina basa, tosangana 2028.
These days it seems as if Mhamha vane low profile, or we are missing the action nekushaya magetsi iwaya anongogara asiko, anoti chero shiri ikahetsura iri paline rawo kana ariko otoenda. We saw Mhamha naBaba varikuredza hove nemhuri the other day, ndikati hazvishamisi kuti pasi pemvura paiva nasomeone holding a bucket of fish kuti baba vanzi vabata, kkk. Imi hamuzivi zvinoita madictator here imi? Haven’t you seen Museveni paUganda apo achijogger and doing zvimapress up mumba make teaching the nation how to keep fit, mabodyguard ake achimuomberera? On another one dzaiita race with masoja nemabodyguard adzo achibaika nekusiiwa naye mudhara uya. Ini zvangu ini. Kana tazogara, madictator anojairira vanhu. To them everything we do not have or cannot afford is because takapusa or we should work harder. Imi makangoudzwa wani kunzi idyai murivoo nemapotato. Plus hanzi nyika inovakwa nevene vayo iyi, anyone who does not understand that should continue to suffer, ndoideology yacho. Zvakangofanana nanaPapa vanongoitisa vanhu wani, if you try to speak against them zvonzi touch not the anointed kkk. BBC was labelled chidyiro chasatan because of that TB Joshua documentary. These pastors or prophets have mastered the art of controlling people, that’s why I am saying hazvina kusiyana nekupolitics. In fact vanaPapa vari mberi because these political leaders of yours vanotovaswededza mudhuze for them to retain power, that why Angel ane direct line kunaMhamha zvamakangoona paGold Mafia paya. Ko matsotsi haageranika. Regai zvizonzi religion is the opium of the poor. Ipapa hapashayi anototi Mapombi kane madhimoni, endai munokanamatira kuchitima ikoko, manje ini wangu musoro haubatwi, handidi nawo mungazondipomera kupusa. Dr Gire vakangotsvagira wani wavo mwana mufesi wekukereke Simba chero hazvo it ended in tears, zvinowanikwa muvanhu. Vaitova nestrategy ipo paya because she knew kuti social capital yekuchurch ndomasports acho.
Makauonaka mutemo mutsva unorambidza varume kurara nevana vari below 18? Izvozvi kune mamwe madhara akatovata either achihwa mudumbu or akatsamwa because ndomadzimai avo iwayo zvanana. Panga paine inonzi nemagweta legal lacuna, manje yakavharwa. Ahh Mapombi knows tuchirungu rungu twemalawyer, ndinoverenga kaini. Chero zvaana Advocate Fulcrum vanonyengera Advocate Nero zvisina basa I read everything. Ndinozongorwadziwa hangu when I see the law being weaponised to recall young people from Parliament and councils. Mati aite seiko Ostallos kana ndimiwo? NaChibaya wacho simbi dzebasa kuopposition. Asi Tshabangu neteam rake vachatukirwa nevazukuru vavo kusvika kurudzi rwechina. Exactly why did he recall Ostallos? Kumaka vana vadiki kudaro, chii nhai? Munozoti Mapombi anotaurisa henyu but I think Tshabangu ane some unresolved issues dzepersonal life yake dzaava kusolvera mupublic. I hope he gets the necessary healing and realises his mistakes one day.
Regai ndinokanga maputi angu for lunch, mazuvano mabanana arikuora chaizvo. But before I go, Dhugish haasati avhura hombe here futi yemadhirezi? I think on 31 December 2023 he was praying kuti Mwari ndibatsireiwo ndisavhura hombe muna2024, otherwise chiporofita chaBushiri chingazotadza kubuda nomo nomo. Veduwe if anyone meets VaMphoko muvamhoresewo, muti hanzi hesi naMapombi. Otherwise, till next week, mboko imboko!

Masvingo City in move to curb drug abuse, child marriages

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Masvingo City in move to curb drug abuse, child marriages

By Kudzai Simango

In its quest to curb surging drug abuse cases and child marriages, Masvingo City Council in conjunction with Charles Austin Theatre organized a talk show on January 13 2023 where Masvingo local high schools students were granted an opportunity to express their views on the causes and the way forward to stop these societal ills.
During the discussion Junior councilors from different schools around Masvingo which include Ndarama High School, Victoria High and Rujeko High mentioned that in order for the country to be able to overcome drug abuse as well as child marriages, the authority has to find the source of these problems in order to deal with perpetrators.
Lennon Muzondo, a form six pupil at Victoria High School said one of the most disturbing foundations of the surging drug abuse cases is that government measures are half-hearted due to the suspected involvement of highly-connected individuals who cartel in the illicit drug trade and as a result cause law enforcers to neglect the right order by not taking appropriate measures to deal with those found dealing in drugs.
“It is sad to note that law enforcers are neglecting the right order as they do not take appropriate measures to stop drug abuse as most drug lords are well connected to top officials who use their influence to assist them,” said Muzondo.
Anesu Ruzive a form four student at Ndarama High School said if the government is to completely stop substance abuse it must shift focus from construction of rehabilitation centers and usher those resources to attentively deal with the sources where the youth find these drugs devastating their futures.
“If the government wants to totally deal with drug abuse cases taking toll in young people, it has to put attention on sources be it on borders or any local known drug hotspots so as to arrest the increase of drug abuse,” said Ruzive.
Zimbabwe is experiencing a drug and substance abuse crisis and the drug epidemic is mainly affecting young people mostly males, even though the prevalence of females who misuse drugs is also rising which mean to say the government and other interested parties must take grave action to stop this prevailing crisis.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the government, and Zimbabwe Liberties and Drug Network it is sad to note that nearly 60percent of all school dropouts in the country in 2023 were merely a result of drug and substance abuse which shows the need for swift action on drug and substance abuse as it is greatly affecting the future generation.
On child marriages, Praise Bvunde a form six junior councilor at Ndarama High School applauded the move by government on amendment of the Criminal Law (Codification Reform) Act that will criminalize sex with anyone below 18 years and she said the government, civic organizations and other stakeholders have to keep empowering and educating the girl child in order to overcome early marriages.
“I thank the government for Amendment of the Criminal Law (Codification Reform) Act that criminalize sex with anyone below 18 years, I hope our government, civil organizations and other interested parties in the matter at hand must keep on educating the young girls so as to give power to us girls so that we will not be victims to early marriages which greatly ruin our futures,” said Bvunde.
Nokutenda Nyoni, a form three junior councilor at Rujeko High School said there is need for more physical campaigns as compared to those being aired on internet, television and radios because most girls in remote rural areas miss this very important information concerning their wellbeing.
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF), 32 percent of girls in Zimbabwe are married off before the age of 18 years.
Harmful cultural practices like using girl children as restitution for avenging spirits have been on the decline, but religious sects have been blamed for continuously perpetuating child marriages.

Newly appointed Greenfuel football administrator aims to set standards high

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Newly appointed Greenfuel football administrator aims to set standards high

Decide Nhendo

Recently appointed Greenfuel football administrator said he is determined to work to change the current stand of the team to reach international standards like those in Europe.
Brandon Mvura said he is prepared to go and change the whole system of the old formula of sports administration and bring along modern football management aspects which will lead to the team’s growth.
“I wish to go and make a great difference on the way sport is run locally and bring up-to-the-minute football management aspects which will lead to great development of Greenfuel football club and its growth,” said Mvura.
Mvura who is a holder of an advanced Diploma with Institute of Commercial Management ICM (UK), Degree in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with Great Zimbabwe University, as well as Marketing Diploma with Harare Polytechnic said for a club to reach greater heights in football they need excellence and for him being given that responsibility means to say he is one of the excellent administrators in the country as proven by his qualifications.
“My sports qualifications are that I am a holder of an Advanced Diploma from the Institute of Commercial Management ICM (UK), a Degree in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with Great Zimbabwe University as well as a Marketing Diploma with Harare Polytechnic.
“For a football club to develop they must have brilliant and capable administrators, for me being appointed as a new administrator at Greenfuel Football Club shows that my qualifications have proven and satisfied my new employer,” said Mvura.
Mvura said he is going to bring confidence, trust, and joy to the club’s stakeholders this time, and all the players, supporters, executives are going to see much change in the running of football as Greenfuel Football Club is going to be the first team to reach the post-commercialization stage in Zimbabwe before any other club locally.
Paida Madziro, Greenfuel team manager has said currently all is well with the appointment of Brandon Mvura as the team administrator and it is a blessing to the club as he is going to help develop the team as well as the community through his capabilities.
“As it stands everything is flowing in the right direction concerning the appointment of Mr Mvura, and it is an advantage to us to have someone like him as he is going to help the team and the community thrive,” said Madziro.
Madziro said last season the league ended with them being number 10 which is not a bad position as it was their first season being promoted into the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League, and this season they are eyeing for top five.

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