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Drunk Chiwundura man kills own father

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Drunk Chiwundura man kills own father

Tinaani Nyabereka

Chiwundura -A 43-year-old man was arrested after fatally assaulting his 76-year-old father in an incident that occurred on April 30, 2023 at around 0700 hours in Kurimakwakanaka village under Chief Gambiza in Gweru.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and urged the members of the public to respect life.
“Once again, we urge members of the public to desist from resorting to violence when resolving disputes to avoid unnecessary loss of lives,” he said.
On April 30, 2023 and at about 0700 hours Amos Tshuma (43) reportedly arrived at his father’s homestead from a beer drink.
It is alleged that he had a misunderstanding with his sister and started assaulting her.
Remias Tshuma (76), father to Amos tried to refrain him from further assaulting his sister.
It is said that this did not go well with Amos who turned to his father and assaulted him indiscriminately all over the body with a stick until he died on the spot.
Matter was reported to the police who attended the scene and arrested Amos.

ZRP nabs two robbers, recovers AK 47 rifle

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ZRP nabs two robbers, recovers AK 47 rifle

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Following a spate of armed robberies that occurred around Masvingo province between March 2022 and May 2023, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) recently arrested two of the suspects responsible for over 25 robbery cases.

ZRP confirmed the arrests on their official Twitter handle on May 5, 2023.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Nelson Masvingo (44) and Frank Tirivani (36) in connection with 25 armed robbery cases which occurred between March 2022 and May 2023 in Masvingo.

“On 1st May 2023, detectives from CID Masvingo arrested Nelson Masvingo at village 13 Crown Range, Zaka after CCTV footage linked him to a case of armed robbery which occurred at Musvovi Business Centre, Renco, Masvingo. The suspect implicated two other suspects who are still at large and Frank Tirivani, leading to his arrest at Ringirayi village, Zaka,” read the tweet.

Police also recovered an AK 47 and some stolen goods hidden in a cave in Chivamba area of Zaka.

“The arrest led to the recovery of an AK 47 rifle which was hidden in a cave in Chivamba area, Zaka, with a magazine of 31 live rounds of ammunition, five cellphones, an HP Laptop, satchel, two machetes, a comforter blanket and US$ 50.

“The suspects are linked to 25 cases of armed robbery and one of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred at Manjirenji Game Park, Chiredzi in March 2022 where an AK 47 with 31 live rounds of ammunition were stolen. The suspects cleared a case of robbery which occurred at Machava clinic, Zaka in January 2023 and four robbery cases which occurred at Gororo Business Centre, Chivi in May 2023,” added the tweet.

Police however urged business people to enhance security at their premises while at the same time declaring war on armed robbery syndicates.

Pay salaries in US$ – ZCTU tells government

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Pay salaries in US$ – ZCTU tells government

Beverly Bizeki

Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged government to pay workers’ salaries in US$ unlike the current situation whereby workers are paid only allowances in foreign currency while salaries are paid in local currency.
In a speech read on behalf of ZCTU President Florence Taruvinga by second Deputy Secretary General Kudakwashe Munengiwa during Workers’ Day commemorations held in Masvingo at Mucheke Hall on May 1, 2023, the union said the general welfare of workers and citizens has now become pathetic due to the inflation-hit local currency.
“We are aware of the deceitfulness of government and employers in their piecemeal approach of paying allowances in US$ while suppressing salaries in ZW$. That practice is killing us softly,” said Taruvinga.
The union also urged government to honor its October 2022 pledge where the social partners agreed on a minimum wage in US$.
“Labour is currently at war with government over the minimum wage. Social partners agreed on a US$ 150 minimum wage which was supposed to be gazetted with effect from October 2022. That has not been effected and government is adamantly claiming that the US$ 150 was just a recommendation,” added Taruvinga.
As the economic situation worsens, workers have been plunged into deep suffering as the meagre salaries cannot meet the basics required by the citizen and worker.
“Our demand for US$ salaries still stands and is becoming more relevant by the day. The US$ is the only currency that can restore wage value and enhance social security,” said Taruvinga.
As the union celebrated the day under the theme ‘workers demand an inclusive Zimbabwe free from poverty, corruption and oppression’, it also lamented the high unemployment rate faced in the country.
“According to Zimstat, we have 2.8 million unemployed people of working age but its common knowledge that the figure is much higher. There is no way we can address poverty with such a huge number of unemployed and under-employed people in this country. Our government has failed to implement the available frameworks on decent work and formalization of the informal economy,” she said.
The event was attended by various organizations from Masvingo and representatives from across the political divide.

Man kills workmate for demanding respect

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Man kills workmate for demanding respect

Perpetua Murungweni

A 33-year old Chivi man is on the run after he allegedly attacked and killed his workmate who was demanding respect from the former saying he was his senior at work.
The two were reportedly in drunken stupor when they broke into a fight while in a camping tent where they worked for Musipa Construction Company on a project as bricklayers at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita.
On May 2, 2023 at around 10 pm, the now deceased Coolwe Muzamba and his workmate Lawrence Njiva went for a beer drinking at the growth point and came back around 2 am sat before a fire in their tent.
The two reportedly broke into an argument where the deceased was claiming that his co-worker Njiva should respect him because he was a senior employee.
Njiva got angry, picked up a burning stick and hit Muzamba three times and he fell into the fire.
Muzamba was then rescued by colleagues who were there but had sustained burns on his head and he was rushed to Silveira Hospital for treatment.
At around 2 pm the same day his condition worsened and he died.
Njiva had ran away by the time the report was made.
Masvingo Police Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and said police are appealing for information that may lead to Njiva’s arrest.
“Njiva had ran away by the time the report was made and we are appealing to the public to assist us with information that can lead to his arrest,” said Dhewa.

Mentally challenged woman (22) kills own newborn

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Mentally challenged woman (22) kills own newborn

Beverly Bizeki

In a bizarre case of infanticide, a mentally challenged Mucheke suburb woman killed her child and hid the remains in a plastic bag in her bedroom.
Masvingo Province Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and said the woman is admitted at Masvingo Provincial Hospital.
It is alleged that on April 28, 2023, Rosewita Mupfinho an elderly woman who stays with her 22-year-old challenged relative (name withheld) in Mucheke A suburbs in Masvingo, went home at around 1500 hours where she was met by a bad smell coming from the house.
Mupfinho met the blood drenched woman (name withheld) and asked her where the smell was coming from and the latter told her that was she was on her period which is why she had blood on her clothes.
Mupfinho asked her what had happened to her stomach as she was pregnant and the latter told her that she had been praying seriously and a spirit left her.
Mupfinho however suspected that something terrible could have happened and reported the matter to police.
Police details came and searched the house only to find the remains of the child hidden in a plastic bag with the head and hands cut from the rest of the body.
Police took the remains to the mortuary at Masvingo Provincial Hospital and the woman was taken to the same hospital where she is admitted.
Dhewa urged members of the public to monitor their mentally challenged relatives always.
“We advise members of the public with mentally challenged relatives to always look for their relatives and ensure that they take their medication on time,” said Dhewa.

Wangu Mazodze FC bus accident claims one, injures 30

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Wangu Mazodze FC bus accident claims one, injures 30

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Masvingo based Eastern Region Division 1 side Wangu Mazodze FC family has been plunged into mourning following the death of one of their supporters through a road accident.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the death of one person while 30 others sustained injuries when the club’s Rusitu bound bus carrying supporters veered off the road and plunged into a river on May 5, 2023.

The bus was going towards Rusitu where Wangu Mazodze was to play Rusitu Tigers on Saturday.

ZRP confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.

“The ZRP confirms a fatal road traffic accident in which one person died while thirty others were injured when a Higer bus, carrying members of Mazodze Football club veered off the road to the right before plunging into a river at the 9 kilometre peg along Jopa-Kopa road on 07/05/23 at around 1400 hours.

“The body of the victim was taken to Chipinge District Hospital mortuary for post mortem whilst the injured are admitted at the same hospital,” read the tweet by ZRP.

No immediate comment could be obtained from the club by the time of writing.

The team which is riding on a fairy tale start to the 2023 season has won four of their five opening games and reportedly drew in their last fixture over the weekend against Rusitu Tigers.

Manicaland CSOs drive PWD inclusion agenda

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Manicaland CSOs drive PWD inclusion agenda

Branton Matondo

MUTARE-Civic Society Organisations from Manicaland recently conducted a workshop aimed at ensuring inclusion of People with Disabilities (PwDs) as well capacitating non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) sector on how best to handle issues around people with disabilities.
Disability inclusion has been one of the focal points in the drive to deal with segregation of disability organisations and movements.
The training, held at Presbyterian Church in Mutare on April 28, 2023 was earmarked on capacitating CSOs in Manicaland in the area of disability inclusion along with National Association for Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) thematic areas.
NANGO Provincial Coordinator Frank Mukwavaira said disability inclusion is a cross cutting issue that has respects on human rights.
“NANGO carries under its wings an amalgamation of various issues, constituencies and representative groups all with the singular focus of meeting the developmental needs of men, women and children in Zimbabwe. To achieve this, the association has its membership segmented into 10 different thematic sectors including Disability, as one of the cross cutting sectors,” said Mukwavaira.
He said sustainable development of human rights have over the years translated to disability inclusion.
“Mainstreaming human rights-based approach to disability, in combination with targeted measures, will then make the concerns and experiences of persons with disabilities an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes in all developmental spheres. It was against this background that CSOs within the NANGO Eastern Region in Manicaland province convened for a CSO Disability Training for Civil Society Organizations, facilitated by the Federation of Organizations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ).
“This was also aimed at learning on how to integrate disability inclusion across all sectors to ensure that CSOs inculcate provisions to accommodate PwDs in their programming including the correct terminology as well as right approaches and responsibilities of all stakeholders,” he added.
Mukwavaira added that NANGO remains steadfast on following National Development Strategy 1 (NDS 1) which also preaches the gospel of inclusivity.
“Disability inclusiveness therefore requires placing PwDs at the centre of any CSOs response, without discrimination, to ensure that they have equal and meaningful access, both in terms of protection, assistance as well as participation in decision making processes.
“NANGO remains committed to complement all efforts in line with the country’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS 1) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on ‘leaving no one behind and to reach those furthest first’,” Mukwavaira added.
Quizzed on how important it is to capacitate CSOs with relevant Disability Inclusion programmes, Mhakwe Heritage Foundation Trust Director David Mutambirwa said there is already a gap that needs to be filled when it comes to issues of including PwDs.
“There is a gap on inclusion of people living with disabilities in programming from inception, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. As civil society, we have a propensity to think for them rather than getting it from them. I personally have a problem with the terms consult and participation. Many times these terms are used for cosmetic purposes,” said Mutambirwa.
The workshop was attended by 38 participants from across the civic society sector.

Zvishavane pupils challenged to make smart career choices

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Zvishavane pupils challenged to make smart career choices

Nyasha Dube

Pupils from various secondary schools around Zvishavane were recently challenged to make smart career choices in light of the continuous global evolution of digital technology and the increasing demand for digital skills.
This came up at a career fair hosted by non-profit The Usawa Institute (TUI) in partnership with Shekinah Glory Organization held in Zvishavane on April … to capacitate students with career guidance.
In attendance were also parents and development partners operating in Zvishavane.
Speaking at the fair, TUI’s Kelvin Mutize said 65 percent jobs pupils were preparing for were likely not to be there in a few years’ time hence the need to harness evolving technology and prioritise entrepreneurial and self-development skills.
“The world we are stepping into requires critical thinkers and innovators,” Mutize said in his presentation.
This comes at a time when Zimbabwe and the world at large is undergoing a digital evolution, which has presented students with new challenges and opportunities when it comes to career choices.
With the rise of new technologies and digital platforms, many traditional career paths are being transformed, offering new possibilities for those with the right skills and training.
Shekinah Glory Organization founder Juliet Bvekwa also emphasised on the importance of moving with the times and engaging parents in the process so that they understand the modern generation’s career options.
“Intelligence without career guidance is a waste of time and we always encourage parents to discuss career options with their children and not succumb to the pressure of just enrolling their children in university. Children must be self-aware from a very young age and specialise in their interests,” Bvekwa said.
She also encouraged pupils to increase their experience and knowledge beyond academia, through voluntary work.
One of the parents who attended the career fair expressed her appreciation for such an opportunity and challenged students to pursue their dreams.
“I am happy that our children are presented with opportunities we did not have during our time. As parents we also need to be educated so that we know more about the digital world. This will make it easy for us to support our children when they don’t opt for traditional jobs,” she said.
TUI founder Anozivaishe Marindire encouraged students to strategically position themselves in the digital world.
“There are a lot of free online courses which offer knowledge on skills such as coding and entrepreneurship. Always have to confidence to start a venture or apply for these international opportunities. Nothing is beyond your reach.
“Most employers now prefer candidates who can navigate the digital landscape with ease hence probing students who are considering their career options to best position themselves to succeed in the digital world,” Marindire said.
Other sessions also included ettiquecy and how to conduct oneself in the workplace, which was led by TUI’s programmes manager Sinikiwe Marodza, and a group session where students had interactions with various organizations present.

CCC, MDC Alliance rekindle rivalry

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CCC, MDC Alliance rekindle rivalry

…As MDC Alliance renews call for talks

Beverly Bizeki

Zimbabwe’s main opposition parties Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and the MDC Alliance rekindled their animosity with a clash this time around Workers Day Commemorations in Masvingo hosted by labor movement Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) over having a dialogue.
The two parties’ representatives at the event held at Mucheke Hall in Masvingo on May 1, 2023 clashed on the best course of action before elections with MDC Alliance Provincial member Ephanos Makiwa saying there should be a dialogue between all political parties while CCC Masvingo Province Secretary for Elections Struggle Nyahunda said there should not be any dialogue unless it is a meaningful one.
Makiwa said calling for talks does not mean the party selling out but it is a move to find lasting solutions for the country to avoid a disputed election.
“Calling for talks does not mean that we are sellouts, but it is because we have seen that this country cannot have permanent solutions without having unity of all the political parties (nyika ino haigadzirisike kana tisina kutanga tagara pasi sevana vanyamunhu).
“At the Lancaster House, opponents at that time engaged in a dialogue which was not a sellout thing and the same happened in 2008 where Tsvangirai had talks with the government of the day and came up with the Government of National Unity and it was a not a sellout which is why we are advocating for a rational disputation where we get to agree to disagree.
“As MDC Alliance, we say we are not sellouts which is why we approach government openly (hatiendi usiku kunotaura negovernment as masikati pachena muchizviona). Obviously, if we look at it, if we are not careful, we will be heading for a disputed election like in 2018,” said Makiwa.
However, Nyahunda said the dialogue should have real political players not every ‘Tom and Jerry’ saying they cannot have a dialogue with parties without representatives in council or parliament.
“We are not refusing to take part in having a dialogue but we want a meaningful dialogue. We cannot have a dialogue with a party that does not even have a councillor or MP. That dialogue is futile because anyone from the streets can be taken on board to represent a party.
“After the 2018 elections, we resolved to not have a dialogue with people who do not have a following (vasingateerwi kana nemadzimai avo,) so we have resolved to have a meaningful dialogue convened by a neutral party,” said Nyahunda.
Nyahunda also said the so-called rational disputation was a way of distracting the conducting of elections over the next few months.
“The rational disputation that was being talked about here is just a way of delaying the conducting of elections. We want the elections to be held in July or August and allow people to choose their candidate (CCC president) and workers can get to have better salaries,” added Nyahunda.
The event was celebrated under the theme ‘Workers demand an inclusive Zimbabwe free from poverty, corruption and oppression’ and was also attended by various organizations including Zanu PF members, Masvingo City councilors, Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURRA), National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and Ministry of Labour among other affiliate unions in the ZCTU.
ZCTU called upon government to give workers US$ salaries in order to restore wage value and enhancing social security for the workers among other issues.

Gold panners go berserk, kill one

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Gold panners go berserk, kill one

Tinaani Nyabereka

GWERU- A gang of artisanal miners last week reportedly killed a man a few metres from Ascot Extension shops.
The now deceased is reported to have engaged in an altercation with the gang which had also gone around assaulting other patrons.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident, but said investigations were still in progress.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at around 2 am on Friday (April 28) after a gang of gold panners stormed Club 04 at Ascot Extension shops assaulting people.
“A group of violent people who were boasting that they were Magweja (artisanal miners) started the violence in the nightclub at around 9 pm.
“Around 2 am, the same group resumed their violent acts and this time they were randomly slapping people and assaulting them with knives,” he said
It is reported that the gang went on to confront a man who was outside the club.
“One of them produced a knife and started stabbing the now deceased all over the body before they drove away at high speed from the shops,” he added
According to some reports at least five patrons and a police officer who was on duty sustained injuries due to the attack.
The suspects reportedly tried to steal a getaway car but the tyres were shot leading to the arrest of two of the suspects while others escaped.

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