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Zvobgo threatens to kick out Zanu PF from offices if he loses primaries

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Zvobgo threatens to kick out Zanu PF from offices if he loses primaries

. . . as primary campaigns going gets tough

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MASVINGO – Perennial loser Edison Zvobgo Junior, who is contesting Zanu PF primaries for the third time, has allegedly threatened to send the party packing from his premises where the Masvingo provincial offices are if he does not win  primary elections expected anytime soon.

Zvobgo, who seemed frustrated having lost two party primaries in two different constituencies (Masvingo Central in 2013 and Masvingo Urban in 2018), allegedly made the statement while addressing party supporters during one of his campaign rallies at Rarangwe Primary School in Masvingo Central where he is battling it out with six other candidates.

Zanu PF Masvingo provincial offices are currently at the Chevron Hotel, which is part of the Regency Group run by Zvobgo. It seems the party made special arrangements with the Zvogbos and has not been paying rentals for over 15 years now, a development which Zvogbo ‘Junior’ feels that the party should honour him by making sure that he wins the Masvingo Central primaries.

This probably means that Zanu PF should even bend its rules or rig in favor of him, in the event that he is not the most popular candidate out of the seven in the race, in order to honor Zvogbo for providing offices to the party for over a decade now.

Contacted for comment, Zvobgo laughed off the allegations saying it was just political mudslinging by his opponents.

Zvogbo said there is no way he can just wake up one day and give notice to the party to vacate because he has been housing them for over 15 years now.

“That is a lie, I have never said that, those could be bombs being thrown in my way by opponents and this is common during elections. I am a son of two national heroes and I am pure Zanu PF. I have been housing the party for more than 15 years so I cannot say that now,” said Zvobgo.

Sources who were present at the rally said Zvobgo said that people are supposed to vote for him ahead of the six other candidates because he is the one providing offices for the party, failure to vote for him then he will be left with no better option than to kick out the provincial secretariat out of her offices.

“Zvogbo said it is high time the party recognize his efforts by making sure that he wins the forthcoming primaries because he has been housing the Zanu PF provincial headquarters for years now for free. If not voted, he will contemplate giving them notice to vacate his premises at Chevron hotel,” said the source.

Contacted for comment, Zanu Provincial Party Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa said he was not aware of the threats but said if it was true, maybe Zvobgo will communicate with his office.

He went on to say on the issue of rentals, the party and Zvobgo had an agreement which he cannot discuss with the media.

“I haven’t heard of that, people can say things wherever they are and if that is true maybe he will communicate with my office, but as of now he hasn’t communicated with us. Probably he will communicate after the primary elections. Zanu PF has an agreement with Cde Zvobgo and Regency which I cannot discuss,” said Mavhenyengwa.

Zvobgo once contested the seat in 2013 and lost to Edmund Mhere in the primaries before trying his luck in Masvingo urban in 2018 where he lost to Benjamin Taguma Mazarire who went on to lose to then MDC-Alliance’s Jacob Nyokanhete.

Both Zvobgo and Mazarire decided to take their battle to Masvingo Central where they are both facing five other candidates namely Phainos Makwarimba, Achson Mupandawana, Victor Charumbira, Mutati Nyikadzino and Eddison Nechasike.

Mumera’s dream for Bikita South

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Mumera’s dream for Bikita South

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BIKITA – Following the announcement of an early primary poll by Zanu PF, a number of aspiring candidates both parliamentary and local authority presented Curriculum Vitaes expressing interest in various constituencies and wards.
which were initially set for last Saturday (March 18) were shifted to a later date, allowing dark horses ample time to share their visions with their respective electorate.
Among these is Bikita South Henry Mumera who has a well-defined future for the constituency if voted into office.
Having worked in the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) sector for close to 15 years, Mumera says he has vast experience in societal transformation and development and has what It takes to transform the lives of people in Bikita South.
“I worked as a development practitioner in Bikita South for a very long time and I know of many areas lying idle that could be used to transform the area and if voted into office, I can easily use that knowledge to develop Bikita South,” he said.
His thematic areas include construction of roads and upgrading of the existing ones which are in a state of deterioration, provision of health facilities, revolution rising agriculture, electricity provision and income generating projects and promoting tourisms among others.
On the construction of roads, Mumera said he will target Makuvaza-Odzi, Chiremwaremwa –Mashoko to Zaka, Makuvaza – Negovano and Mukore- Chikuku road.
“I want to facilitate for the construction and repair of our major roads and rehabilitation of all rural roads leading to critical centers like clinics, shops, and schools.
“I will also look into the construction and rehabilitation of bridges and resuscitation of District Development Fund (DDF) in the constituency for infrastructure maintenance,” Mumera added.
On health provision, Mumera said there is need for construction of more clinics to reduce the traveling distance, renovation of existing ones and ensuring availability of furniture, medicines, back-up power and enough personnel at each health centre.
Mumera also added that he has vast knowledge with regard to the agriculture sector promising that he would like to modernize agriculture in Bikita South.
“I need to resuscitate the Zunde Ramambo concept in a modern way where the Chief gives us land then we bring inputs and equipment and the produce will be distributed to vulnerable groups of society.
“We want to mechanize agriculture and introduce machinery like tractors, planters, shellers, rippers, improved granaries and metal silos.
“We need to promote Pfumvudza concept, improvement of irrigation systems, production, coordination, marketing, value addition, processing, packaging, branding and marketing of constituency crop products like groundnuts, guava to guava juice, baobab products and many more,” said Mumera.
He also said he needs to promote tourism, culture and heritage in the constituency which has rich cultural sites and tourist centres.
“I want to facilitate the initiation of Rural Tourism in Bikita South through the establishment of cultural sites and celebration of culture and heritage days.
“On tourism, we want to have camping sites, lodges, boat cruise, and sunset cruise in Mashoko and Siya Dams and this will also create employment,” he said.
Mumera talked about the need for construction of new schools, rehabilitation and modernization of existing schools and also electrification and computerization of all schools in Bikita South.
He ensured that there will be a vibrant home industry by establishing a vocational training center.
“I want to make sure that we upgrade our education system in the constituency by establishing training centers for programmes like wood technology, dressmaking, panel beating, motor mechanic, hair dressing, baking and provide internet services at all learning centers”
I want to facilitate for home industry to do peanut butter, bee keeping, bakery, soap and detergent making, fence making, poultry, piggery then we create market linkages,” said Mumera
He also said there was need for establishment of growth point at Chiremwaremwa or Mashoko and engage business people to establish fuel stations at Mashoko, Chiremwaremwa, Mukore and Chedutu as well as the completion of the Rural Electrification Programme (REA).

Manicaland female artists celebrate women’s month in style

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Manicaland female artists celebrate women’s month in style

Branton Matondo

Manicaland arts family converged at National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) last Friday (March 10) to exhibit seven art works done by seven female artists.
The exhibition dubbed ‘HEAR MY STORY’ was pinned on emotive pieces produced by Elizabeth Madondo, Jane Chipara, Eurbetina Muganhu, Charmaine Chitate, Patience Mutyukira, Sandra Jennifer Matamisa and Tariro Gurira.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) Business Development and Marketing Manager for Manicaland Nelia Chabuka who was also guest-of-honor commended the participation of young women as Zimbabwe and the world at large commemorates International women’s month.
“Zimbabwe and Manicaland celebrate this day aimed at encouraging society to embrace equity. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Mutare celebrates this day through an exhibition where six women presented their art works. We commend these women for being brave enough to tell their story through talents in fine arts.
“Art pieces in showcase unleashed fallen feelings and issues (inner and outer) that women encounter and deal with,” said Chaduka.
Rusape born artist Jane Chipara told this publication that the idea behind her piece called ‘Torn Apart’ is all about sexual harassment experienced by women.
“In Torn Apart, I was talking about sexual abuse and the painting in itself shows how someone is torn apart after being sexually abused. Sometimes women are abused by relatives and it takes time to tell someone let alone heal. In most cases if she does, blame is put on her because no one is attentive to what she is saying,” said Chipara.
However, for Patience Mutyukira who resides in Bocha, the story behind her four part painting narrows down to life of a single parent.
The painting blatantly delves into her single parenting life magnifying the challenges and meager sweet moments of her life journey.
“The inspiration of my piece stems from how single I am. I am a single parent raising up my children. Looking back, I grew up as a talented young lady and my mother used to draw. My brother was also good at drawing even my children are talented. I did my ceramic course in Bulawayo and then I came here in Manicaland. I fell in love but it all went south. In raising my children it was difficult. I then went to the school where my children were studying and we agreed that l will do some paintings for them. From then onwards, I have been rising,” she said.
Although most of the paintings sharpened the wailing voice of a woman, there was also an element of equity.
For blossom fanatic Tariro Gurira, her piece aroused paradoxical pulse that is adorned by beauty and rigged by struggle.
Her perfectly positioned flowers dominated by pink and red color pigment nakedly reveal the beauty of women but behind lay sharp, dry thorns portraying emotional struggles.
Raramo Yangu by Eurbetina Muganhu joys down on how a woman should support her husband in bad and good times.
Her inspiration is channeled from her grandmother who has been a pillar of advice.
While sharing sentiments at the exhibition NGZ Regional Director for Manicaland Elizabeth Muusha said women are resilient beings during these demanding times.
“Women are the strongest animals on the planet because they go through a lot. They are not only good at showcasing their talent but also most importantly are good purveyors of motherhood,” said Muusha.

ZCTU calls for equality at work places

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ZCTU calls for equality at work places

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Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions has urged government to ensure equality between men and women prevails at most work places as that will ensure women empowerment.
In a speech read on behalf of ZCTU president Florence Taruvinga by Women Advisory Council Treasurer Pertunia Mangoti on March 11 at ZCTU Southern region boardroom during commemoration of International Women’s Day, the labour movement called for incorporation of women interests promotion.
“ZCTU calls for a more equal society that empowers, protects and promotes the rights and interests of women, children and youth as well as people with disabilities.
“We also demand that government enforce the rights of all women including those working in digital spaces and ensure a culture of zero tolerance to Gender Based Violence including Cyber violence for a workplace free from violence and harassment,” said Mangoti.
The labour movement also demanded a new social contract which they say should entail and prioritize equality, inclusion, peace and democracy.
Mangoti said government should also preside over a shift from systems that propagate marginalization of women found in different spheres of life.
“Women have for long been marginalized and systematically excluded from accessing trainings and skills to enable them to function in this new digital society and economy.
“Majority of women are found in informal sector, domestic, agriculture and the forgotten mothers at home who are burdened by care work. All these women have been denied access to ICT and have been left behind. Those women who have been brave enough to venture into digital space have faced a lot of challenges that have created more inequalities,” added Mangoti.
ZCTU also identified a number of challenges among them sexual harassment, GBV, occupational hazards, unfair labour practices, denial of right to organize and collective bargaining as some of the major challenges government should address on for the benefit of workers in Zimbabwe.

Masvingo female boxing judge shines in SA

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Masvingo female boxing judge shines in SA

Perpetua Murungweni

An international Professional Boxing judge shone and raised the Zimbabwean flag higher as she was the only Zimbabwean and female judge when she officiated at the African Boxing Union (ABU) tournament held in Pretoria, South Africa last weekend.
Patience Ngubo who hails from Masvingo was among the panel of four judges including three males, two South Africans and one Namibian.
Speaking to TellZim News from South Africa, Ngubo expressed happiness to be among the judges of a predominantly male-dominated panel.
“I am the only Zimbabwean official and l am the only female judge on the panel comprising of three males two from South Africa and one from Namibia.
“I feel honored to be given the opportunity to officiate at such a big event. I am also elated to be one of the judges handling the match. It was a big fight so l had to get everything right,” said Ngubo.
She however said her rise to prominence was not easy for her as she faced a lot of challenges in her career as a judge.
“Usually people are envious about the rise of women in male dominated fields and some speak behind your back that it is either you are connected or you are in intimate relationships with the bosses who call the shots.
“People usually do not believe that a woman can be appointed on merit. In the ring or on the judges table, there is no difference between men and women, it is just business,” she added.
She went on to call other women to get involved in boxing saying the field was not designed for anyone but only requires hard work and determination.
“There is no field that is designed for men or women but it only requires stronger women who are focused and determined. Nothing will stop you, as women we can do it in combat sport. Don’t hesitate to take any role there either as a coach, judge, referee, administrator or athlete. One just needs the requisite training, self-belief and confidence to conquer in the male dominated fields,” she said.
Ngubo said she started professional boxing in October 2021 as a volunteer and trained as a technical Official in Victoria Falls. She registered as a judge with ABU in October 2022 and to date she has officiated at three major professional events.
Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZNBWCB) Masvingo Provincial Coordinator Kudakwashe Tapera said as ZNBWCB Masvingo they were happy to have one of the judges, a woman for that matter being called to represent Masvingo and Zimbabwe at large.
“Given that it’s women’s month, we are honored to have a female judge who has defied all odds to go out there and represent women and Zimbabwe as a nation,” said Tapera.

32 years behind bars for raping step daughter (9)

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32 years behind bars for raping step daughter (9)

Beverly Bizeki

A 42 year-old Bikita man was slapped with an effective 32 year jail term for raping his nine year old step daughter on a number of occasions in October 2022.
Initially he was sentenced to 36 years before four were suspended on condition of good behavior.
Masvingo Magistrate Bishard Chineka said in his judgement, he could have given the accused a longer jail term if the State had provided HIV results for both the accused and the victim.
Chineka further said the accused deserved the lengthy jail term, as the matter will leave the minor traumatized as she was now more of a ‘sex slave’ to the accused as he used every chance he got to rape her.
It is the State case as presented by prosecutor Eunice Shoko that the accused raped his step daughter sometime in October last year when she visited his homestead to call her biological mother at her grandmother’s request.
The convict denied the victim’s mother from accompanying her back home as he opted to do so himself.
The accused however changed route on his way to his in-laws and went to a nearby mountain within the village where he raped the minor and threatened to stab her with a knife if she disclosed anything about the incident.
On the second occasion, on December 15, 2022 during the day, the accused together with the victim and her two sisters were sitting under a Mupfura tree when he sent his wife to fetch water at the borehole.
After she left, the convict sent the victim to the kitchen to fetch water before following and raping her.
The victim’s younger sister (5) followed to the kitchen hut carrying the other sister (1 year 4 months) and found their father in the act before reporting the matter to the victim’s mother.
Again he threatened to stab the young girl with a knife if she disclosed the matter.
The victim’s mother suddenly arrived and found her daughter telling her step father of her intention to report the matter and found the accused zipping his trousers.
An altercation ensued with the mother shouting at her husband for the evildoing before the latter asked for forgiveness and kept on following his wife to deter her from reporting the matter.
On the third occasion, the accused person took advantage of the absence of his wife and raped the minor once in the kitchen hut.
While in the evil act, the wife called her daughter which alerted the rapist and he instructed the girl to go, meet her mother outside the hut and tell her that he was not around as he had gone to take a bath.
The victim did not report the incident to her mother as she had been threatened with a knife again.
The girl’s mother however managed to sneak from the accused person’s homestead together with her children on December 25, 2022 and went to her uncle’s place whom she informed of the matter.
The uncle then accompanied the girl’s mother to make a police report and the victim was referred to Silveira Mission Hospital for medical examination.
Chineka also said the case would traumatize the victim’s mother as well.

Chivi teenager finally gets financial assistance to get tumor removed

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Chivi teenager finally gets financial assistance to get tumor removed

…family thanks TellZim for spreading their plea for help

TellZim Reporter

A Chivi teenager, Tatenda Mupfurashanga (17) who has a tumor growing on his face since he was four years old will finally get surgery done on him by March 31, 2023 after well-wishers heeded to the family’s plea for financial assistance.

Mupfurashanga was in need of US$850 for the surgery and the family could not raise it until well-wishers chipped in following a publication of his story by TellZim News.

Chivi Ward 16 Community Rehabilitation officer Albert Imbayarwo who together with Mupfurashanga’s parents cares for the teenager said since the story was published they began to receive donations from well-wishers who would sent the money via mobile money remittance facilities, and within a few weeks they had managed to raise over half of the bill.

“Following publication of our plea for help by TellZim on Feb 21, I believe the story went viral because we started to receive donations from well-wishers, and by March 8 we had managed to raise US$400 plus ZW$130 000 and R1000.

“We then managed to organize a fundraising activity as Simbaradzo Disability Club where we called upon Non-Governmental Organisations, CBOs and churches on March 15 to come and contribute towards the bill.

Imbayarwo said Tatenda’s life had been altered because of the growth, and it was important that he got into surgery as soon as he can as it could eventually become life threatening.

“Tatenda has a bright future if he gets the required medical assistance. I want to thank TellZim for mainstreaming disability as well as reaching to the diaspora community which contributed much to the required medical bill.

“We raised a total of US$1400, R2000 and ZW$130 000. We are very grateful for that and we can now book for the surgery this month,” Imbayarwo said.

Mupfurashanga will be operated at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare by March 31 this year.

Mupfumi confident of victory in Mutare Central

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Mupfumi confident of victory in Mutare Central

Branton Matondo

Mutare-Popular businessman-cum-politician and aspiring Mutare Central Member of Parliament Esau Fungai Mupfumi is certain of victory come the date when Zanu PF holds its primaries.
The party’s primary elections campaigns have reached boiling point as aspirant Mupfumi (who once lost in the past) is maximizing his final vote mobilization in Sakubva through resident engagements and rallies.
Addressing party members at City of Mutare Municipal offices in Sakubva, Mupfumi said the race is on and party members shall decide.
“The time for primaries upon us and remember this is an in-house electoral process. We do not encourage violence because there is no need to incite such. The thrust of the matter is to determine who can run faster than the other,” said Mupfumi.
The perennial campaigner is going to face the test of yet another party big wig, Big Byte supermarkets owner Resistance Mundembe.
Despite the stiff competition likely to be posed by Mundembe, Mupfumi promised party members that if he clinches the seat, Sakubva will witness ‘the genesis of change’.
“I will make sure that residents from Old Townships and Sakubva get title deeds for their houses before the end of year. Our mandate is to restructure roads in Sakubva not forgetting Sakubva River Bridge which has become a problem to residents. Street lights are of importance to the community and we take heed to people’s cries over continued power cuts.
“Sakubva is a stereotyped place that suffers such problems like extended power cuts because there is no leader. As Zanu PF, we seek for an immediate connectivity between the President of the State, Senator, Member of Parliament and the councillors across the board so that we facilitate change,” he added.
The Gold Class Coaches owner has also reportedly installed Wi-Fi at Beit Hall in Sakubva.
Zanu PF candidates will chose candidates for a total of 210 national assembly seats, 60 senatorial seats and 1 970 wards.
Zanu PF Central Committee member and former Mutasa South Member of Parliament Irene Zindi who is also running for a District Coordinating Committee (DCC) post for Mutare presented her candidature and backed up Mupfumi’s vote claiming that he is the right man for the post.
She called upon party supporters to consider her experience in the Manicaland.
“My presence here is to ask for your vote as DCC chair for Mutare district. I am not new to Mutare. Under the leadership of the party, I have carried out construction works in Chikanga when I was Mutasa South Member of Parliament. The construction of Chikanga market place is a testimony that there should be no doubt of my abilities,” said Zindi.
Women participation in wards within Sakubva has also taken centre stage with Vendors4ED leader Cecilia Gambe vying for ward 2.
“For the past years, I have been attending to residents’ problems without an office, what more if I have a post. I confirm that in Old Townships residential areas people were given 14 day notices recently. We have contacted council and the issue has been resolved. The issue is to offer free residence, jobs creation through projects, and do away with confiscation of houses. Time for violence is over; with undoubted belief, your vote will confirm me as ward 2 councillor,” said Gambe.
Other businesspersons in the primaries are Herentials Group of Colleges owner Innocent Benza and football administrator Farai Jere who are gunning for Mutasa Central and Murewa West constituencies respectively.
Zanu PF party’s primary elections candidates’ CVs are still being scrutinized by the party’s National Elections Directorate and Security Department as announced recently by national Political Commissar Dr Mike Bimha.

People afraid to report drug peddlers

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People afraid to report drug peddlers

….cite victimization from drug lords as reason behind

Perpetua Murungweni

Residents in Masvingo have said most people fear exposing those who practice drug trafficking and consumers of drugs and substances in their communities as whistleblowing leads to victimization by drug lords.
Some people claim to know the drug dealers but they have said they cannot do anything about it as they fear for their lives—they fear that they can be attacked by the drug dealers since most of these peddlers are bullies in the community.
“We know these people who are peddlers of drugs and substance abuse in our communities but we fear to report them to the police because we are afraid that they may attack us since most are bullies,” said Taenda Chaputa (not real name).
Another citizen said they are afraid of the drug lords who operate in cartels or syndicates.
“The other reason why we fear exposing these people is because most of them operate in gangs, they might mobilize and come for your life if they find out that you are the one who reported them to the police,” said Innocent Chimuti (not real name).
Nyaradzai Munyoro the chairperson of a movement named Masvingo Says No To Drugs, an anti-drug group that started last year in June indicated she learnt how bad the situation had become at a workshop held at Mucheke Old People’s home where residents discussed challenges they face concerning drugs and substance abuse.
“We had an anti-drug workshop at Old People’s Home where we invited residents and talked about the challenges they are facing and most people said they know most of the drug peddlers in the community but they fear victimization if they report these drug dealers to the police.
“The group is also of great help to the community by reducing the number of kids consuming drugs through therapeutic sessions, since I am also a therapist and sometimes visit residents door to door offering free therapy sessions to the victims of drug and substance abuse and the group also exposes drug pins as I gather information about them from the victims I work with,” added Munyoro.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Masvingo Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwakwe Dhewa said they were running an anti-drug blitz and urged people to give them information that leads to the arrest of these people.
“As police, we are running an anti-drug blitz and we urge members of the public to assist the operation by providing police with information that may lead to the arrest of the criminals,” said Dhewa.
Concerning the issue of victimization, Dhewa said there were no reports so far made of victimized people and he urged those in fear of victimization to seek protection from the police.
“Since we started the drug blitz, we have not yet received any reports of victimization from those who assist the police with information and we urge those in fear of victimization to seek help and protection from the police,” he added.
He also advised the public to maintain secrecy with the information they have and also when they report, they should use the police’s WhatsApp number.
“People should try to ensure secrecy with the information that leads to the drug dealers, they should not disclose this information to anyone either friends or families but they should go and secretly report to their nearest police station for them to be safe because the police will never disclose who gave them the information.
“Using the police’s WhatsApp platform is also very important when tipping off the police because one won’t be seen in the police station or near the police station because sometimes these drug dealers won’t have information of who reported them but they can go to those seen coming outside police stations or near the station threatening them that someone told them they are the ones reported them,” said Dhewa.
ZRP recently launched a nationwide operation called ‘No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances’ and the operation is still in progress where the police is arresting those involved in drugs and substance trading.

from drug lords as reason behind

Mwenezi armed robbers nabbed, appear in court

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Mwenezi armed robbers nabbed, appear in court

Cephas Shava

Mwenezi -Four of the five armed robbers who pounced on Mwenezi’s Dhiki Business Centre before proceeding to nearby Munhundishe Primary School where they robbed and severely assaulted teachers on March 9 were arrested a day after committing the offence.
The four suspects Sunboy Pfuwai (32) of Chibwe village under Chief Nyajena, John Chiumburu (30) of Kwangari village under Chief Chivi, Davis Hove (29) of Chandimhara village in Zaka and Tafara Siziba (28) of Mharadze village under Chief Maranda in Mwenezi appeared before Mwenezi Magistrate Gift Manyika on March 11, 2023.
The fifth suspect is still at large and believed to have skipped the border into South Africa.
The quartet facing robbery charges were all remanded in custody to March 24 pending trial after their initial appearance.
Represented by prosecutor Hardlife Machando, the State alleged that on March 6 this year the four together with one Panashe who is still at large, who operates from neighbouring South Africa illegally crossed the border with a pistol.
On March 8, at around 1900 hours, the five proceeded to Pazai Store at Dhiki Business Centre wielding the pistol, threatened patrons and the shop owner before robbing them some cash and cell phones.
After robbing at the business centre, the five proceeded to Munhundishe Primary School which is about 3 km away from Dhiki where they severely assaulted teachers and robbed them of their cell phones and money before disappearing.
During investigation at the crime scene, police managed to identify one of the accused Siziba who immediately ran away but was later arrested on March 9 boarding a Toyota Wish on his way back to South Africa.
Siziba then sold out his accomplices who were hiding in a mountain near Nyahombe Business Centre.
With the help of a police dog, detectives managed to apprehend the other three accused persons but one Panashe was never accounted for and the pistol used to commit the offence was not recovered.
According to information provided Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, at Pazai bar the suspects stole R 740 and US$ 20, while at Ramonga they got away with R 1 500 and US$ 50 before robbing teachers at Munhundishe of R 70 and US$ 60 as well as cell phones.

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