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Water meters theft worry Masvingo residents

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Water meters theft worry Masvingo residents

Lydia Koto

Residents in most high density suburbs of Masvingo have raised worries over the increase in cases of water meters theft in respective areas though some have gone ahead to accuse council workers for the problem.
The meters are reportedly stolen for the purpose of reselling them.
During the night of October 16, there is person who was allegedly caught and beaten by residents after stealing a water meter in Sisk area of Mucheke suburb.
However, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said his office is yet to receive such reports though he urged residents to make police reports in the event of such cases.
Dhewa also encouraged residents know serial numbers of their water meters so that it will be easy for to identify them in case they are recovered.
“I cannot confirm that there are water meters stolen recently because we didn’t receive any report pointing to that. I however encourage Masvingo residents to report to police when they see that their water meters have been stolen.
“I also urge residents to know their water meter serial numbers so that it will be easy for them to identify when we recover them,” said Dhewa.
However, during budget consultations recently held in the city, Masvingo city council promised to replace faulty water meters in households.
Masvingo Town Clerk Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa said that installation will be done for free while residents will pay a certain amount of money for the new water meters.
So far Masvingo city council has 250 water meters which they want to replace but the programme will start in Rujeko suburb.
“We want to replace faulty and stolen water meters in Masvingo .So far we have 250 water meters which we want to replace but we are going to start in Rujeko then we will go to other suburbs. We are going to install for free but there is a small amount of money that one is going to pay for the meter,” Said Mukaratirwa.

Sheasham steps into FC Platinum’s shadow

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Sheasham steps into FC Platinum’s shadow

Tinaani Nyabereka

Gweru- Recently promoted Central Region Division 1 champions Sheasham Football Club have set their sights on emulating FC Platinum as their model when they plunge into their maiden dance into the Zimbabwe top flight league next season.
Sheasham grabbed the sole promotion ticket from the region following a gruelling tussle for honours with Telone FC.
They ended the season without tasting defeat after 26 rounds of matches and that is where Chairman Reginald Chidawanyika and his lieutenants’ are drawing their motivation.
“When we set the journey for Sheasham in division 1, we said let’s do it quietly, that was our motto and we let success be our noise.
“With the players, technical committee and presidium, we have achieved our goal with determination. As we go into the top flight, we must not come back to the lower division. We have shown that we have quality players who will take us forward as we navigate the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) terrain.
Club President Clever Mandaza assured the team that they will flex their muscles to meet the required demands of dancing with the elite.
He said at the moment they are in the process of refurbishing BATA grounds which they aim to use as their home ground.
“Now that we have achieved our goal, we ought to be strong and need to put in place proper training facilities, improve transportation of our players, housing among other things.
“So this means we need more money to meet our goals. The family is now big and we say to our friends in the corporate sector, join us and be part of the team as we market you,” he said.
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Central Region league chairperson Patrick Hill commended players for the hard work and resilience exhibited, equating the club to a second Platinum which is going to the elite league and never to return.

RCU star off to Durban

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RCU star off to Durban

Andile Tshuma

Zimbabwe Gems netball Star and Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) social work student Elizabeth Mushore on Thursday (October 13) left the country for the team’s trip to South Africa for the Innovation Diamond Cup Challenge set for next month.
The lanky 21 year-old Gems defender who plays for Platinum Queens in the domestic setup (Masvingo) took up at Rivers Primary School in Mazoe and is originally from Chiweshe.
Mushore changed positions from attach to defence after she made her debut and she says that’s the highlight of her career so far.
“There are a lot of things that I have accomplished, but I can say I was proud of myself when I was called to play in defence while all along I was playing shooting and I made it. I was so happy and have also played in Pretoria in South Africa,” said Mushore.
Apart from netball, the Gems star is thankful to her former school teacher, Mr Mlambo from Pamushana High School which happens to be under Reformed Church in Zimbabwe for helping her achieve her goals.
She also is an athlete but because she can’t balance all the three: netball, athletics and school, she had to choose and leave one sport.
Mushore has also found herself playing girls’ soccer.
Mushore is however not only focusing on netball as she also uses her income from Platinum Queens to cover for her tuition and other expenses.
She claims that netball is her job and she is also excited at the opportunity of representing the country, club and playing outside.
“It’s something that I feel good about, because I’m doing it for myself, for my school (RCU), my country and club and those who support me especially my family,” she said.
Mushore missed out on the opportunity to play in Namibia in 2018 because of an injury and she considers that as one of her major setbacks.
She also encouraged other upcoming stars to do what they love and stop at nothing from going for it.
“If there’s something that you love, do it and work extra hard so that you achieve what you want in life and if you love it, go for it. My biggest advice is work hard, don’t wait for someone to pick you,” she said.

Douglas Mwonzora recalls 3 Gweru councillors

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Douglas Mwonzora recalls 3 Gweru councillors

….I will stand with the people’s mandate-vows Cllr Chivhoko

Tinaani Nyabereka

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) leader Douglas Mwonzora recently wielded his axe on three Gweru urban councillors Martin Chivhoko ward 4, Cleopas Shiri ward 5 and John Manyundwa ward 18 as he continues recalling those who sympathise with his political nemesis Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.
The recall was done on October 17 with the three having since been informed by Acting Gweru Town Clerk Douglas Vakai Chikwekwe who wrote to them notifying them of their expulsion and declaring vacancies in their wards.
Communication from Local Government and Public Works minister July Moyo dated October 11 informed Chikwekwe of reception of the three’s expulsion letter from MDC-T.
“I wish to inform you that, I am in receipt of a letter from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) stating that the following councillors have been expelled from the party: Cllr Martin Chivhoko ward 4, Cllr Cleopas Shiri ward 5 and Cllr John Manyundwa ward 18.
“In terms of section 278 (1) of the constitution of Zimbabwe, as read with section (1) (k) the above-mentioned wards are now vacant,” read the letter.
Despite reportedly paying allegiance to Chamisa and CCC, the three are believed to have been targeted for refusing to agree to the awarding of ‘Freedom of City Status’ of Gweru to President Mnangagwa a few weeks ago.
“The three councillors were targeted for being vocal in declining the suggestion to award President Mnangagwa the freedom of city status in Gweru though they also have made it public knowledge that they follow Chamisa and CCC,” said a source.
Speaking to TellZim News, Chivhoko said he was chosen by the people and was going to continue serving them.
“I was chosen by the people, hence will continue to serve them. My mandate is to see to it that my ward’s concerns are addressed as they sent me to.
“My ward wants refuse to be collected, water to be provided, roads fixed, infrastructure improved and I will continue to do so. Council belongs to the people, and it is the people who speak,” said Chivhoko.
Shiri said the recall was overdue as he expected it long back.
“I have been waiting for the recall for the past 10 months after being threatened for refusing to step down as Deputy Mayor to pave way for ward 9 councillor Edson Kurebgaseka.
“My recall is on the basis of politicking and refusing to accord Freedom of the City status to President Emmerson Mnangagwa,” said Shiri.
This is not the first time that Mwonzora has descended on Gweru after he recalled Mayor councillor Josiah Makombe who has since bounced back after romping to victory in the ensuing by-elections.
Gweru recalls came hot on the heels of Mwonzora recalling six councillors from Binga Rural District Council and two more from Victoria Falls.

Chipanga finally meets ED, fails to deliver message

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Chipanga finally meets ED, fails to deliver message

Brighton Chiseva

Controversial musician Hosiah ‘Vapange’ Chipanga who once made numerous attempts to engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deliver what he said was ‘God’s revelation’ to him on how to govern, for the country to be delivered from current problems recently met the President but could not deliver the message.
Chipanga met President Mnangagwa in Mutasa South constituency last weekend during a rally where he was performing alongside Baba Harare.
He said he was happy to meet the President though he could not deliver his message saying he was ordered to follow proper procedures which he said he will do in due course.
He said meeting the President was a step in the right direction since he got a positive answer on his request to meet him.
“It was like breaking new ground to me since I had never got so close to the president since he came to power. Now that I have managed to meet him and got a positive answer on my request that I can someday meet him, that green light gives me not only hope but assurance that God is alive and that he is there for us to make Zimbabwe a better country if not the best on the planet,” said Chipanga.
He said it was his hope that this time the president will take him seriously and consider meeting him to hear his vision saying it is only after the meeting that he will be able to know whether or not the challenges could be solved.
“I don’t know yet of being successful but I have hope that the President of the country is going to take me seriously on my vision and mission, thereafter I would be able to know whether the destination can be reached or the struggle continues,” added Chipanga.
He said what is left for him now is to learn and follow the right channels to go meet him saying he is confident that if he deliver the message, Zimbabwe will be a better country or even the best.
He claims that all his attempts to meet the president were in vain saying he wanted to deliver a massage he got from God when he came to him in 1977 through a vision with a revelation on how the Creator wants Zimbabwean leaders to lead the country enroute to becoming light of Africa and the world.
In 2021 Chipanga told TellZim News he received a vision of how the country would look like if the leaders take his advice.
“It was on September 13, 1977 when the holy spirit descended on me and a new world different from the current one shown to me and thereafter everything and means to live in such a new world was taught to me. It is from that time until today that I have tried to approach my country leaders on how best our Creator wants Zimbabwe to be led and become the light of Africa and the whole world.
“The vision says everything about how people should live, together with how they should be governed in the kingdom of God on earth. To the President, I would advise him on how he can tackle the problems the country is facing using God’s advice and ideology,” said Chipanga.
He said Africa inherited ‘evil system of governance’ from former colonial masters and that copying other nations will not workout.
“In other words, we as Africans inherited and still copy the evil systems of governance from our colonizers yet Zimbabwe has a new system of governance and living reserved for it as a chosen country.
“No matter how accurate we may copy, it will not work for Zimbabwe until we discover our reserved peculiar route,” he added.
Chipanga said the current model of governance by government is more like upside down when compared to the ideal model.
He said the country lost its direction beginning from the days of former president
Robert Mugabe to the ‘New Dispensation’ which has done nothing to remedy the
‘curse’ that has befallen the country.
“For the past 40 years, I have tried all means known to me to meet the President of
my country both the late and the current one to no avail.
“It is true that those with powers to tell the President of whoever would want to see him are, for some reason, or due to the evil spirit of the devil that wants to
see us suffer, do not convey the request.
“In brief, I would tell President Mnangagwa of God’s spiritual advice on how
Zimbabwe can change itself and the world at large for the better,” said
Chipanga.

Blow for Chiwenga, Mavhenyengwa ?

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Blow for Chiwenga, Mavhenyengwa ?

… As Masvingo endorses Mnangagwa as sole presidential candidate

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – In what seems to be a big blow for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s presidential ambitions, Masvingo province has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the sole Zanu PF presidential candidate ahead of the elective congress scheduled for this year.
ZANU PF is reported to be factionally divided with one faction siding with Vice President Chiwenga while the other one is loyal to President Mnangagwa.
In Masvingo, the two warring factions are fronted by the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution and former provincial chairperson Ezra Chadzamira and the current chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa.
The factional battle between the two local leaders started early last year ahead of the Provincial Executive Committee elections when Mavhenyengwa challenged Chadzamira and went on to win the chairpersonship.
All intra-party elections in the province are now being contested along the two factions with the recent Central Committee elections having been dominated by Mavhenyengwa loyalists.
During the provincial inter-district meeting held at Masvingo Teachers College on Masvingo province on October 20 resolved that Mnangagwa will not be contested at congress.
“Masvingo unanimously nominates Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa as the sole candidate for Presidency and First Secretary of the party, Zanu PF at the 7th National People’s Congress.
“Masvingo province reaffirms its unwavering support for His Excellency the President and First Secretary of the Party, Zanu PF CDE Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa as the sole presidential candidate for the 2023 harmonised elections,” read the resolution.
Though both Chadzamira and Mavhenyengwa preach unity and parade Masvingo as a united front, the province also resolved that the party introduce stern measures against perpetrators of factionalism among other things.
“The party should set deterrent penalties for perpetrators of factionalism and other vices that seek to advance individual interests at the expense of party’s rules and regulations and that party and government adopt zero tolerance to corruption,” added another resolution.
Speaking at the event, Chadzamira urged people to unite and bury their differences as they approach 2023 saying their common goal was to win the elections.
Chadzamira went on to say for them to fight, they should be in power first and implored people to unite then fight after winning the elections.
“There is no home without fights but for now we have to win first as ZANU PF so that we can have fights, we cannot fight when we are not in power,” said Chadzamira.
He went on to ‘warn’ party leadership against some Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) which he said are driving regime change agenda saying government was fast tracking the Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) bill, which will allow them to deregister those purported to be anti-government.
The battle for control of Zanu PF continues to hog the limelight especially at a point in time when the party braces for the elective congress with the party’s number two reportedly harbouring presidential ambitions after he resuscitated Mnangagwa’s political career following his demise at the hands of former President, the late Robert Mugabe.

Byo businesses hold charity golf tourney for KG6

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Byo businesses hold charity golf tourney for KG6

Staff Reporter 

The Bulawayo business community last week hosted a charity golf tournament for King George VI Centre (KGVI), a centre for persons with disabilities.

The Centre is one of Zimbabwe’s foremost disability advocacy organisations, supporting the rights of children with disabilities and those with hearing impairments through access to education, sign language, rehabilitation, independent living, sports, and vibrant performing arts programmes.

KGVI Administrator Lomaswati Mavhangira expressed her gratitude to the business society of Bulawayo who generously supported them.

“Lately we have been struggling to provide adequate food and resources for our children due to financial instability.

“As KGVI, we are grateful to the business community of Bulawayo for coming to our aid at such a critical time,” said Mrs Mavhangira.

The tournament was hosted at Bulawayo Golf Club on Saturday, October 8, 2022. The event was overseen by KGVI staff and students who brought music and dance as part of entertainment for the day.

The Tournament Convener Mr Shlomo Lepar said that the purpose of the charity fund was to support the financial stability and viability of KGVI.

“It was an absolute honour and privilege to help and organize this wonderful charity day. It’s with much thanks to the commercial and industrial sector for supporting us so generously in the sponsorship of holes and prizes.

“Our aim is to ensure that this becomes an annual calendar event because it goes a very long way in aiding the financial stability and viability of KGVI,” said Mr Lepar.

The charity event included a golf tournament, a raffle and an auction; all meant to raise funds for KGVI.

The beneficiaries of the funds raised on the day are going to be children with disabilities at King George VI as well as the centre itself.

One of the organizers of the tournament from KGVI, Precious Ncube also said that the funds will go towards the revival of the independent living programme which had since been stopped due to economic challenges.

“We are so grateful. Independent living is critical in grooming and preparing children with disabilities for social life after school,” said Precious.

Independent living is a programme at King George Centre where children with disabilities are taught about the activities of daily living (Adl) such as cooking, grooming, cleaning and washing among other activities.

Under this programme, children will be given food which lasts for a week and be taught to budget and manage it on their own.

Other companies who sponsored the holes at the tournament included Mine Machines, Cimas, APG, Safeguard RSC Steelforce, Arenel, PolyFoil, BHc, Liquid Technologies, ZB Bank, AutoWorld, Gurus Holdings, ZIB, ICZ, FBC, Cabs and Old Mutual, Edgars Club Plus, Jet and The Butcher Shop.

The Prizes were sponsored by Femina Garments, Pick N Pay, Lemonseed, Arenel, Parker Paints and Fortwell. The Donations at the tournament were made by KB Davies, Mr Anand and Acol.

Profoam also made a donation towards KGVI of 25 mattresses which will be used at the hostels.

Companies that also participated at the tournament include Isuzu Motors.

More fireworks expected at Lake October Great Zim Festival

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More fireworks expected at Lake October Great Zim Festival

Beverly Bizeki

The much anticipated Lake October Great Zimbabwe Tourism Festival is set to light up the ancient city with more activities being lined up for the three day event this coming weekend.
Speaking at a press conference at Chevron Hotel in Masvingo, Lake October Great Zimbabwe Tourism Festival Head of Public Relations Tavita Mpala said there will be more activities including boat cruising and quad biking at slashed prices.
“We have major discounts for state of the art boat cruises from Thunder Run going for US $20 for a 15 minute cruise, prices for the quad bikes have been slashed to US$ 5.
“We have made efforts to ensure that everyone participates, we have a family fun day on the 22nd where entrance to the monuments is free with free activities like Zumba, Tug of war.
“We have roped in other entertainment sectors for the benefit of everyone in the province hence there will be a pre-party at Liquids Club International on Thursday,” said Mpala.
“We are expecting to make about USD $1,5 million not only as Lake October but as a Province, Hotel bookings are already at 85 -90% full and we have had ticket sales from people outside Masvingo from places like Chipinge, Victoria Falls, Kariba,” said Mpala.
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Regional Manager Daniel Mumpande placed emphasis on the importance of festivals in bringing tourists to a destination.
“Festivals play an important role in bringing tourists, you can’t just come to Masvingo and see the Great Zimbabwe monuments and go back, you need to have some other activities to do like boat cruising which is one component that is missing in the province.
“We can have a resort where so many smaller activities can take place like a water world theme park as we have so much water in Lake Mutirikwi which is available to investors in that sector.
“The locals are going to benefit from participating as well as making sales,” said Mumpande.
E-square, M-Kay, K Gizzy, Jackson, King Shella, Spaction, Majesty, Tanaka D- Wemagetsi, Wekwamaramba the jazz artist and JP Magetsi are some of the local artists that will be performing at the festival.
Coincidentally Great Zimbabwe University is having its graduation which will likely make a buzz for ticket sales at the event.
Masvingo is home to some of the biggest water bodies in the province and there is need for investment in recreational facilities such as boat cruising and other water based activities.

All organisations with Zim or Z should be disbanded

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All organisations with Zim or Z should be disbanded

Ladies and gentlemen, the tempo is always rising and political temperatures have reached another level as we march towards 2023 where the decisive harmonized elections are set to be held. Yes, of course they are decisive in the sense that it presents an opportunity or chance to amend where people did wrong as a nation between 2017 and 2018. We hoped that things will change for the better but we have realised that we were wrong.
I hope next year people will vote wisely and give Zanu PF another chance to rectify what has been failed since 1980. Give them another chance, at your own risk of coz kkkk. You all head the Head of State and Government who is also the commander in chief of the Zimbabwe defence forces and chancellor of all state universities lying to Chiredzi people that electrification of rural communities is set for end of October after he through Rwandese Kagame sourced for funds from mysterious investors. Imika imi, tinyareiwo zvedu. Chete I don’t blame him, mabasa ake akawandisa and he is overwhelmed, all that I mentioned above for one person, ko zvimwe zvandisina kutaura. Instead of talking about mordenising schools in Chiredzi busy with lies, nxaa. Didn’t he see mud and pole classroom blocks at several if not all schools in the area that resemble the ‘Stone age’ era? Kana asina kuzviona someone must be fired. You can’t take a president to an area and deny him access to that reality. Haa it’s high time you people of Chiredzi North wake up from that slumber and smell the coffee.
I had vowed not to give this clown called Baba Beritha unnecessary attention but this time I cannot just ignore. Dougie let me set the record straight to the point; we are sick and tired of your cheap politicking as you continue recalling the people who were elected by the people. Please stop it iwe Mwonzora, I repeat again Stop it. Ladies and gentlemen, this Dougie thing needs to be tamed urgently to restore sanity. We can’t continue pumping resources for by elections caused by one bitter man, Nooo mhani.. Who are you representing Dougie, what do stand for? What do you command? I am sure even Beritha aakutonyadziswawo nababa vakadai. Bhaibheri rinomboti baba vebenzi havana mufaro, but apa vana vebenzi ndivo vasina mufaro. Stop recalling people and enjoy a sit in Polad. Let me just warn you in advance, Kugarika mwena unoguma uye hapana chisingaperi. The political grave you are digging is too deep for you to appear on the surface one day. Asi vo vakatumidza kuti Togarasei vakanga vazviona.
On a serious note, more than Dougie’s, I think anything that has a Zim or Z at the beginning should be disbanded at start afresh or even banned. I used to think it’s the Z that is cursed but have seen Zambia doing well. Look at what Zimsketch, Zimsec I mean; look at what it is doing. Overcharging exam fees and now the exams are leaking. They cannot run an examination inoyorwa nevana sure what a shame, that should just be disbanded titange imwe itsva isina Zim. Look at ZACC, its busy doing corruption which it is supposed to curbing, zvinonyadzisa. This John Makamure thing used to deny the press information on their operations izvo iye is the most corrupt. Makadii kumuisa henyu kuZimra ndokwake chaiko coz uko vanoba masikati machena. On the other hand iyiwo ZEC yaanaChigumba is busy preparing to rig the next election while Zupco is failing to provide enough buses to carry people. Zimgold mafuta chaiwo aakuita kunge akadirwa mvura while ZIMTA is failing to represent teachers to get better remuneration. ZIFA hatichatauri, ZIMSTAT haisat yapedza kupa vanhu mari nanhasi and the results are still trickling in. ZERA is failing to reduce fuel price and ZESA is busy neload shedding. Roads are full of potholes while ZINARA is collecting toll fees. I am sure you all don’t want me to talk about ZRP and ZNA coz maSysterm acho munoaziva they are the ones who beat up people for peacefully demonstrating and taking bribes pamaroads. ZINWA worse, they are charging people exorbitant charges for water they dodn’t drink, nxaaa, that’s nonsense. Last but not least is Zimlie, sorry ZimEye, mmm vakomana vanonyepa zvavo vaya kkkkk.
I am calling for the responsible authorities to disband or ban anything with Z for Zimbabwe. All the organisations are a shame. Please please our president we beg you, can you do this last thing as your last kicks of a dying horse kkkk.
Ko what is this nonsense I hear, these 4ED things are becoming too much, what does ED really stands for? Is it Economic destruction, its Erectile Dysfunction or Energy Drink? There is nothing about Economic Development in all those organisations. Dai zvine musoro I could have launched mine kudara, yes Mapombi for …. Stop wasting resources doing these useless launches. But nemi maTeacher munazvo. kutozadza HICC apa mukuchemera pay. Regai munyimwe you are easily carried away muchitevera mhepo.
Before I go hangu kunokanga maputi angu for lunch, let me warn those who are perpetrating violence to stop it. veZanu regai veCCC vaitewo misangano yavo zvakanaka please. Nemiwo veCCC stop exaggerating, zviya zvekuzoti we are being shot at with live ammunition kwaisava kuwedzerera here. Ikanyatsorira hapana anokosora, ask Matemadanda kkkk. We want a peaceful country isusu, we need a peaceful environment as people campaign towards 2023.
Ko What is the current situation in Ukraine, kuno kuChitima handinawo terevhizhoni dai ndamboonerawo apo Smart phone yangu yakadonhera musewage muna Mucheke River so am off line always and am cut off from the rest of the global village. I just need some updates whether from a Pro-Russia source or Ukraine.
Ko Mukomana aripiko mazuvano haaa too quiet ndasuwa kumbonzwa manzwi eshanduko ka. Ko Ostallos aripiko, sure vanhu kubva vaita competition yekunyarara naGenerari kudaro. I heard the general is skipping parliament kkkkk. Ko nhai Ostallos maBoer goats aHopewell amaifudza achiriko here, makazongonyarara nyaya yacho. How is Marry by the way? Ko Dr Stop IT, please if anyone sees her tell to come and tell Dougie to Stop it before it’s too late. Ko Mphoko aripiwo, ko ari kudii hake kugara nhaka pana Gire, she is still kicking I know kkkk Mboko iMboko!!!!

Gutu hosts provincial anti-stock theft campaign launch

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Gutu hosts provincial anti-stock theft campaign launch

Precila Takabvirakare

Gutu district hosted the provincial launch of 2022 anti-stock theft campaign at Mushayavanhu Secondary School on October 12 in ward 35 under Chief Nyamandi.
The campaign was moving under the theme ‘National herd, our herd- livestock: our wealth is our concern’.
It aimed to create collaboration between farmers, government stakeholders and the police to fight against stock theft.
Speaking at the event, Officer Commanding Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Masvingo Province Commissioner David Mahoya said the province has recorded several cases of stock theft which is very worrisome so they are looking forward to collaboration between famers, government stakeholders and the police in fighting it.
“We decided to have this event today because we are really worried with number of stock theft cases that Masvingo province has recorded so far. Those people are very smart, they target specific households who they know have a lot livestock and to us it shows that those people have strong connections with some of the members of the community. So I encourage you to give us information on those people who are doing that because I know that you know them, do not hesitate to call us,” said Mahoya.
Giving statistical evidence, Commissioner Mahoya said cases which involve all livestock stolen this year are 528 as compared to 331 as of last year which shows 60% a sharp increase.
“As for stolen cattle specifically this year, the province recorded 202 cases and last year recorded 264 cases.
“Also this year, a total number of 69 accused persons were arrested as compared to last year where 68 people were arrested.
“The current figures are too high. Cattle is our economic backbone as Zimbabweans so we have to safeguard them very well We have an anti- stock theft unit in the district, work with them and give them tip offs if you have any information about stock theft don’t hesitate to call us we will respond,” he added.
He also gave a warning to those police officers who have a tendency of clearing cattle in their offices without visiting the sites to stop that manner and do the proper clearance as they are expected to do.
He concluded by encouraging the community to have brand names for their cattle for easy identification in case anything happens and the police get hold of them.

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