Ndakambokuudzai Ladies and gentlemen kuti in 2017 takapurudzira n’anga inobata mai mukati ndinonyepa, now look what is happening. But to be honest, I ululated when we removed uncle Bob, kutambisa mhururu zvangu nxaaa. Let me rant my frustration over the continued capture of our judiciary by these self-proclaimed liberators who have now decided to place themselves above the laws of the land. How on Earth can the laws of the land be applied selectively along political ideologies? Haaa everything is upside down, ummm had I known in 2017 I should not have ululated on the removal from office of Uncle Robert by these democracy champions who pretended to be ‘saving the revorution’ nxaaa hapana zviripo makumbo enyoka apa. Manje handisi kuzonyarara until you let go of Marry and release Wiwa and his colleagues. But I have tried to ask those professors and doctors I see kuno kuchitima vachitenga madomasi kuti varume ava vakapra ipi chaizvo but I haven’t found an answer upto now. I know you are shocked kuti maProfesor anozotenga madomasi kuchitima, yes they come and look around vachitsvaka akawanda just like anybody else and demanding bhasera kkkk. That is the situation we have in our country, education is nolonger something to be proud of. Magrade seven vari kudya because ndovanoita chikorokoza while the fundi are busy with books which do not pay xem.
So they have decided to silence the only man who can challenge the status quo with action not speeches hee. It’s in the DNA, that’s why JUDAH JONGWE went down, imo mujeri imomu.. What kind of a state is this Zimbabwe plunging into? Only those behind the capture of other arms of state like judiciary and legislature would be in a position to answer. i know zanu loyalists are saying HH kuZambia is arresting opponents for insulting him, that’s backward I agree but at least Kwacha is gaining value, atori nekasomething touchable than here. I feel pity for Job, hope he still has his belly coz I know hakuna kana chikafu. Hakutorina chekunyima chacho kkkkk. I hea r they have poisoned him.Ndizvo zvamurikumunyimira bail here kuti muwane kupondera musaga? Siyanai naye Job imi maJudah, momuponderei, kkk ndenge ndafunga kuZion kwaMambo Nhemiya.
But let me take this opportunity to warn this young men called Ostallos, the way he is torching limelit mmmm, vanomutsvakira sooon. The young men is exactly Nero’s replica during his time under Tsvangirai thats why he was handpicked for VP paya. Ana Welsh beware mufana ari kuuya hot anotora chimuti soon. I think that young man should be the spokesp[erson because he can articulate issues well and has respect to the media kwete Fadzi who is always said not to be available for comment and when she does, she doesn’t comment. Pamberi naOstallos kkk. I want to practise to call him VP kkkkk, he deserve, especially in the absence of Wiwa kudai.
I used to think kugocha kunoda kwaamai kwemwana kunodzima moto is just one of those useless saying we were forced to cram at primary school but it now begins to make sense. I heard our listening president missed the only chance to make the illegal sanction imposed on Zimbabwe be removed kkkk. Hanzi he shook hands with the author of sanctions Tony Blair himself. Our president is really courageous, meeting one of satan’s kids and shake hands with him? Regai vachinzi vakawisa chitima, vane zvivindi baba vedu. Heya kugocha kunoda kweZanu nhai? It’s good when Zanu PF cdes pose for pictures with the whites because its reengagement but when the same is done by the opposition its asking for sanctions. So whites are kids of Satan? Do two walk together unless they made an appointment? Whatever term is used to sanitize the meeting, just swallow your pride and desist from primitive way of doing politics and start talking ideas and ideologies. hapana asingade murungu, ini Mapombi I wish to be married nemurungu ini, who doesn’t? If it’s that easy to ask for sanctions at meetings then I guess our president asked for their removal when he met Blair. But I think uncle Bob is turning in his grave, he hated that man kusvika mumongo, hanzi naTambaoga the Blair that I know is a toilet kkkk. Iye aripiko, ndasuwaRambai Makashinga song kkkk. Takaramba taksahinga since then and nothing has changed, please if anyone sees him ask him kuti toshinga kusvika papi kkk. But on a more serious note, please tell the president that posing for pictures with football legends and the likes doesn’t bring food on our tables; he has to stop that with immediate effect, Hatizvidiii.
I guess it’s now easy for ED now that Gogo is nomore and he has pocketed Blair tochimboona kuti zvofamba sei kkkk, handiti we have been told countless times kuti masanctions are causing all this looting and corruption as well as human rights abuses, arrests of political opponents, stifling the media, harassing journalists and capture of state institutions. All this is because of sanctions kkkk, haa ngaabviswe tione vakamira kuba kkk. You finally met Blair and presented your sanctions issue and the whole nation awaits the response or outcome of the meeting and if you fail then you need to stop talking about them at rallies.
What is this I heard about brand Zimbabwe what what, chimbori chii chaizvo asi. I just heard it was launched to market Zimbabwe. Haa mapolicies tinochinja but they are failing to yield any result. 100 percent ocal content chakabuda hapana, kwakauya indegenisation policy, nothing came out, kunoti Zim ASSERT BLUE print, nothing materialised, Zimbabwe Open for busssines hakauna chinhu, reengagement drive luto, now Brand Zimbabwe kkkkkk hpana chinobuda that’s just cheap talk. Musatinyaudze imi.
Can anyone enlighten me, when is that medication bill Limpopo MEC said would send to murume wasisi Philanthropist? We are waiting to hear about that. If someone is close to her please tell her kuti ngaasaita semapoliticians edu aya who are just good at talking and no action. Hope people are being attended to as usual in the hospitals after all those utterances by the MEC.
What is happening with the presidential rural poultry project? Pedu paChitima apa tingoriwo muruzevha why isati yasviika. We have bush toilets, we drink from the river, we bath and wash there, and so can we say tiri mutown? Koi iye Mboko akatanga nezvitiyo aripiwo. What happened to his son who was arrested? Has anyone heard from Mr Ibbu, this Matemadanda guy is too quiet. Hanzi handivati dzikabata ndisina kuita slogan yeZanu PF, iyezvino uripi? ZANU CHIWORORO. I miss the likes of Sekeramayi, Mutasa and the farm manager Joseph Made kkkkk. Chero vana mai vese vakati nyararei these days kkk. Mboko imboko !!!
Kugocha kunoda kwe Zanu?
Punish defaulting ratepayers: Cllrs
…as council disconnects over 1000 properties from water supply
Beverly Bizeki
Masvingo City Council recently disconnected 1129 properties in the city from water supply, with councilors recently calling for severe measures to coerce residents into paying rates as well settling outstanding bills,
Minutes from the Finance and General Purposes Committee held on August 18 confirmed the developments, and in a recent full council meeting, councilors said they should be having an outcry from residents because of the disconnections if only council is diligently recouping debts.
“It was reported that a total of 1 129 properties were disconnected in July 2022 while 245 properties could not be accessed for disconnections due to locked gates. 206 properties had their water meters protected or submerged.
“Council team was denied access to 20 properties leaving the water connected. For the month of August 2022, the debt collection unit was targeting to collect a total of ZW$ 325 million,” read the minutes.
Speaking during a full council meeting on August 29 2022, Ward 7 councilor Richard Musekiwa said if revenue collection was being seriously pursued, they could be having an outcry by residents due to that and the reason why it was seemingly quiet was that council is not doing enough to make residents pay.
“If there was something going on in terms of serious revenue collection, we could have heard about it from residents. Usually those issues are discussed and it could have caught our attention.
“The quietness in the commonage translate to nothing being done in as far as revenue collection is concerned. The debt keeps on growing. We have got some outstanding projects like those of toilets that are supposed to be completed, but if management keeps on sitting on top a debt amounting to ZW$ 3 billion, then we are going nowhere.
“Failure to strictly collect the revenue ends up prejudicing other rate payers who honor their dues as they expect improved service after their payments,” said Musekiwa.
Ward 4 councilor Alec Tabe echoed the same sentiments and said council’s finance department should pull up their socks so that the funds council is owed can be used towards other projects that are in need of funding.
“Council is owed a lot of money by residents as well as other corporate organizations including government departments. My issue now is, what measures have management put in place to make sure that the revenue is collected before it loses value.
“There is need for us to move with time, ensure urgency in recouping debts because the hyperinflationary environment in the country would make it difficult for council to come up with something tangible from the money if it is collected later on.
“Residents demand services like clean water provision, consistent refuse collection among others and the only way council can be able to deliver is by having sufficient resources to do so and that compels residents to settle their bills timeously,” said Tabe.
He also said it is regrettable that the debt keeps on ballooning while revenue collectors are watching.
“If one looks at the revenue we are owed, it keeps on ballooning while we watch on. Those responsible should ensure they put in place mechanisms and other tight measures that will help encourage residents and institutions to settle their bills. There is need to continue urging those with outstanding bills to honor their dues.
“Bearing in mind that they expect efficient service delivery, they should also be reminded of their obligation and contribution towards such,” added Tabe.
Council Acting Finance Director Dannister Jori said management was doing its best and was soon to present a report to that effect.
“I have prepared a report that I would present to council management as well as the finance committee concerning revenue inflows,” said Jori.
Revenue collection is one key area that has seen most local authorities cracking heads as to how best they can compel residents to pay their dues with Masvingo City last year contemplating approaching the Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira to intervene as a way of forcing government departments with huge debts to settle them.
However, only ZW$ 8 million out of a total of ZW$ 27 million as deposit upon signing payment plans was collected.
“The low density debtor’s reconciliation showed a closing balance of ZW$ 1 104 082 371 while high density debtors had a closing balance of ZW$ 319 280 106 as at July 30, 2022. A collection efficiency of 54.51 percent was recorded for the month of July 2022,” added the minutes.
Council at one point suggested the rebasing of debts to the US$, a move met with stiff resistance from residents with resident group Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA) writing a letter to council management threatening to sue the local authority as they felt the rebasement was illegal.
Mhike to launch his 100 poem book ‘Nzungu Dzembeu’
Yeukai Munetsi
Zvishavane- based author Emmanuel Mhike (35), is to launch his first book in Mazvihwa, 40km South-East of Zvishavane and online for foreign based fans on September 10.
The 100 Shona poems anthology book seeks to address contemporary issues of preservation, education and sustainability.
Elaborating on the book, Mhike said he discovered his talent at 28 after attending a workshop with Zimbabwe’s renowned writers.
“I discovered my writing talent at 28 after Chisiya writers workshop organized by United States of America (USA) based Lecturer of Creative writing Professor Emmanuel Sigauke and Muonde Trust in 2015.
“Present at the workshop were David Mungoshi (novels), Memory Chirere (poetry) and Emmanuel Sigauke (short stories),” he said.
In order to advance his concept, Mhike did not schedule his writing but was rather inspired by everyday events to write his work.
“My writing was never scheduled. I always work, travel, relax and sleep with pen and paper around.
“The first stage in my writing is inspiration which gives me a theme to write on. My first stanza introduces a reader to what inspired me to pen down the piece, the body tackles interesting questions, discussions and beliefs while the last stanza answers all the questions or concerns raised in the body,” he added.
The recent release was inspired by Memory Chirere who according to Mhike made writing poems seem simple and exciting.
The book also supports the element of being patient as it took Mhike almost seven years to publish his work.
“Writing like any other talent needs to be given space and resources. Unlike other talents, writing is a calling that will stress or even kill you if you do not execute. Take your time, I started writing my book in 2015 and employed two editors to edit the week over a period of five years,” said Mhike.
He went on to encourage aspiring writers to thoroughly edit their work with professional editors before publishing.
Glenlivet Marathon on cards
Beverly Bizeki
Glenlivet Resort together with other stakeholders in Masvingo will on September 24, 2022 host a marathon run aimed at raising awareness on the increasing male suicide cases.
The run set to be graced by the Provincial Education Director (PED) Shylatte Mhike will see winners being awarded in two categories.
The categories include men’s mental health for senior citizens and drug awareness for high school learners.
Speaking to TellZim News, Glenlivet Resort General Manager Ropafadzaishe Mushoorwa said this is the second time that the hotel has held a marathon but this time around the run has a theme to raise men’s mental health awareness.
“We are a hotel supporting local tourism but we have decided to put a theme to this run to show that we are concerned about the people in the society. The run is targeting men’s mental health following a sharp rise in drug abuse and suicide amongst men.
“Men’s mental health has been ignored for a long time and we are seeing that negative results are manifesting in men through suicide and drug abuse. Men are affected mostly because of the fallacy that men are strong and cannot share their pains with anyone. We want to bring about awareness that it’s okay to share about problems as men,” said Mushoorwa.
The event is targeting senior citizens, high school learners and tertiary institutions from across the country to participate.
The registration fee is pegged at US$ 15 and interested participants can contact Glenlivet Resort on 0775 674 403/0779603614 and can register for the event at Stationery World.
Masvingo City Council suspends Mucheke bus terminus resuscitation
TellZim reporter
In a move that seems to be an about turn towards cleansing the Central Business District (CBD) of illegal pick and drop points, Masvingo City Council has resolved to temporarily suspend the resuscitation of Mucheke Bus Terminus pending the completion of road rehabilitation already underway.
Minutes of Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee dated August 18, 2022 revealed that the project meant to drive buses to the rank in Mucheke suburb is to be briefly put on hold until the new road is finished.
“On the resuscitation of Mucheke Bus Terminus, it was reported that the project would be suspended for now pending the completion of the road rehabilitation project being undertaken by government, which would see the highway passing through Chimusana Bridge.
“The need for council to establish the Croco mini rank was highlighted for convenience of the travelling public,” read part of the minutes.
Council has on a number of occasions passed resolutions aimed at driving out of the CBD long distance buses but public transporter Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) was accused of leading other transporters into the CBD with flourishing pick-up and drop points being cemented at Benjamin Burombo, Pick n Pay supermarket and Croco Motors on way to Harare.
Council efforts to drive transporters out of town and use Mucheke rank seemed to have hit a snag of late.
The new pick-up points have resulted in disorder in the CBD as the new termini have no ablution facilities for travelers prompting the pollution of open spaces in the ranks’ proximity.
Also the pick and drop points deny council access to the much-needed revenue they would potentially realize from such collections in an organized environment.
At one point council sought the intervention of Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to help enforce their resolutions in May 2021 after they felt the use of areas with no ablution facilities pose a health hazard to residents and travelers.
CCC condemns Gokwe violence
…as ZANU PF reclaims Gokwe-Kabuyuni parliamentary seat
Tinaani Nyabereka / Branton Matondo
Gweru- After a resounding win at the recently held Gokwe – Kabuyuni legislative elections by ruling party ZANU-PF representative Spenser Tshuma ,Citizen Coalition for Change party leader Nelson Chamisa congratulated the ruling party with a bitter tone citing that the elections results were a product of fear, coercion and favor.
CCC representative Costin Muguti fell too short as he registered 4800 votes in comparison to a ginormous 10 727 votes for ZANU-PF contender Tshuma.
Opposition party leader Nelson Chamisa took to Twitter citing that the election result was a product of bogus and idiosyncratic means by ZANU-PF who went as far as encompassing traditional leaders in its shenanigans.
“A salute to brave citizens and change champions in Gokwe-Kabuyuni. This was a good fight, a learning moment and it’s a process. We are doing well against all odds. We continue excelling. We must deal with fear, forced voting, and abuse of traditional leaders. We will win big,” read the tweet.
The death of Leonard Chikomba in a car accident steered the legislative run as the seat had fallen vacant.
Citizen Coalition for Change, Midlands Chairman, Josiah Makombe however bemoaned acts of violence which erupted last week ahead of CCC president, Nelson Chamisa’ s rally which was scheduled to strengthen the electorate in Gokwe Kabuyuni.
Speaking to TellZim News Makombe said it was disturbing to note the use of violence at the expense of suffering citizens.
He further said some of the CCC members were still admitted after sustaining injuries from the clash.
“Yes it’s correct what the media picked, we had a situation where our members were attacked in a violent clash. We first thought it was being done by youth but it was disturbing to note that it was ZANU PF senior party members who were involved and their crew.
“It was just unbelievable that such senior people were seen blocking the road for Chamisa. It’s unfortunate some of our members got injured and they are currently admitted at a local hospital.
“We strongly condemn any act of violent in this region and country, why not come and have a free and fair campaign? The reason why they engaged in violence was the fear that CCC was going to emerge victorious.
“As a party we believe in change and people are the ones who decide for themselves. Gokwe Kabuyuni is a very remote area, people don’t have much to talk about there, the infrastructure is bad, no roads, no clinics, and no clean water. It’s just sad. The tactics which were used last week were bad and it’s uncalled for,” he added.
Soccer galore in Mwenezi
Emmanuel Chitsika
Villagers in Mwenezi were treated to a nice Sunday (September 4) when six soccer teams took to the field in a tournament that saw Chivi South Sunday Soccer League eventual champions Lundi-based Zizhou FC landing the top prize.
The games played at Hlezana Secondary School in Mwenezi initially had to feature eight teams with two visitors from Rutenga though they failed to turn up for the fixtures and the remaining six were grouped into two groups where first and second placed made it to the semi-finals.
Zizhou FC proved that their 8-0 final day win that led to them leapfrogging title favourites and neighbours Atletico Mususu and Predators to pole position was no fluke as they defied the odds before dispatching Atletico Mususu in the finals.
Despite labouring to a penalty shootout win in the semi-finals over neighbours Lundi Tigers FC, Zizhou took advantage of fatigue that took toll on Mususu whom they dispatched 2-0 to emerge eventual winners.
Hosting team Young Hlezi sent waves of fear among the tournaments in their first outing when they dispatched pre-tournament favourites Predators FC 2-0 in the first game before being held to a draw by Lundi Tigers.
Young Sam Musinga and heavily-built Jacob Chigwa (the league’s top goal scorer for previous season) were on the score sheet.
Elsewhere Shongamiti FC who their group opponents Zizhou and Atletico Mususu treated them with respect because they had a star-studded squad but surprisingly they fell 1-0 to Zizhou after the referee in charge was deceived by the latter’s striker who despite being in off-side position tapped into an empty net at the near post.
Shongamiti FC players protested but the referee allowed the goal to stand before they went on to come twice from behind to maintain their unbeaten run against Atletico Mususu in a tense affair.
Both semi-finals pitting Young Hlez versus Atletico Mususu and Zizhou FC versus Lundi Tigers had to be decided by the dreaded shootout as teams could not be separated after full matches.
Then came the moment Zizhou FC’s endurance paid-off as their opponents were struggling to cope up with the tiring whole day and midway during the second half, they found the opener much to the protest of Atletico Mususu who argued that during the build-up one of their defenders was fouled but the referee stood his ground and allowed the goal to stand after around seven minutes of protest.
Before they could re-group, Mususu fell again to the goal that put the result beyond their reach and dampened their fighting spirit and subsequent chances of salvaging a draw.
League secretary Jacob Chigwa said the tournament which they referred to as ‘Champions league’ went on well and it was a curtain raiser to the new season set to kick-off this coming weekend.
“It was a colourful event despite the searing heat of the Lowveld. The crowds were entertained by Chiredzi-based radio station Avuxeni and the turnout was fairly good.
“In terms of organization, all was well ad credit goes to the league committee and other supporting partners like Mrs Musinga (local business person),” said Chigwa.
ZIMCODD , Zela, ZCC host mining indaba
| Yeukai Munetsi
Gweru– Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Environmental Law (ZELA) and Zimbabwe Council of Churches will convene the 11th edition of the Zimbabwe Alternative Mining Indaba (ZAMI). The engagement is centred on promoting engagement between communities industries and government from mineral resource rich communities. According to a ZIMCODD weekender report, The ZAMI is a multi-stakeholder platform created to facilitate engagements between mining host communities, government and industry. ZAMI is a build up from the Village level Alternative Mining Indaba (VAMIs) or Local-Level Alternative Mining Indabas (LAMIs), Ward Alternative Mining Indabas, District Alternative Mining Indabas, Provincial Alternative Mining Indabas which are convened across the mineral resource-rich areas in Zimbabwe such as Marange, Mutoko, Hwange, Zvishavane and Gwanda wrappes up by the Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI),a regional global platform which is held annually. The AMI will run from September 4-9 2022 under the theme “A Just Energy Transition for Sustainable Communities in a Climate crisis era” and follows the global movement on climate change and a just energy transition. One of the topical issues to be discussed will be the illicit financial flows. “Some of the discussions to be tabled at this year’s ZAMI will include the scourge of illicit financial flows which has for a long time caused the country to lose billions. “A recent report by the Centre for Natural Resources Governance (CNRG) revealed that Zimbabwe loses at least three tonnes of gold worth US$ 157 million every month through illicit financial flows “Titled ‘Zimbabwe’s Disappearing Gold: The case of Mazowe and Penhalonga,’ the report claims that Zimbabwe loses three tonnes of gold monthly via politicians who are connected to the ruling party, government officials and their close business allies,” read the report. On the side lines ZIMCODD will be hosting side-sessions which participants can look forward to, such as Women’s Pre-National Budget Caucus: Towards a climate smart, gender-responsive budget, Policy Dialogue on Taxation and the launching of Research products. |
Minister sets record straight, clarifies transfer to Zaka
TellZim reporter
MASVINGO – Deputy Minister of Agriculture Davis Marapira has dismissed allegations of factional fights in Masvingo province saying his decision to transfer from Masvingo to Zaka district is because he was approached and requested to come back home.
Marapira, who is also the national assembly member for Masvingo North insisted that there are no factions in Zanu PF and that every member of the party was fully behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
“There is nothing like factionalism in Zanu PF; we all work together to serve the interests of the party as guided by our principal, His Excellence Cde Mnangagwa. My decision to go back to Zaka was because I was approached by people from my rural area and they asked me to come back home so that we can develop our area.
“I did not go to Zaka because I had become unpopular in Masvingo North, rather the people from my home district of Zaka approached me to consider going back to my district of origin for the sake of spearheading development there.
“I had to go there so that I can help develop the area. People in Masvingo North have since expressed displeasure on the impending loss as they feel I am the rightful person who has and could continue developing the area. There is nothing amiss about the transfer because I was once a member there and I only transferred to Masvingo in 2007,” he said.
Marapira said there is nothing like factionalism in the province, insisting that party members are working together to achieve the interests of the party.
“I don’t belong to any faction; as far as I know there are no factions in Zanu PF. We all rally behind our President and we are already working hard to ensure that the party and President Mnangagwa win resoundingly come 2023.
“After people from Zaka approached me, I had no option than going back to my district of origin as I believe in the faith bestowed upon me by the community. It’s not like I am leaving Masvingo North out of being unpopular,” added Marapira.
His transfer to Zaka district was confirmed by the District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Clemence Chiduwa who said Marapira is now eligible to contest for every position that can arise in Zaka.
Masarira lashes out at Chiwenga over shrinking health sector
Branton Matondo
Mutare- LEAD president Linda Masarira came out guns blazing on August 24 as she lashed out at the Ministry of Health and Child Care for poor medical state in government-run hospitals claiming that national budgeted funds allocated towards the ministry are being abused.
In an official letter to Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, Masarira said the Ministry is idle when it comes to respecting health rights considering that 15percent of the national budget is channelled towards the health sector.
“Government has failed to ensure people’s rights to access affordable, quality and basic health care in government hospitals. Most if not all public hospitals lack basic antibiotics, painkillers and chronic diseases medication. Considering that the Ministry of Health gets at least 15% of the national budget, it is perplexing how the ministry of health has continuously failed to provide quality healthcare to the people of Zimbabwe.
“It is high time the budget allocated for the Ministry of Health works to revive the ailing health sector and have audited statements of the same funds availed publicly for people to see how the funds are used,” read part of the letter.
According to Masarira, the ruling party (Zanu PF) government has failed to fulfil promises they made during campaign processions for 2018 presidential elections, chief among those being the review of civil servants remuneration.
“During the 2018 campaigns, your party which is ruling the government pledged to ensure that treasury allocates at least 15% of the National budget to the healthcare sector in line with the Abuja declaration (this is the only thing you managed to fulfil), review remuneration structure for medical professionals, invest in new healthcare facilities in order to ensure access by all to health services particularly in rural and resettlement areas, resuscitate the country’s pharmaceutical industry to increase the availability of drugs at affordable prices, establish at least one new hospital per administrative district by 2023 and development and implementation of health services manpower skills development plan,” added the letter.
The rallying political figure said she have tried countless times to get hold of Minister Chiwenga but efforts ended up in vain.
TellZim got in touch with two nurses from one of the government run hospitals who expressed grief over the salaries they are getting despite being critical service providers.
“We are part of a sector that is key to Zimbabwe but what we are earning does not make sense. It’s not proper to receive penury salaries for such a backbone sector like ours,” said the nurse.
The second nurse added that the Ministry had to respect the profession.
“For such a field like the health sector, professionalism is important. It’s not always about remuneration but it’s also about working under correct conditions,” said the other nurse.
Government has already initiated National Development Strategy (NDS1) which kick started in 2020. The plan was meant to target key health sectors and how they can be refurbished.
The health sector has been of late been haunted by strikes and denouncements the latest being the firing of former President of Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union (ZPNU) Robert Chiduku.