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CIASA/NANGO rehearse adjustment to PVO Bill

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Emmanuel Chitsika

Citizens Action Southern Africa (CIASA) has partnered with the National Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO) in a move meant to map advocacy strategies that would suit the context of their operations in case the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Bill is passed in to law.
The movement spread across three regions namely Western, Southern and Central last week saw about 60 such organizations in attendance as they discuss on the way forward.
CIASA Programmes Officer Archibold Madida in a report provided to this publication said the meetings were meant to come up with possible solutions to likely challenges CSOs would face in the near future.
“The platform created by CIASA/NANGO across the three regions was to meant create an on-going discussion on the state of affairs, identifying gaps and challenges in the Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) and have an insight in to their needs and build sectorial collaborative frameworks for the region in confronting the PVO Bill. PVO Bill and other legislative frameworks are meant to shrink civic space.
“The same meetings also sought to map advocacy strategies which suit the context and operating environment of the CSOs in the regions. The objective of these movement building meetings was for CSOs to undertake scenario mapping on operationalization in the event of the Bill passing in to law,” said Madida.
He also said CSOs are in fear of likely escalation in interference of state security agents as their activities are now labelled political activities.
“CSOs who attended raised serious issues over the way activists and Human Rights Defenders are being arrested for example in Masvingo alone nine of them (members of Masvingo Residents Forum) were arrested accused of unlawful gathering with intend to promote violence. CSOs reiterated that paying attention to such events, means the operating space is no longer safe and is continuously shrinking making it difficult for humanitarian actors to implement their activities and even conduct meetings,” he added.
The CSOs however resolved to engage in meetings with different stakeholders among them international humanitarian actors, government, church and business sector.
“At Masvingo meeting, CSOs resolved to engage stakeholders in business sector, grassroots leaders, church and international humanitarian actors on the PVO Bill, come up with agendas to make a difference and impact rather than sitting back when there are critical issues which need to be attended to and support those CSOs that seek to engage government in wanting to save the sector.
“In Midlands, we resolved to engage government on adoption of national, regional and international benchmarks to develop common norms and standards, capacitate CSOs on monitoring and evaluation as well as proposal writing, develop self-sustaining support initiatives among others,” added Madida.
The PVO Bill yet to be passed in to law by Zimbabwean government is/has been a bone of contention with most CSOs as government seek to control operations of these organizations while the organizations feel the authority want to shrink civic space for political motives.
Zimbabwe government has labeled most CSOs regime change agents, a charge the latter has declined and thus the former seeks a legal framework to keep them under check.

Gold coins, another big scam

Whoever is writing speeches for the Jenarari should be fired with immediate effect, Yes, I mean how can a sane person continue humiliating our esteemed liberator like that. You need not to forget he is the one guy who risked his life to give us the problems we are experiencing now. Everyone chanted his name paNovember 2017 paya as a true hero who delivered us from the jaws of Uncle Bob and her wife Dr Gucci Gire Stop It. So is this now the thanks he is getting. But honestly can’t the speech writer avoid some words so that it becomes easy for him to read. Remember he didn’t get time to go to school as he joined the liberation struggle at a very tender age. Pliz Mr Speech writer, shape up or ship out nguva ichipo than this kkkk. Mapombi is in a jovial mood today, the western sponsored cold front is subsiding as you can see.
However, Mapombi gets angry when fellow women are victimized, pliz mazivanhu imi siyanani naFadzi wedu, hee hee kutora murume wemunhu what what, imi hakuna munhu anotorwa anoenda ega, angatorwa kuti chingwa here. We have serious issues to discuss like the Pomona saga, let’s talk about releasing ana Sikhala and unwarranted arrest of Amos Chibaya. But kana tazogaraka ladies and gentlemen, Chibaya should leave Mkoba constituency in 2023 and concentrate on organising the party. Hatidi vanhu vanoita more than two terms, especially kuOpposition who claim to be democratic. Ndonyaya dzine musoro not talking about Mjolo, after all asingaite ndiani kkkk. But Fadziwo kana wakazviita pliz zvisiye or make sure hazvizikanwe because you are now a public figure, you should lead by example, chete ndogame yaEdmund Kudzai ndobasa rake, ndiye wekufumura ana Chigumba in 2018, he did the same on Sex More Hard kkk baba vanew ZEC commissioner.
Speaking of Dugish, I hear his daughter is now kuZEC, mmm havana kana nyadzi wena. I hope haana kutora musana waBaba, I tell you if she did, with Chigumba, the combination will be troublesome. She has been groomed and now aibva, she has been warming up and now akupinda as a super sub and one expects ZEC to be neutral? It’s further being compromised, kukama mukaka wakakora kare, asi Zanu, chete Mwari haasi wemunhu umwe.
But this time vanhu vasvinura, I saw a handful of Varakashi for ED toy toying in town ndikati nhamo, the numbers could tell kuti vanhu havachada that’s not the Zanu I used to know, dai kuri kare they could have blocked the road but haa haiwa hapana hapana.
Can someone care to help me with an explanation on what this gold coin thing is, I dont understand it. What is Mthuli and Mangudya upto ipapa? We should not accept whatever these two bring about, kana muchifunga ndonyepa muchaona henyu. Nothing will materalise from the move. Chete ndikataurisa people will say Mapombi atanga but I am telling you the truth. I hear the coins will be sold at more that a thoudand US, who will afford that beside the few clowns who have personalised this country. This is just another gedye gedye scam I tell you. Someone is going to have a fat pocket from all this. No financial solution that has been put in place has ever worked, so I dont know where they get the confidence to think this will. If you want to believe them, do it at your own peril, I will never trust Mthuli.
The only solution to the economic woes is change of management which will restore confidence in people. Even if you bring the most noble idea, people no longer trust the system. Who can blame them when Mthuli lied that the country was recording surpluses only to report an overspending. Iko yakazodiiko nyaya iya. You want to tell me that yakatofa yakaloader? Chete maZimba ndozvatiri, good at making noise on social media but no action. Direct confrontation is the solution, and these guys are afraid of it that’s why they are locking up Sikhala the man of action.
But some people will not go to heaven, how can they deny bail to Sikhala asina mhosva while real thieves are walking scot free. Why not caging the authors of this country’s misery?
Blessed are those countries where leaders resign kana vabhaiza zvino muno iii, they do reassign chete kkkk. Campbell is still enjoying the perks of a Vice president even though he resigned. Kutofamba achiita mameetings nxaa zvinosiririsa.
But guys what do you think, I suggest we just let Chamisa get to State House in 2023. Zvakaipei asi nhai. Isn’t he a Zimbabwean? I really wonder why some people hate him so much. If anybody cared to listen to his speech at Magaisa’ funeral, you would see that he is a real and true statesman. Chete he is also surrounded by criminals saka ma1. That speech at the funeral made me think I would vote for him. By the way I haven’t decided who to vote for 2023 because vanhu vacho vese haa. But if elections were held soon after that speech, I tell you would have voted for him. He spoke as a real unifier who is needed to unite the country which is polarised. People no longer think. Kungoti uri wedivi ripi chete and that’s the basis of every discussion. Manje tingaendepi? We need a leader who can do what Scarfmore failed in 2017. He had chances but he failed to utilize them now its haunting him. Kana mati hamudi henyuzve Nelson madii tipe chero Linda Masarira kkkkk. You think angazotadza kugeza here ava panyanga kkkk. I don’t care who gets in that office, all I need is someone capable of uniting people because that’s the first step towards development.
But guys tell me, where is the Godfather of Masvingo. Baba vaHungwe, that guy is the only one in Zanu PF whom I heard publicly denouncing corruption. Hanzi rambai fufuro kkk. I heard he is not corrupt that’s why even after serving for so many years as govenor for Masvingo, he has nothing to show, havana kana chinhu baba vaHungwe. If anyone see baba Hungwe please tell him we miss his husky voice and hope to see him over the Heroes holidays in August.
Before I pen-off so that I can enjoy my usual lunch let me plead with you Zimbabweans to respect human life. Eish the killing of people in cold blood is unbecoming and thus the need to take heed to my call, zvakaitika kumaIndustry nevana vanosanganisira waChief Whip weZanu PF in parliament leaves a lot to be desired shame.

Masvingo ZNFPC manager Vhoko calls it a day

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Masvingo provincial manager Abyssnia Vhoko has called it a day after serving the institution as manager for 19 years.
Vhoko joined the provincial office in 2003 from the Ministry of Health where he was the Provincial Health Education officer.
Born in 1957 in Zaka District, Vhoko did his primary education at St Anthony’s Central Primary School before enrolling at Mashoko High School in Bikita for Secondary education.
After completing secondary education, he went on to train as a medical assistant at Morgenster Mission Hospital and went on to train as a general nurse at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).
He worked in the ministry of health from 1979 to August 2003 and served in different positions over the time.
He worked as a bedside nurse, Tuberculosis (TB) Officer, Clinical Instructor, Health Education officer and Provincial health Officer until the time he joined ZNFPC.
At ZNFPC, Vhoko said he facilitated a number of developments, including team building, good provincial performance, and improved stakeholder networking and promoted public partnership.
A good director of ceremonies, Vhoko is also a farmer, marriage counsellor, book writer and has since published a book titled Journey of Marriage and above all, a family man.
On his future plans Vhoko said he wanted to concentrate on writing books and do consultancy work as well as farming.
“I will now concentrate on writing books and doing consultancy work. I also have a passion for farming so I will invest some time in it,” said Vhoko.
Former ZNFPC Provincial Accountant who is now Masvingo urban legislator Jacob Nyokanhete described Vhoko as a born leader who used his excellent leadership qualities to form a team that always won at the organization’s national ratings.
He said he was a fatherly figure who allowed his subordinates to fully exercise their potential without too much interference.
“Mr Vhoko is one of the excellent leaders I have ever met. I started working with him as a student in 2003 and rejoined the organization as a full time employee in 2006, and was later promoted to provincial accountant in 2009. He managed to build a very competent team and our province always won at the national ratings because of him.
“He would not interfere with people’s work and allowed everyone to execute his or her duties to the maximum abilities and when one fails, he would always give a second chance,” said Nyokanhete.
He went on to describe him as a professional leader who wanted everything to be done to the highest level and corruption free.
Another former colleague Olga Muza who is the Provincial Human Resources and Administration Officer said Vhoko is the best manager ZNFC has ever had and described him as a mentor who gave his subordinates direction and inspiration.
“He is one of the best managers ZNFPC has ever had. He was more of a mentor than a boss because he gave his subordinates direction and inspiration more than instructions.
“We celebrate the end of a terrific career that has achieved insurmountable goals, the knowledge and years of experience have brought the organization to where it is today,” said Muza.
ZNFPC Provincial Marketing and Communications officer Herbert Chikosi described Vhoko as a leader who cared about the well-being of his subordinates and cared to listen to everyone’s problems with his leadership philosophy being of leading by example and this has been witnessed by the successes recorded by ZNFPC Masvingo.
“Not all bosses are like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, but Mr Vhoko embodies the traits of highly effective people as described by Steven Covey. Since Mr Vhoko has been our provincial manager for the past 19 years, we have had the great fortune of working with someone who genuinely cares about our personal well-being and professional advancement.


He was a student of emetic, mentoring new team members, providing unwavering support for initiatives, helping colleagues who were having work-related problems. He was the gerrymandering baker of excellence, as noted by many leaders who came through him.
“He was a patient, intelligent, and powerful man with a great demeanor for taking the time to explain things in a way that his subordinates could comprehend and then build on.
He believed in continuity, mentoring, and assigning work tasks to us that were sometimes quite difficult, but, allowed us to have the chance to expand our knowledge and build confidence in our abilities.
“His leadership philosophy was based on the idea that by setting an example, people can improve their abilities, increase their value, and establish a track record that makes them valuable. The valuable skills that he nurtured over the past years have been illuminated by the success of ZNFPC Masvingo.
“He was the gel that bound the team.
He had a strong human side to his leadership, humility defined him, and humor accentuated his character and tough when necessary.
We affably called him Mudhara wedu or Palatable,” said Chikosi.

Heavenly Cinema and Restaurant opens doors in Masvingo

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TellZim Reporter

Chivalry and fine dining lovers in Masvingo are in for a treat as Heavenly Cinema and Restaurant has opened in the Central Business District (CBD) at the Junior Complex.
The restaurant and movie house, which gives a new feel to the local entertainment scene come as a breath of fresh air to both locals and visitors in Masvingo as the city did not have a movie house and very limited options when it came to fine dining.
Situated in the second floor of the Junior Complex building, diners will have a view of the city while sipping to their favorite drinks that including both hot and cold beverages.
The movie house has options for both children and adults, with a popcorn and beverage booth to cater for movie-goers.
Launching on Saturday June 9 2022, comedienne Kudzai ‘Mbuya Piyason’ Chengedza will entertain guests as there will be exciting activities that include raffle tickets draw and some invited disc jockeys.


In an interview, events manager Tatenda Makava said they were expecting a big crowd at the launch as well as regular customers going forward.
“This is something that is going to change the arts sector in Masvingo as we also showcase even local movies and local talent.
“We are expecting a big crowd for the launch. This is something Masvingo will come to appreciate in terms of standards because we did not have such locally,” Makava said.
Tickets for movies will be sold at the venue going for US$5 for adults and $3 for children. The first movie screening will start at 1100hrs.

Gweru councillor imprisoned over domestic violence

TellZim Reporter

Gweru– MDC Alliance councillor will spend the next four months in prison after being found guilty of domestic violence for assaulting his wife sometime last year.

Ward 16 councillor Tawanda Magidi was initially sentenced to six months before two were however suspended on condition of good behaviour reducing the sentence to four months by magistrate Progress Murandu.

Appearing before a Gweru magistrate this week, Magidi in his defence denied the allegations saying they were meant to fix him as the complainant’s relatives were in bad books with his relatives.

The accused was charged with Physical Abuse as defined in section 3(1) (a) as read between section 4(1) of the domestic violence act chapter 5:16.

According to state papers in the hands of this publication, on December 8, 2021 at around 2100 hours, the accused person returned from work and gave the complainant who happened to be his wife (Muchaneta Venganai) some meat to cook for supper.

While the complainant was preparing food, the accused started shouting and insulting Muchaneta saying she was a bad wife who could not cook well.

The accused further went on to assault the complainant with bare hands on the cheeks. He further took a pick handle and struck the complainant on the back several times.

After the incident, the complainant however fled to her rural home in Bikita since she had been told by the accused that he no longer had affection for her and wanted to marry another wife instead.

The matter later came to light after the complainant disclosed the matter to her relatives who reported the matter to the police.

The complainant however went for a medical examination and a medical report was produced in court as exhibit.

Meanwhile from further investigations closer sources revealed that, the accused was cautioned before over acts of violence as such incidents once occurred before.

Council laments poor ERRP road maintenance in Masvingo

TellZim Reporter

Masvingo City Council has lamented what it terms ‘poor workmanship’ on roads that were repaired under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) 2 around the city.
The local authority has since resolved to engage the Provincial Roads Engineer over the matter for intervention.
In the minutes of the Public Works and Planning Committee meeting held on June 9 2022, the committee highlighted the need to install road signage and speed humps on roads which were recently rehabilitated to combat over speeding.
“The Committee noted with concern the poor workmanship on some roads which were rehabilitated under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP 2). The town Clerk was instructed to raise the concerns with the Provincial Roads Engineer.
“The committee further highlighted the need to install road signage and speed humps particularly for roads which were recently rehabilitated to combat over speeding” read the minutes.
Though the minutes did not specify the roads which were poorly done, they indicated that three contractors namely Tensor Systems, Jadecon Engineering and Ablexon Pvt Limited were contracted for the programme.
According to the minutes, Tensor system had recorded the following progress for resealing on Dindingwe Street (100 percent), Mharapara (100), Glentor Street (60 percent).
Ablexon Pvt Limited is in process of graveling Nyadzonya which is currently at 50 percent, Zana and Jiri streets which are at 80%.
Jadecon Engineering Company is doing Dambiro Street which is at 90 percent and is yet to start upgrading of drainage system in town whose commencement has delayed due to lack of funds.
“For in-house road maintenance activities, it was reported that 20 km of roads had been marked and 15,000 m3 of gravel stockpiled for spot dumbing and re-gravelling activities with routine maintenance activities done for Garwe Street (250 meters) and Zuva Street (112 meters) for de-silting of drainage,” read the minutes.
Quite a good number of roads maintained as part of ERRP have been reported to be of poor quality with residents at some point in time questioning the logic behind continuing with same contractors blamed for poor workmanship.

Motorists cry foul over humps along Mboroma, Kelvin Manjange road

Roseline Mutare

Masvingo motorists have expressed concern over the newly constructed road humps along Kelvin Majange and Mboroma roads in Mucheke D which they feel are narrow and steep thereby affecting most small vehicles with lower clearances for they will fail to negotiate the humps.
In an interview with TellZim news, one of the motorists said the purpose of humps is to reduce speed, unlike the ones they say are meant to damage vehicles.
“We all know that speed humps serve a purpose of reducing speed, but what we are seeing in Mboroma and Kelvin Majange roads aims at causing accidents,” said the motorist.
In a separate interview, other motorists however said city council should put markings on humps so that they are visible during the night.
In response to this, ward 3 councillor Rocky Kamuzonda agreed with the motorists that the humps along Kelvin Majange street are too steep and may cause harm to vehicles. He promised to take the matter up to the responsible authorities for betterment of these speed humps.
“As your servant, I do hereby take this matter with urgency to request that there be reconstruction of better proper humps,” he said.
Kamuzonda said before his coming into office, he used to volunteer to do the humps therefore his desire for better roads will not fade.
“My hope is that the matter would be treated with urgency,” he added.
The department of roads in Masvingo last year received approximately ZW$ 19.3 million out of the amount received for devolution projects for Masvingo.
These two above mentioned roads were maintained under the Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) and were expected to meet high standards.

Organic manure: Secret behind Ebenezer garden’s productivity

Courage Dutiro

At a time when the world is calling for sustainable agricultural practices, women in Zvamahande area in ward 33 of Masvingo West constituency have said the use of organic manure and solar-powered borehole is the recipe behind high agricultural productivity of their community garden.
Organic agriculture is reported to be a climate change resilient farming system that promotes proper management of soil, water, biodiversity and local knowledge.
Ebenezer community garden chairperson Essilinah Madzvamuse said they use organic manure to feed their crops and it is yielding good results.
“We use domesticated animal waste and decayed tree leaves (murakwani) to feed our crops in the garden. A solar-powered borehole installed by Centre for Gender and Community Development in Zimbabwe (CDCGZ) is used to water the plants. We have a variety of vegetables and plants in the garden. We have carrots, rape, covo, and maize. We are also planning to use the other part of the garden for banana and sugarcane planting,” said Madzvamuse.
Sustainable Development Goal number 2 targets to end hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.
One of the women said because of quality and quantity of the organic vegetables, they wish to supply supermarkets such as OK.
“We wish to supply our green vegetables to supermarkets such as OK (Tinotoshuwira kuendesa kwaOK),” she said.
Organic manure is among the nature-based solutions that help to preserve and conserve the ecosystems rather than chemical fertilizers which can easily be washed into the streams damaging marine life and water quality as well as disrupting the ecosystems.
In rural areas, community gardens are a way of coping with climate change shocks.
Climate change and agriculture are closely linked and interdependent.
In various rural areas, community garden farmers are mainly women who are also most affected by climate change and food shortages.
State of peace report 2021 shows, the year 2022 is characterized by food insecurities due to poor rainfall.
“2022 will be characterized by food insecurity. Community members felt that there was no adequate water supply hence most people would not be able to grow enough food for them,” read part of the report.

Rampant drug abuse among youth cause for concern- Cllrs

Emmanuel Chitsika

Masvingo Urban councilors have expressed concern over the increased cases on mental illness among the city’s youthful generation which they claim currently constitute three quarters of Ngomahuru mental health institution patients.
Raising the issue during a full council meeting held on June 27 at the Civic Center, ward 4 councilor Alec Tabe said youth from wards 1,2 and 4 are amongst the major sufferers to drug and substance abuse and challenged council to put in place stronger mechanisms to curb the problem.
“The drug called Mutoriro has caused a lot of harm in society. I have been to Ngomahuru recently and noticed that three quarters of the inmates at the institution are suffering as a result of drug and substance abuse. The trend has not spared wards 1, 2 and 4 in Masvingo city.
“As a responsible authority, there is need for us to come up with strong mechanisms to curb the social ill. There is need for council to decisively deal with the sources of these drugs while at the same time we look into the issue of shebeens. There is need for council to engage other partners in dealing with the problem,” said Tabe.
His sentiments were echoed by ward 10 councilor Sengerayi Manyanga who said most occupants at Ngomahuru are from Masvingo urban and thus the need for the City Fathers to act.
“If we look at the composition of the inmates at the institution, one would discover that most mental patients are youth from Masvingo urban and thus we are called upon to act. Even if it means that council come up with rewards for residents who tip law enforcement agents on drug dealers or their hubs.
“At one of our clinics Runyararo West or Eastvale, we need to have a drug hub offering need services to affected people,” said Manyanga.
Councilor Roki Kamuzonda of ward 3 bemoaned lack of recreational facilities in most suburbs as the major driver behind the scourge.
“In our wards, there are no recreational facilities to help occupy the youth like ground and gym facilities. A few who would visit such facilities would do so in Mucheke where there are grounds but the rest of the suburbs do not have any.
“Council should avail such facilities for the youth to make use of,” said Kamuzonda.
Ward 7 councilor Richard Musekiwa also weighed in saying a lot of innocent souls have been lost to drugs as a result of idle minds due to unemployment in the country.
“As council, there is need for us to have a focal person when it comes to dealing with these cases. Though joint operations may be useful, council need to have an input towards such initiatives.
“We have lost a good number of these young people to drug-related illnesses. Some have resorted to committing suicide as a result of these substances. Junior council should also be made use of in such drug abuse curbing initiatives,” said Musekiwa.
The problems of drug and substance abuse has been topical among the youthful generation due to high levels of unemployment.

Dream come true for Masvingo-based tennis coach

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Fredrick Moyo

Masvingo-based tennis coach Privy Fanisai’s dream came true years after venturing into one of the most expensive sporting disciplines after becoming the only African tennis coach to be called for a coaching camp in United States of America (USA).
Founder and head coach of Inspiration Tennis Academy, Fanisai (30) was invited to attend a tennis coaching and training camp that will run for two months (June 13 2022 up until August 14, 2022).
Speaking to TellZim News, Fanisai expressed joy on achieving a goal she dreamt of at a tender age and said the exposure will not be to her benefit only but for her academy and the nation at large.
“I am happy for the recognition, and that I have achieved a big goal in my life and this will not only benefit me as an individual but it is going to help a lot of players, not only from my province or academy but the nation at large, as I am learning a lot of things from different coaches here.
“I am also happy with the invitation because I failed to reach this level as a player but luckily I am here as a coach and also want my players to reach this level at a tender age using the experience that I will get from this camp. As for me, I want to go places that I failed to get to as a player,” said Fanisai.
She added that her journey was not easy as there was lack of exposure as she started paying coaches for training seasons.
“My journey was a bit tough after primary school as I had to pay coaches for training sessions and also faced challenges of accruing the much needed items for me to have proper trainings. The journey was cut short when I was 16 because of the increasing challenges and lack of exposure,” added Fanisai.
She however thanked God for the talent and a supportive family as well as friends who stand by her in difficult times and motivate her in her day to day life.
“I would like to thank God for the talent and I am very happy to have supportive friends who allow me to follow my dreams and I have also been getting a lot of encouragement from my family members and also my assistant coach Derrick Mukweva who I work with. I would also like to thank parents for trusting me with their children,” she said.
Recently, Fanisai’s Tennis Academy Inspiration Tennis Academy (ITA) scooped 25 medals 12 gold, 8 silver and 5 bronze for seven participants in National Tennis tournaments played in different age groups including Under 12, 14 and 18.