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Matutu promises to tear CCC in Masvingo

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Matutu promises to tear CCC in Masvingo

… As desperate Zanu PF rides on defectors to lure opposition vote

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – Former Masvingo urban Member of Parliament Tongai Matutu who defected to Zanu PF after a fall out with then MDC Alliance party after he was disqualified from contesting the provincial chairmanship post has promised to lure opposition vote for Zanu PF saying he was the ‘best brains’ during his time in opposition. Zanu PF is now using defectors from then MDC Alliance to campaign ahead of the by-elections slated for March 26 with former legislator Matutu being the face of the campaigns in Masvingo.
At the launch of the campaigns last month at Ngundu business centre graced by ZANU PF National Chairperson and Minister of Defence Oppah Muchinguri, Matutu and former Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu were given a platform to address ahead of a number of politburo and central committee members.
Recently Matutu was asked to address poorly attended Zanu PF mini rallies in Masvingo urban where they are campaigning for by-elections.
At Pangolin shopping centre, Matutu was asked to address supporters by the provincial chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa who had only done introductions.
Matutu went on to tell people that he is the former MP whom they voted for and is now with Zanu PF which he said had direction.
He went on to say he was one of the few people who had the brains in his former party and leaving it meant that it suffered a deficit and urged all level headed to follow him and vote for Zanu PF.
“There is nothing there, I have been there you know it and I am one of the few who had brains and now that we are no longer there, who else is there?
“There are two types of votes, spoiled and counted votes, spoiled are those where you fail put an X where it is required or voting for two or more candidates and also voting for the opposition is now spoiling a vote. So I want to urge you to vote for Zanu PF to avoid spoiling your votes,” said Matutu.
Zanu PF Secretary for Security and Senator for Gutu District Lovemore Matuke said they are confident of winning wards previously held by the opposition saying Matutu knew the right valves to open.
“We are going to win the by-election here in Masvingo urban. We have Comrade Matutu here whom we are travelling with. He knows the valves to open so that things work in our favour,” said Matuke.
He also promised more boreholes in town saying they will connect solar power and make sure that people will alternatively use these boreholes to avoid the ever increasing council water bills.
“Your councillor here appealed for solar powered boreholes and that has been granted by the minister and so soon, if council bills are too high, you just close the tap and go to the borehole,” said Matuke.
However, some analysts said the use of former opposition leaders will not bring any favourable results for Zanu PF as they do not have a following.
Political commentator Dr Davidson Mugodzwa said Zanu PF was using old tricks that will never work wonders since they are a spent force.
“Zanu PF is using old tricks, members relegated from formerly MDC now resurfacing at campaign trails will not work any wonders for Zanu PF. These recycled politicians like Tracy Mutinhiri, Tongai Matutu have already been rejected in their own political backyards, suddenly they cannot be expected to achieve miracles in Zanu PF. These same politicians are really a spent force now masquerading as revolutionaries. No one will be hoodwinked to vote for them whatever colour they now cling to,” said Dr Mugodzwa.
Another political analyst Dr Wellington Gadzikwa concurred with Mugodzwa and said the defectors were only relevant within the brand of the opposition.
“I doubt if it works because these defectors have no traction. They are mainly speaking to the already converted unless there are some ZANU PF supporters who may be feared that they will join the opposition. These defectors were only relevant within the brand of the opposition as Zimbabwean politics is party based rather than issue based,” said Gadzikwa.

Devolution funds ‘bankrolling’ Zanu P F campaigns

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Devolution funds ‘bankrolling’ Zanu P F campaigns

Emmanuel Chitsika

The ruling Zanu PF party has been accused of diverting devolution funds towards promoting party interests in Masvingo Province as the nation gears towards the March 26 by-elections. Zanu PF has embarked on a borehole drilling exercise predominantly in vacant wards and House of Assembly seats as a way of drumming up support for their candidates.
Close sources have revealed that in Chivi South four boreholes have already been drilled using devolution funds though prospective candidates have chipped in towards the cause while in Mwenezi the water rigs are yet to start the drilling exercise under the backing of the same funding.
In Masvingo urban, a number of boreholes have been drilled in vacant wards 3, 4, 5 and 7 though without the approval of council.
Boreholes have been drilled using the District Development Fund (DDF) water rig at Sisk in Mucheke, Jazire shops in Rujeko C and Rujeko A shopping center.
At Jazire shopping center in Rujeko C the water rig from the District Development Fund (DDF) sunk a borehole on March 6 though it is unclear on whose expense the work was done.
Contacted for comment DDF Provincial coordinator Marasa Hamudi Gutukunuhwa said his organization is just carrying out its duties and would not know if there are individuals who may want to ‘hijack’ such programmes for political mileage.
“As DDF we are just carrying out government programmes as we are mandated to. I do not know if there are certain individuals who might want to take advantage of such to campaign for political posts.
“Right now I am just talking to you (reporter), but I do not even know you or even the reason why you would ask for a comment for that hence it’s a problem for me to continue commenting,” said Gutukunuhwa before dropping the call.
However, one would question why DDF while doing its mandate is only targeting areas with by-elections and the urgency which results in them sinking the boreholes without following proper procedures and getting approval from council.
Provincial Secretary for Devolution Dr Jefta Sakupwanya said there is no way devolution funds could be used to drill boreholes as part of political party campaign trails and said the issues have not yet reached his desk if anything of that sort ever happened.
“Devolution funds cannot be used for campaigns. What happens is that there are annual programmes of drilling three boreholes per ward that are supposed to be undertaken with supervision from Dr Masuka (Minister of Lands) where government buy water rigs so that the programme can be implemented for the purposes of ensuring water security. Those programmes started way back before this issue of campaigns.
“As a province we have our own provincial development programmes like Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP), water harvesting and security among other devolution related programmes which are undertaken by councils based on priority in such particular areas. Resources are channeled towards meeting the needs of people in such districts,” said Dr Sakupwanya.
He went on to say devolution funds cannot be used for campaigns saying the use of the funds is to address community needs which would have been identified by council.
“There is no way devolution funds could be diverted towards campaigns, unless it is meant to meet the needs of a community as would have been identified by council,” he added.
Dr Sakupwanya also promised that his office would interrogate the issue of people drilling boreholes without prior approval of council as that constitutes ‘indiscipline’.
“So who is behind the drilling of those boreholes if council declines responsibility of such? Council is supposed to be in charge of devolution programmes and if they say they are not aware of it, who then assumes responsibility? Devolution fund is given to council, so it is impossible to say there are programmes that are done under the facility with council not knowing about it.
“Devolution is meant to meet the needs of the community. As the Provincial Secretary, I do not have any funds because the money is at councils. I am just there to monitor the expenditure and see to it that the funds are rightfully used for the intended purpose. I will however dispatch a team to monitor all those issues and allegations. Even the president does not condone disorder. We strongly disown such indiscipline as we promote order. Government idealistically should not interfere with the allocation of resources as it is the duty of council,” said Dr Sakupwanya.
However, his sentiments are contrary to what is in the ground where recently municipal police clashed with Zanu PF youths at Sisk business centre where a rig was drilling a borehole.
The council police had been dispatched to stop the drilling saying council had not approved the site but they failed to stop the development as Zanu PF youths threatened to burn the vehicle.
Also during the drilling, most of the people there will be wearing Zanu PF regalia, a development which clearly shows that its party program not government.
During one of Zanu PF mini rallies in ward 5, Secretary for security in the Politiburo Lovemore Matuke said as the party they were going to drill 2 boreholes per ward and said the aspiring candidate for the ward Hakistone Chimwani had asked for solar powered boreholes which he said as a party they had approved it and soon will be done in the ward.
He went on to accuse council of failing to prioritize water provision which he said they were going to take over and if the rates continue to rise people will close the taps and use borehole water.
“Your councilor here has asked for solar powered boreholes and the Minister of State has approved, we have also approved that and soon you will have them. I heard council has increased rates by 400 percent, so if they continue to rise you just close the tap and go to the borehole tap,” said Matuke
During a full council meeting held at Town House on February 28, Masvingo Deputy Mayor Wellington Mahwende sarcastically said there is no need for the ruling party to seek council approval to drill boreholes since they are the ones in power, saying they just sink boreholes and later approach council only to notify them that they have done something on the ground.
“As a ruling party, there is no way we would approach council to seek approval so that we can drill boreholes in the wards. We drill the boreholes, call council and inform them of the developments that we would have undertaken,” said Mahwende.
Contacted for comment Mayor Collen Maboke said in as much as they appreciate development as council, they always expect it to be done through the proper channels to safeguard the city’s drainage system from possible destruction.
“The manner in which the people drilling boreholes are handling it is not correct procedurally. When people need to do a development in the city, they should first approach the relevant authorities before commencement of work.
“For example in this instance, the engineer is supposed to have presented a report on the chosen site for the borehole determining whether it is safe or not for residents of that particular area. Remember there are drainage pipes around the city meaning that drilling of such boreholes without the approval of the engineering department poses a danger of damage to the pipes especially sewerage ones. In as much as we appreciate development, there is need for it to be undertaken through proper procedures. Failure to do so is likely to result in damage of the infrastructure,” said Maboke.
Zanu PF has on a number of occasions been accused of abusing state resources from Pfumvudza farming inputs, social welfare food aid for campaigns and vote buying.

Access to Information: Provincial Heads of Departments rated out of 10

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Access to Information: Provincial Heads of Departments rated out of 10

TellZim Reporter

With the government aiming at achieving an upper middle income economy by 2030, various government departments are expected to contribute largely towards achieving the goal. Most government departments work hand in hand and complement each other’s efforts to promote development. However, for any meaningful development to take place, communication is key. The general public ought to know what government plans so that they take part. On this note, provincial head of departments are responsible for dissemination of information to the public and the best way is through the media. However, while some of these head of departments are keen to share information, others always find excuses even on the simplest and most positive development. This week TellZim News is rating provincial head of departments basing on their ability to release information

Information Department

Rodgers Irimayi

The Provincial Information Officer (PRO) Rodgers Irimayi is one of the most key government spokespersons in the province. He gets information from all government departments and from his lieutenants in the District called District Information Officers (DIOs) and he reports directly to the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services. So his relations with the media is a key driver in terms of information dissemination in the province.
During the Covid-19 lockdowns, he was the provincial taskforce spokesperson and provided information on behalf of the ministry of health and child care. He also had information from the law enforcement agents which he cascaded to the media which in turn share with the communities. He also facilitated for smooth travelling of journalists who were often harassed by the law enforcement agents. However, he has always been above average in terms of information dissemination. He is open and always gives information where possible. The only time he fails to provide information is when he says he is yet to get information probably from those on the ground. Irimayi gets 8/10 since he works closely with the media. He provides government diaries or events to the media. However, like any government department, sometimes he does gatekeeping and avoids answering critical questions.

Education

Shylatte Mhike

Masvingo Provincial Education Director (PED) Shyllate Mhike is heading the Ministry of Primary Education department on acting basis. She is fair in terms of information dissemination and she gets 6/10. She talks to the media, invites the media to some events organised by the Ministry. She always points out that she cannot give comments to some of the issues which could be negative in nature. She is also open to in-depth interviews and always honour appointments. She gives information in terms of state of preparedness in schools, which is critical.

Police

Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa

Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa gets 7/10. His office is open to all media practitioners and he relates with media personnel very well to the extent that he knows most of them by name. He always gives information and comments to matters within his jurisdiction and refers those that need to be commented at national level. Dhewa invites the media to events organised by the police or some operations carried out by the police and worth media attendance and publishing. However, he also practices gatekeeping on some issues which the media may feel to be critical for the public to know.

Registry

Provincial Registrar Sithembeni Chitsa gets 6/10. Her engagement with the media is average though she usually does not respond to issues related to the processing of passports which she says is guided by the policies that are formulated from head office and only implement. There are no times when the local registry department gives even a press release or new developments to the media despite it being a key department especially towards elections where identity documents are required for voter registration.

Vet Department

Dr Kudakwashe Makwangudze

Provincial Vet Officer Kudakwashe Makwangudze is one of the worst in the province; he is however improving as he now gives comment here and there. Makwangudze gets 3/10. He never gives news tips to the media and always waits to be called and refuses to comment even on serious issues like outbreak of the January diseases. Under normal circumstances, his office should be open and should always engage the media to give farmers information on the best practices in relation to livestock. Makwangudze says he does not entertain questions via the phone and usually invites reporters to his office. However, when one tries to book an appointment he always says he is busy or is out of office. Sometimes he doesn’t answer his cell.

Transport

Provincial Roads Engineer Peter R Mukome gets 3/10. He does not not speak to the media and when called for comments on state of roads in the province. With roads developments currently underway through the emergency roads rehabilitation programmes (ERRP), Mukome does not invite the media or update on the ongoing projects though people deserve to know what is happening in terms of roads rehabilitation.

Provincial Secretary

Provincial Secretary formerly Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC) Dr Jefta Sakupwanya is always busy and seldom has time for the media especially the private media. Being at the helm of the development programs, Dr Sakupwanya should be always in touch with the media so that people know the developments that are being done on the ground. He is in charge of the province. However when caught at the right time he answers questions though usually not to the satisfaction of the reporters. Dr Sakupwanya gets 5/10.

EMA

Milton Muusha

Though the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is often regarded as one of the most transparent organisations, Masvingo Provincial Manager Milton Muusha gets 4/10 as he is not that open to give comments to the media. However, his office holds press conferences and environmental campaigns where they invite the media. His problem is when he tosses around the media who will be seeking clarity or comments from his office to the PR office which will in turn refer back to him.

Agritex

The provincial Agritex officer Aaron Muchazivepi gets 2/10. He seldom gives comment to the media even some which are of public interest. With the current state of crops in Masvingo, farmers deserve to know what is happening in other areas and get advice and best practices that suit the current situation. However, Muchazivepi believes in the old ways of doing things where everything is centralised to Harare despite the fact that he is the one who gives reports from the province.

ZESA

The regional manager at Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) Gladys Hlatswayo gets 2/10. She never gives comment pertaining to the state of power supply locally. She always refer all the questions to the PR manager in Harare who in turn request all questions via email and never responds to them. With the frequency in power outages caused by load shedding or vandalism, people need to be kept in the loop on the on goings but the regional manager cannot even provide information of a transformer theft in a local location. The power company should consider setting up a local PR office to keep people up to date on the developments since people need to prepare than suffer losses related to power cutting.

Health

 

Dr Amadeus Shamhu

The Provincial Medical Director Dr Amadeus Shamhu recently improved from how he used to operate in the past so he gets 4/10. Shamhu hardly picks calls and when he does, he always gives excuses. However, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, he sometimes released information relating to statistics but sometimes refused to give information related to policy issues. Health being a critical aspect in any community, the department is expected to be open and provide information to the public.

Masvingo man caged for raping 2 daughters

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Masvingo man caged for raping 2 daughters

Tendai Charumbira

A man from Chief Nyajena area in Masvingo was recently sentenced to an effective 27 years in prison by Masvingo Magistrate Biashard Chineka for raping his two daughters on several occasions.
The accused pleaded not guilty but was convicted after full trial on March 10 2022 and was sentenced to 32 years behind bars, with five years conditionally suspended.
Prosecutor Liberty Hove told the court that in June 2021 around midnight, the accused knowing that he was alone with his 17-year-old daughter, went to her room and raped her after threatening her with death if she screamed after which he spent the whole night in her room.
On July 8 2021 around 2100 hours the rapist came home drunk. His family was already asleep and instead of going to his bedroom he went straight to his 13-year-old daughter’s bedroom.
When he was about to get inside her blankets, the second complainant ran to her mother and told her about the fathers intentions.
The accused then dragged his wife into their bedroom and locked her up and then returned to his daughter’s room and raped her twice.
The matter was later reported to the police leading to the accused’s arrest.
Both complainants were medically examined and medical reports were produced in court as exhibits.

Chiredzi West Constituency: Makumire hesitates to take offer

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Chiredzi West Constituency: Makumire hesitates to take offer

…As he completes the Mandela Washington Fellowship

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI-Urban ward 3 councilor who is Chiredzi Town Council vice chairperson is still weighing options to run for the legislative post in Chiredzi West Constituency under the Citizens Convergence for Change (CCC) banner after talk in political circles blew on who the better candidate is between him and ward 18 councilor Gilbert Mutubuki after the former recently completed the prestigious Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Mandela Washington Fellowship.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship programme for YALI that empowers young African people through academic coursework, leadership training and networking.
2021’s Fellowship was held virtually, where Makumire was enrolled at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.
“I was enrolled at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina where I was studying Leadership in Civic engagement. I learnt about working with the public or people from various walks of life for example different religions, political parties, socio-economic status, race and color. I had an opportunity to network with the Mayor His Worship Rennie Brantz who also gave me honorary citizenship,” said Makumire.
This sparked debate in the Lowveld political circles and on social media as many were encouraging him to contest the legislative post come 2023 under the CCC ticket while others opted for Mutubuki, who has been vocal in opposition politics.
Contacted for comment, Makumire riddled that the CCC party president Nelson Chamisa spoke that only those who have been shortlisted by the electorate will be eligible to contest, indicating that he wants to spent his time in expanding his Town Planning company.
“As what was said by the president (Chamisa), this time it is not for those who want but for those who have been selected by the citizens. If I am one of the selected, I will contest but I think I need to focus more in expanding my profession in Town Planning,” said Makumire.
Makumire became the youngest councilor and vice chairperson in Zimbabwe in 2018 when he was elected as ward 3 councilor on an independent candidate ticket.
He is also a holder of a Masters in Urban Design with National University of Science Technology (NUST), Bachelor of Science in Rural and Urban Planning University of Zimbabwe (UZ) as well as a Certificate in Project Planning and Management from (UZ), currently working as a part time lecturer at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) is the Managing Director of a Town Planning Consultancy, KUMS Town Planning and Consultancy.
Makumire said he had an opportunity of networking with young leadership from across the continent where he learnt that as a leader, you should place citizens first and treat them as equal.
“I had an opportunity to network with young African leaders from across the continent. It was so inspiring meeting young minded youths who have made impact in their communities.
“I learnt that citizens should be prioritized first. All people are equal in the eyes of the leader and that as a leader, you should keep people well informed and always create platforms for residents to air their views,” he added.

Meet the man behind RCZ education driving wheel

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Meet the man behind RCZ education driving wheel

Tendai Charumbira

Dr Julius Witmos Mutumburanzou is the is the man behind the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) educational glory having taken over as the Education Secretary from Samson Shava last year.
An educationist par excellence, Mutumburanzou started his teaching journey at Mupandawana High School in Bikita District in 1982 after having completed a certificate in education at a local college.
From Mupandawana he moved to Chitsa Government High before leaving the secondary schools and moved to Mukaro Central Primary School.
He was then promoted to deputy headmaster, a position he held for 5 years. He was later promoted to headmaster and served on that capacity for 20 years at three schools namely Mukaro Pfungidzo primary, Chihambakwe primary and Bako primary.
In 2014 Dr Mutumburanzou was further promoted to be Schools Inspector and moved to Gutu district education offices where he served for seven years until his retirement in 2020.
During his long career in the education sector, he obtained Bachelors’ Degree in Education Administration. He went further and did a Master’s in Education Administration.
He had done all in developing himself academically, he was persuaded to do a PhD which he later did with the University of Free State in South Africa.
“When I thought I had had enough of learning and wanted to serve for sending my children and grandkids, someone persuaded me and told me that I can enrol using a scholarship which I took up and did a PhD in Instructional leadership.
With his long career in education and his niche academic leadership development, Mutumburanzou is the best man for the job and promised to take RCZ Schools to greater heights.

ED has failed, Cdes

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ED has failed, Cdes

For the first time in four years Mapombi dreamt about the future of this country once again. The last dream I had was few months before the November 2017 coup. O-oh nhasi zvangu nana mukoma zvandichapfekedzwa Apolo-jersey saKudzai Chipanga kkkkkkk. Asi politics so! Anyway, I meant the military assisted takeover that diposed Cde Mugabe, and of course our one and only Dr Amai.
Honestly speaking I really miss Dr Amai Grace Mugabe aka Dr Stop it. As we are busy celebrating International Women’s Day, we must be celebrating women like Dr Amai – she was one of a kind kkkkkkk. Big men such as Ignatius Chombo would kneel down before her whilst others would brand their motor vehicles with her pictures captioned Munhu Wese kuna Amai. Even vana Philip Chiyangwa vekuzvida nekuti vakamboita tumari kudhara vakanga vava kungoimbawo kuti munhu wese kuna Amai kkkkkk. That’s how powerful Dr Amai was then. I think her biggest blunder was when she threatened and challenged vana Kedha kuti huyai mundipfure kana kundiuraya kana muchida while she was addressing one of the famous youths rallies. Kedha and the other Cdes reacted swiftly and disposed uncle Bob ndokusiya Grace ava pamhene chaipo.
Eish, Dr Amai is making me diverting from my initial issue. But of course before I go back to my dream last night allow me to say Happy Women’s Day to my fellow women. Inini Mapombi nditori gamba chairo and I deserve to be buried at the national heroes’ acre because I have done a lot for this country. To be more blunt, I died for this country kkkkkkkk. Vakomana musatamba nekurarama uchigara at Chitima Market surviving on maputi and rotten bananas. How many of you will be able to survive even for a day under such horrible and filfthy environment like Chitima market where we eat while seated next to human waste? Can Mthuli be able to do that? Or Auxillia chaiye angazvikwanisa here ndiye anombonyepera tutsika twenhema kupfugamira imbwa nekitsi dzekumamisha uko kuri kuedza kuda kubata vanhu kumeso. Let Mapombi tell you guys, Auxillia is another mental case chaiyo and she is another Grace yet to manifest asi isu zvedu tinoshandiswa nemweya waMwari tinenge tatooneswa zvedu kuti nyika ichapinda dambudziko namai ava. Let me zip my mouth because I heard she is ruthless zvekuti ndikanzwika ndinoswera ndinwiswa maSewage zvangu, but chete ini ndakafa kare I don’t even care! You can come and kill me kana shungu kkkkkkk.
But on a serious note the dream I had last night is worrying me. I have mixed feelings – should I celebrate or cry? Honestly I don’t know because the last time takafarira n’anga yakadzoka yobata amai. Yes, the whole country was in cloud nine except for a few of us inini nana mukoma Jealousy Mawarire and the G40 cabal tisu takanga takangosunga zviso but the rest were ululating kuti chaenda chimudhara chekwaZvimba, baba Chatunga.
Of course uncle Bob had overstayed his welcome but I was totally against the way he was pushed out of office. But now that he is gone and he went that way ndava kungotiwo ngoma ndiyo ndiyo ini chero uripo iyeyu kana muchida kungomuendesa the same way bva ngaabaye. It’s no longer a secret that ED has failed. In fact I knew him as a failure since I was in my mother’s womb. Those who support him and vow to die for him can you tell me one thing that ED done for the benefit of ordinary people? Either as minister, vice president or President? Haiwavo tibvirei po ndiyani arikuti akagadzira migwagwa nemadhamu uyo? Tikwanire! Isu vana Mapombi tinodya migwagwa kana madhamu here isu? I don’t even have a car neither do I dream to buy so why should I celebrate construction of roads or dams? Even teachers whom Mthuli said they can now buy cars duty free are still roving around netsoka or is it called tsokorola? Kkkkkk but zvinoita Mthuli so. But Mapombi is not surprised because ndakangochitarisa chimurume chiya ndinoona senge dzisina kuti kwesere ini. I think that whole ministry yakasekwa chaiko ini; even the deputy minister wacho uyu Chiduwa haaaaa kkkkkkkkkk haaa zvakaoma chaiko chiregai ndisunge wangu muromo kuti shweee otherwise I will need a day and half just to talk about these not so intelligent Cdes.
My point is that Cde ED has failed and its now clear for everyone to see. Remember Mapombi once said this about Mugabe before anyone dared to say so. Before even vana Mutsvangwa, Mahiya and Mr Ibhu Matemadanda vamboti bufu. By the way, where is Mr Ibhu these days? kuMozambique kuChimoio kkkkkkkkk. This is one thing ED has failed to manage – ane chinya sechegurwe kuti rikangotsamwa rotozvitashura dumbu. Each time ED gets infuriated he acts very quickly and we all know what happened to Mr Ibhu, General Rugeje, Kembo and Mudha Ncube recently. But all this is not helping the economy in anyway. Ordinary people want a stable currency, not capital projects hatidyi izvozvo isu. Fuel price will soon be US$2 per litre yet munhu is busy kungoti Bhustiwai kuti bhu bhu bhu bhu – aaaah nhai nhai vakomana hazvisetse izvi.
But if what I dreamt about yesterday comes to pass then haaa makata anoshura mawere. My fellow Zimbabweans, kana ndichishaura mabatai manzwi kuitira mangwana. Let me explain the dream and tell you zvandakarota zvese. I know some of you will be quick to dismiss vachiti mupengo but don’t forget vamwe vakaudzwa hondo nemurwere wepfungwa.
Anyway, let me have my lunch first and then tell you about the dream. Don’t worry my lunch is not like that of vana Mthuli ka inotanga nema Starter, main meal then dissert – yangu its just maputi nemabanana akaora ndotonwa zvangu yemaMucheke River ine maSewer iyoyo kkkkkk kuramba guva huona jena. But do you know that I am a whole graduate who graduated with a book prize? I have a distinction but I am stark here at Chitima market thanks to Zanu PF. My father abandoned school and went to war to make sure that Zimbabwe is independent. Is this what you died for my father? Anyway, let me eat my maputi and rotten bananas zvangu but chingoma kana choririsa chava pedyo nekubvaruka. O-oh ndopika naKedha kudai. Skilled Rebhara will not tolerate this for too long handiti you know the man is very impatient? Yes, Kedha is very impatient I saw it in the dream guys and pandichakuudzai hope idzodzo you will all agree with me.
By the way, I heard Dr Khupe is very active on tweeter these days talking about the citizens kkkkkkk haaaa zvakaoma. Khupe chaiye now knows about the citizens. And you all know what Nero is going to say, right? ‘Chenga ose manhanga hapana risina mudzi.’ Kkkkkkk nhai mwana waBambo vangu listen and listen very carefully, kwedu uko twakazara tuma nhanga tusina modzi and hatunake ukada kutudya. Im sure those who understand Shona you hear me, loud and clear. I have nothing against Khupe but I am a very principled woman. Thabita Khumalo said over my dead body, and mapombi is also saying over my dead body. So Nero let this sink in your head, kana uchida zvaKhupe enda naye kumba kwako not to bring her to the citizens. I know uri musorobhangu nguva zhinji asi apa kana uchida kuona kuti chidyamatovo anodzipiwa neganda remhuru chete try to accept Khupe back. Let her go and join Dougie – if she has 45k supporters I can bet I will make sure that 50k youths get registered to vote so that I cover the number she wants to bring. I have said too much today so let’s meet next week then I will start with the dream that I had. But ED reminds me of Mphoko guys kkkkkk Mboko imboko!

Councilor threatens to ‘unleash army’ on council

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Councilor threatens to ‘unleash army’ on council

Emmanuel Chitsika

Ward 10 Councillor Sengerayi Manyanga made a chilling remark during the full council meeting held at Masvingo Civic Centre on February 28, saying he had received a call from top army leadership from Four Brigade threatening to ‘unleash’ army personnel to council to resolve continued water woes.
The controversial Zanu PF politician said council’s continued water supplies through bowsers to Four Brigade compromises the security of the army barrack and hence the commander called him expressing concern towards the arrangement.
“Mayor (Collen Maboke), Alderman Maridza (Selina), I have already told you that the commander called me enquiring on the water supply arrangements to their barracks. The commander is not happy with this continued lack of supplies that has led to deliveries of water in bowsers. He went on to tell me that if the situation does not improve he would send his personnel to Town House or even the army’s engineering department to go to the water treatment plant.
“As for 4.1 Brigade, they have a borehole to assist them, what about Four Brigade which has no other alternative? Why should we as council continue to compromise the security of those people who defend the nation? What would be of their situation if someone can decide to poison the water in the bowser? Council must resolve this issue because the area is a much bigger constituency and the 7 000 people there, need water,” said Manyanga.
He went on to urge council to consider the brigade, claiming that they are the one who paid a lot of money, which in actual fact was part payment to the debt they owe council.
“Remember that these guys paid around ZW$ 24 million which we are using to buy cars, so please make sure they get enough water supplies,” he said.
Responding to the matter Maboke said council prioritizes the welfare of all its residents and would like to ensure adequate water supplies to all residents in the city.
“As council, we always want to ensure all residents get water all the time. All residents of this city are important and I am sure our engineering department will do everything they can to ensure water supply issues are rectified and restore normal supplies,” said Maboke.
However, Town Engineer Kudzaishe Mbetu promised that normal water supplies would be restored on March 1, 2022.
“As a department, we have rectified issues behind water shortages and we are sure water supplies will be back to normal tomorrow (March 1),” said Eng Mbetu.
The city has experienced water shortages for the past two to three weeks with some areas going for long with dry taps.
Perennial erratic water supplies have been one of the major challenges haunting most local authorities around the country.

PWDs bemoan exclusion in climate change action

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PWDs bemoan exclusion in climate change action

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People With Disabilities (PWDs) have called upon government and other stakeholders to ensure inclusive information dissemination so as to bridge the information gap on climate change to improve their inclusion.
This comes amid the realisation that many PWDs do not understand climate change issues even if they experience consequences.
Annah Shiri, former senator for PWDs said lack of inclusive information dissemination methods on climate change and its effects is an impediment to the inclusion of PWDs in climate change action in Zimbabwe.
“PWDs have no adequate information about climate change due to lack of inclusive information dissemination tools such as braille for persons with visual impairment.
“Also most persons with disabilities are not in the ownership of cell phones due to economic difficulties, hence information cascaded through cell phones is not being accessed by many of the PWDs, therefore most PWDs are left behind in climate change issues,” said Shiri.
She also said as a former senator, they are advocating for the inclusion of PWDs in climate change action.
“We are engaging the authorities responsible for issues to do with climate change, including the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) so that people with disabilities can actively participate in disaster risk management committees,” she said.
Disability Amalgamation Community Trust (DACT) director Henry Chivhanga said the document for the climate change policy of Zimbabwe does not cater for other PWD groups as it is limited to one format.
“It is limited in one format. We need such information in braille, sign language and in various local languages. This guarantees effective information dissemination,” said Chivhanga.
He also said the perspectives of PWDs on Climate change are not recognized in the national climate change policy.
“It seems our contributions towards climate change issues are of less importance since we are not included in the planning stages. Our perspectives are not infused in the policy framework in Zimbabwe,” he said.
Zimbabwe Disability Advocacy Empowerment Rehabilitation Technology (ZDAERT) International founder Cover Mugwadi said issues to do with PWDs are not usually upheld because some of the people who are imposed to represent PWDs in the Senate have less knowledge of disability.
“It is unfortunate that the people who are appointed to represent us have little knowledge about disability issues. Thus the reason why perspectives of PWDs are not infused into policies,” said Mugwadi.

Maboke applauds Chadzamira for debt recovery from govt departments

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Maboke applauds Chadzamira for debt recovery from govt departments

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Masvingo Mayor has applauded the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira for his support to the local authority in their endeavours to recoup big debts they are owed by mostly government departments which he believes would help re-vitalize council operations.
Speaking at the sidelines of the routine full council meeting held at Town House on February 28, Masvingo Mayor Cllr Collen Maboke said their working relationship with the minister will go a long way in recovering debt as these government departments owe them a lot of revenue.
“On government debtors, we have got that obligation to follow them up but we work through the office of Ministry of State. The Minister (Ezra Chadzamira) is working with us well and he has helped us a lot. Recently we managed to get a bulk payment of ZW $24 million as part payment of the amount we are owed by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
“We cannot say government is doing nothing as we are getting assistance from Minister Chadzamira to that effect. Government institutions are amongst our big debtors who owe us a lot of money,” said Maboke.
He however said if these big debtors pay up their debt, council would be in a better position to cater for some of its priorities from the resultant revenue collection.
“If these big debtors pay up the amounts, we may be in a better position to solve some of our problems we have at council using the revenue. We have issues like that of a depleted fleet of refuse compactors that I raised during the meeting where I was probing why refuse is not being collected like we intend to,” he added.
Most local authorities around the country face periodic challenges in terms of revenue collection as most government departments owe them huge sums of money which they would pay long after they are due and most probably when inflation would have chewed into the money.

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