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Makorokoza win battle for gold buyer’s burial place

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Makorokoza win battle for gold buyer’s burial place

…burial takes place after 8pm

Kimberly Kusauka

MASHAVA- Friends and family members of the late popular gold buyer Lucky Munorwei gave in to the demands of Mashava gold panners who demanded that their colleague be buried in Mashava where he mostly plied his trade
Sources claim that Munorwei was supposed to be buried at Mangwandi cemetery where a grave had already been dug as his final resting place.
When notified that the deceased was going to be buried at Mangwandi cemetery, hordes of makorokoza’s blocked the family from transporting the body to Masvingo.
There was a standstill between Munorwei’s family and Mashava gold panners who withheld the deceased’s body and demanded that he be buried in Mashava.
Sources close to the family confirmed and said friends and family had secured a grave for Munorwei and Nyaradzo Life Assuarance Company had already dug the grave.
“Munorwei was supposed to be buried in Masvingo urban where Nyaradzo had already dug a grave but gold panners in Mashava refused to hand over his body to the family demanding that he be buried in Mashava,” said a close friend.
He was however laid to rest at Bere Cemetery in Mashava at around 8pm after grave diggers encountered a hard surface and had to use a jack hammer to dig the grave.
Munorwei died on Sunday in Bulawayo where he was admitted after a horrific car crash near Mushagashe along the Harare-Masvingo highway.
In July this year another famous gold dealer David Chaka succumbed to Covid-19 and gravediggers also had a hard time only for him to be buried after 6pm.

Veteran Masvingo Trs’ College lecturer dies

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Veteran Masvingo Trs’ College lecturer dies

Priviledge Muchadenyika

One of Masvingo’s seasoned educationists, Veronica Madziva who was with Masvingo Teacher’s College for over 30 years is no more.
Madziva reportedly passed away on October 14, 2021 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after a long illness.
Masvingo Teachers College Principal Benson Mutambudzi confirmed the passing on of Madziva saying the institution had lost a pillar and a staff member committed to her duties.
“We have lost a very committed lecturer who was an asset to the institution and will be difficult to replace. She was a hard-working lecturer who produced results with minimum supervision,” said Mutambudzi.
The 53-year-old joined the institution in 1998 as a teacher and served until her promotion to the post of lectureship in 2012.
She was later elevated to serve as Head of Subject in Health and Life Skills Education a portfolio she held for one year before retiring on grounds of deteriorating health last year.
Born August 25, 1964 Madziva is survived by three kids, she will be buried in Mutsauri village near Madamombe Shopping Centre in Chivi on October 16.
A former student with Masvingo Teachers Ratidzo Ruduwo expressed sadness on the passing on of Madziva whom she described as a motherly figure to every student she interacted with at the college.
“Madam Madziva was very friendly and motherly to every student. She was very humble, helpful and lovely to us as students. This is a great loss to us. All who studied and are studying at the college will always cherish the good works and character Madam Madziva was,” said Ruduwo.
Another student Richard ‘Senator’ Mutetwa said her death is a great loss to the institution.
“The death of Madam Madziva is a great loss to us as students. She was a figure we could approach knowing that she will help us because she would deal with us without fear or favour. I can say ‘zororai murugare amai vedu’ rest in eternal peace our mother,” said Mutetwa.

Mwonzora’s party claims victory with MDC Alliance name debacle

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Mwonzora’s party claims victory with MDC Alliance name debacle

….as Chamisa claims he is not moved by identity crisis

Thabiso Nxumalo/Fredrick Moyo

MASVINGO- The Mwonzora led MDC-T political outfit has confirmed the MDC-Alliance name debacle is as good as done as they will soon be the legitimate owners of the MDC-Alliance party, proving the illegitimacy of Nelson Chamisa’s party.
MDC-T deputy chairperson Giles Mutsekwa, who was in Masvingo recently confirmed the developments and told party supporters that the issue was almost solved and they were only waiting for communication from the courts to start identifying themselves as MDC Alliance.
“The party name wrangle we have with MDC Alliance is as good as done as we have already won the battle.
“We are coming from the high offices where the matter should end, and I can assure you that the matter is done. Chamisa and crew are just making noise but they are illegitimate,” Mutsekwa said.
Addressing journalists in Masvingo earlier this week, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa said he was not worried about the name issue as claimed in political circles that he will suffer an identity crisis come 2023.
“Fighting over names is petty because the electorate is conscious of the people they need to occupy office.
“We are not worried about names because you can call a donkey something else but people know that it is donkey, so whatever they call us we will remain MDC-A because people know their leadership,” Chamisa said.
The opposition party leader said they were keeping their cards to the chest to avoid yet another ‘impersonation’ fiasco from their rivals.
“One bitten twice shy, we want to be very distinct in our identity, in what we stand for so that there is no confusion in the minds of the people, so do not worry about those who want to claim that there are us. We just want to make sure that we stop them from continuing to impersonate us going forward especially in the elections,” said Chamisa.
“The people know their leadership and the people are very clear that they are going to support us to win Zimbabwe for a change and we are all determined that the new Zimbabwe is on the horizon,” said Chamisa.
The MDC-Alliance is currently in a voter education drive and has said it is targeting to get six million votes in the 2023 elections.
On the other hand, the ruling party Zanu PF is envisioning five million votes with youths being their prime target.

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Inclusion of marginalised communities key to citizen convergence: Chamisa

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Inclusion of marginalised communities key to citizen convergence: Chamisa

Melinda Kusemachibi

MASVINGO- Opposition party MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa has said he will prioritize inclusion of marginalized communities and special interest groups as the party’s election mood continues to gather pace.
Speaking at a recent press conference in Masvingo, Chamisa said his party’s focus was to break the jinx and be an all-inclusive party with critical attention being given to special interest groups.
“Special groups are very important and we have created a special disability council within the party to drive and monitor the process of inclusion of those who are marginalized. We have done a good part to make sure that we consider everyone and it’s our policy that everyone should not be left behind or excluded,” said Chamisa.
Chamisa also revealed that the party had decided that input from special interest groups were critical in policy formulation and nation rebuilding exercise.
“These people should not be neglected but should be involved in decision making at national level down to local authorities. In the party we have special and marginalized portfolio secretary who is engaging and coordinating the work with all special interest groups,” said Chamisa.
Zimbabwe Disability Advocacy Empowerment Rehabilitation Technology (ZDAERT) International Founder Pastor Cover Mugwadhi noted that they are terribly behind the technological standards
“We are terribly behind especially when it comes to technological standards and as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), we are not being consulted in developmental issues. It is very difficult and worrisome that we are neglected in the societies that we live in,” said Mugwadhi.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the country’s national disability policy on June 9, 2021 with support from United Nations (UN).
The policy seeks to address marginalization and discrimination of PWDs and empower them to improve their own livelihoods.

Shot in the arm for civic leaders and social entrepreneurs

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Shot in the arm for civic leaders and social entrepreneurs

Emmanuel Chitsika

Young people and civic organisations with interests in ensuring accountability prevails in their communities will soon receive a major boost as Accountability Lab Zimbabwe has opened a call for proposals towards such initiative.

In a press release dated October 11, 2021, the organisation opened applications to aspiring trainees mainly targeting young people and social entrepreneurs.

“The accountability incubator has opened applications for its second cohort, to commence in January 2022. The incubator is an initiative of the Accountability lab that nurtures young civic leaders and social entrepreneurs working to address accountability challenges in their communities.

“Accountability Lab makes governance work for the people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions,” read the statement.

The main thrust of the nurturing will be the grooming of emerging civic leaders who would ensure that sanity and accountability prevails in corporate governance practices.

“The training will support innovative applications that promote integrity and ethical behavior within public institutions and new innovative ideas that foster accountability, open government and participation in communities.

“Accountability Lab will look for applications that creatively address citizen participation in governance, promote accountability in public resource management, including but not limited to land governance, local governance and environmental management, promote access to information on governance issues, and enhance service delivery and human rights especially for women, the disabled as well as marginalized communities,” the report read.

The accountability programme’s first batch enrolled in January 2021 and some of the inaugural ‘Accountapreneurs’ is Courteney Mukoyi well known for developing Astrea Justice, a mobile app with user information about the constitution as well as court and police contacts in all provinces.

Two other graduates are Mtokozisi Ndebele, founder of Gender Accountability for Peace and Security (GAPS) and Nkosikhona Dibiti founder of Community Podium.

The 2022 programme will cater for 10 accountapreneurs who will benefit from a hybrid approach to the Incubator due to Civid-19 restrictive situation though the organisation will adhere to strict rules and regulations of the pandemic.

All set for Masvingo provincial agriculture show

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All set for Masvingo provincial agriculture show

Fredrick Moyo

All roads lead to Masvingo Showgrounds for the annual event scheduled for the end of October according to Masvingo Provincial Agricultural Show Society.
Provincial show society chairperson Fadzai Jirivengwa confirmed dates for the three-day show that will run under the theme ‘Open for business to sustain economic stability and growth’ from October 28-31.
“I can confirm that government last week gave us the green light to hold the agricultural show which will be conducted under strict Covid-19 protocols adhering to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines such as social distancing and proper wearing of masks,” Jirivengwa said.
She also said that they have approached the Ministry of Health and Child Care to provide them with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Red Cross Society in order to assist with vaccination process to willing exhibitors and those attending in order to minimise the spread of the deadly corona virus.
“We have submitted our letters to the Provincial Medical Doctor (PMD) so that they can help us with necessities like sanitizers, face masks, temperature guns and also the vaccination process,” she said.
Jirivengwa also added that there will be no residents to attend the agricultural show but anything can happen as the regulations might be relaxed before hosting the event.
“We will be following the health regulations at the time of hosting and the number of visitors will be determined by rules and regulations set but as for now we do not have a number on people to attend,” said Jirivengwa.
Pertaining to entertainment, the chairperson said that they are working on something although some of the events might be limited because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We will submit what we have come up with and select as some of the activities might be affected by the Covid-19 protocols. I think we will have dog displays, mock battle drills, the army band on the official opening date, horses, soccer and boxing, we expect Manyuchi to bout against a Chiredzi boxer and we are likely to have The Strong man,” advised Jirivengwa
The last agricultural show edition was held in 2019 and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 cancelled.

Young female horticulturalist defies odds

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Young female horticulturalist defies odds

Thabiso Nxumalo

Gutu born 31-year-old single mother, Yvonne Shumbanhete has emerged as one of the top horticultural entrepreneurs in Masvingo and is making strides in proving that she is equally capable regardless of gender stereotypes.
Having started her farming journey just last year, she has managed to set up an agricultural inputs and produce shop in Masvingo called Farmer’s Haven.
Shumbanhete who has a long-term vision of being one of the best farmers in the country is changing the narrative that commercial farming is a male dominated territory and that they are the only ones that can succeed.
After realising that there was only one major player in Masvingo supplying crop seedlings, she took it to her advantage and ventured into business during the first Covid-19 lockdown.
Shumbanhete feels that young women shun horticultural farming due to the complexity in getting funding and land to undertake such agricultural projects on a larger scale.
“It is difficult to access loans from banks and because of inflation nowadays, if you apply for a loan today and gets approved in a month it will be insufficient by the time you get it,” said Shumbanhete.
She also pledged her support for businesses of some of her customers by purchasing their farm produces.
“I also do value adding, not only do I sell my products, I also buy from people I would have sold seedlings to and supply to large companies like supermarkets.
“Some of the produce I buy from them, is processed and packaged, for example I buy their vegetables and process mufushwa and this is a way of uplifting other women,” said Shumbanhete.
She is also working with Africa-Asia Youth Foundation and says farming projects and businesses can help in curbing social ills that are affecting the girl child in communities.
“I am working with Africa-Asia Youth Foundation and so far using the seeds from my nursery we have started giving out seedlings to young women to start their projects and support them by finding market for their produce and in turn pass on within the club so that everyone ends up with their own business.
“If women are empowered, I believe that most of the social ills will be eliminated like Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) because women will be empowered to report and walk away from toxic relationships and make choices for themselves and not depend on partners to take care of them,” she said.
Besides agriculture, Shumbanhete is an arts promoter, youth pastor, development practitioner who is also a qualified Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems officer.

‘Alcoholics, bar owners top women abusers in South Africa, Zimbabwe’

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‘Alcoholics, bar owners top women abusers in South Africa, Zimbabwe’

Kimberly Kusauka

Excessive alcohol consumption has been cited as one of the major reasons behind failure by drinkers to control themselves and allegedly end up abusing women at both drinking joints and their homes.
The concern was raised during an online meeting hosted by Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) where different stakeholders gave their experiences in relation to alcohol consumption and regulation.
Mhoze Chikowore from the University of California, Santa Barbara History Department said the inability of one to control his alcohol has been a major driver of women abuse since the colonial period.
“Inability to control one’s alcohol consumption is known as alcohol use disorder. Beer became one of the causes of rape amongst black women, where they would be raped by whites especially at breweries,” said Chikowore.
Another presenter Oliver Van Beemen said beer is causing promotion of sexual abuse on women especially those who work at bars and drinking spots.
“Alcohol is promoting sexual abuse of women when they want to be promoted at work and this is happening in almost every African country.
“Women who work in bars and night clubs are usually regarded as prostitutes and they are sexually harassed by both customers and employers,” said Van Beemen.
One female participant in the meeting employed as a bar tender in Rujeko in Masvingo narrated her ordeal saying she sometimes suffer molestation by patrons and could even sleep with her boss to keep the job.
“Men sometimes touch my private parts as I serve them in the bar and they call me a prostitute but I am trying to earn a living and take care of my two school going children.
“I want freedom at work but these men hide behind beer and abuse me. I end up sleeping with my employer just to keep my job,” said the participant.

Spare a thought for the homeless and vulnerable

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Spare a thought for the homeless and vulnerable

This year as the world commemorates World Habitat Day, the plight of the vulnerable and homeless in terms of shelter provision should take centre stage in the priorities of local governments.
Shelter is a basic right but it has turned to be a privilege if someone clearly looks at how local governments are willing to make such provision a basic right.
As the day is commemorated across the globe, an assessment on the role of most local authorities in ensuring that shelter is adequate for all in need will go a long way in addressing such anomalies.
Government should play its part in provision of decent accommodation in most towns and cities other than the demolitions, which have become order of the day especially in the country’s capital city Harare.
Improving human settlements should be a priority instead of destroying what they term ‘illegal structures’ and government is taken to task to consider the welfare of all the homeless leading to the proliferation of undesignated habitats along streets.
City fathers should strive to take collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.
Councils should embrace such ideas through organising various activities, events and or discussions on urban sustainability as well as part of the commemorations.
As such addressing such perennial problems bedeviling most if not all councils like failure to provide clean water, poor sanitation as well as poor liquid and solid waste management methods that account for 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions globally will do more good to the urban populace.
Incorporating local communities, organisations, academic institutions and other stakeholders in creating sustainable, carbon-neutral inclusive cities and towns would amplify global race campaign to Climate change issues.

Chiredzi Town Council, EMA in massive clean-up exercise

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Chiredzi Town Council, EMA in massive clean-up exercise

Lisa Mlambo

Chiredzi Town Council in partnership with the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) embarked on a massive three-day clean-up exercise that saw the clearing of illegal dumpsites in Chiredzi that had mushroomed all over.
The campaign was initiated by the local authority in an effort to raise awareness in the community about safe disposal of waste.
On October 7, 2021, teams comprising council officials and workers, EMA and the public cleared and cleaned Wards 3 and 8 before cleaning Wards 5 and 6.
Three wards, which are Wards 1, 2 and 8 were set for Friday October 8.
The local authority said they wanted to send a message to the public that they have to keep their environment clean saying it is not only council’s duty to manage waste as waste management starts at household level.
Speaking to TellZim News after the Thursday cleanup, Chiredzi Town Council Chairperson Gibson Hwende said they were sending a message to the community to ensure that they always keep their surroundings clean.
“The clean-up exercise is meant to sensitize residents about keeping a clean environment and to ensure it helps in combating some diseases. Residents and council should combine efforts to make sure that we have a clean Chiredzi not only for our benefit but also for the future generations “said Hwende.
He said council will continue monitoring to make sure that residents always maintain the set standards until it becomes a habit.
“We are going to ensure that there is continuous monitoring, we will use Health clubs to maintain cleanliness. As council we shall continue partnering EMA and clean-up exercises regularly,” said Hwende.
Chiredzi Acting Town Secretary Engineer Wesley Kauma said they will resuscitate health clubs which he said come in handy in making the town clean.
He went on to say the waste everywhere in Chiredzi is a health threat that may add up to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to manage waste. The waste does not belong to council alone but to us all, so it is our collective responsibility to manage it,” said Kauma.
Kauma who recently took over from Charles Muchatukwa who passed on last month seems to have hit the ground running after he said sanitation and proper waste management are top priorities in his office.
“We need to acquire another refuse compactor as the town has grown too big for one truck. Our aim is to collect 100% waste generated at every household in Chiredzi town,” he said.

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