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Kilimanjaro beneficiary list stays

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Kilimanjaro beneficiary list stays

 

Ezra Chadzamira

…as
attempts to cancel it faulter

 Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI
– Vice
President Constantino Chiwenga has failed to force through a cancellation of
the Kilimanjaro sugarcane plot beneficiaries list which was drawn by the
Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira’s office.

Last month, Vice President Constantino
Chiwenga gave an order that the list be set aside and a new one be drawn following
complaints that the list was not inclusive as it had allegedly brought many
outsiders at the expense of locals.

During a visit to the Kilimanjaro
project site last year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged to recognise
whichever land allocation decision made by Chadzamira’s office.

Speaking during the Zanu PF inter-district
meeting in Chitsanga Hall this week Chadzamira, however, said government had
processes that are followed when making allocation decisions.

He said it was not his decision
alone to determine who gets what piece of land as the Ministry of Lands was a
major stakeholder in the process.

“On
allocation of land, government is not a kiosk which sells cigarettes; it has
policies which are run by structures. Land is given by the Ministry of Land
through set structures not what I hear that MPs are compiling registers of people
to be given land. Where do you get that? Government is run by the constitution,
we need well-arranged things,” said Chadzamira.

“President
Mnangagwa gave us Vision 2030 and he will be there until we achieve it. So all those who are dreaming that it will be achieved
by someone we are sorry for you. Others achieved theirs from 1980 to 2017 and
that vision attracted many opposition members,” said Chadzamira.

Chadzamira
was supported by Chiredzi West Member of Parliament (MP) Farai Musikavanhu who
said the existing list of Kilimanjaro sugarcane beneficiary list was ‘pleasing’
and should stay as it is.

New Covid-19 variant sparks fear of new hard lockdown

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New Covid-19 variant sparks fear of new hard lockdown

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India returnee succumbs in Kwekwe

TellZim
Reporter

The death of a 76-year-old Kwekwe businessman to a
suspected Indian strain of the coronavirus has triggered possibilities of a new
hard national lockdown.

Robson Kadenhe of Chicago Plots, Old Gokwe Road,
died on May 12 after falling ill on May 08, and having returned from India on
April 29.

The Asian country is currently suffering the world’s
worst coronavirus infections and Covi-19 related deaths, with thousands dying
of the disease every day.

Kadenhe’s wife Mary also tested positive to the
virus but their niece Natally, with whom they travelled from India, tested
negative.

In response, Kwekwe town council has recommended
increased restrictions in public gatherings to curb the spread of what is
possibly an Indian variant of the deadly virus.

Efforts to get a comment from the permanent
Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Childcare Dr Jasper Chimedza were
unfruitful as he did not pick up calls.

Spokesperson in the ministry, Donald Mujiri was not
reachable on his cellphone.

However, there could be moves by government to
institute another severe lockdown should the late Kadenhe and his wife are
found to have contracted the virus in India.

A total of nine of Kadenhe’s contacts were traced
and antigen-tested, with six of them testing positive, according to a
preliminary report.

Don’t vote for poor people, Mupfumi urges Mutare

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Don’t vote for poor people, Mupfumi urges Mutare

 

Esau Mupfumi

Felix Matasva

MUTARE – Zanu
PF central committee member Isau Mupfumi has warned Dangamvura-Chikanga
electorate against voting for poor opposition candidates in the parliamentary
by-election whose date has not yet been set.

The
rich businessman with interests in the passenger transport business said this
at the sidelines of a free health services programme which was held at
Dangamvura Poly Clinic recently.

Mupfumi
will be Zanu PF’s candidate for the seat which fell vacant after Prosper
Mutseyami was recalled from parliament by Douglas Mwonzora’s fringe MDC-T
party.

He
chided Dangamvura-Chikanga voters for supporting candidates who are penniless,
urging them to vote for people who are well-up so as to lessen corruption
tendencies.

“It
does not make sense for you to vote for someone who is broke. We are losing it
by voting for people of who get into politics eyeing for employment
opportunities,” he said.

Mupfumi
decried that the constituency had ‘always’ voted for ‘corrupt’ opposition
candidates, saying what was needed was a leader with proper management skills.

“I
have said this over and over again but people do not learn as they continue to
vote for corrupt people back into power,” Mupfumi said.

The
businessman has since stepped up efforts to campaign for the by-election by
embarking on a number of projects like buying gold claims for all the wards at
Redwing Mine, bankrolling a sports tournament for youths, cellphone repair
training and cake production training for women.

He
said people must be able to read between the lines and realise that opposition
politics does not work.

“Opposition
parties will never foster any development in our communities. Development can
only be fostered through the ruling party which has got the people at heart.
The opposition has got a poor mentality of making life difficult for people so
that they can revolt against the ruling government,” said Mupfumi.

He
accused the opposition dominated Mutare City Council of being inconsiderate to
the plight of poor residents and rate payers.

“The
rates they are charging are not affordable. Whenever council charges high
rates, many people will fail to pay their bills. Council must charge rates that
resonate with the quality of services it provides,” He said

Chivhu-based film producer appointed Nollywood panelist

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Chivhu-based film producer appointed Nollywood panelist

 

Leonard Chibamu


Tracy Fuzha

CHIVHU –
Film producer Leonard Chibamu has been appointed a film panelist in the
Nigerian film industry as Africa seeks to develop creative industry that
upholds the business philosophy.

Chibamu
told TellZim News that he was happy to be discovered as one of the rising film
industry experts who can meaningfully contribute and promote the new African
film industry agenda to create economic fortunes.

“I
am delighted to be identified as the country’s best rising film industry artist
and in this honor, I hope to represent my country with distinction on the
global arena. The opportunity is also going to move a long way in growing my
talent and unveil my innovation career which I have had for a long time,”
he said.

The
‘Village Secrets’ producer has a rich and diverse academic history, having
completed a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Master’s degree in
finance at Great Zimbabwe University.

He
is currently pursuing doctoral studies with the Catholic University of
Zimbabwe, with research interests in film and creative related financing
matters.

He
is also studying towards the attainment of a chartered secretary title and is
on Part C of CIS (Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators in
Zimbabwe).

Chibamu
is a passionate filmmaker and is also a media consultancy with LeoChi , a
company registered with the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC).

Chibamu
is the writer, director and producer of film sequel Zvoitwasei as well as
Village Secrets, a drama series showing on Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation
Television (ZBC TV).

Apart
from published films, he has written more than four film scripts namely ‘The
thicket between two Rivers’, ‘The map on the rock’, ‘I am a Model’, and ‘The
River Between and many others’.

“I
encourage upcoming film producers and artists to patient and avoid taking drugs
as they kills talent. To achieve the desired goals, one needs to work hard and
sacrifice his or her pride for a better future as the film industry pays, but
definitely not overnight,” he said.

Chibamu
earned his BCom Banking and Finance Degree in 2016, a Master’s degree in
Finance and is a doctoral student for DPhil majoring in Film Financing.

 

He
is active in community work and has done a lot of philanthropic works in his
Manyene home community in Chivhu.

 

The
film producer has also  done a lot of
community work in schools and communities with a major thrust in promoting
creativity.

 

He
has seen over the creation of Manyene Chivhu Creative Association, a creative
group specializing in performing arts.

Emotional sent off for Mwenezi Govt High’s late Gondo

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Emotional sent off for Mwenezi Govt High’s late Gondo

 

The late Dorcas Gondo

 Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – The late Dorcas Gondo (54), wife to Mwenezi District
Public Service Commission (PSC) human resource manager Last Gondo, has been praised
as one of the most hardworking teachers whose distinguished performance will
inspire her colleagues.

She was a long-time Mwenezi
Government High School textile and design technology teacher before her death on
Sunday, May 09. She had been diabetic since 2019 and succumbed to the chronic
disease a few hours upon being admitted at Neshuro District Hospital.

A holder of a Bachelor of
Education (BEd) Degree from Solusi University specialising in home economics,
Dorcas was described by Mwenezi Government High School head Cuthbert Chuma as
one of the best teachers whose passion for work was unparalleled.

“As a school, we are really
saddened by the untimely passing of Mrs. Gondo. The gap she left is difficult
to fill. She was one of our hardworking and punctual teachers who would
consistently produce the best results.

Outside of her academic life, her
dedication was also unquestionable. Under her leadership, the school’s drummies
(drum majorettes) team performed well at both provincial and national levels.
Whenever there were official functions in the district, she would be roped in
and her great catering skills would speak for themselves too,” said Chuma.

In his eulogy at Dorcas’ burial
at Neshuro Growth point on May 11, PSC provincial coordinator Tauyanarwo Makuza
said the deceased was a committed civil servant whose family life had made her
husband Last a remarkable employee too.

“We got to know Mrs. Gondo’s
culture of hard work through the exemplary life she led. At some point in time
Mr. Gondo used to operate the Mwenezi PSC office alone and despite the huge
workload, he would submit all the needed reports and work on time; far ahead of
other districts which had more than two workers. Such kind of commitment
towards work cannot be credited to him alone without giving special credit to
his wife Mrs Gondo,” said Makuza.

The late Dorcas’ burial was
attended by many people including by District Development Coordinator (DCC)
Rosemary Chingwe, school heads, government departments representatives and
teachers.

The deceased is survived by her
husband Last as well as two children Tatenda (27) and Takudzwa (20).

‘Mwonzora helping Zanu PF to consolidate tyranny’

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‘Mwonzora helping Zanu PF to consolidate tyranny’
Douglas Mwonzora

Blessed Chauke

Main
opposition party, MDC Alliance has castigated the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T legislators,
for helping Zanu PF to pass the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill 2
which they have labelled a setback to democracy in the country. 

The
bill which comes with the scrapping of the Chief Justice 70 years of age
retirement cap, and the removal of public interviews for high court judges, was
hastily signed into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa as part of the
constitution.

In
a press statement, MDC Alliance accused MDC-T MPs for helping the ruling party
to thwart democracy.

The
alliance condemned the amendment, saying the constitution of Zimbabwe was a people-driven
constitution and it was a product of a broader reform agenda.

“MDC
Alliance condemns the recent passing of Amendment Bill No2 through Parliament.
The constitution of Zimbabwe is a people driven constitution, which is a
product of a constitutional reform agenda that was driven by democratic forces
in Zimbabwe of which the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) was part of it,”
reads the statement.

The
party also accused Zanu PF of trying to consolidate power and failing to uphold
the rule of law in the country, therefore the amendment was not necessary.

“The
imminent amendments have nothing to do with enhancing the rights of people or
improving on human rights and democracy, transparency and good governance. They
are designed to entrench an imperial executive whose power is not adequately
checked and balanced.

“In
this case, any amendment must be necessary to strengthen our democracy,
reasonably justifiable in a democratic society and ultimately geared towards
promoting the rule of law, fundamental human rights, transparency,
accountability and justice,” further reads the statement.

Mwonzora
recently addressed members of the media in Harare, where he defended his
legislators’ move of voting YES to the Bill, saying it had many progressive components
which they couldn’t ignore.

“Those
who voted YES were voting for the women’s quota, the youth quota, the quota of
women in council and devolution. Those who voted No from our camp were voting
no to the running mate and the judges’ clause. We think their behaviour was
reasonable,” said Mwonzora.

The
MDC-T leader has of late been labelled a Zanu PF apologist after initiating a
purge of recalls for MPs and Councillors who were aligned to Nelson Chamisa,
giving the ruling party numerical advantage.

The
amendment received only 22 objections which couldn’t stop it from sailing, with
most of Mwonzora’s MPs voting in favour of the bill.

Mentally-challenged man kills father, assaults mother

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Mentally-challenged man kills father, assaults mother

 Terrence Ndowora

GUTU –
A mentally-disturbed son was recently arrested for allegedly murdering his father
in cold blood and assaulting his mother with a wooden hoe handle, TellZim News
has learnt.

Zacharia
Madzimure (40) from village Gasva under Chief Chitsa in Gutu allegedly murdered
his father Elias Madzimure (82) on May 07, 2021, in not yet unknown
circumstances.

Masvingo
provincial police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the arrest of
Madzimure and urged members of the public who stay with mentally ill patients
to make sure they are on prescribed medication.

“I
can confirm that Zacharia Madzimure, who happens to be mentally-ill, was
arrested last week after a report was made saying that he had murdered Elias
Madzimure who was his father and had brutally assaulted his mother, Rungamirai
Madzimure (76) with the same weapon he used in murdering the deceased.

“I
urge members of the public to take responsibility of mentally-ill patients, and
make sure they are taken to hospitals regularly for check-ups and are on
necessary medication,” said Dhewa.

Circumstances
are that, wife of the deceased left her husband and mentally-ill son alone in
the kitchen hut around 17:30hrs, and returned around 18:00hrs to see her son
standing outside the kitchen hut holding the murder weapon.

She
hurriedly went inside and saw the deceased’s body lying lifeless in a pool of
blood with deep cuts on the fore head and a stone next to the body.

When
Rungamirai Madzimure approached him on why he had murdered her husband, the
accused allegedly advanced towards her holding a wooden hoe handle and bashed
her four times on the head and fainted.

A
report was later made at Chinyika Police Base which resulted to the arrest of
the suspect who had earlier been reported to be on the run.

The
deceased’s body was taken Gutu Rural Hospital for a post-mortem.

 

Chikomba RDC introduces vehicle clamping in Chivhu

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Chikomba RDC introduces vehicle clamping in Chivhu

Tracy Fuzha

CHIVHU –
Chikomba Rural District Council (CRDC) has introduced clamping and tow-away
by-laws for Chivhu town in a move to decongest its central business district
and increase its revenue base and further put it in a favourable place for town
status.

A
letter by the Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) planner Norman Maoneni,
which was stamped on April 12 and addressed to the business community shows
that the by-laws came into effect on May 01.

“This
minute serves to advise you to notify your constituency that Chikomba Rural
District Council shall commence enforcing the clamping and tow away by-laws
from May 1 in Chivhu. All members of the business community are requested to
co-operate with this noble cause to avoid inconveniences. We hope to decongest
and improve sanity in our town,” reads part of the letter.

The
town will be charging motorists $50 as parking fees per hour, while clamping
fees have been pegged at US$30 for small vehicles, US$35 for kombis and US$40
for trucks and busses.

Storage
fees are pegged at US$25 per day.

In
a telephone interview with TellZim, Chikomba RDC Chairman Israel Dhikinya said
the development was meant to increase sanity and decongest the central
business.

“The
idea introduced is meant to improve sanity and decongest the small town as well
as increasing the council’s revenue. We are calling for the general public to
adhere to the rules as there shall be penalties for offenders,” said
Dhikinya.

Located
along the Harare-Beitbridge highway, the small town has a number of food
outlets like Spar,Pick n Pay, Chicken Inn, Rite Chicken that attract a lot of
traffic.

EUZ demands dignity for teachers

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EUZ demands dignity for teachers

 …as
Govt resist restoration of salaries to US$540

Tinaani
Nyabereka / Ian Kadziya

GWERU
–
The teachers’ representative board Educators Union of Zimbabwe (EUZ) has urged
Government to take time and assess the wellbeing of educators who are among the
most affected by the difficult economic environment due to their meagre
salaries.

EUZ
was formed out of the ‘Teachers Can’t Breathe Movement’ (TCBM), a forum which
came into being back in 2020 out of growing frustration with authorities’
failure to address their plight.

The
union is reportedly the third largest existing teachers’ representative as it
houses more than 3000 teachers across the nation.

Speaking
to TellZim News after the educators’ engagement meeting in Gweru last week, EUZ
president Tafadzwa Munodawafa said teachers’ measly salaries had degraded their
status in society.

“We
came into being as a result the deteriorating welfare of teachers. The salary
of an ordinary teacher has been rendered meaningless and has turned him into a
beggar.

“We
believe the employer (government) is not doing much to address our welfare
despite the pleas we made as teachers. In urban areas parents are sacrificing
the little they have for children to go to private lessons. Teachers have
become vulnerable to all sorts of offers or gifts and even bribes because they
want to sustain themselves,” said Munodawafa.

She
said shortage of adequate Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was
another major challenge for educators.

“The
equipment is not adequate and we therefore are not safe. When preparations were
done regarding opening of schools on 22 March, we didn’t hear a new plan or
increase in quantities of that equipment and we now hear about coronavirus
outbreak in schools, which is very worrying,” she said.

EUZ
vice president, Tapedza Zhou said the union demanded restoration of teachers’
salaries to US$540 as was the case before the introduction of bond notes.

“Our
desire to emancipate ourselves and the whole teaching fraternity from poverty and
impoverishment is therefore unquestionable. Since last year, we have demanded
and we still are calling for the restoration of our salaries to US$540.

“Through
our unity, we managed to put our employer between a hard place and a rock, and
they yielded a little bit to our pressure but without at all addressing our
prime call for restoration of our living wage,” said Zhou.

Mildreth Wala: the young netball gem with an ambition

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Mildreth Wala: the young netball gem with an ambition

Mildreth Wala

Kimberly
Kusauka

Just a little
glance at her, one will come to terms that she was born for sport, her posture in
the field of play and confidence while donning her netball gear will attest
that she is a star in the making.

The 16-year-old
Mildreth Wala who sat for her ‘O’ level examinations last year, is a netball
ace who plies her trade in the social league but believes one day she will up
her ranks and play in the elite league.

Wala is a
priceless gem who started playing netball from while in grade three and is now
playing for community team Rujeko Mighty Pirates.

On May 01,
Wala participated in the Chitima Garikai Netball tournament where she tussled
with the big guns of social netball in the city.

Despite being
a younger player amongst the old and experienced, Wala, who played in the
centre, put up a spirited performance and was arguably one of the finest
players of the day.

Her pivotal
role and contribution to her team’s enchanting streak saw her team making it to
the semi-finals of the tournament which was won by Highfliers.

Wala told
TellZim News that she wanted to work even harder to achieve her dream of
playing in a top league.

“At
first, I played for fun but then discovered that netball is indeed my talent.
As time passed, many people advised that I take this sport seriously. I didn’t
know what they saw in me, so I gave it a try and since then I have never looked
back.

“My dream is
to be at the top and be one of the finest netball players not only in Masvingo
but in Zimbabwe. I am confident of a breakthrough,” said Wala.

On her team’s
overall performance in the tournament, Wala said she was pleased by the
teamwork though more could have been achieved with better preparations.

“Our team
played some good netball although we lost in the semifinals. I believe we did
our best and my team mates portrayed a very good team spirit during the game.
They are very supportive to me and they believe in my capabilities,” said
Wala.

She said she
believed that if given the chance to play for the national team juniors, she
will prove her capabilities.

“I never
played for a national team because I have never had the chance. My team only
participates in local games but if chances come my way, I would do my best and
prove critics wrong,” said Wala.

Rujeko Mighty
Pirates captain Otilia Tainga also praised Wala saying she was a talented child
who needed support and motivation so that she continues achieves her dream.

“Mildreth
is a talented girl who needs support so that she can continue with her career
as a netball player. She needs to be exposed to national games and other big
games so that she can have a chance to shine with her talent,’ said Tainga.

Pirates
manager Ruth Mujeuri said Wala was a talented person who needed support so that
she furthers her career.

“Mildreth
is a talented youngster who needs to be nurtured so that she furthers her
career and achieve whatever goal or dream which she has. She is the youngest in
our team and I believe she has time and skill on her side,” said Mujeuri.

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