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Mwenezi GMB employee up for stealing 39 bags of maize

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Mwenezi GMB employee up for stealing 39 bags of maize





Cephas Shava


MWENEZI – Desperate times call for desperate measures best describes the situation which a security guard, Wellington Taonezvi, at Rutenga Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has found himself in after he connived to steal 39 bags of maize from his work place.
Taonezvi who hatched the plan with two other accomplices Tichaona Dube and George Nhidza pleaded guilty to the charges when they were brought before Mwenezi magistrate Mandlenkosi Ndlovu.
They were each sentenced to 7 months imprisonment from which 4 months were conditionally suspended for 5 years. The remaining 3 months were set aside on condition that each pays a fine of $200.
Argued by prosecutor Caroline Pasipanodya, the State’s case was that on January 23, 2019 at around 1100 hours, the accused persons met at Rutenga growth point where they hatched a plan to steal maize at Rutenga GMB, where accused one, Taonezvi works as a security guard.
On the same day at around 2200 hours, while Taonezvi was on night duty at the GMB, the other two accused visited him and the three stole 39 x 50 kilogrammes bags of maize.
Dube and Nhidza then carried the stolen maize bags to the nearby bush where they were ferried away using Nhidza’s car.
The offence was discovered by other GMB guards who were assuming duty the following morning.
They informed the depot manager, Tawanda Masiyambiri, who then alerted the police leading to the arrest of the three accused person. The stolen maize bags with a net value of $600 were recovered from the accused persons.

Temeraire High pupil wins SADC essay competitions

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Temeraire High pupil wins SADC essay competitions

Tatenda Mugove is congratulated by teachers, councillor and

stakeholders last week.


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MASVINGO – Tatenda Mugove, an ‘A’ Level pupil from Temeraire High School in Mashava raised the province’s flag up high when she won the third prize at the national Southern Africa Development Committee (SADC) essay writing competitions.
Speaking at the prize handover ceremony, Mugove said she was overwhelmed by the honor of being selected as one of the best in the country and the best in the province.
“It is humbling to know that your work has been deemed the best of the best and I give praise to the Lord who made it all possible.
“I also urge my juniors to emulate this moment and help lift the school and the province’s flag higher. There is nothing special required to win this accolade. With enough dedication and hard work, anyone can win it,” said Mugove.
Temeraire head Thomas Mureriwa was in cloud nine saying Mugove had put the school on the international arena, a development that he said every pupil should work to achieve.
“We are happy today and we celebrate our victory. It is not Mugove alone who should be happy but the school and whole province should take pride,” said Mureriwa.
Masvingo district Ward 5 councillor Aleta Makomeke said she is proud to lead a Ward which has award winning people and called on parents to support the education of their children as they are the future.
“I take pride in being the councillor of this winning Ward. I plead with parents to support the education of their children because they are the future. Let us support the school and teachers in their work to make our pupils the best who can compete at big stages and win,” said Makomeke.
The first national prize went to Primrose Thandeka Tshuma from John Tallach in Matebeleland North while the second prize went to Matifadza Mangongo from Murambinda B High School in Buhera.

Fawcett security guard arrested for stealing 2ltrs cooking oil

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Fawcett security guard arrested for stealing 2ltrs cooking oil





Precila Takabvirakare

A security guard with Fawcett Security Company was last week arraigned before Gutu magistrate Victor Muhamadi on theft charges after he stole a 2 litres cooking oil bottle at N. Richards shop in Gutu.
William Mungindi (34) was charged with theft as defined in Section 113(1) of The Criminal Codification and Reform Act Chapter 09:23.
Mungindi was remanded to January 30 for sentencing.
State facts as presented by Kudakwashe Muza are that on January 26 this year at around 09:30hours, at N. Richards Gutu, Mungindi was a door guard and he received a receipt from a customer. He scanned it and did not return to the customer.
Mungindi then advised Precious Gondo who was also a guard that he had bought 2 litres of Oleo cooking oil.
Gondo became suspicious and went to the assistant manager, Webster Munedzimwe, and told him that he suspected that Mungindi had stolen cooking oil.
Precious and the assistant manager reviewed the footage and discovered that Mungindi did not buy the cooking oil but received a receipt from a customer and did not return it.
At around 14:00 hours when they were closing the shop, Mungindi took his 2 litres cooking oil intending to take it home. Munedzimwe then called him and asked him to produce the receipt and that is when he was shown the footage.
The cooking oil was recovered and the matter was reported to the police leading to Mungindi’s arrest.

Fake CIO jailed 3 years

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Fake CIO jailed 3 years



Shingirai Vambe


RUSAPE – An impersonator of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has been jailed for fraud after fleecing desperate job seekers of their money claiming that he can facilitate job opportunities within the police force, state security and the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA).
Charged with fraud as defined in Section 136 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) Chapter 9:23, David Dhlodhlo of Tsanzaguru appeared before Rusape magistrate Patience Madondo and was sentenced to 72 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to the charges.
Dhlodhlo will effectively serve 36 months in prison after 12 months were set aside on the basis of good behaviour and the other 17 months were suspended on the basis that he returns the money to those he defrauded.
State facts as presented by Gift Mutigwa are that on a period extending from September 2018, Dhlodhlo misrepresented himself as a member of the Central Intelligence Organisation and approached Rufaro Manyoni promising him that he had links to get him a job in the security forces.
He defrauded Manyoni of a total $1 485 as facilitation money but nothing materialised.
On another occasion, Dhlodhlo used the same modus operandi on Nation Gombedza and swindled him of $60.
On December 21, 2018, Dhlodhlo duped Fidelis Pezo who later made a police report leading to Dhlodlo’s arrest.

It’s illegal to force parents to buy uniforms at schools – Minister Mavhima

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It’s illegal to force parents to buy uniforms at schools – Minister Mavhima
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Paul Mavhima


Shingirai Vambe


HARARE – The current trend adopted by many schools across the country of forcing parents to buy uniforms at schools or recommended shops is illegal,  Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Paul Mavhima told parliamentarians.
Most parents with pupils starting Form 1 especially at boarding schools are served with a long list of uniform requirements which can only be procured strictly at the school or recommended shops.
The schools will make it clear that uniforms procured from other avenues will not be accepted.
“It is illegal to force parents to buy uniforms either at your school or any shop chosen by the school.
“This does not end on uniforms only, there are other requirements which are being demanded from parents outside the fees in line with the new curriculum. These things should be put on the school fees upon agreement after a consultative meeting,” said Mavhima.
Many schools demand a payment of over $400 towards the procurement of a full set of uniforms and some have been found wanting after they fail to deliver the uniforms.
There has been a lot of reported corrupt activities surrounding the selection of shops to supply uniforms with many parents raising the unfair flag.
Mavhima said he understands the burden being faced by parents in terms of paying school fees and will make sure that no child is disadvantaged from learning because they do  not have money.

RCZ Rev Manhongo laid to rest

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RCZ Rev Manhongo laid to rest



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MASVINGO – The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) has lost one of its devout and prominent Pastor Reverend Solomon Kwasarira Manhongo.
Rev Manhongo was 42 years by the time of his passing on and is survived by his wife Gladys and three children.
He is reported to have been admitted at Murambinda hospital last week before he was transferred to Parirenyatwa where he later died.
He was buried at his rural home in Tongodzi Village in Gutu last Sunday.
Speaking to TellZim News, RCZ Moderator Reverend Isaac Pandasvika said the church was saddened by the loss saying the void left was difficult to fill.
He said the church had lost an asset for his contribution to the church could not be measured.
“The church has lost an asset. Rev Manhongo was carpenter, a preacher, a unifier among other qualities he had. We are mostly saddened by the fact that he left a family, but because it is God’s time, we have to accept it,” said Rev Pandasvika.
Manhongo was Reverend in Charge at Mombeyarara in Buhera.  He was born and educated in Gutu before he went to Morgenster Mission where he did his pastoral studies.
 From Morgenster he went to Binga and did a lot of evangelical work there before he was later transferred to Buhera where he was until his time of death.

$90 000 Rujeko foot bridge project remains stuck

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$90 000 Rujeko foot bridge project remains stuck

Masvingo Mayor, Collen Maboke told TellZim News on Tuesday that Rujeko foot brigde (above) under construction is already complete and waiting for official opening by the Minister of State for Masvingo Ezra Chadzamira. Maboke said he was reliably informed by the City Engineer that the construction was completed, however, soon after the interview with the mayor, TellZim News crew went to Mucheke River and took the above picture. The bridge was suppossed to be completed before rainy season and the ground breaking ceremony was officiated by the then Minister of State for Masvingo Josaya Hungwe. US 50 000 from Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Us $40 000 from the council were poured for the construction of the foot bridge.

Clayton Shereni

The Rujeko foot bridge project which was supposed to have been completed by November last year remains stuck with no sign of any recent developments pointing to its completion despite having been financed to the tune of over $90 000.
Masvingo Urban constituency received $50 000 from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and it was all channeled towards the construction of the foot bridge.
The city council also channeled $40 000 towards the project but to date the only development to show are concrete slabs reinforced with iron bars.
The ground breaking ceremony for the project was officiated by then Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Jasiah Hungwe in June last year together with other Zanu PF dignitaries and council officials.

Senator Maina Mandava hands over a pick to the then Minister of State for Masvingo during the ground breaking ceremony

Mayor Collen Maboke said the city engineer had given an update saying the bridge was almost complete and awaiting for commissioning by the Minister of State Ezra Chadzamira.
“The Engineer gave us an update on the project and he told us the bridge was almost complete and waiting for commissioning by the Minister of State for the province,” said Maboke
Town clerk Adolf Gusha admitted to having faced problems in securing the material needed to start the project.
“We incurred problems in trying to acquire some of the material needed for the project. I will have to check with the office on the details when we expect to finish the project you can call me later,” said Gusha.

Chadzamira challenges Chiredzi MPs over amendment of Sugar Production Act

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Chadzamira challenges Chiredzi MPs over amendment of Sugar Production Act
Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Ezra Chadzamira

Beatific Gumbwanda


CHIREDZI – Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Ezra Chadzamira last week challenged all four Zanu PF Chiredzi legislators to push for the amendment of the Sugar Control Production Control Act of 1964 which many farmers believe is giving too much power to processors and millers.
Addressing hundreds of sugarcane farmers drawn from various associations, Chadzamira said Chiredzi’s members of parliament should take advantage of Zanu PF’s third parliamentary majority to amend the 1964 Sugar Control Act which is robbing sugarcane farmers.
“There are some issues which our legislators can take care of through raising a motion in parliament. Zanu PF commands two thirds majority in parliament and we can even change any law that might be troubling our fellow countrymen.
“Therefore, our legislators should take advantage of that to amend or change the 1964 Sugar Control Act in favour of farmers. Nothing is difficult on that because we are the ones in power,” said Chadzamira.
The Competition and Tariff Commission in 2005 submitted an investigative report to then president Robert Mugabe complaining that the sugar industry playing field was not level and was only benefitting a handful of firms.
The Sugar Control Act, which governs the sugar production in Zimbabwe, was said to be benefitting the Zimbabwe Sugar Refinery Corporation Ltd, Hippo Valley Estates Ltd, Zimbabwe Sugar Sales (Pvt) Ltd and Triangle Ltd.
These companies are said to be benefitting directly or indirectly at all levels of production, from cane growing and milling to sugar refinement and distribution.
The Sugar Control Act also determines how farmers are paid by the Miller in form of Division of Proceeds (DoP).

Wake up and sponsor our local football teams

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Wake up and sponsor our local football teams



Clayton Shereni

Following the recent story published by TellZim News on corporate world turning a blind eye on sponsoring Masvingo football teams in their quest to quench premier soccer league (PSL) action thirst, local fans suggested potential sponsors whom they think should wake up and support the local football teams.
The city has Mucheke based teams Masvingo United football club (Fc), Masvingo Pirates and the army based outfit United Lions and all the teams have struggled to make ends meet in the previous season.
Masvingo United have appointed a new executive led by former Mayor Hubert Fidze who is expected to bring a change in the way the club operates but the club has no money in their coffers so far and recently released a budget of $248 000.
Masvingo Pirates finished last season getting some financial support from lawyer Phillip Shumba who has shown his unwavering support for football, as he has sponsored a couple of clubs in the city.
United Lions has had few problems in their campaign considering they are in the books of the army and have no expenses on home games, security and ground bookings since they use their Magamba stadium free of charge and also use the army bus for away matches.
Suggestions for potential sponsors include businessman and politician Taguma Benjamin Mazarire, businessman Enerst Mukumba, Titus Gangata of Binum Tyres, entrepreneur Stanley Kondongwe, Noah Marima of Junior Driving School, politician and businessman Edmund Mhere, lawyer Collen Maboke, businessman Setfree Mapuvire, lawyer Rodney Makausi and Masvingo City Council among others.
TellZim News, later on linked up with some of the listed people to hear their views and considerations on the suggestions by the local fans.
Masvingo City Mayor Councillor Collen Maboke said he had already raised a motion in the recent full council meeting held on Monday, January 28, 2019 where he proposed the need to sponsor a football team which was seconded by his deputy.
“I raised the motion in our Monday full council meeting which the deputy mayor Councillor Wellington Mahwende seconded and we are making consultations on whether to fully bankroll a new club or one of the existing teams because we are lagging behind since other cities like Harare have their own teams,” said Maboke.
The Megafest businessman of the year Mazarire who once bankrolled Masvingo Pirates before pulling out citing political interference said he has to meet his other business partners before committing to football again but called upon the people of Masvingo to be united first and make one strong team which they all rally behind.
“I need to meet my other directors who are currently out of the country, of course this issue is on our agenda but firstly we have to meet and discuss it so that we make an informed decision.
“As the people of Masvingo we have to put aside our differences, be united and form one strong club. Having done that, sponsors will come because for one to come and sponsor another team while the other is struggling financially they will see you as an enemy and that is not the mentality we need in football,” said Mazarire.
Another potential sponsor who was involved with Masvingo City, Marima, said he can’t commit himself to football because the players themselves are not serious.
“For now I cannot help them because some of them considered personal benefits and I was disappointed. I tried for a long time but eventually I was disappointed. If players have no view of being promoted into the premier league why should I bother myself,” said Marima.
Masvingo fuel businessman and owner of Doczine service station Phillip Mapfumo better known as Phidza said he was making efforts to try and assist local teams which are currently in the Eastern region division one league.
“I will talk to some of my partners and see what we can do for both teams. We will probably come up with something before the season starts,” said Mapfumo.
Rodney Makausi a renowned lawyer in the city played down the idea of sponsoring football this year but hinted on the probability of him chipping in after this upcoming season.
“This year my plate is full, I have other commitments but I might commit myself to football maybe later on at the end of 2019,” said Makausi.
Mapuvire, the owner of Nyaningwe Supermarkets has been involved with football but at a small scale sponsoring the annually held Nyaningwe Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Bhora Varume tournament which is usually played by members of the RCZ church.
The tournament was launched in 2011 when the City had no representation in the PSL and at one time Mapuvire unveiled $15 000 towards the tourney.
Mhere, a politician and businessman who owns Tsungai and

also runs one of the most decorated private schools in the City, Eddrovale College, is one of the people who have great potential in sponsoring a local football team.
Kondongwe, with his vast business empire, is also amongst the elite league of Masvingo’s successful business minds who can spare some funds for the local football teams and bring joy to the long starved football lovers.
N. Richards Group has a lot of potential to fund Masvingo teams and have them play in the top flight league because the biggest setback remains funding
Recently the Masvingo born speedy winger Gabriel Nyoni completed a move to Caps United after being offered a lucrative deal including a residential stand worth US$20 250 in one of Harare’s residential areas.
However local football fans continued their call on the corporate world to open their eyes and start to chip in wherever
Takudzwa Shumbanhete, a local fan said its high time corporates and individuals who have the potential to finance our local teams come on board and make sure we promote the brand Masvingo in sports just like as we are popular in politics.
“It’s high time that our local companies and individuals who have the potential to bankroll local teams come on board. Other cities do have teams in premier league because they get sponsorship.
“Our Masvingo born footballers are the ones who are making headlines at other clubs because our teams failed to meet their financial demands,” said Shumbanhete.
Thomas Dhobha another football lover said businessman in Masvingo should come together and support local clubs.
“We have potential business people in the City that should intervene and support local teams financially to help them on their quest to bring back premiership action back. We cannot have a situation whereby teams from Manicaland always be promoted to play in the league, if they are able to support their own teams, why can`t we have the same situation in Masvingo through the support from business community,” Dhobha said.
The calls come when preparations for division one league and the have already started the city as United Lions Fc expected playing the recently PSL promoted Manicaland based side Manica Diamonds Fc.
Una Una have reportedly started conducting training sessions while Masvingo Pirates players are set to return to the training camp.

Una Una rebrands, targets PSL return

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Una Una rebrands, targets PSL return
Hubert Fidze

…Fidze appointed club chairperson

Clayton Shereni

Having come so close to bringing premiership action to Masvingo in 2015, Una Una as Masvingo United is affectionately known, started their 2019 Eastern Region Division 1 campaign on a high note as they unveiled their vision of playing in the top flight Premier Soccer League (PSL).
With former Masvingo mayor Hubert Fidze as the club chairperson, the club believes the sky is the limit for them and will go an extra mile to make sure that the long awaited PSL return is possible.
Fidze has been appointed interim chairman up until the February 28, 2019 elections where a substantive executive will be elected.
Addressing a press conference, Fidze said the club was targeting to attain premiership status by the year 2021 and pledged to be transparent so as to avoid the chaos which rocked the previous executive.
“We need to attain Premier Soccer League (PSL) status by 2021 and we want to be transparent and professional,” said Fidze
Before the commencement of last season Una Una had a lot of potential sponsors but they all vanished a few weeks before the 2018 campaign started leaving the club struggling to fulfill fixtures.
Fidze also took time to announce the club’s 2019 budget which is pegged at $247 090.90 and appealed to the corporate world for sponsorship.
“We will knock at any door in the city. We have put the budget out there so that we become transparent and we will appoint auditors.
“I won an award for the best local governance of the year with Masvingo City Council and I will try to do the same and help Una Una to return to PSL,” said Fidze.
Appointing Fidze as the club’s chairperson could be the best foot forward for Masvingo United as the man had a good reputation that follows him and will easily appeal to sponsors.
The press conference was also attended by Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Administrator Tedious Machawira and other Una Una board members and team coach Wilson Chinosengwa.
Last season, Masvingo United finished the season trapped in the bottom half of the log standings fighting relegation.

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