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How powerful is speech?

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How powerful is speech?

Every person has seven openings in their head, the number which – in the Scriptures – denotes completeness. There are three pairs of openings: two eyes, two ears and two nostrils but the Creator restricted the seventh opening to one mouth.
This one opening causes more trouble as compared to the other six. In the Bible, there are a number of words used to refer to the mouth such as tongue, speech, words, lips, etc. James 3:5.
Even though the tongue is a little member, and it can boast of great things. See how much wood or how great a forest, a tiny spark can set it ablaze! One can use the tongue to programme himself/herself for a successful life or life full of grief and regrets.
The tongue, small as it is, stands capable of causing irreparable harm if left unchecked. The tongue’s use determines the course of the person’s life. Men determine their own destinies by the way they use their tongues.
Caleb settled his destiny for the positivity confession. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. The men that spoke negatively settled for death and the ones that spoke positivity settled for life. Your destiny lies in your tongue.
Why does a person have only one mouth?
Imagine the amount of damage one would cause with bad words if he/she had two mouths. As a child of God, you always see the good side. As a believer your talk is your future. Your future is not determined by the environmental, social, economic situation, it is in your own mouth. So go ahead chat your course and determine your future by saying and doing the right things. The Bible says let no one despise you but be an example in speech and contact conduct.
River Kishon has indeed swept away many, but you can stand it
“The river Kishon took them violently away, stopping their flight, the river Kishon. Give praise, O my soul, to the strength of the Lord!”
This is Deborah singing saying that Kishon River has  took many away but Lord give me strength to stand.  This is my encouragement mainly to the youth of today the river represent the things that are affecting many youth of today like  drugs, bad habits, disobedience and many more.
When we closely look at these things, we see that they have caused great damage to the youth of today, some of whom are now dead, some are pregnant and some are trapped in a cycle of poverty because of these things. My encouragement to you is do not allow such things to sweep you away.
Only one thing stays the same
One singer once said “fashion comes and go but God remains the same.” So do not allow things like fashion to affect you.  Like Deborah, pray and say Lord strengthen me. I don’t want to be a victim of vanity.  I tell you if you pray wholeheartedly he will strengthen you because God is not a man that he should lie.
As youth, be an example but a good one by doing great things for example, let people know you because of your good deeds. When people see you what comes to their mind? What type of stories do they discuss with you, and do your friends have anything to gain from you? God bless you.
Why do we put trust where it should not be put?
Proverbs 3 vs 5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Vs 6, in all your ways submit to Him, and he will make your paths straight. The Bible is saying trust in the Lord with all your heart, meaning we need to trust God to the fullest with no single doubt even for something that you may think is impossible.
When your health is failing, trust and believe that God will heal you. People tend to doubt when faced with the severest of problems but problems are only for us humans, not for God. Everything melts to nothingness in front of Him.
The Bible says with God, all things – not some things or few things but all things – are possible. You need to trust God with all your heart and do not doubt for a second. Many Christians are afraid to pray for the sick and deliver the oppressed because they think only pastors can do that and they also have a negative mind.
They ask themselves what if I fail to heal him the person and that is the root of doubting. It is the Lord who heals and not you. Trust the Lord, not the doctor, not the hospital and not your money. All those things fail, but the word of the Lord shall surely live.

The government needs 1000 Ma-Gate

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The government needs 1000 Ma-Gate

It is very painful to be poor comrades. I would have wanted to go to Madziva last Sunday to see my hero Oliver Mtukudzi being laid to rest. You know what, according Tuku hero status is the only thing that ED has done since the 2017 coup. For me, I mean kwandiri hangu, thus the only thing that I can clap hands for the humble leader. Lolest, regai ndizvisekere hangu, talking about humbleness, unobva wafunga that interview where the President said the most challenging thing for him so far is to be humble. For a moment, I could not believe myself when I watched the clip. I think you guys need to watch that video clip, the whole President going offside hake, hanzi I am not a no nonsense man but now that I am a President, I can now tolerate nonsense kkk. I thought it was supposed to be vis-versa, you must not tolerate nonsense now mukuru.
 Anyway, I think he was very honest on that one – if you look at the trio running the Ministry of Information uko kuna Mutodi uko, you can agree with ED that now he can tolerate nonsense, had it not that the President tolerates nonsense, the likes of Mutodi could have been fired. Vana Mutodi vangadai vakutopfudza mbudzi vachitamba zvazvo ndombolo dance kumafuro kkk ndiani achada kuona zvakadaro at this age, we are now watching Ma-Gate 50, 60, 70. Talking about Ma-Gate, I actually think this regime needs 1000 Ma-Gate, zvikaramba 2000 or even 5000 zvikaramba kuu. I am serious guys, we have people there who just concentrate on very minor things that continue to tarnish our image as a nation. How can we have government security agents blocking Chamisa from attending Tuku funeral both in Harare and Madziva? Chiya ndicho chidofo chaicho. Even some of us who are considered mipengo would not allow that nonsense to take place; anyway the President openly said he can now tolerate nonsense. How can you do that, traditionally, ndiko kunonzi kupumha uroyika kuya kkk, of course you may talk about protocols, but what protocols paya ndidzo nhema dzisina basa idzodzo munoda mathaza eMa-Gate vanhu imi. As if that was not enough, I see that boy Mutodi is very energetic, just this week aitoti the government can shut down internet again. I think Mutodi haadi Ma-Gate uyu mufana anoda mbama chaiyo, zvikaramba shamhu, zvikaramba mboma. I am not advocating for violence but sometimes I get angry when I look at our government especially the people who can lie without shame and taking the people for granted.
Some of us have never enjoyed town life since the time I came here ku Chitima flea market all the way from Chirimudombo handina kumbobvira ndafara. I survive on rotten bananas everyday just because there is someone who is refusing to make sound policies at government level. I hear they have since started another operation Murambatsvina in Harare, destroying temporary structures. I do not support illegal structures and tsvina but honestly this government hainyare shuwa, where were you when someone was building those structures? Some people were there for years and you left them because you needed their votes but the day they go in the street to demonstrate against you then your response is to destroy their structures. I think we are behaving in a very primitive and barbaric way. Aaah, I say what I want, Mapombi haavanzi, haatyi and haapotsi kkk telling you as it is.  We need professional leaders for this country to prosper.
On professionalism, I am reminded of what some people here at Chitima are saying… it all about this activist turned ward 10 councillor. I am talking about that young man wekumbowatsura kuti council yakutengesa ma stand nyika yose ikafuma yatenga ma lodgers’ card kkk ummm pana Manyanga hanzi dzungu rake rinoda ma gate iwayo atinongohwa. I normally don’t talk about small fish, tuma kapenda matemba utwu haiwawo, I hope his colleagues will give him directions vomuudzawo kuti kuchi border gezi ne mucouncil zvasiyana. I won’t say much today but akaramba achiita zvandinohwa ndichangomutsiurawo next week bhora pasi dzungu haribhadhari. But council must finish projects ayakatanga awandisa, just my prayer request, don’t force me to name them one by one. I don’t want to talk about $ 40 000 paid to CMED for nothing, Mucheke Trunk Sewer line, Foot Bridge, Chimusana, Mucheke D housing scheme, Dump site aaah zvandakutotaura nhai.
Its almost lunch time ndisati ndakanga maputi angu.
Mboko imboko!

Zaka dealers demonstrate over beer shortages

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Clever Taperamoyo

There was drama at the Delta Beverages Masvingo Breweries yesterday as visibly angry dealers from Zaka stormed the facility in protest over the shortage and corrupt distribution of beer.
The demonstrators cited various issues which have contributed to acute beer shortages in Zaka among them corruption from delivery drivers, poor communication from sales representatives and selling beer to unlicensed dealers.
Demonstrators said the Delta delivery trucks no longer come to Zaka as per their usual schedule and when they, much of the consignment is sold to unlicensed dealers and the licensed dealers are given a mere fraction of what they used to get.
“On Wednesdays we used to be told that our delivery is on its way but surprisingly it will not come. If we call, we only get excuses that it’s still on queue on number 4 while other unlicensed dealers continue to be given beer here and sell at higher prices at open spaces in Jerera,” one demonstrator said.
Another demonstrator fingered the management accusing them of corruption saying they are the ones who authorise the delivery of beer on the black market.
“The challenge is that the unlicensed operators do not run out of stock but they sell at higher prices than the stipulated ones but we the licensed ones fail to get the stock after incurring
travelling costs from Zaka,” he said.
The protesters said that they endure long hours queueing for beer only to be told that they have run out of stock or be given a fraction of your order.
Delta Masvingo sales representative Bigbrain Mahofa said that the Zaka dealers raised concerns over unfair distribution of the beverages to retailers but declined to comment more on the matter saying he could not comment on behalf of the company.
“They have brought their grievances which we addressed but I’m not in the capacity to give you details on the matter because I’m too junior to comment on behalf of delta,” Mahofa said.

We can beat you – Zanu PF Cllr tells Town Clerk, Management

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We can beat you – Zanu PF Cllr tells Town Clerk, Management

Staff Reporter


MASVINGO – The recent full council meeting was almost reduced to a quarreling show contest due to heated debates that saw a Zanu PF councilor for Ward 10 Sengerai Manyanga moving a notch higher by threatening a fist fight with management over a dispute in policy implementation.
Having tried several times to explain how the management works to the councillors, Masvingo City Town Clerk ended up suggesting that there maybe need for a re-orientation workshop for the councillors.
However, Manyanga continued to accuse the whole council management for being incompetent.
During deliberations soon after the full council turned into committee business, Manyanga surprised his colleagues when he suddenly told the management that in case of bare knuckle fight, the councillors were going to thoroughly beat the management.
Manyanga went further to come up with possible pairs in case they broke into a fist fight in chambers saying he was ready to lock horns with the Housing Director Levison Nzvura who was seated next to him. He went on to pair Ward One Councillor Selina Maridza with the Acting Chamber Secretary Vitalis Shonhai.
Sources said the meeting was highly charged to the extent that some felt Manyanga behaved in an unprofessional manner.
“Councillors are city fathers and when we do business, we are supposed to be professional. Shouting on top of our voices threatening to beat everyone is barbaric and unprofessional…it was my first time to see that happening and I hope the young man will grow,” said a councillor who refused to be named.
However, speaking to TellZim News Manyanga was excited that he showed the management that councillors can even beat them.
“I was very emotional and I openly told them that if we were to engage in fist fight, we were going to beat them hands down in order for them to understand that we were their bosses,” Manyanga told TellZim News in an interview.

‘Patients buy fuel for ambulance services at Musiso’

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Brighton Chiseva


ZAKA – Patients at the Catholic run Musiso Mission Hospital say they are being asked to buy fuel for the ambulance when they are in need of its services, TellZim News has learnt.
Patients who spoke to this publication said they were shocked that the institution was asking patients to buy fuel on their own for the ambulance when they are supposed to use it for free or pay a fee for the service not to buy fuel.
“We are now hiring the ambulance, they tripled the money which we used to pay for the ambulance and if you are unlucky they will tell you that here is the ambulance but there is no fuel so you have to buy it.
“I was asked to send the money via Ecocash to the ambulance driver and he drove to Masvingo without going at any fuel station meaning that I was buying fuel that was already in the ambulance,” said one victim who refused to be named.
Another victim concurred and said hospitals have prepaid accounts at fuelling stations so they are paying for fuel that has already been purchased.
However, the hospital matron Dorothy Makuvise refuted the allegations saying people pay for ambulance services at the hospital if there is need and do not buy fuel themselves.
She however said the incident, if there is any, may have happened during the fuel crisis days where even other bigger organisations had no fuel.

Council bosses to get iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S9

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Council bosses to get iPhones, Samsung Galaxy S9

Staff Reporter 


MASVINGO – With the economic situation worsening in Zimbabwe and the populace struggling to pay council bills and putting food on the table, the city council is proposing to buy Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphones for its managers.
The finance and general purpose meeting which sat on January 21, 2019, agreed that the city treasurer be instructed to procure conditions of service cellphones for management with heads of departments getting Apple iPhone 7 valued at US$ 3 088 while deputy heads of departments get Samsung Galaxy S9 valued at US$2 708.
Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA) spokesperson Godfrey Mtimba said they are appalled on the levels of extravagance showcased by the city council.
“This is the same city council which failed to purchase a small water pump component costing US$4 000 and the city went without water for more than a week.
“It’s just a case of misplaced priorities and outrageous greediness. They say they do not have money and service delivery is plummeting but they want to spend over US$20 000 on cellphones, this is an abomination to say the least.
“The water challenges are refusing to go away and the city is faced with a lot of challenges which require discipline on finances not to be spendthrifts like we are seeing,” said Mtimba.

Council managers demand over US$600 000 back pay

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Council managers demand over US$600 000 back pay

Upenyu Chaota

Following the government’s directive to rationalise salaries and allowances for senior managers in 2015, the Masvingo City Council complied and cut the salaries of its senior management team who have now taken legal action against the local authority filing a lawsuit of over US$618 000 in back pay.
 The council managers were against the directive to have their salaries cut without their consent and through their lawyers from Bhunu and Associates Legal Practitioners, they gave the local authority a seven day ultimatum to reinstate the salaries or square off in court.
A letter from the managers’ lawyers dated November 28, 2018 was read out to council by Town Clerk Adolf Gusha in which the details of the case were highlighted.
Council had been asked to rescind the 2015 resolution on salary rationalisation for senior managers and reinstate their salaries and allowances prevailing as at May 31, 2015, backdated to June 2015.
Council minutes dated December 3, 2018 say that the City Council is trying to negotiate with the managers for an out of court settlement since the local authority cannot afford the cost of suit.
“The house agreed that it would need the guidance from the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing on the matter.
“Council noted that there was a court ruling on an equally similar case between the Bindura Municipality and its senior managers, wherein the courts ruled that the rationalisation was illegal and council should reinstate the remuneration.
“It was however felt that the council should engage the affected senior managers with a view to avoid the case spilling into the courts of law,” reads part of the minutes.
The council pleaded with the lawyers of the managers to have a grace period extended to 21 days as they try to negotiate a deal.
“The members were of the view that council would lose more funds if it tried to defend the case in court, instead the council should try to find an amicable solution to the problem,” read the minutes.

Council turn down Dr Mutangiri private hospital application

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Council turn down Dr Mutangiri private hospital application


Monalisa Matongo

The Masvingo city council has turned down an application by Dr Wonderful Mutangiri to establish a private hospital in the industrial area saying the location is not suitable.
Dr Mutangiri had applied for change of use of Stand 695 Industria Road to establish what could have been the second private hospital in Masvingo.
The city fathers argue that the industrial area is a noisy place which can affect the hospital operations.
“The intended business was not compatible in the area since patients may be affected by noise from the abutting properties,” reads the Public Works and Planning minutes of January 10, 2019.
The city engineer reported that the stand was meant and designated for industrial property according to the city’ plan and said that Dr Mutangiri’s application could not be put into consideration owing to the location on the intended project.
It was clarified that patients need a serene environment which the industrial area does not offer.
“In addition it was highlighted that patients may be affected by dust, fumes and smells generated from abutting properties”, reads the minutes.

Zanu PF protesters celebrate MDC mayor

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Zanu PF protesters celebrate MDC mayor

…bay for Kurauone, Mberikunashe blood

Staff Reporter 


MASVINGO – Zanu PF youths on Monday (January 28) stormed the local authority’ offices during a full council meeting protesting against Ward 4 councillor Gofrey Kurauone and Ward 5 councillor Daniel Mberikunashe whom they accuse of stealing council money.
In an interesting turn of events, the protesters who were blocked by armed anti-riot police from disrupting council business celebrated the arrival of the mayor Collen Maboke despite the fact that he belonged to the opposition political party and he was late for the meeting.
Protesters showered Maboke with praises while others ululated as the mayor made his way into council chambers. Some demanded to be addressed by Maboke but he told them that he needed to attend the meeting first.
The incident raised eyebrows from onlookers who were astonished as to why Zanu PF members who were suspected to have been hired by ward 10 councillor Sengerai Manyanga would cheer at the MDC mayor while they protest against his fellow MDC councillors.
However, Maboke downplayed the issue saying he was caught by surprise since he was not aware of what was happening.
“They shouted my name but I was not aware of what was happening. When I inquired, I was told that the people were protesting against my fellow councillors,” said Maboke.
Despite the fact that there were protesters outside, the issue was never discussed in the chambers. The meeting was chaired by deputy mayor Councillor Wellington Mahwende  (Zanu PF) since the mayor arrived late forcing him to participate from the gallery while his deputy was running the show.
Without noticing the anomaly, Maboke said he enjoyed the last full council meeting since he was participating from the gallery like any other councillor as if to suggest that he was handing over the reigns to his deputy who was chairing.
Kurauone and Mberikunashe are being accused of withdrawing $800 from council sometime before 2018  elections on the understanding that they would go and attend a workshop in Kadoma. However, their car broke down along the way and they did not attend the workshop.
Masvingo City Town Clerk said the issue was being handled by the Ministry of Local Government.
“The two were supposed to attend a workshop in Kadoma and they were using Cllr Kurauone’s car, however, they did not attend the workshop because their car broke down along the way. They phoned me advising that they had to use use their allowance so that their car would be diagonised. I understand that since then the car has never been back on the road. However, some people feel that they must return the money. The issue is being handled by the Ministry,” said Gusha.

Wutawunashe launches shutdown compensatory fund

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Wutawunashe launches shutdown compensatory fund

…calls for Chamisa, ED dialogue

Clayton Shereni

Family of God Church founder, Reverend Andrew Wutawunashe on Saturday launched a compensatory fund as a cushion for people who lost property and goods during the national shutdown of January 14-16.
The national stay away action, was in many towns accompanied by violence and looting, leaving many business people counting loses.
Wutawunashe spoke during the Faith for the Nation Campaign (Fana) breakfast prayer meeting at Flamboyant Hotel where he announced the launch of the initiative.
“Today we are launching a 2019 January shutdown victims compensation fund and as Fana, we are pledging $10 000 towards the compensation of these victims of violence and looting. We will work towards engaging the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) which will oversee the fund,” said Wutawunashe.
He called upon President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa to reach out to each other and unite for the best interests of Zimbabweans.
“We call upon all our political leaders, and in particular our President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa to have the wisdom and courage to start sacrificial dialogue for the sake of our people and find one another again through a mutually respectful rapprochement and dialogue in the same way they found each other in Operation Restore Legacy,” said Wutawunashe.
He also commented the people of Masvingo for not engaging in the kind of violence as that seen in Harare and Bulawayo on the days of the stay away.
 “As spiritual shepherds of the people, we commend the people of Masvingo as well as other centres who stood for peace, law and order, and those in political, civic and other leadership over them for taking a principled stand for peace,” he said.

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