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Mwenezi businessman caught naked, demanding sex from younger brother’s wife

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Mwenezi businessman caught naked, demanding sex from younger brother’s wife
Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A prominent Mwenezi businessman with several retail and a fleet of kombis to his name was caught in the middle of the night, holding a gun in one hand and his erect manhood in the other, demanding sex from his younger brother’s wife.
The weird incident was heard last week in the Mwenezi Magistrates’ Court during the trial of businessman Prosper Muchina (40) of Situpa village under chief Mazetese.
Muchina owns several shops, some of them at Mlelezi business centre.
He pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful entry into premises when he appeared before Magistrate Honest Musiiwa.
The complainant Sithembeni Ndlovu (24), who is married to Muchina’s younger brother, however, insisted Muchina got into her house naked and demanded to have sex with her.
She said, on the day in question, Muchina was aware that her husband was away as he had earlier on enquired about it.
“I was fast asleep when I was awakened by the opening of the door in the middle of the night. Everything was very clear because the lights were on. I saw Muchina, who was only wearing a shirt without trousers, holding his erect penis with one hand and a gun with the other, advancing towards me saying he wanted to have sex with me. I immediately screamed for help,” said Ndlovu.
Two other women who were sleeping in another room testified that they were awakened by the screams and they clearly saw Muchina fleeing while stark naked.
It is the State’s case that on May 19 at around 02:00 hrs, in Situpa village under Chief Mazetese, Muchina went to the complainant’s homestead, where he opened the unlocked door and entered Ndlovu’s bedroom.
He showed his erect penis to the complainant while demanding sex from her at the same time.
The frightened Ndlovu then screamed for help and the accused fled. While bolting, Muchina was also seen by two other women who had been awakened by the complainant’s screams. A police report was made leading to Muchina’s arrest.
The matter was postponed to a later date for continuation of trial with Willard Chasi appearing for the State.court

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Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation


Tinaani   Nyabereka

GWERU – Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation (JHWO) recently held a walkathon in the city to encourage residents to support the girl child to go to school.
Speaking at a gathering for mentors and mentees at Chaplin High School after the walkathon, JHWO programmes manager, Peter Dube said if a girl dropped out of school or fell pregnant, it would be best to make sure she is put back to school.
“The focus is on supporting the affected girl child to go back to school and continue with her education because she would face so many challenges if she doesn’t. By advocating for the girl child’s right to go back to school, we are therefore supporting what’s good for her.
“So the march was about helping the residents of Gweru understand the importance of that. We need to join hands in supporting the girl child,” said Dube.
He said JHWO was also celebrating young women and girls who went through the organisation’s mentorship programme.
Chaplin High School head, Rosemary Marufu thanked JHWO for what she said was the organisation’s proven commitment to the perpetual promotion of the rights of the girl child.
“I would like to thank Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation for their continued support for the welfare of the girl child in our community. The girl child becomes a laughing stock if she gets pregnant and is dumped as no one will bother to support her to go back to school. I urge you to also help those girls in growth points and rural areas who have had their lives disrupted,” she said.
Meanwhile JHWO is engaging communities in Marange as part of wider efforts to help the girl child stay at school and discourage early marriages.local

Two Bikita women jailed for possessing mbanje

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Two Bikita women jailed for possessing mbanje


Tiyani Hahlani

Faith Mushayi (28) of House Number 813 Duma, Nyika and Nevia Mushayi (49) of Number 906 Duma high density suburb in Nyika recently appeared before Masvingo Magistrates Rufaro Mangwiro after they were found in possession of 2.050 kg mbanje intended for sell.
The duo pleaded guilty to unlawfully dealing in the dangerous drug as defined in Section 156(1) (c) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
They were sentenced to 12 months each but three were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour, leaving each to serve nine effective months in prison.
It was the State’s case that on October 03, a Masvingo district crack team that included six police officers pursuing a robbery case went to Faith’s house after being tipped that some of the stolen property was kept there.
Nothing of that sort was recovered there but during the search, they stumbled upon the drug which was packed in a black plastic bag, leading to her arrest though she had denied ownership of the drug which she said belonged to Nevia.
The police were then tipped on Nevia’s whereabouts as she had gone into hiding after learning that the police were looking for her.
Nothing of the stolen property was found at Nevia’s house but the dagga was weighed at Zimpost in the presence of both suspects.
Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa appeared for the State.court

Gweru mayor Makombe calls for kindness

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Gweru mayor Makombe calls for kindness
… as he officially launches Good Deeds Day Foundation
Joseph Makombe
Tinaani Nyabereka

City of Gweru mayor, Josiah Makombe has called upon people to be more compassionate towards orphans and other disadvantaged people, saying everyone had a responsibility to contribute towards the welfare of society.
Speaking during the launch of the Good Deeds Day Foundation recently, Makombe said the programme was a challenge to all citizens to be good.
“Let us be on top when it comes to doing good. We must help the disadvantaged, the crippled, the aged and orphans in our communities because these people are in need of our assistance.
“The world always has people in need of any kind of help and by virtue of our existence as rational beings, we have both the opportunity and responsibility to participate,” said Makombe.
He said it was remarkable when people gathered to share a common vision and notion of doing good starting from home.
“I believe if people think good, speak good and do good, the circles of goodness will grow in the world as this day has become the leading day when people gather to share a common vision,” said Makombe.
Good Deeds Day was first celebrated in Israel in 2007, and is now celebrated in much of the world, with its mission being to encourage volunteerism.
Good Deeds Day Foundation Zimbabwe country director, Oswald Chishanga urged people to show magnanimity, saying everybody had a task of making a difference in someone’s life.
“Everyone be it government, the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), companies, individuals or churches is called upon to take part in the Good Deeds Day activities as we all have a task to make a difference in someone’s life.
“So far, 100 countries have participated in Good Deeds Day, 19 of them being in Africa. Five other countries on the continent have joined and we are one of them, with the others being such countries as Sierra Leone, Zambia and Uganda,” said Chishanga.   
The 2018 Good Deeds Day was celebrated on Sunday, April 15.local

‘Gweru should decentralise functions to improve service delivery’

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‘Gweru should decentralise functions to improve service delivery’
Joseph Makombe

Tinaani Nyabereka

GWERU – Newly-elected City of Gweru deputy mayor, Cleopas Shiri has called for the decentralisation of council operations to improve efficiency in the delivery of services.
Speaking to TellZim News after taking oath of office recently, Shiri lamented the low rate of response to emergency situations and pipe bursts.
“The rate of response to service delivery hiccups is low and the speed is slow. It’s not at all good; people expect such problems as sewer bursts to be looked into and attended to as quickly as possible. I think as the incoming council, there is need for us to look at it and see how best we can deal with the situation,” said Shiri.
He said a solution could be lying in the creation of zones with call centres so that such problems can be quickly reported, recorded and responded to.
“I think there is need for us to come up with zones that will help to devolve operations so that we work on response to situations,” he said.
The city’s new mayor, Josiah Makombe urged residents to dispose of waste products in a responsible manner.
“We want to work towards developing and maintaining our city together because that can only be achieved if we work together as a team. I therefore call upon all residents of the city of Gweru to be responsible in waste disposal,” said Makombe.
 

Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade to host Chiefs’ Day

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Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade to host Chiefs’ Day

Zimbabwe National Army

Emmanuel Muchaziwepi

Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade will host the 2018 Traditional Leaders Day on October 13, 2018 under the theme ‘Zimbabwe Defence Forces Dedicated to the Defence of National Sovereignty, Stability and Socio-Economic Development neMadzimambo’.
The event will be held at Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade Officers Mess as from 09:00 hrs until late. This is an annual event on the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)’s calendar to honour traditional leaders for the role they play in societal well-being.
Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade Civil Military Relations Officer, Major Charles Masvosva said the Traditional Leaders Day was adopted as one of the ZNA’s major events to honour traditional leaders for their role in society.
“Historically, chiefs played a pivotal role in the defence of territorial integrity of the areas under their jurisdiction as generals of their armies and as regiments like Tshaka of the Zulu Empire, Changamire Dombo of the Rozvi Empire and Nyatsimba Mutota of the Munhumutapa Empire located at the majestic Great Zimbabwe to name but a few. This gave birth to the formation of modern day’s armies and regiments,” Maj Masvosva said.
The day is also aimed at promoting the mutual relationship between chiefs, soldiers and the community through a social interaction and understanding programme within Masvingo province.
Maj Masvosva also said that the military had a role to defend the territorial integrity of the country, adding that the role included the defence of culture, values, morals, artifacts, environment, animals and heritage. He said this objective, however, could not be achieved by the military alone but through the guidance and support of chiefs and all other traditional leaders.
“Chiefs played a pivotal role during the liberation struggle by supporting guerrillas by either giving them spiritual guidance or giving them moral support. This relationship must be maintained.  Our sponsors of this year’s event are Agriseeds and Seed-Co,” said Maj Masvosva.
The guest of honour at the event will be ZNA Commander, Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo.
The writer is the Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade public relations officer (PRO)

Gweru must do more for health’

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Gweru must do more for health’

City of Gweru health services thematic commitee members on a tour of Mutapa Clinic


Tinaani Nyabereka

GWERU – Newly-appointed thematic chairperson for the health department, former mayor Taurai Demo said all stakeholders must come together to improve the council’s health delivery systems.
This comes after the city is still smarting from a typhoid outbreak which killed many people after being first reported towards the end of July.
“I want to thank you members for electing me to be the department’s thematic chairperson    and I hope together as a team, we will work towards improving our city and the department of health. If we fail, we fail together because out efforts will determine the goals we set. So we need to work together to improve the city,” said Demo said recently.
Speaking during the tour of Mutapa Clinic and Fire Station, City of Gweru director of health services, Samson Sekenhamo said the demand for services in the city had grown bigger due to an astronomical increase in the population.
“Demand for our services has increased in communities because of the increase in population hence there is need to construct more clinics and other forms of infrastructure in order to render services to all our people. Some of our facilities are now old as they were built a long time ago so we need new facilities.
“Here at Matapa Clinic, I am glad council managed to do some renovations especially in the maternity side; a development which improved efficiency in service delivery. We need to continuously work hard as a team to improve our facilities and build new ones,” said Sekenhamo.
City of Gweru chief fire officer, Emmanuel Musemwa said council needed to get more fire engines.
“We prioritise the safety of the community and the city so our hope is to have the size of our fleet increased so that we will be in a better position to respond to fire incidences more efficiently,” said Musemwa.local
         

Fallen heroes` widows storm govt offices over welfare

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Fallen heroes` widows storm govt offices over welfare
Mirriam Tendai Mangena and Susan Rwatiringa
Samuel Njinga

Two widowed women on Tuesday afternoon stormed the Masvingo Provincial Information Office demanding to know why they had not received their late husbands’ benefits from the Zimbabwe`s Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA).
They said their late husbands were war veterans but their benefits had not been released since over two years after their passing on.
One of the widows, Susan Rwatiringa (49) said her husband Judah Kanje was laid to rest at the Masvingo Provincial Heroes’ acre on July 15, 2016 but she was yet to receive any of his pension benefits.
“My husband only got a 21 gun salute on the day he was buried but I have not received anything else. This is not fair. How should I survive when my husband’s money has not been released over two years later?” she quipped.
When contacted for comment, Masvingo provincial war veterans chairperson, Tendeukai Chinooneka said government had a backlog in paying out war veterans’ benefits.
“The backlog emanates from the old dispensation but the new government is working tirelessly to resolve that. We hope that the situation of those widows will be resolved soon,” said Chinooneka.
War veterans get a little above US$200 in monthly pay-outs. Two pieces of legislation, the War Veterans Act, and the Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Act provide the framework for administering war veterans` affairs.
Going by the two pieces of legislation, war veterans` widows are supposed to receive US$2 500 for funeral cover.
Their children must receive educational funding among other benefits but government allegedly owes millions of dollars to universities and colleges in unpaid tuition for war veterans’ children.local

Exciting build up to 2018 Ndafa

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Exciting build up to 2018 Ndafa
Holland Muchongoyo dance group perform at last year's festival. File Pic by Stephen Ephraem
Knowledge Mhlanga

There is excitement in the Chipinge arts and culture industry as preparations for the sixth edition of the annual Ndau Festival of the Arts (Ndafa) continue on a smooth sail.
The annual event, which celebrates cultural diversity and artistic expression, will this year be held on September 22 at Paiyapo Arts Development and Heritage Centre in the Bangira area of the district under Chief Musikavanhu.
It started in 2013 and has proved to be one of the biggest cultural events in the region, drawing enthusiasts from such sectors as education, culture and heritage, arts and tourism.
This year's edition runs under the theme, ‘Ndau Culture: Enhancing the Conservation of the Environment and Natural Resources for Food Security’, with the motto being ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow; Our Concern in the Arts’.
The event will be graced by guests from the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), Environmental Management Agency (Ema), Zimbabwe Tourism Agency (ZTA), various government ministries, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), tertiary institutions and researchers.
Ndafa founder, Philip Kusasa Bangira, who is a recipient of Alpha Media Holdings’ 2017 inaugural 100 Great Zimbabweans Award in the arts and culture category, said he expected improved turnout this year as the festival continues to grow.
"The Festival has given an enabling platform for improved display of cultural and artistic communication and has also helped to boost cultural tourism to the host Bangira area and surrounding places.
“The Ndau, as an ethnic group, is now more visible in the national arts and culture discourse, thanks to support from the media. We encourage people from all corners of the world to come and experience this unique cultural magnificence in Chipinge," said Kusasa.entertainment

Stop tarnishing my image, Andy Muridzo warns ‘fake’ promoters

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Stop tarnishing my image, Andy Muridzo warns ‘fake’ promoters
Andy Muridzo
Sheron Bandawa

Musician Andy Muridzo has warned Joseph Musengi from Jaytronic Entertainment whom he accused of purporting to be his promoter, to stop tarnishing his image.
Muridzo and the Jeetaz band were expected to perform at the recent Masvingo Agricultural Show after party but they did not show up after it emerged there was no agreement to that effect between the band and the promoters.
The band leader expressed dissatisfaction towards Musengi for using the band’s name to lure fans and sell tickets without any agreement with the band.
Speaking on behalf of Andy Muridzo, Jeetaz manager Gift Peturo said he was disappointed by Musengi.
“They called us to consider them and promised to call us again to negotiate payment before printing posters but sadly, I heard they were already selling tickets and advertising using our name. We are taking them to court for inconveniences and damages caused,” said Peturo.
When contacted Musengi, denied being a fraudster and said he had been arrested on the day in question.
“I am not a fraudster but was arrested by members of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) because they did not understand the event,” said Musengi.
Efforts to get further comments from him were fruitless as he went on to switch off his phone.
A CIO member however denied ever apprehending anyone concerning entertainment issues.
“We don’t know that person and we never, at any given time, apprehended him or anyone concerning that show. His claims are mischievous and damaging on the image of our organisation and we have developed an interest in his activities,” he said.
Angry fans who had bought advanced tickets expressed anger on the presumed promoters. 
“I am very disappointed with their behavior. We bought tickets but Andy didn’t come. I advise him to be careful with these promoters and he should make sure they are dealt with,” said one angry fan.entertainment

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