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Residents oppose new Zvishavane town chair

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Residents oppose new Zvishavane town chair
New Zvishavane town chairperson Khulekani Ndlovu
Darlington Kanyongo

ZVISHAVANE – Ward 9 councillor, Khulekani Ndlovu of MDC Alliance, was recently pronounced new town chairperson after winning seven votes against Tinashe Mago (Zanu PF Ward 5) who got three votes.
Many residents, however, protested against Ndlovu’s assumption of the position arguing that a person from Ward 9 could not sufficiently represent the interests of residents of the town since the ward is one of the three under Shabani Mine’s jurisdiction.
They argued that residents from wards eight, nine and 10 did not pay rates to the town council but to the mining company therefore a person from those areas could not be expected to champion the interests of the town’s residents.
Zvishavane Residents and Ratepayers Association (ZRRA) vice chairperson, Janet Shava led the protests, calling for a new chairperson from any of the other wards.
The residents’ complaints, however, failed to produce the required effect, with the concillors saying there will not be another election.
Ndlovu will be deputised by fellow MDC Alliance Ward 3 councillor, Fatima Phiri who also won seven votes against Mago’s three votes.
Ndlovu replaces Esau Gwatipedza Dube who was most known probably for his runs-in with town secretary Tinoda Mukutu and former Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere.
The new council is made up of Takarangana Keta (Ward 1), Patson Taruvinga (Ward 2), Fatima Phiri (Ward 3), Charity Majama (Ward 4), Mago, Jose Ferreira (Ward 6), Mike Jaravaza (Ward 7), Itai Pasira (Ward 8), Ndlovu and Andrai Banda (Ward 10).
Speaking after his election, Ndlovu promised to work together with residents to improve service delivery.
MDC Alliance has seven while Zanu PF won three council seats in the July 30 harmonised elections.politics

Society should do more for prisoners, says PMIZ

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Society should do more for prisoners, says PMIZ
Tanaka Mapfumo

Masvingo – Prison Ministries International Zimbabwe (PMIZ) chapter founder and president, Noah Masimba Pashapa has said it is the duty of all people to work for the rehabilitation of prisoners so as to prevent repeat offending and create a safer society.
Speaking during the 18th graduation and 6th ordination ceremonies on Saturday, September 08 at AFM New life Centre Assembly in Pangolin, Masvingo, Pashapa said his organisation would continue doing its part for the kind of Zimbabwe that all people wish to see.
He outlined PMIZ’s focus areas as rehabilitation of inmates and victims of crime, sustainable reintegration of ex-inmates as well as reducing recidivism and crime.
Graduands were drawn from stations namely Chitungwiza, Masvingo, Gweru while ordinands were from such places as Rusape, Chinhoyi, Kadoma, Kwekwe, Redclif, Zvishavane, Masvingo and Whawha.
“We are currently looking at improving conditions in prisons by drilling boreholes, building clinics, and starting small industries for example shoe manufacturing, confectioneries as well as cutting and designing. Businesses such as supermarkets should look at the possibility of getting their stock from prisons. The revenue would then be deposited to inmates’ accounts so that they would get start-up capital after leaving prison,” Pashapa said.
He said PMIZ was committed to partner government in crime reduction efforts by helping to rehabilitate convicted criminals.
One ex-inmate testified that he had stopped committing crime and was now focusing on keeping rabbits and chickens courtesy of an empowerment programme by PMIZ.
“I have since found a new lifestyle for myself after discovering that I can begin all over again. The rehabilitation programme by PMIZ has helped me to turn a page,” said the ex-convict.
The occasion was also graced by Mutimirefu Prison Choir, with graduands being challenged to seek God if they want the strength to turn a corner.crime

Chivi youth sees prosperity in chicken

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Chivi youth sees prosperity in chicken
Innocent Mapaike

Peter Chawapiwa

CHIVI – As the economic situation in the country remains fragile, some youths in the district have gone into poultry production as a means of beating extreme poverty.
One of the enterprising youths, Innocent Fusirayi Mapaike, of Muzvidziwa village under headman Madyangove, said poultry farming was providing them with income for his family.
"A number of young people have taken up poultry production as a means of providing for their families.  This has become a viable enterprise for most of us and we can now afford to pay fees for our children.
"However, we are still faced with challenges of getting lucrative markets. The market is limited but we believe that if we come together and expand our operations, we will realise better fruits from our endeavours," Mapaike said.
Mapaike appealed for assistance in both cash and kind from individuals and non-governmental organisations to enable them to form a loose co-operative for the purposes of marketing their products.
"At the moment everybody looks forward to selling at Chivi growth point. Selling to individual is not a good deal because most of such customers take time to pay or they don’t pay at all.
"If we can come together and supply supermarket chains across the country, we will be able to realise our dream of starting efficient and large scale production units," said Mapaike.
He said he will continue to forge ahead until his business becomes more profitable.
 "The sky is the limit for us. Even Irvine’s started off small but look where they are now,” Mapaike said.
He however lamented the shortage of day-old-chicks on the market, blaming suppliers for creating shortages so as to perpetuate price increases.business

Pote Hill Hotel: A home away from home

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Pote Hill Hotel: A home away from home
Tamirirashe and Simufolosa recently tied the knot at Pote Hill Hotel. Their wedding was graced by  Local Government minister July Moyo.
Patience Muzhingi /
Darlington Kanyongo

ZVISHAVANE – Talking of top hospitality in Zvishavane is impossible without referencing the conveniently-located Pote Hill Hotel which has grown in reputation and stature as the ultimate place of hospitality excellence in the district and beyond.
Undoubtedly the best hotel in the southern part of the country, Pote Hill boasts 46 state-of-art rooms purposefully designed to offer limitless comfort for the guest.
Tourists who wish to experience what the mining town has to offer or to explore the rest of the scenic Midlands province, can enjoy a good night’s rest at the hotel at affordable cost. The historical Great Zimbabwe monuments in the adjacent Masvingo province can also be reached in an hour’s drive.
Conferencing guests can book the hotel’s vast conference centre which has a sitting capacity of 250 people, with spacious gardens awaiting those who fancy the sunny outdoors.
So whether one is looking for a venue for an end-of-the-year party, an elegant wedding, a small family function, a big conference or just a home away from home, Pote Hill Hotel stands ready to host.
Wedding guests will particularly enjoy exciting photo-shoot moments in the verdant greeneries of the convivial gardens below the imposing hill from where the hotel partly derives its name.
Guests can tantalise their tastebuds in the hotel restaurant from either an `a la carte menu of succulent dishes or from a ready buffet of the choicest meats, veggies and all else.
For greater catering convenience, in-house guests can also request the hotel’s efficient room service for a snack, a small sandwich, a chilled drink or a hearty meal.
Pote Holdings general manager, Tumson Mtombeni said the hotel was pleased with its record as a friendly place for leisure, sport and business.
"We have reached this far due to topnotch customer service complemented by ever improving guest facilities. Ours is an affordable place for the individual, for the family, for colleagues and for the whole company. Those who choose to dine with us are never disappointed,” said Mtombeni.
The Hotel has won several merit awards from the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) and at Megafest.business

Tazvida brother in attempt to resurrect great music legacy

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Tazvida brother in attempt to resurrect great music legacy
King Tazvida (centre) during the filming of his two videos
Stephen Ephraem 
Efforts to keep System Tazvida’s smoko music is bearing fruit with the release of two music videos by the late icon’s younger brother, King who wishes to resurrect his legendary elder brother’s great music legacy.
The Tazvida sibling has released ‘Anodyiwa Haataure’ and ‘Nherera’ videos from songs initially released by System and his band, Chazezesa Challengers back in the 1990s.
King is working hand-in-glove with System Tazvida's widow, Barbra.
Speaking to iTell News from his base in Sandton Park in Westgate, Harare, the 30-year-old dreadlocked King said the videos were a tribute to his late brother who is also his inspiration.
"We have dedicated the videos to brother System who pioneered smoko music. The videos can be streamed on social media platforms of Facebook and Instagram," he said.
King, who calls himself ‘Mambo veSmoko’, started singing back in November 2003 after completing high school and joining Chazezesa Challengers, nicknamed “Boyz dzeSmoko’.
The band was then under the leadership of his brother, Isaac, who is now also late.
King left Chazezesa Challengers in 2005 to join a rumba outfit named Ndombolo Stars that was led by Franco Mwanamulumba.
He later moved to join Owen Supu Vhezha’s band until 2014 when he started to regroup his brother’s Chazezesa Challengers.
“I have recorded an album in my name and a single which I did with Shame and Jealous Chareka. I have released the musical videos so that fans know that the Chazezesa Challengers Boyz dzeSmoko brand is still alive,” said Tazvida.
“We are parcelling out original smoko music. Our challenge is that of shortage of instruments and transport; we hire both to hold shows. We wish to acquire our own kit and vehicle so that we can easily hold shows around the country.
“I am appealing to smoko faithful fans to support us in any way that they can. I also wish to hold joint shows with industry elders like Alick Macheso, Jah Prayaz and Sulumani Chimbetu,” said King.entertainment

Gutu man fined for assaulting sister over sadza

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Gutu man fined for assaulting sister over sadza
Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA –The Gutu Magistrate Court recently ordered Luckson Mapanda (36) of Ushe village under Chief Chimombe to pay a US$60 fine or to serve three months for assaulting his sister over food.
He had been charged and convicted for contravening Section 4 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act Chapter 5:16.
It was the State’s case that on September 04 at around 18:00 hrs, Luckson arrived home from the bar and found her sister Berita Mapanda, her husband and daughter at home. He asked for food and he was given his share of sadza.
He took his meal and demanded some more, but Berita told him there was nothing left.
Luckson was not pleased by the response, leading to a misunderstanding which saw him striking his sister with a metal bar on her stomach and on her left hand.
Berita then reported the matter to the police leading to Luckson’s arrest.
When magistrate Victor Mahamadi asked him why he committed the offence, Luckson said he was not pleased by her sister’s tepid response.
“I was not pleased by the rude response she gave me. She said to me she was not my wife so I was not amused by that. She was supposed to respond in a polite way,” said Luckson.crime

Lake October Festival in Masvingo for charity

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Lake October Festival in Masvingo for charity
Lake October festival

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MASVINGO – Lake October Festival has organised a number of events aimed at promoting Masvingo as a tourist destination while raising resources to donate to charity institutions in the province.
On Friday, October 19, there will be a Charity Golf Day to be played at Masvingo Golf Club and, in the evening, a ‘2 Legends Music Concert’ at Caravan Park. The concert will be headlined by Oliver Mtukudzi and Winky D, who will be supported by many other local acts.
The following day, a half marathon dubbed ‘Lake October Charity Marathon’ will be held close to Lake Mutirikwi, with DJ Stavo entertaining the people. Such activities as boat cruises, fishing, soccer, netball beach volleyball and fun shoots will also be available at the lake.
Lake October Masvingo Festival administrator, Susan Karanda said besides promoting Masvingo’s tourism potential, the initiative was seeking to raise donations in cash and kind for such charity institutions as Copota, Alpha Cottages and Mucheke Old People’s Home.
“There will be a lot of fun so we are inviting everybody to these activities. We are also looking for sponsorships from companies and individuals who want to partner us in making this effort a success. It would be money well-spent because the objective is to promote local tourism and make life easier for the less-privileged,” said Karanda.
She said an organisation can support the initiative by sponsoring a fourball golf team for US$200 or sponsor a hole for US$300.
Sponsorship in the form of prizes, T-shirts, mineral water, race numbers, tea and sandwiches is also being sought for the 21km marathon.
“This is the inaugural Lake October Festival in Masvingo and we are pleading with individuals, corporates and other organisations to support the effort and help put a smile on the faces of those in need. Sponsors will be given space to market and promote their products and services at these events,” said Karanda.
She said people were free to contact her on her mobile number 0776 032 412 for further information on the events.entertainment

Ex-convict preaches to homeless children

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Ex-convict preaches to homeless children
Kansile Kansile

Brighton Chiseva

An ex-convict who was born in prison and went on to spent most of his life there before turning to God has started ministering to children living on the streets of Masvingo.
Kansile Kansile (32) said he chose children living on the streets as he himself was once a street child in Harare where he was later arrested and did some jail time.
He said he started taking alcohol and engaging in criminal activities at the tender age of nine while living on the streets.
“I failed to heed advice and ran away from a children’s home where I was staying but now I am saved. This is the reason why I have decided to preach to the young souls; I want them to turn to God when they still have time,” said Kansile.
On Wednesday September 18, Kansile had time with to speak to some homeless children at Scripture Union where they got a shower.
Kansile said he often visits Masvingo Remand Prison to preach to inmates there, adding that he was also working to get permission to preach to the inmates at Mutimurefu Prison.
He said he was born in prison where his mother was serving a sentence for murdering her own baby daughter, Kansile’s elder sister that he never saw.
He was in and out of jail and was finally sentenced to 25 years imprisonment, only to be spared by a presidential amnesty last year.
“I was supposed to serve until 2028 but the amnesty saved me. While in jail, I met somebody who taught me about God and I believed. I then began my own ministry and started preaching to fellow inmates,” said Kansile.
He said he was now a proud holder of a diploma in Bible studies which he acquired with Amfic Bible College while still in prison.local

Chipinge councillors challenged to attract tourists

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Chipinge councillors challenged to attract tourists

                                      Chipinge DA William Mashava

Stephen Ephraem                

Chipinge District Administrator (DA) William Mashava has challenged councillors who won in the July 30 harmonised elections to use their term of office to attract increased investment to the area.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly-elected councillors recently, Mashava challenged councillors to take their leadership role as a challenge to improve living conditions in the district.
“Being a ward councillor should not be a comfort zone. A councillor must work to develop not only his ward but must be accountable to the whole district. A councillor must work hard to attract investors.
“The district has various business opportunities that prospective investors can exploit. Do not think of yourself, but serve the people first in order to gain investor confidence. Investors are attracted by a corruption-free environment,” said Mashava.
He emphasised the need for councillors to be professional and avoid polarising politics in council chambers.
“Some of you might feel that as councillors, you can use council chambers to settle political scores. No, that is very wrong since council is not a political arena but a public institution where one shall be held accountable. Do your part to attract investors for the good of the district,” Mashava said.
Chipinge town has eight wards but Chipinge rural has 30.
For Chipinge Town Council, Zivanai Nyakuchena was elected as chairperson deputised by Elijah Mgidho both of MDC Alliance.
However, drama ensued in the Chipinge Rural District Council chairperson elections where a coin had to be tossed to determine the winner after a stalemate.
Zanu PF has 15 councillors, MDC Alliance has 14 and the People’s Rainbow Coalition (PRC) has one who all voted on ruling party/opposition lines to produce the stalemate.
The lots favoured MDC Alliance’s Patience Mlambo to become chairperson, with the party’s Charles Mugidho also winning as deputy chairperson.
In their acceptance speeches, both council chairpersons concurred with the DA’s words on development, pledging to work hard for the improvement of the district.
Chipinge town’s challenges include critical water shortages in Gaza Township and litter in the central business district. Deforestation, stream bank cultivation and illegal settlement top Chipinge rural’s challenges.local

Woman arrested for possessing mbanje, unlawful entry

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Woman arrested for possessing mbanje, unlawful entry

Tiyani Hahlani

MASVINGO-Jesca Murinye, 45-year-old woman from Farm 262 Clipsham, Masvingo, was arraigned before, magistrate Peter Madiba after she was found in possession of 0.07 grams of dagga and unlawful entry.
She was ordered to perform 105 hours of community service at a local school after she pleaded guilty to both counts of unlawful entry and stealing building material valued at US$163.
It was the State’s case, as presented by Edmund Mapope, that on August 23, the accused was found operating a tuck shop after a notice of withdrawal had been tendered by the accused person’s husband Kumbirai Madyira.
She was later on given an extension to August 27 to vacate the premises since she had no agreement with the ministry to operate the business.
The court heard that on September 1, she unlawfully entered a cottage in Clipsham and took nine 12-feet roofing iron sheets, three roofing gum poles and two exterior doors belonging to and went away.
A police report was made after the security officer manning the cottage noticed that the building material was missing. Investigations were made leading to Murinye’s homestead where the stolen property was recovered.
Upon arrival, the two police officers who were escorting Murinye to her homestead entered the accused person’s spare bedroom where they recovered the goods and also discovered a white plastic containing dagga.
The dagga was weighted in the presence of the accused person at Zimpost.crime
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