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Focus on human capital development, industrialisation

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Focus on human capital development, industrialisation
Kudzai Munodawafa receives her prizes from Dr Desire Mutize Sibanda during the graduation ceremony

…as 681 graduate at Masvingo Poly

Clayton Shereni

Masvingo Polytechnic last Thursday, July 12, held its 26th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony which saw 681 graduands being conferred with National Certificates, National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas.
Of the 681 graduands, 358 were male and 323 were females drawn from such departments as Applied Arts, Applied Sciences, Adult and Continuing Education, Commerce and Engineering.
The graduation ceremony was held under the theme, ‘Human Capital Development and Industrialisation Through Collaborative Research and Innovation’.
The event was graced by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Dr Desire Mutize Sibanda.
Speaking at the ceremony Sibanda said female engineering students will get incentives and allowances from the government to help them fund their studies so that there will be equal representation of women and men in every sector of the economy.
“We want 50/50 representation in institutions and our aim is to promote women to go into the engineering sector that was traditionally reserved for men. We will therefore give uniforms, allowances, overseas training and bring international speakers to motivate female engineering students,” said Dr Sibanda.
He said various measures had been put in place to assist students with loans with at list six banks having been identified to process the loans.
“Modalities have already been worked out by the ministry responsible for Higher and Tertiary Education with financial institutions to avail student loans. I am pleased to note that six banks are already participating in the scheme,” said Sibanda.
In his speech, Masvingo Polytechnic principal, Evans Musara encouraged students to further their education after graduating from the institution.
“Once you have graduated, you don’t have to stop there. You must continue learning and furthering your skills,” said Musara.
A number of students were honoured with individual prizes for being exceptional in their areas of speciality.
Kudzai Munodawafa, who scored 13 distinctions, scooped the principal’s best student and most disciplined student prize which came with US$500 dollars in cash and a trophy.
Also in attendance was Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) Vice Chancellor; Professor Rungano Zvobgo, Chairman of the Polytechnic Management Advisory Council; Zvapano Munganasa, acting director for Tertiary Education Programmes in the ministry, S.D. Zivanayi and other academic experts from around Masvingo.education

Zvishavane MDC Alliance aspiring cllr confident of victory

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Zvishavane MDC Alliance aspiring cllr confident of victory

Keta Takarangana

Darlington Kanyongo

ZVISHAVANE – Just like any other candidate who is running for the July 30 harmonised polls shows high levels of confidence of victory, MDC Alliance’s Zishavane Ngezi Ward 1 aspiring councilor, Keta Takarangana, has vowed to drub all his competitors and secure a seat for his party.
Takarangana said the MDC Alliance brand has earned popular appeal and all the lucid Zimbabweans who care about development should vote for change.
He said Zanu PF has been given a chance and has kept on destroying everything in their path
“The MDC Alliance represents the real change that the people of Zimbabwe have been yearning for over the past years. Zanu PF is not the change we need and on July 30 we are going to vote for change.
“The MDC Alliance is going to win from the local government to the presidency. The people in Ward 1 have spoken and need real change which brings about meaningful development. I am development oriented and I have proven that to my people.
“I will be servant to my people and I will listen to them,” said Takarangana.
Takarangana holds a Diploma in Theology and a Bachelor in Accounting.local

CGCDZ gives Bikita a voice

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CGCDZ gives Bikita a voice

… ‘we don’t want a repeat of the past’

Clever Taperamoyo

BIKITA – Centre for Gender and Community Development in Zimbabwe (CGCZ) last week gave the people of Bikita a platform to discuss their expectations and fears as the country approaches the July 30 elections.
Held at Bikita Minerals Hall, Bikita West constituency, the forum ran under the theme, ‘What are the Youth and Women’s Expectations?’
Zanu PF Bikita West parliamentary candidate; Elias Musakwa, MDC-T’s Bench Katema and MDC Alliance’s Kudakwashe Bhadharai did not turn up despite both of them having promised to be there.
Bhadharai, however, sent Trust Zinyama to be his representative at the meeting where villagers pleaded for security and peace in the elections.
“This area has seen too much violence starting in 2000. People have suffered a lot and we don’t want a repeat of that. Let the peace we have now be there even after the elections and rival let political leaders find one another,” said one woman.
Another female participant said she prayed that whoever wins led with humility, with the loser accepting the results.
“We just need security in our communities. Those who will win must work to develop our communities without disrespecting competitors. There are many problems we face every day and we cannot afford more problems,” she said.
On his part, Zinyama said the MDC Alliance candidate, Bhadharai was also working to ensure that the elections are held in an environment without fear.
“We are for peace and we are looking for votes in a peaceful way. We understand the horrors of violence that people in this area suffered in the past so we hope our colleagues will also continue campaigning for peace,” said Zinyama.
Bikita West suffered horrendous political violence in the run-up to the 2001 parliamentary by-elections as well as in the run-up to the 2008 presidential election run-off.local

Zanu PF Mutare youth chair jailed for assaulting MDC supporter

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Zanu PF Mutare youth chair jailed for assaulting MDC supporter

Lloyd Shunje

MUTARE – Manicaland provincial magistrate, Tendai Mahwe on Wednesday sentenced a Zimunya-based Mambwere branch Zanu PF youth chairperson to six months imprisonment for assaulting an MDC supporter who had refused to leave a bottle store.
David Kokota Masinji (46) of Mambwere village under Chief Zimunya was found guilty of assault as defined in Section 89(1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9:23 for assaulting Collen Manyiwo (45) of Manzununu village under Chief Zimunya.
Masinji pleaded guilty to the assault charge but said he was acting the way he did in fear that violence would break out since Manyiwo had refused to leave.
Masinji will serve four months in prison after the other two were suspended on condition that he does commit another offence in the next five years.
Appearing for the State, Fletcher Karombe said on June 24 at around 18:45 hrs, Manyiwo was watching soccer at Ngome bottle store when the accused got into the place in the company of a fellow party supporter identified as Amos Makaya.
Makaya instructed the barman to lower the volume of the radio before ordering that all MDC in the place to leave, but Manyiwo remained seated.
The accused charged towards Manyiwo, grabbed his collar and pushed him outside and he fell down. The victim then went home and made a police report the following morning, leading to Masinji’s arrest.local

Rugeje’s peace crusade in Bikita

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Rugeje’s peace crusade in Bikita

This picture of Zanu PF national political commissar, Rtd Lt Gen Engelbert Rugeje (second from left) sandwiched by Zanu PF and MDC Alliance supporters did the rounds on social media recently, giving hope that things have really changed for the better in the country’s political affairs

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Zanu PF national political commissar, Engelbert Rugeje this week embarked on a peace campaign in Masvingo province.
Rugeje addressed rallies in Gutu, Bikita, Zaka and Masvingo districts emphasising the need for maintaining peace during the election period.
Addressing thousands of Zanu PF supporters in Bikita West constituency Ward 19, Rugeje pleaded for unity among party supporters.
“I know some of you liked (Beauty) Chabaya (Current Member of Parliament for Bikita West), while others wanted Elias Musakwa.
These two had huge followings during the primary elections but the majority chose Musakwa. I therefore plead with all of you to support Musakwa and President Mnangagwa,” said Rugeje.
Rugeje, who comes from the same ward, said the country would only prosper if observers declared the elections to be free and fair.
“Don’t be violent, allow the opposition to campaign peacefully because once the election is condemned by the international observers, we will not see any meaningful development in this country.
“Let us be kind to the observers when they come here, give them the information they request,” he added.
If Mnangagwa wins the July 30 election, Rugeje said, the government would prioritise road rehabilitation programmes in the district. He said there was need to improve roads linking Buhera, Bikita and Gutu districts.
Speaking to TellZim News at the side-lines of the rally, Musakwa said his victory was certain.
“I am sure that victory is certain. I am going to win this election. I promise to improve health and education facilities in the constituency,” said Musakwa.politics

Chamisa’s Manicaland marvel

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Chamisa’s Manicaland marvel

MDC Alliance supporters gathered at Sakubva Stadium


Shingirai Vambe

MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa’s final tour of Manicaland in preparation for the elections has left an impressive mark on the people who look up to the youthful opposition politician as only one capable of redeeming their hopes for change.
Accompanying Chamisa were top alliance officials like Happyson Chidziva, Douglas Mwonzora, Tendai Biti, MDC-T Manicaland provincial chairperson; David Chimhini and national women’ assembly leader; Lynnette Karenyi.
The campaign began in Chipinge; Gaza Stadium and proceeded to Chimanimani West; Nedziwe business centre where Chamisa showered the alliance’s parliamentary candidate for the constituency, Cannan Matiashe, with praise.
He also commissioned a full- equipped ambulance donated to the constituency by Matiashe.
“As Zanu PF continues to buy its own vehicles using State funds, few individuals like Matiashe have a heart for the people. The new government is going to bring new things as expected by the people of Zimbabwe,” Chamisa said.
Matiashe told the crowd some Zanu PF youths were moving around singing threateningly; indicating that the horrors of political violence of the past would return if the ruling party is defeated.
On July 13, the MDC Alliance team went to Mutasa Central and Mutasa East where the message of electoral victory was repeated.
While addressing the gathering, Karenyi said even though Zanu PF was employing every trick in the book, people were no longer afraid, as evidenced by the huge turnout at each of the alliance’s rallies.
In his own address, Mwonzora said Zanu PF was always trying to sabotage the MDC Alliance campaign by distributing agricultural inputs wherever they organised rallies.
At the Sakubva Stadium star rally in Mutare on July, 14 the turnout was massive, with the venue filled-up by excited supporters.
It was in Sakubva Stadium that Chamisa repeated his pledge to be a responsible leader and not to be a power-crazed ruler like deposed former president, Robert Mugabe.
He also repeated his wish to rename the country to Great Zimbabwe as well as rename the provinces so that they no longer carried any ethnic connotations.
He attacked the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) for what he called was blatant bias and mismanagement of the country’s electoral process.
“Zec is helping Zanu PF to rig the elections, but we will not allow that. We are going to defend our vote,” Chamisa said.
Chamisa closed his Manicaland tour with a massive rally at Vengere Stadium in Rusape on July 24, where he pronounced his support for MDC Alliance Makoni Central parliamentary candidate, David Tekeshe.
“Following a meeting between Zec and political parties, Zec has maintained its course of refusing to be transparent,” Chamisa said.
Chamisa closed his last leg of the Manicaland campaign with a prayer; asking for divine intervention to ensure free, fair, credible and non-violent elections.top news

Bloody murder over girlfriend in Kwekwe

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Bloody murder over girlfriend in Kwekwe

Tinaani Nyabereka

GWERU – A reveler at Mbizo Inn Night Club was recently stabbed to death by a fellow patron who accused the man of snatching his girlfriend.
Midlands police spokesperson, Inspector Ethel Mukwende appealed to members of the public to desist from violence and seek police advice when there is a misunderstanding.
Though the suspect was still on the run by the time of writing, details gathered by TellZim News are that Alex Katambarare (22) of Mbizo Township, Kwekwe, was enjoying a drink with friend at the nightclub.
He then went outside where he met an unidentified woman with whom he began to talk, and this displeased the assailant who complained that Katambare was taking his girlfriend.
Eyewitness and Katambarare’s friend, Takawira Chaitezvi said the assailant, whom he identified only as Kelvin, slapped Katambarare in the face, accusing him of snatching his girlfriend.
Katambare tried to flee but was pursued by Kelvin and his friends who then tripped him to the ground and continuously stabbed him with a knife all over his body.
The woman at the centre of the dispute reportedly fled when she noticed that there was serious trouble.local

Mutonhori teacher reports pupils to police for assault

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Mutonhori teacher reports pupils to police for assault

Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – The case of two Mutonhori High School ‘A’ level pupils who attacked a teacher for seizing their cell phones has taken a new twist after the teacher reported the pupils to the police for assault, TellZim News has learnt.
Amon Munodzana clashed with the pupils (names withheld for professional reasons) earlier this month after they demanded that he returns the cell phones that he had seized from where they were on charge in the school library.
The pupils attacked him, pulling his private parts after he refused to release the phones. The teacher had refused to release the phones before the pupils had served their punishment.
The matter was reported to the district education office and the pupils were reprimanded and send back to school.
It has, however, been learnt that the Public Service Commission later intervened on behalf of Munodzana, recommending the suspension of the pupils and ‘forcing’ the teacher to report the matter to the police.
When contacted for comment, Munodzana confirmed the new development saying the case was due to be heard before the courts of law.
“I reported the matter and the pupils were picked up by the police. They were later released and are back at school. The matter will be heard in court but I don’t know the date yet,” said Munodzana.local

Neshuro hospital patients lament bad diet

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Neshuro hospital patients lament bad diet


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Patients at Neshuro District Hospital have pleaded with Mwenezi East Member of Parliament (MP) Joosbi Omar to help them get better meals, saying the food they were getting was very bad.
Omar made a visit to the hospital recently and listed to sad stories of the same unappetising meals being served to patients every day.
“It’s either sadza or rice with poorly prepared beans or cabbage every day. Now these are people who are not in good health, meaning their appetite is low. They need properly prepared meals for them to eat,” said one bedridden elderly woman.
Others pleaded with Omar to source milk for them, saying that would make a better alternative to cabbage and beans.
“It would be better if we are served sadza and sour milk. Patients would find such a meal more appetising than what they are getting now,” said another female patient.
Omar later told TellZim News he will donate two beasts to the hospital so that they could be slaughtered and the meat served to patients.
“I pledge to give two cattle to this important hospital. A good diet is important in the recovery of patients. Some of them are lying there and getting worse because they are cannot take the food that is served there,” said Omar.
Last year, the legislator helped repair the hospital’s two ambulances that had broken down.health

Zanu PF youth chair up for defacing MDC Alliance posters

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Zanu PF youth chair up for defacing MDC Alliance posters


Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA – Zanu PF’s Gutu district youth chairperson, Tapiwa Sivaya, recently appeared before Gutu magistrate, Victor Mahamadi facing charges of tearing down MDC-Alliance campaign posters.
He was charged for contravening with Section 152(1) of the Electoral Act Chapter 2:13 “Unlawfully removing a campaign poster”.
Sivaya was remanded to July 26 for trial.
State facts as presented by Samuel Magobeya are that on July 5 this year at around 17:00 hrs, Enerst Mandingo was travelling from Gonye business bentre to Gutu  in company of Lloyd Mufudze and Tafunga Mangombe.
Along the way, they saw Sivaya tearing the MDC Alliance campaign posters which were displayed on a tree by the road side.
Mandingo then approached Sivaya and asked why he was tearing down the posters but he denied saying he was only displaying Zanu PF campaign posters on the same tree but on a different branch.
Mandingo picked up the torn pieces and reported the matter to the police leading to Sivaya’s arrest.local

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