Shingirai Vambe
Shingirai Vambe
Shingirai Vambe
RUSAPE – Makoni Central Member of MP, Patrick Chinamasa, who is also the Minister of Finance has invited ridicule for himself after he officially opened a skip bin in the town, with many people accusing him of engaging in trivial issues in his desperation to secure re-election.
People told iTell News that for almost five years since the previous election, Chinamasa had not been seen in Rusape until this week.
He appeared in Rusape on Tuesday to commission some very small public projects including the Vengere Multi-Purpose Sports Court.
The minister’s photos cutting a ribbon to officially open a skip bin at Vengere bus Terminus was widely circulated on WhatsApp, with many people deriding him for ‘stooping so low’ and for being ‘desperate to officially open something’ for the sake of votes.
People in Vengere said Chinamasa should, instead, have done something more respectable as stopping the raw sewage which flows straight into Rusape Dam.
“He has not done anything for the people yet he is one of the most powerful government and ruling party officials. How can a whole minister come and pose for photos while officially opening something that small? There are many service delivery and developmental projects he could have implemented to boost his popularity, not what we saw today,” said one informal trader at the bus terminus.
This reporter witnessed raw effluent flowing from a septic tank at the front door of House No T12 in Vengere, with the honour of the property saying he made several reports to authorities about the problem yet nothing had been done to fix it.
Opposite this residence were many carpenters who complained that they had been promised a better operating site for several times.
“We will not vote for him because we are tired of his empty promises. He comes and opens a bin today using CDF money that he should have use long back to improve our surroundings,” said one carpenter, vowing to vote for David Tekeshe of the MDC Alliance.
Other residents said Chinamasa should have used his powerful position both in Zanu PF and government to influence better leadership at Rusape Town Council.politics
We are excited to have the play bouncing back in 2018 – after a good run since its premiere in 2016 Besides performing in the standard theatre spaces Like Charles Austin, we will also stage performance at Mucheke hall because we believe that there are some who cannot make it to the theatres but really want to watch the play and to enlarge the play’s audience base and also spread the message of how Africa needs cleansing, re-imaging, new heroes and new action. Another key aspect is to give the play a longer lifespan.
We have realised that in Zimbabwe many productions have a very short lifespan and yet in other countries plays exist for a longer period.”. Last year, Liberation was performed at the Sadc People’s Summit in South Africa and after Masvingo performances the team will proceed back to South Africa for another run in Grahams town, South Africa, with the play this time for the National Arts Festival The production is an hour long and it was written by the renowned writer Leonard matsa and directed a South African based director: Bongani Masango Cast: Dereck Nziyakwi, Rumbidzai Hungwe, Francis Nyakuhwa, Nyaradzo Nhongonhema and Daniel Maposa.entertainment
Cephas Shava
MWENEZI – Zanu PF Mwenezi East MP, Joosbi Omar, who will contest against Kudakwashe Bhasikiti of the MDC Alliance in the upcoming general elections, has introduced a soccer tournament as a way of mobilising the critical youth vote.
The J. Omar Cup Clash, whose tightly contested semi-finals were played at Rutenga growth point last Saturday, saw the Mwenezi East Select squad beating Chivara Crew from Masvingo Urban Ward 4, by three goals to two.
Speaking to TellZim News after the match, Omar’s projects coordinator, Knocks Mutsambwa said the idea behind the tournament was to unite the youth of diverse backgrounds and target their votes so as to maximise the ruling party’s overall vote in the forthcoming general elections.
“We have realised that the youth constitute the majority of voters, so as a way of uniting them as well as amaximising President Mnangagwa’s votes, we have decided to introduce the tournament. We are also working with our candidate for Masvingo Urban Ward 4, Tavara Mudukuti.
“As we engage the youth to mobilise support for Zanu PF, we also hope to make the tournament big by roping in teams from other districts of the province,” said Mutsambwa.
He added that the tournament’s finals, slated for June 16 in Masvingo Urban, will see participants walking way with many prizes.sport
Makumbe Brothers
Brighton Chiseva
Makumbe Brothers, a musical ensemble with the Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi-led Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has released an album which features popular gospel artist Blessing Shumba.
The album titled ‘Formula yedenga’, comprises six songs namely Formula yaMwari; on which Shumba is featured, Ityai Mwari, Kumakomo, Psalms, Season and Vamukiri.
Makumbe Brothers leader, Noel Makumbe said he was happy that the project they had worked on for a very long time had finally succeeded.
“We want to spread the gospel through music. This is our third album and we are humbled that we have Blessing Shumba, a respected guru in the gospel industry, on it. This has helped us to further showcase our talent and we hope our fans will enjoy the music,” said Noel.
Noel’s twin brother, Tryford, said they once worked under Lucky Chikuwa and the ZCC Mbungo Stars band but later on decided to do their own work.
“We were groomed by Lucky Chikuwa and later decided to go in our own way and now our group is growing with people appreciating our work,” said Tryford.
The group has two more albums namely Zvinoreveiko and Chinyakare.
When contacted for comment, Shumba pointed out that he was happy to be able to help develop young talent and develop careers, adding that the Makumbe Brothers were very talented.
He also said he was ready to help all those who wanted him to feature on their music albums.
“The Makumbe Brothers are talented and I am happy to be featured on their piece of art. I am ready to work with anyone to help spread the word of God through music,” said Shumba.entertainment
Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU – Magistrate Phathekile Msipa last week sentenced Joseph Shonhiwa (36), of House Number 102 Mark Road, Ridgemont, to five years imprisonment for armed robbery and carjacking.
Appearing for the State, Bernard Nyoni told the court that the crime was committed on May 23 around 18:00 hrs.
The complainant, Stephen Chikowore of House Number 325/7 Mkoba 5, had parked his unregistered Honda Fit (chassis number 11526167) at Puzzey & Payne when Shoniwa approached and asked that he be taken to House Number 211, Ridgemont.
Shonhiwa agreed to pay US$3 for the taxi service but when they arrived at the house, there was no response to his knocks.
Shonhiwa then asked to be taken to another house in Senga where he purportedly wanted to look for his wife.
When they arrived, Shonhiwa paid R100 but Chikowore did not have change so they both left the car to look for change at the house.
As they moved towards the gate, the Shonhiwa produced an Okapi knife from behind and grabbed the car keys from Chikowore.
The complainant, however, managed to overpower his assailant who then rushed to the car and drove off.
Chikowore then sought assistance from a well-wisher who used his own car to chase Shonhiwa and as they approached the Shurugwi-Gweru Road, the speeding robber failed to negotiate a curve and veered off the road into the shrubs.
He then got off the vehicle and started running but was later apprehended by the public who handed him over to the police
The vehicle, worthy US$3 800, was recovered and produced as evidence in court.crime
Members of the uniformed forces, journalits and the public wait for a presidential photo shoot at the MSU incubation hub
Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the media to highlight what he called were the country’s enormous strides in scientific development, saying people should be encouraged to be innovative.
Speaking at the official opening of an incubation hub at Midlands State University (MSU) on June 06, Mnangagwa said technological developments happening at community level ought to be celebrated.
“I challenge you reporters and media houses you standing in front to report on scientific developments from district up to national level as no one should be left in our quest for transformation and economic growth.
“It is important to develop communication strategies to enhance the application of science, technology and innovation to contribute to sustainable development and economic growth,” said Mnangagwa.
He applauded MSU for facilitating construction of the research centre, saying the place should benefit the academia, business and the wider community.
“I commend the Midlands State University for the timely construction of the incubation hub as our business environment is constantly shifting. This facility should benefit the academia, the business community and the community around this institution. You must open doors for them and allow them to bring in their innovations and ideas.
“Furthermore, let’s recognise the need to protect our indigenous knowledge systems and develop human resources capacities in sciences as well,” said Mnangagwa.
He further called for the recognition of people with talent in innovation, saying such people were capable of providing smart solutions to challenges facing the country.
Rutendo Chitore
GWERU – Police recently arrested an elderly man in connection with stock theft after five cattle that had been stolen from Madigane village under Chief Sogwala on May 16 were recovered at a local abattoir.
Circumstances are that on the May 16, the suspect, Samson Mpofu (72) of Guduza village under Chief Sogwala, went to Maboleni Police Station seeking assistance to clear five herd of cattle.
The suspect was in possession of a valid animal movement permit from the veterinary department.
The suspect told the police that the cattle were already at an abattoir in Redcliff but the sale could not proceed since he did not have police clearance.
Suspicious police officers then took the suspect to the abattoir were he positively identified the cattle, leading to his arrest.
Meanwhile, police have urged members of the public to report any suspicious cattle movement, and have also urged abattoirs to make sure that cattle that are sold to them have been properly cleared.
Upon conviction, stock theft charges warrant a mandatory nine years imprisonment per each stolen beast.
Can someone tell me kuti zvinombofambiswa seiko munyika muno – how can two border jumpers be treated differently like that? I mean Saviour Kasukuwere and our President ED. We all know that they all skipped our borders for safety – but Mapombi is hearing that Kasukuwere is now before the courts answering the charges dzekubuda munyika zvisiri pamutemo.
Or is it that the courts want to cleanse Tyson obva anzi mhosva dzako dzapera so that they cover up for some deals Mapombi heard were brokered which led to his return from self-imposed exile.
Yes, they don’t just call him Tyson for nothing; we all know him achizviti the biggest thug in Zanu PF.
But a video trending on social media of Tyson showing the police and immigration officials mbumburu dzeAK47 dzakashandiswa panguva yeoperation restore regasi pamba pake dzinotitaridza kuti panga pasina kumira mushe paya.
Even if it was me Mapombi zvangu I was not going to think twice ndaitoita chitsoka ndibereke chaicho. Did you guys really saw mabara akashandiswa pamba paTyson?
Of course the musketeers of the operation will tell us and insist that it was a bloodless operation but vanoziva chokwadi ndivo naMwari wavo. Yes, they say hapana kana munhu hwani akafa zvake.
But if you ask uncle Bob he will tell you kuti pakafiwa – he even said vana Tyson and Prof Moyo went to his Blue Roof mansion screaming ‘Mhamha Mhama help us’. It was just terrible and any brave soldier would have run away.
Even a mad person will not wait akanzwa kuti wava kufa. I think Tyson did the right thing, this is my personal opinion of course.
Mapombi knows that this is just a way of trying to fool us because makudo ndeamwe aya – we know the reason why Tyson got the guts to come back home after a self-imposed exile. Mapombi will not hesitate to say the secret – ndinonzi mafira kureva ka ini.
Chiwenga was shaken by the news that Tyson was ready to fund NPF programs and they all heard that he was going to splash money. Mapombi overheard very reliable sources vari kumahofisi makuru iwaya aya laughing zvavo kuti shefu Chiwenga vakavhunduka big time.
Yes, even soldiers vanotombovhundukawo. Zvinonzi vakabva vatotuma team immediately to Tyson and a deal was reached – akanzi dzoka uyamwe mwana wamai. And who will wait when such an olive branch is extended to them?
So don’t worry about these border-jumping cases before the courts kungobatana kumeso uku mukomana akatouya zvachose uyu and Mapombi is sure very soon the guy will be part of the commissariat campaigning for ED.
We all know how aggressive Tyson is. So when Prof Moyo and Zhuwao said Tyson betrayed the struggle to pull down ED vaitorevesa. The guy must have sold out chete ndobva adzoka kumusha.
For now Mapombi can safely tell you that Tyson won’t be part of that NPF project – akatsikwa konzi chaiyo and if he dares breach the agreement zvokwadi naKedha unogona kuurayiwa. By the way, be reminded that our VP does not bleach – inhuta!
Prof Moyo often has information on his fingertips but sometimes we take him for granted. Of course he is a disgruntled man but pakuti Tyson wakatengesa anenge akabaya dede nemumukanwa. Anyway, let us wait and see. Don’t forget that time has a good way of revealing things.
It’s almost lunch time guys let me go ndinokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch. But before I go let me take this opportunity to congratulate those who make it at the nomination court ahead of the general elections slated for July 30 – tosangana muballot box varume nevakadzi.
I heard some less informed people saying uncle Bob vaendawo neavo mapaper kunomination court kkkkkkkk.
Don’t under-estimate that old man – in fact you can do that at your own peril. Of course he will not win any election iri free and fair. If he may want to be honest, the last time he did so was before independence.
Can you imagine Bob and Mphoko combination kkkkkkk it’s a deadly one I tell. They are spoilers, ED can confirm that. But hey kunyarara kwaED mukati kuri kwega here—hapana kana strategy paya, cluless.
The young man is gaining ground and Mapombi can safely tell you that we are headed for yet another inclusive government. Those who care mark my words. Mboko imboko!
Tiyani Hahlani
MASVINGO – Jichidza High School from Zaka and Hwiru Primary School from Gutu scooped the first prize in the secondary and primary school categories respectively at the National Aids Council (N.A.C) provincial quiz competitions held at Victoria High School last Friday.
The competitions which had seven schools each from Masvingo’s seven districts and four pupils per school was running under the theme “Closing the tap of new HIV infections”
In the secondary category, Jichidza High School came in first with 58 percent and walked away with a cash prize of $300, Chirumba High School from Bikita district came second with 54 percent and walked away with $250 while Maranda High from Mwenezi district came in third with 42,15percent and got a $200 cash prize.
Hwiru Primary School who were defending the tittle won with 82 percent and walked away with a cash prize of $300, while Vushe from Zaka recorded 68,5 percent worth $200 cash prize and Margaret Hugo had 64,5 percent worth $100.
All participants at the competitions were given each a satchel, rulers, pens and a t-shirt.
Speaking TellZim News after the competitions, Provincial Education Director (PED), Zedius Chitiga said he was happy by the effort shown by Margaret Hugo and scooping a bronze medal.
“I was delighted with what the school of the blind (Margaret Hugo) did, how they managed to do well in the spellings, abbreviations and general knowledge, they surely deserved a medal,” said Chitiga
He also said that these quiz competitions helped pupils by enhancing them in life skills, sex and sexuality.education