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MDC Alliance dumps Ngarivhume in Bikita East

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BIKITA – MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa was in the district on Sunday July 16, where he is said to have endorsed the candidature of Boniface Mudzingwa for the Bikita East parliamentary seat at the expense of one of the alliance principals and Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) leader, Jacob Ngarivhume.
MDC Alliance Masvingo provincial chairperson, James Gumbi confirmed the developments, saying Chamisa declared ‘the preferred’ candidate during the visit.
“Yes it’s true. The president was here yesterday (Sunday) to find out the preferences of the people on the ground and he declared Mudzingwa as candidate,” said Gumbi.
Asked if everybody was OK with the decision given the dissent from the TZ quarters, Gumbi said Chamisa’s decision was final and anybody who chose to go against it would pay the political price.
“They would be lucky to get even 50 votes if they choose to go against the decision. It’s all about what the voters want. In Masvingo South, president Chamisa declared Justin Makota as the candidate,” said Gumbi.
TZ officials, however, dismissed claims that Chamisa had declared Mudzingwa as candidate for Bikita East, claiming Ngarivhume was still in the race.
“Our leader, Mr. Jacob Ngarivhume is still the alliance’s rightful parliamentary candidate for Bikita East and we are on the ground campaigning for him. Chamisa did not endorse Mudzingwa,” said TZ youth provincial youth leader, Clayson Chimbidzikai.
He acknowledged, however, that all was not well for the alliance in the constituency, saying the matter ought to be resolved urgently.
“There are serious disagreements there because of people who do not want to accept an orderly way of doing things. There are also similar problems in Masvingo South but we maintain Mr. Justin Makota is the rightful MDC Alliance candidate there. Our president is currently in Bikita but we expect him to travel to Harare for an audience with other principals,” said Chimbidzikai.
In Masvingo South, Lovemore Matongo of MDC-T Chamisa faction successfully filed to contest for the seat which had, from the very beginning, been allocated to TZ which in turn fielded Makota as the candidate.local

Gutu South yearns for capable leadership, says Togarepi

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Pupurai Togarepi

…preaches tolerance, peace ahead of July 30

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The people of Gutu South yearn for capable representation and leadership that can initiate and sustain development, something they are bound to have come July 30, Zanu PF Gutu South parliamentary candidate, Pupurai Togarepi has said.

The Zanu PF youth leader, who is contesting against five other candidates; Eriam Musendekwa (MDC Alliance), Thomas Mudzaniri (NCA), Fanuel Mutero (MDC-T), Brighton Shayanowako (UPZ) and Edward Tome (BAZ) said he wanted to be a leader who will leave a good legacy behind.

“I am not in the race just to win; my winning should be a means to an end, the end being the development and satisfaction of the people of Gutu South. I have identified several areas with unacceptable infrastructural gaps that I want to work tirelessly to fill. There are roads that need attention, there are people with no immediate access to clean water to drink. Those are some of the many areas I want to attend to as a matter of urgency,” said Togarepi.

Asked what he would do differently that his past compatriots in Zanu PF have failed to do when they were MPs for the area, Togarepi said he could only ask people to give him a chance and judge him later.

“The people will judge for themselves but my pledge is to work for them with humility. Previous MPs did what they could and failed to do what they could not, I am here to play my own part for the sake of development. I was born in Gutu South, bred in Gutu South and I am rooted in Gutu South. That is my home and I know the problems there and understand what needs to be done,” he said.

When asked what his response was to concerns that he would turn his back on unfinished projects started by his predecessor Paul Chimedza to settle old factional grudges, Togarepi promised to be a champion for all positive causes.

“I am guided by the Zanu PF leadership and party manifesto on development. I won’t turn my back on anything that is good for the community. Projects that need to be completed will surely be completed in due course.

“I have already liaised with Zesa to make sure that electricity is connected to schools in Ward 28 that remain unconnected to the national grid. It is now a Zesa issue but all the infrastructure is now in place,” said Togarepi.

He lamented the defacing of his election posters by what he suspects to be members of opposition parties.

“We are saying let’s practice tolerance and let’s have peace. The country’s leadership is consistently preaching about peace and tolerance as well as free, fair and credible elections. I have lost a lot of resources to people who are tearing off our posters. Besides that, there is little, if any other negative stories to tell in the campaign. I am confident of victory and the environment is conducive,” Togarepi said.politics

 

 

Zanu PF MP exposes rot in party

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Zanu PF MP exposes rot in party
Darlington Chiwa

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CHIREDZI – Incumbent Zanu PF legislator for Chiredzi West, Darlington Chiwa has said the level of corruption in ruling party is so alarming that he chose to stand as an independent candidate in the July 30 watershed elections.

Addressing the electorate during a press discussion organised by Tell Zimbabwe in Chiredzi recently, Chiwa said corruption in Zanu PF prevented him from fulfilling some of the promises he made in the run up to July 31, 2013 elections.

“I was in a catch 22 situation; I wanted to tackle the rot at our council but the then local government minister had received bribes so he wanted to fire me from the party. Each time I tried to push for a graft probe at Chiredzi council, I would be threatened with expulsion from the party,” said Chiwa.

The Chiredzi West legislator said the same kind of corruption manifested during the party’s primary elections, leading to Farai Musikavanhu controversially winning the ticket to represent Zanu PF in the elections.

“I don’t regret leaving Zanu PF and standing as an independent candidate. I am no longer in Zanu PF and I am very happy about that. Corruption in the party forced me to make this decision; let the electorate choose whom they want to represent them in parliament,” Chiwa said.

He also took time highlighting the work he has done in the constituency using the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) he received from government early this year.

Chiwa also said he successfully managed to stop land invasions especially those targeted at Tongaat Hulett.

He pleaded with the people of Chiredzi West to give him a fresh mandate so that he could push for the implementation of good policies.

“I am glad to say what the other candidates are promising to do, I have already done. I stood with Tongaat and I managed to stop invasions of the company’s sugarcane farms. I am therefore seeking a fresh mandate so that I can implement some of these policies in order to ensure that there will never again be land invasions and that there is job security for all Tongaat employees,” he said.top news

Bikita East ours for the taking, says NCA

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Bikita East ours for the taking, says NCA

Ernest Rambe

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BIKITA – The People of Bikita East are wise, and they will not be hoodwinked into voting for political parties with little regard for development and constitutionalism, National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) parliamentary candidate, Ernest Rambe has said.
He said his party was the favourite to win the seat which had been held by Zanu PF’s Kennedy Matimba before his death in April this year.
Rambe said he was basing his campaign on constitutionalism and community development, issues that he claimed were lacking in the circles of his competitors.
“We are a party that is founded on the roots of constitutionalism as a sure means to development. The people of Bikita East know that they have lived on empty promises for as long as one can bother to remember. That is coming to an end with an NCA victory in this coming election,” said Vambe.
He said if elected MP, he would work for access to safe drinking water by cleaning up boreholes and drilling new ones. Other projects he promised to undertake are road rehabilitation as well as youth and women empowerment.
“I will work well with the people as guided by the party. NCA believes that if a people-driven constitution is enacted and if all the laws of the land are respected, development and human progress would follow. That is the message we will take to parliament while working with people in the constituency to develop their areas. We want to do projects that last, and not give people handouts that cannot sustain them in the long term,” said Vambe.
Other people who are contesting for the Bikita East parliamentary seat are Bonface Mudzingwa (MDC Alliance, Jacob Ngarivhume (MDC Alliance) and Johnson Madhuku (Zanu PF).
In Bikita South, NCA’s Denis Ziki is contesting against a host of other candidates that including Jeppy Jaboon (MDC Alliance), Charles Nyajena (Independent) and Josiah Sithole (Zanu PF).
In Bikita West, the party fielded Madock Chivasa to contest against Kudakwashe Bhadharai (MDC Alliance), Benjamin Katema (MDC-T) and Elias Musakwa (Zanu PF).

BZA enjoys Zanu PF, MDC Alliance infighting in Masvingo South

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BZA enjoys Zanu PF, MDC Alliance infighting in Masvingo South

Knowledge Mabvuure

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Build Zimbabwe Alliance parliamentary candidate for Masvingo South, Knowledge Mabvuure is reveling in the infighting characterizing the MDC Alliance and Zanu PF campaigns in the constituency, with the hope that it is giving him an urge over those opponents.
Mabvuure, a youthful lawyer with Chihambakwe and Makonese Legal Practitioners, is aiming to snatch the seat that had been held by Zanu PF’s Walter Mzembi before his expulsion from the party in the wake of the coup that toppled Robert Mugabe last November.
He said the fact that the MDC Alliance fielded two candidates in the constituency, and that Zanu PF members disillusioned by the party’s chaotic primaries were contesting as independents made the Noah Manyika-led BZA the only party capable of representing the genuine interests of the people of Masvingo South.
“Build Zimbabwe Alliance had a smooth candidate selection process and there was no acrimony as has happened in other parties. It shows we are not motivated by greed and selfish interests; we are there to serve the people,” said Mabvuure.
Mabvuure is contesting against Zanu PF-linked independents; Victor Vengeyi and Action Haruchenjerwi as well as other candidates that include Justin Makota (MDC Alliance), Lovemore Matongo (MDC Alliance), Claudius Maronge (Zanu PF) and Tawanda Mavhaire (PRC).
“We represent the best that still remains on the country’s dishonesty political landscape. We are guided by our manifesto, which has been ranked among the best, to effect positive change in our communities. Masvingo South will never be the same with BZA leadership,” said Mabvuure.
He said the constituency had a lot of potential in terms of projects, with only good leadership and representation in parliament the only missing link.
“We have seen many MPs coming and going but nothing has changed for the people on the ground. I will work to reverse the many years of neglect that we have suffered as a constituency,” Mabvuure said.local

NPP national executive member Sithole quits

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NPP national executive member Sithole quits

Tichaona Sithole

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The People’s Rainbow Coalition (PRC) suffered a heavy blow in Masvingo after National People’s Party (NPP) national executive member, Tichaona Sithole resigned from the party which he accuses of lacking direction.
The NPP, which is led by Joice Mujuru, who is also the PRC’s presidential candidate, is a critical player in the coalition of opposition political parties.
In a letter dated July 03, 2018, Sithole notifies the party of his resignation from both the national executive as well as from the party altogether.
When contacted for comment, Sithole said he resigned because the leadership of the party was ‘inept and directionless’.
NPP national spokesperson, Jeffryson Chitando rubbished Sithole’s resignation, saying it made no difference to the party because he had stopped cooperating a long time back.
“It is of no consequence to us because he had stopped being involved in party activities a long time ago. He was no longer attending even the most important meetings of the party so we say to him go well,” said Chitando.politics

Early congratulatory message for Chimanimani West candidate

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Early congratulatory message for Chimanimani West candidate

Chamisa with Matiashe last week

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CHIMANIMANI – Addressing a fully subscribed rally held at Nhedziwa growth point last week Thursday, MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa congratulated in advance the aspiring parliamentary candidate for Chimanimani West, Canaan Matiashe whom he said was assured of victory come July 30.
The MDC Alliance leader told his supporters that he wanted to congratulate Matiashe in advance because he had already won the upcoming general election.
“If you fail to be the Member of Parliament (MP) for this constituency Matiashe, it would not be an election because as I see, you have already won the election, let me congratulate you,” said Chamisa.
Alliance’s presidential candidate proved that he had great hopes of winning the forthcoming elections, telling the crowd that he would want to see Matiashe in parliament and also at the State House.
“See you in parliament and also at the inauguration at State House, God bless you,” said the MDC Alliance leader.
Chamisa described the MDC Alliance parliamentary candidate as a hardworking person who had people at heart. He also praised Matiashe for the ambulance that he donated to the constituency.
The MDC Alliance leader also urged the crowd to support Matiashe, saying he was a person who had a vision of developing the constituency.politics

Independent candidate promises school, library for Ward 5

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Independent candidate promises school, library for Ward 5

Enock Mapondo

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MASVINGO – Aspiring independent candidate for Masvingo Urban Ward 5 council seat, Enock Mapondo said he will facilitate the building of a primary school and a library in the ward if he wins the harmonised elections on July 30.
Mapondo said he was the best candidate for the post owing to the fact that he is a permanent resident in the ward and knows what is best for the people there.
“Once I get a chance to represent the ward, I will make sure that a primary school is built and also a library to cater for the youths and other people who are interested in reading and furthering their knowledge.
“As a resident of Ward 5, I am deeply hurt by the conditions in which the people are living in so if get elected I will make sure that the standards are improved and people have clean water as it is sometimes dirty,” said Mapondo.
He also said he would facilitate the formation of health clubs and income generating projects for the unemployed youths and women in the ward so that they have something to do rather than spend time doing drugs and crime.
“I will make sure that there will be regular clean-ups and will make sure that rubbish bins are collected every week,” he said.
Mapondo said people of Ward 5 have in the past been deceived into voting for people who did not deliver.
He also said he would organise and host community events that allow residents to interact at social and economic levels and facilitate for the construction of recreational facilities and the revival of council bars like Manhede and Chiwororo.local

Chamisa shuts out Mugabe

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Chamisa shuts out Mugabe

Chamisa’s Mucheke rally was well-attended despite extremly cold weather punctuated by light rainfall


…’ED, Bob have no place in new dispensation’


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MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has made it clear that he will not work with former president Robert Mugabe because he, just like President Emmerson Mnangagwa, represents the old order which every Zimbabwean wants to get rid of.
Speculations were rife that Chamisa and Mugabe were working together from behind the scenes, with the former president said to be bankrolling the young opposition leader.
Mugabe is said to have demanded that Chamisa gives his wife Grace the vice presidency if he wins the upcoming elections.
A cabinet list, supposedly agreed to by Chamisa and Mugabe, did some rounds on various social media platforms but was later rubbished as fake by the MDC Alliance
Addressing tens of thousands of MDC Alliance supporters who braved the rains and cold weather at Mucheke Stadium last Sunday, Chamisa claimed that he had now secured Mugabe’s vote but made it clear that he will not work with him in any way.
“Ikezvino mudhara wangu Mugabe akanditaurira kuti vaChamisa ini ndinotenda kwamuri ndikati inini handisarudzi vote (Mugabe told me that he believes in me and I said to him that I don’t choose votes).
“Vote haina zera. Kana Mugabe uchida,  ndivhotere hako ndokutenda nevote yako but we want a new dispensation, a fresh start, fresh policies dzakuratidza kuti it’s a departure from the dispensation yakudhara yaMnangagwa nanaMugabe because we are now facing forward.
“Whereas Mugabe was the leader of the first republic with a liberation promise, I am the leader of the second republic with a transformation promise,” said Chamisa amid thunderous applaud from the crowd.
Chamisa also took time to castigate the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) for choosing to side with Zanu PF when they should play neutral.
“What stands between us and the promised land is ZEC. What stands between us and a prosperous economy is ZEC. ZEC has become bed mates with Zanu PF. We have realised that ZEC is biased.
“They are choosing to throw away the whistle and join another team. We will not be rigged this time around,” said Chamisa.
He said the MDC Alliance will not boycott elections because they were the winners come July 30 harmonised elections.
“We have said we will not boycott elections. Winners cannot quit. Munhu angatoti eke ndiMnangagwa nekuti yakamukakira ndima iyi (Instead, it is Mngangwa who must quit). We are going into an election but we are going on two conditions.
“We do not want a ghost ballot. We want a ballot which we can all agree on. ZEC is joking in saying they have already finished printing the ballot. We have said to hell with that. We are going to have a proper ballot paper in this election,” said Chamisa.top news

Copa Coca Cola soccer tourney co-founder Muzvanya dies

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Copa Coca Cola soccer tourney co-founder Muzvanya dies

The late Samson Muzvanya


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ZVISHAVANE – One of the co-founder of the National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) administered Copa Coca Cola soccer tournament, Samson Muzvanya has died.
He was 63.
He is survived by his wife Mercy Chademana, three children and two grandchildren.
Muzvanya died in the early hours of Sunday, July 15, in Zvishavane after a short illness, just a few hours after the conclusion of this year’s Copa Coca-Cola national finals.
He was buried on Tuesday, July 17, at Lawn Cemetery in Eastvale, Masvingo.
Born in July 1955, Muzvanya did his primary education at Chikato Government Primary School and his secondary education at Mucheke High School. He distinguished himself in soccer.
He started working for United Bottlers in 1974 straight from high school before being appointed general manager in 1985.
In 2002 he moved to Mutare Bottlers where he was appointed sales manager before retiring in 2004.
Muzvanya was one of the founding members of the Kyle Preparatory School in Masvingo and was also a member of the Rotary Club in Masvingo.
He was a member of the Salvation Army church.local

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