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DuPont Pioneer launches new maize seeds

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Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA – Hybrid seed producer, DuPont Pioneer’s country agronomist, Jaison Muradzikwa has encouraged farmers to start using the company’s new P2809W and P3506W maize seeds that he said were engineered to producer better yields.
The new seeds replaced P3253W and P2859W varieties that had been used by farmers for a very long time.
Speaking during the launch of the new seed varieties at a field day in Wheatlands, Muradzikwa urged farmers to try the new offer which he said would not disappoint.
He said the new seed varieties were scientifically protected from different kinds of diseases that tend to affect maize crops every cropping season.
“I encourage you to start using these new seeds. We did research countrywide and found that the P3253W and P2859W were vulnerable to many diseases like grey leaf spot and maize streak virus. We then had to design better hybrids that are resistant to all sorts of diseases,” said Muradzikwa.
He said the new seeds were more drought-tolerant, matured earlier and were suitable for wetlands.
Muradzikwa warned farmers against buying fake products and gave several tips on how to differentiate between genuine DuPont Pioneer seeds from fraudulent ones.local

Rusape man nearly kills daughter’s 50-year-old boyfriend

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Rusape man nearly kills daughter’s 50-year-old boyfriend

Lloyd Shunje

A man from Rusape’s Tsanzaguru high density suburb was last week arrested on attempted murder charges after he allegedly struck his daughter’s 50-year-old boyfriend, Patrick Njanjari, with a log on the head.
Njanjari was assaulted after he showed up at Never Munai’s house at around 01:00 hrs trying to see the accused’s daughter and is reported to be battling for his life at Tsanzaguru clinic.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to desist from taking violent measures as a solution to problems.
“We arrested Munai for attempted murder in Rusape for allegedly beating Njanjari with a log for stalking his daughter last weekend. We appeal to members of the public to refrain from taking violent measures but rather go for counseling,” said Kakohwa.local

Voter registration still open, Zec says

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Voter registration still open, Zec says

Zex Pudurai


Tiyani Hahlani

MASVINGO – Voter registration centres for the Biometric Voters Roll (BVR) will increase in the final mop-up exercise which will run concurrently with the inspection of the provisional voters’ roll from May 19 to 29. 
According to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) statistics, the total number of people who registered in the province from February 27 to May 14 stood at 7 744, leaving the total number of registered voters as of this week at 593 529.
Of those who registered between February 27 and May 14, females constituted 3 389 of the registrants while males were 4 355.
Speaking to TellZim News, provincial elections officer Zex Pudurai urged those who have not yet registered to vote to take advantage of the final opportunity and have their names on the voters’ roll.
He also said the 11 days long provisional voters’ roll inspection and voter registration mop-up exercises will also offer prospective voters the opportunity to change polling stations.
“We are going to set those registration centres and they will run concurrently with the inspection of the voters’ roll so that those who inspect the voters’ roll and see a mistake on their details can go and get those details corrected. All those who have not registered can take the opportunity to register,” Pudurai said.
He also said the statistics of people who have registered to vote was impressive with more young people showing an avid interest to participate in the electoral cycle.local

Soldier flees as girlfriend fights wife on streets

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Soldier flees as girlfriend fights wife on streets

Bothwell Chabarika

There was drama in Masvingo CBD on Monday afternoon when a man who is said to be a soldier escaped from a street fight involving his wife and another woman suspected to be his girlfriend.
The fight happened on the pavements of Hughes Street, drawing a sizeable crowd of curious onlookers.
Sources said the soldier visited his girlfriend near Central Methodist Church where she sells her wares along the street and gave her a plastic bagful of groceries, sparking a scene after his real wife immediately pounced from nowhere.
“The woman was tipped off and she waited in ambush for her husband to confirm her suspicions,” said one eyewitness.
The enraged woman attacked both her husband and his lover but the man quickly slipped off the grip and tried to stop his wife from attacking his girlfriend. He however gave up and escaped as the crowd kept on expanding.
“Chirikundirwadza ndechekuti ndini ndinoita zvese kuti vana vadye, vapfeke vaende kuchikoro iye achiita basa rekuhura zvake,” the woman said after the fight was finally broken.
She then confiscated the groceries and tried to seize her love rival’s wares but was restrained by other women who warned her it would be a prosecutable offence.
The girlfriend, however, remained defiant saying the other woman had no right to claim the man as hers alone, claiming she had snatched him from another woman as well.
Her spectacles were however broken in the brawl and she sustained minor injuries on her chin.local

Elections rigged in favour of bigwigs – Matuke

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Elections rigged in favour of bigwigs – Matuke

Lovemore Matuke

Upenyu Chaota

MASVINGO – In a brazen confession of the underground manoeuvres that are employed by the ruling Zanu PF to protect its senior party members in primary elections, politburo member Lovemore Matuke told a Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting last Saturday that no one should question or oppose the list of winners as approved by the party leadership.
Matuke, who is also the Zanu PF national chief whip, said the party had the right to protect its senior members who might have fallen by the wayside in primary elections.
He claimed he himself was once forced to accept defeat when he had actually trounced the late Air Marshal Chief Marshal Josiah Tungamirai by over 6 000 votes against his 4 000.
He said in 2003, he contested against Tungamirai in the primaries for the Gutu North constituency by-election and defeated him but was told by the party leadership that he was too junior to displace Tungamirai.
He then accepted to have his winning votes donated to Tungamirai.
“I want to warn all the candidates here present that Zanu PF is bigger than any individual. The leadership has the final say on party candidates and when a decision is made, you should not challenge.
“These reruns being demanded should have been shelved because they further divide our people when we are dangerously approaching the elections. I can tell you that I won against Rtd Air Marshal Josiah Tungamirai back in 2003 but I was told to step aside for the senior member.
“I was told my results will be given to him and his to me but I did not object. I was told time will come for me to lead and here I am now, leading. Patience pays in Zanu PF and the party’s decision is bigger than any individual,” said Matuke.
As per the official results of the Gutu North by-election back then, Tungamirai polled 6 566 votes beating his rival Matuke who polled 5 053 votes and was declared winner by the then Masvingo Zanu PF provincial chairperson, Daniel Shumba.
Matuke said the primary objective at hand was for the candidates, both winners and losers, to find each other and campaign for the party.
“We are glad there are no re-runs (for parliamentary candidates) in Masvingo and we want it to stay that way. Re-runs only serve to further divide the party. Our primaries were held so we should close that chapter and move on.
“There is no party in the world which has water tight internal elections,” said Matuke.
Matuke seemed to expose the manipulation of the votes to pave way for party bigwigs who would have been beaten by small names in primaries.
Preliminary results of the recent Zanu PF primaries had seen big names like Oppah Muchinguri and Chris Mutsvangwa falling by the wayside but they were mysteriously announced as winners.
Mutsvangwa had been humiliated in Norton but was later given a new lease of life after Langton Mutendereki, who won in the first round, withdrew from the rerun which was ordered after Mutsvangwa disputed his defeat.
In Zaka East, Gutu North and East and Masvingo North, losing candidates rubbished the results and demanded reruns but all in vain.top news

Gweru scribes commemorate WPFD

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Gweru scribes commemorate WPFD

Midlands journalists during World Press Freedom commemorations.

Itai Muzondo

GWERU – Joining hands for one cause, Gweru journalists on Saturday joined the journalism fraternity country-wide in belatedly observing World Press Freedom Day through a clean-up campaign to preach the gospel of media reforms.
May 03 is marked globally as World Press Freedom Day and this year’s celebrations were held under the theme ‘Keeping power in check: Media justice and the rule of law’.
Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe, Midlands Chapter chairperson, Norman Dhururu said their theme was a reminder that media reforms were important for credible, free and fair elections.
“The theme is a reminder to government on the urgency and importance of implementing the outstanding reforms ahead of elections.
“While we commend the government for signing the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, they should without further delays adopt and effect its relevant clauses into domestic laws and policies,” Dururu said.
Speaking at the same event, MISA national chairperson, Golden Maunganidze said a repressive media environment was not good for anybody.
“We have noted the rising and fierce criticism of the media by political figures. This lead to self-censorship thereby undermining the media’s credibility.
“We remain apprehensive about legislation restricting freedom of expression online and offline sweeping across the region under the guise of protecting citizens from cybercrime and reinforcing their rights to privacy while the actual intent is to introduce more stringent monitoring of the internet and control over content posted on social media platforms,” Maunganidze said.
“The mistaken impression is that this will affect mainly the media but the impact of this type of control will have a negative effect on all citizens as it will curtail their freedom of speech rights,” said Maunganidze.
Local businessman and politician who was guest of honor at the occasion, Trust Chikohora also encouraged the press to spread messages that foster community development in their areas.
“I am happy about how you are particular about your campaign for a free press. We thank you for the clean-up campaign because it shows you are committed to a cleaner city.
“I urge you to use your job to foster development in your communities because the press communicates to huge audiences,” Chikohora said.local

TellZim introduces new publication for Manicaland

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TellZim introduces new publication for Manicaland
Moses Ziyambi
Staff Reporter
TellZim News newspaper, the fastest growing regional newspaper in Zimbabwe is now running a sister publication in Manicaland titled iTell News.
The new publication will be covering all districts of Manicaland province, parts of Mashonaland East as well as south eastern parts of Masvingo province.
TellZim News editor, Passmore Kuzipa said the move was meant to amplify ordinary people’s voices whose concerns are often ignored by decision makers due to lack of enough publicity.
Having run TellZim News for three successful years, Kuzipa said the management saw it fit to extent the same privilege to people from the eastern region of the country.
“This is part of our expansion drive. We have realised that the people in the eastern parts of Zimbabwe rely mainly on one voice for local news and there was need to come in and help the local people to speak for themselves.
“Information is a critical tool for development and we believe that iTell News was the very missing link to many people in Manicaland and bordering provinces. I have no doubt that our capable staff will be able to deliver and the people of Mutare will have something to smile about.
“Just like how we have invaded and conquered the Masvingo market, we are not going to Mutare to play, it’s a serious business. We will be there to stay,” said Kuzipa.
Mutare Mayor Tatenda Nhamarare welcomed the development and thanked TellZim News for remembering the people of Mutare.
“I am excited about this development. We liked reading TellZim News and now I am even thrilled that you have created a unique package for us. The people of Mutare shall be forever grateful and I promise that our municipality is going to give you maximum support,” said Nhamarare.
Kuzipa announced that Moses Ziyambi will be the editor of iTell News. Ziyambi is a holder of a first class Hons degree in Media and Cultural Studies from Great Zimbabwe University (GZU).top news

New pharmacy for Gweru

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Official opening of the pharmacy

Itai Muzondo

GWERU – Residents of the city and beyond now has a new place where they can buy all their medicines following the opening of EG Pharmacy last week.
The spacious pharmacy, officially commissioned by renowned gynaecologist, Dr Vaida Mushangwe, is owned by River Valley Properties (RVP) which invested US$250 000 into the project.
Speaking during the pharmacy’s official opening opposite the Roman Catholic Cathedral in the CBD, RVP Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Smelly Dube said it was the company’s wish to provide Gweru with a clean place where all their medicinal requirements can be met.
“EG’s Pharmacy is here to serve the Midlands community. Our long-term objective is, however, not to limit ourselves here but to open more branches nationwide. We simply took a leaf from other countries and built this pharmacy to world class specifications,” Dube said.
Ellah Gopo, who is the pharmacist and a partner in the business venture, said it was overwhelming that women were lifting each other in business.
“This is our own establishment and we will have to make it work. We want to expand and spread,” said Gopo.
Local businessman, Victor Wasara, who graced the official opening of the pharmacy, said it was a good thing that women were working together for success.
“RVP has added value and ambiance to the pharmacy. That will definitely give customers confidence as the facility is of world class standards,” said Wasara.health

Rutenga serial housebreakers jailed

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Rutenga serial housebreakers jailed


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Two serial burglars who had been terrorising Rutenga residents in the night, getting away with valuable household property since January this year, were on May 02 convicted of the offences.
Philip Ziga (36) and Takunda Chimbo (23) pleaded guilty to 14 counts of unlawful entry into premises and were sentenced to 51 months behind bars.
Thirteen months were conditionally set aside, leaving each to serve an effective 38 months imprisonment.
Magistrate Honest Musiiwa remanded out of custody one of the co-accused, Bernard Mlambo (28), who is implicated in one of the counts.
It is the State’s case that from January to April this year, the two accused connived and unlawfully entered into 14 different premises from where they took various property including plasma TV sets, electrical gadgets, mattresses, cell phones.
During the day, Ziga and Chimbo, who are self-employed builders, would visit their victims’ homesteads pretending to be looking for work but would in the night return to steal.
A local pastor is also said to be one of the victims and some people suspect that the criminals used juju to break into houses and steal property.
When the victim woke up to find his house empty, he immediately alerted detectives who swiftly carried patrols and found Mlambo, who is a known vendor during the day, carrying some of the stolen goods on his way to the bus stop.
During interrogation, Mlambo spilt the beans, leading to the arrest of his co-accused.  Some of the stolen property was recovered at the accused’s respective homesteads.
Other stolen items were recovered in Harare.
Angelinah Makoya prosecuted.crime

Makarichi nominated for Zim Excellence Awards

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Makarichi nominated for Zim Excellence Awards

Admire Makarichi

Elliot Jinjika

Young entrepreneur and author, Admire Makarichi has made it into the Zimbabwe Excellence Awards that will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, later this month.
The 22-year-old is a former Rujeko Primary and St Anthony’s Musiso High pupil but is now based in Johannesburg.
He has been nominated for the Small Business of the Year category alongside many other competitors.
Initiated by Julius Shamu to honour individuals and organisations that are an inspiration to the Zimbabwean community in South Africa, the awards will be held on May 26 at J&J Conferences, Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch.
Makarichi grew up in Masvingo and went to Rujeko Primary, did part of his secondary education at Musiso before relocating to South Africa where he ventured into transport and logistics business at the age of 19.
He later ventured into fruit juice production before publishing a motivational book called Success and Inspiration at the age of 22.
Makarichi told TellZim News he was thrilled by the nomination and encouraged people to support him by voting for him on www.zimexcellencyawards.com.
“It is a pleasure being nominated for such important awards and I ask people to vote for me. The nomination was due to hard work, punctuality, professionalism and having a vision towards my work. I urge young Zimbabweans to keep pursuing their dreams in order to achieve their goals in life,” said Makarichi.
The young businessman also helps people to start and grow their businesses by assisting them to evaluate their ideas to determine if they are worthy implementing.business

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