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Chiredzi-born producer makes waves in Mzansi

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Chiredzi-born producer makes waves in Mzansi
Stephen Ephraem

Music producer Largest Billion Coles, real name Thomas Bhemba Mavasa, is making waves in South Africa through his impressive talent.
Mavasa was born 30 years ago in Makhosiya under Chief Chilonga in Chiredzi.
His studio is managed by Tawanda Macheke and he has produced more than 40 Mzansi-based hip-hop and dancehall artistes from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. He works with Shadreck “Xifu” Makondo and Flexible Lihinga in his productions.
Speaking to TellZim News from his GaRankuwa base in Pretoria, Mavasa said he was satisfied with the talent that Zimbabwe artistes have.
“I have produced talented artistes from home especially lady singers and I am confident their future in the music industry is bright,” he said.
He appealed to promoters in Gauteng province to consider upcoming artistes when organising shows.
“Promoters are many but they sometimes have their own favourite artistes. I appeal to them to consider a new artistes,” Mavasa said.
He also urged upcoming musicians to take their work seriously.
“Sometimes, promoters get frustrated by how some of the artistes conduct their business. Musicians should create good images in order to acquire good air play on radio stations,” he said.

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Grace Mugabe attack style lands Mwenezi woman in trouble

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Grace Mugabe attack style lands Mwenezi woman in trouble


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Just like former first lady Grace Mugabe attacked the South African model Gabriella Engels with an electric cable, a copy-cat Mwenezi woman had no immunity and was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment after leaving a seven year old step daughter nursing injuries from an electric cable assault.
Linnette Dovi (25) of Zvihwa village 2 under Chief Negari pleaded guilty to two counts of physical abuse when she appeared before magistrate Honest Musiiwa.
For the two counts, Dovi was sentenced to 20 months behind bars of which 8 months were conditionally suspended.
The remaining 12 months were set aside on condition that she performs 420 hours of community service at Negari Clinic.
The state case as presented by Angelinah Makonyah was that on two consecutive days, May 21 and 22 this year, Dovi assaulted her step daughter accusing her of coming home from school late and being disrespectful.
Dovi assaulted her step daughter with an electric cable all over her body causing her bodily harm.
After the assault, Dovi threatened the girl not to tell anyone.
The little girl went to school and told the headmaster about the assault and the school filed a police report leading to Dovi’s arrest.
After noticing that the medical report produced in court showed a possibility of permanent injuries and a danger to the life of the minor, magistrate Musiiwa recommended that the Social Welfare probation officer further investigates how Dovi and the minor are residing.crime

Zanu PF supporters up for stealing 60 litres diesel

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Zanu PF supporters up for stealing 60 litres diesel

Berita Chikwama

Precila Takabvirakare

Three Zanu PF supporters, who are employees of Gutu Central legislator Berita Chikwama, were last week arraigned before Gutu magistrate Victor Muhammad facing theft charges after they stormed Maphios Mlambo’s home and took off with 60 litres of diesel, car jack and wheel spanner.
Admire Masiya (37), Kudakwashe Mundezha (28) and Zvaoma Musha (26) were charged for contravening with Section 113(1) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
They were remanded out of custody to July 4 for continuation of trial.
The state’s case as presented by Samuel Magobeya was that on May 17 this year, Mlambo’s driver, Mathias Mazuva, was on his way from Bhasera Business Centre driving Mlambo’s lorry.
Upon reaching 200 metres from Mlambo’s homestead, Mazuva stopped to assist Levison Marwizi who was attending to a breakdown on his vehicle.
Then immediately Masiya arrived driving Chikwama’s car full of Zanu PF supporters wielding iron rods who then disembarked from the vehicle and charged towards Mazuva.
Sensing danger, Mazuva drove off home and hide himself in a nearby bush. Masiya and company then followed Mazuva to Mlambo’s home and they took three containers that had 60 litres of diesel, wheel spanner and a car jack before driving off.
Mazuva then came from hiding and immediately filed a police report leading to the trio’s arrest.politics

NicozDiamond extends helping hand to Mucheke Old People’s home

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NicozDiamond extends helping hand to Mucheke Old People’s home
Rev Chaka receives goods from Benedict Betera

Tiyani Hahlani

Masvingo – As part of their corporate social responsibility, NicozDiamond Insurance Company on Tuesday extended a helping hand to the Mucheke Old People’s home by donating groceries and cleaning equipment aimed at improving their daily lives.
NicozDiamond Masvingo branch controller, Benedict Betera said the company was making these donations in order to improve the lives of the less privileged.
“As NicozDiamond we feel happy to be associated with Mucheke Old People’s home through these donations and we promise to come back every year to help you.
“We believe every community should take care of their elders because at some point in time everyone will pass through that stage if God gives us the gift of life. We may not have donated all the things that may be in deficit here but we believe this token will go a long way in making sure that our elderly will have a better living,” said Betera.
Mucheke Old People’s home superintendent Reverend Matopos Chaka expressed his profound gratitude to the kind gesture by NicozDiamond.
“What has been done here today shows that the society has matured and we hope that others out there will emulate what NicozDiamond has done today,” said Rev Chaka.local

MDC Alliance Bikita East candidate preaches peace, says victory is certain

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MDC Alliance Bikita East candidate preaches peace, says victory is certain

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MDC Alliance parliamentary candidate for Bikita East constituency, Bonface Mudzingwa has called for peace ahead of the July 30 harmonised polls saying resorting to violence will discredit the election which without doubt will go the alliance’s presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa’s way. 
Addressing a well-attended rally at Chikuku Business Centre in Bikita East, Mudzingwa said the people of Zimbabwe have seen that there is a brighter future with Chamisa than with the Zanu PF administration.
“It is time for the generational consensus. This is our time as the young people. The future is ours and we cannot trust an old man to lead us into the future we want.
“There is nothing for the young people without the young people so our time to rise is now and vote for the MDC Alliance,” said Mudzingwa.
It has been reported that a group of MDC-T supporters in Bikita East beat up two Zanu PF supporters for wearing their party’s regalia and left one of the victims battling for his life in hospital.
“We condemn violence in the strongest terms. We should tolerate diverse views and we encourage dialogue when there is a misunderstanding.
“This election is crucial because the youth will decide and the youth must campaign peacefully,” said Mudzingwa.
Mudzingwa said people should vote into parliament people who have the capacity to discuss issues that will make an impact on their lives not bench warmers.politics

Zanu PF threatens independent cand

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Zanu PF threatens independent cand
Darlington Chiwa

…Warrant of arrest issued

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – Incumbent Chiredzi West legislator Darlington Chiwa who broke ranks with his party Zanu PF after he defied the directive against contesting as an independent candidate claims that a warrant of arrest was issued against him a day before nomination court to detain him for a case which was supposedly closed in 2014.
In 2013, before Chiwa was elected Zanu PF legislator for Chiredzi West, he was supposed to stand as a witness in a criminal case over a stolen tractor trailer from Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe.
It is alleged that the tractor trailer was sold to someone who was close to Chiwa who then sought shelter of the stolen property at Chiwa’s residence in Triangle. Chiwa failed to turn up to court on the day saying he was not served with summons to attend the court hearing.
Chiwa claims that the case was re-opened and a warrant of arrest was issued against him a day before nomination court aimed at stopping him from filing his papers with the nomination court.
“A warrant of arrest was issued a day before nomination court on the pretext that I defaulted to attend court as a witness.  The said case was closed in 2014. It was a desperate strategy to bar me from attending the nomination court.
“I learnt of the warrant whilst at nomination court when Comrade Ndava confessed that some officers were being charged for not arresting and detaining me. It was the plan to have me detained until the nomination court is over.
“However the local CID officers are resisting the execution of the warrant and they have asked me to take them to Masvingo on a day when I will not be occupied so that they can verify,” said Chiwa.
Zanu PF Masvingo provincial secretary for information, Ronald Ndava, rubbished the claims and indicated that Chiwa was not a threat to them and they don’t believe in dirty tricks other than defeating someone on a free and fair election.
“Those are just speculations my brother. As Zanu PF we have a history of winning elections and Chiwa isn’t a threat to us. We don’t even believe on dirty tricks,” said Ndava.
Chiwa decided to stand as an independent candidate after a disputed primary election which was won by Farai Musikavanhu.top news

Robber cries for help after victim grabs privates

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Robber cries for help after victim grabs privates

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A machete wielding robber who had launched a reign of terror on Rutenga residents through violently seizing valuable assets and groceries at night escaped death by a whisker after one of his victims grabbed his privates causing him to wail for help leading to his arrest.
This was heard during the trial of Edmore Ngwenya (23) who was convicted on three counts of robbery after he pleaded guilty to all the offences.
For all the counts, magistrate Honest Musiiwa sentenced Ngwenya to 30 months imprisonment of which 6 months were conditionally suspended, leaving him to serve an effective 24 months jail sentence.
The court heard that between the periods June 5 to 15, 2018, during the night, Ngwenya ambushed and robbed three different complainants on separate occasions. He took valuable properties, cash and groceries by threatening his victims with a machete. However his nefarious acts came to a halt when he robbed his third victim.
It was heard that during the late hours of June 15, Ngwenya met his third victim, Ella Mutero, soon after she had dismissed at her work place at Pedzisai shop where she is a shopkeeper.
Upon meeting Mutero at Rutenga Flyover, along the Masvingo-Beitbridge road, Ngwenya produced a machete and ordered Mutero to surrender her cell phone, cash and some groceries she was carrying.
Mutero complied and was then ordered to move to a nearby bush area with Ngwenya following from behind. After walking a few steps towards the bush, the courageous Mutero swiftly make a U-turn, grabbed Ngwenya’s waist belt and then tightly gripped his testicles, causing Ngwenya to fell on the ground with Mutero firmly grabbing his private parts.
The court further heard that, due to agony Ngwenya began to wildly wail, while the unmoved Mutero still clutching and shouting for help. This forced people to rush to the scene leading to the apprehension of Ngwenya.    
 According to State papers the value of the stolen property from the three complainants amounted to US$300. Some of the stolen property including cell phones and cash was recovered. 
Angelinah Makonya appeared for the State.crime

Vendor joins race for Masvingo urban

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Vendor joins race for Masvingo urban

Sam Chapfudza

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MASVINGO – Aspiring Masvingo Urban independent parliamentary candidate, Sam Chapfudza, has vowed to transform the livelihoods of the people should he be mandated to represent them in parliament come July 30 harmonised polls.
Chapfudza, who is a vendor by profession and pries his trade at Chitima market, said he decided to stand as an independent candidate because of the red tapes associated with political parties who often times squash popular candidates over unpopular ones because of money.
“We have experimented with political party representatives and we have not achieved any meaningful developments because these people are loyal to their parties and forget the people who got them into power.
“They end up reporting to their parties and not the people who elected them into office,” said Chapfudza.
He said the victory of an independent candidate is the victory for Masvingo because an independent candidate is loyal to the people.
“As an independent candidate I am loyal to the people who are my bosses. I answer only to the people who voted me into office not any political party.
“I will push for policies that are pro-people and not pro-political parties,” said Chapfudza.
Chapfudza said he will look into issues that affect vendors through advocating for the protection of vendors’ rights, uplifting rebate, reduction of duty to accommodate the informal traders and also championing for the revival of industries in Masvingo to improve the living conditions of the public.
Masvingo urban has a total of nine candidates—Zanu PF’s Taguma Benjaman Mazarire, MDC Alliance’s Jacob Nyokanhete, United Democratic Alliance’s (UDA) Lovemore Chevure, National Patriotic Front’s (NPF) Michael Taderera, People’s Rainbow Coalition’s (PRC) Samual Nyakurita, MDC-T’s Philip Nyeberah, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Makaronga Hellen, independent candidates Chapfudza and Paul Nyashanu.politics

EU issues clarification on election observer harassment allegations

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EU issues clarification on election observer harassment allegations

Below is the statement by EU Election Observer Mission following allegations of harassment of their observers in Chiredzi recently.

In response to newspaper articles regarding EU long-term observers based in Chiredzi:
EU long-term observers have been present in all provinces of the country since Saturday 23 June. During this time they have met a broad range of stakeholders, including election administration, political parties, media, local government and police.
On Tuesday 26 June, the long-term team in Chiredzi met with the District Administrator and two members of the CIO requested a copy of their ID. The request was polite and was not harassment as portrayed by some media. 
The European Union Election Observation Mission emphasises that any reports describing the encounter differently are inaccurate and statements attributed to the observers are incorrect.

Issued by
Eberhard Laue
Press Officer 
EU EOM Zimbabwe

Gutu ex-teacher in court for indecently assaulting workmate’s son

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Gutu ex-teacher in court for indecently assaulting workmate’s son

Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA – Barbra Njondaya (42), a former female teacher at Muchekayaora Primary School under Chief Munyikwa, appeared in the Gutu Magistrates’ Court facing charges of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old boy.
Njondaya appeared before magistrate Victor Mahadi this week being charged for contravening Section 67 (1) (b) (1) of the Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
She pleaded not guilty of the charges, saying the allegations were a smear campaign which has seen her losing her job.
Njondaya was remanded to July 10 for judgement.
States facts as presented by Samuel Magobeya are that on June 18, 2017 Njondaya called the boy, who is the son to a fellow teacher, into her house. She allegedly grabbed the boy’s hand, dragged him into the house and locked the door while holding a knife.
She further dragged the boy into her bedroom and forcibly put him on the bed and started to caress his upper body and kissed him several times on the mouth.
Njondaya threatened to kill the child with a knife if he told anyone about the incident before opening the door to let him go.
The boy then reported the matter to her mother who accompanied him to the police to make a report leading to Njondaya’s arrest.crime

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