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‘Golf mustn’t just be a game’

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‘Golf mustn’t just be a game’

OK Zimbabwe CEO Alex Siyavora (left) hands over a prize to Masvingo Golf Club captain, Stanley Kondongwe after the 2nd day of the  tournament

…as Southern Tour nets thousands for charity

Moses Ziyambi

Golf must not be simply a game by which the privileged pass their time, but should be a means of working for the greater good of the community, Masvingo Golf Club captain, Stanley Kondongwe has said.
Kondongwe made the remarks after a prize giving ceremony following the two-day 2018 Sothern Tour golf tournament played at the club.
The tournament, which brought together dozens of golfers from Masvingo and Midlands provinces as well as from Harare, raised over US$8 400 part of which will be donated to charity.
“Playing golf is good, and it’s even better when you do it knowing that you are playing to advance a noble cause of charity. I am pleased that we are gathered here today as golfers who acknowledge the importance of giving a hand to those who are less privileged than us,” said Kondongwe.
His words echoed those of OK Zimbabwe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alex Siyavora who said his company would continue to play a part in the welfare of the poor and vulnerable.
“OK Zimbabwe is proud to be here again in support of this great initiative as we have always done. This is a way of giving back to the community by bringing some activity to the communities that have always supported us in our business,” said Siyavora.
OK Zimbabwe were the sponsors of the tournament which also closed with a donation of various foodstuffs and blankets to Ratidzo School which is run by Zimcare Trust.
The tournament was played by more than 60 players over 36 holes, with the game format being medal.
Overall winner was E. Zaranyika, who, playing 21 handicap, achieved a combined net score of 131, followed by C. Ngwenya, 7 handicap, with 136 points. On third position was Siyavora, 21 handicap, with 131 followed by a tally of K. Musiiwa, 23 handicap and B. Chiondegwa, 16 handicap, at position four with 141 points each. 
It was, however, Ngwenya who scored the best combined gross of 150; 74 on day one and 76 on day two followed by S. Masiya, 4 handicap, at 160; 80 on day one and another 80 on day two. R. Cummings, 8 handicap, managed 167 combined gross; 83 on day one and 84 on day two.
Zaranyika, alongside Chiondegwa, managed a combined gross 173 each; 91 and 82 for the former, and 85 and 88 for the latter for day one and two respectively.
Other people who made an exceptional mark for themselves include Kondongwe; nearest the pin on hole 3 on day one, J. Musoko; nearest the pin on hole 3 on day two, P. Mudimu; nearest the pin on hole 18 on day one and S. Kasirowore; nearest the pin on hole 18 on day two.
Longest drive on 4 and 14, day one, went to Ngwenya and G. Gwainda respectively, while on 10 and 17, day two, was Cummings.sport

‘Beitbridge should be a city’

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‘Beitbridge should be a city’

MDC-T women’s league chaiperson Lynette Kareny speaking at the rally

Shingirai Vambe

BEITBRIDGE – MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa last week attacked the Zanu PF government for failing to develop the border town despite the huge potential which comes from its proximity to South Africa and its position as a transit town.
Addressing supporters at his maiden rally in the town at Dulibadzimu Stadium, Chamisa said the town remained underdeveloped despite its strategic place on the country’s geo-economic map.
He criticised the delays at the border post, saying there was no good reason for travellers and haulage trucks to spend several hours before being cleared.
“I don’t want a month to solve that, just give me a week. If you don’t want to work, go home. I am different from (President Emmerson) Mnangagwa who says Zimbabwe is open for business yet they close the border.
“How do you open business when our border is closed? We want a border that makes it easy for those coming from South Africa and going out of Zimbabwe to pass through. This will only be possible through a young leadership not through Ngwena (President Mnangagwa’s nickname),” said Chamisa.
Chamisa pledged to establish a home affairs office in Beitbridge, saying the border town should be a business hub with government offices where people will come to look for jobs.
“We want to reverse the immigration trend so that those in South Africa can come back and look for work in a prosperous Beitbridge city with high rise buildings, full municipal status and a thriving tourism sector. This very coming Christmas, nobody will be delayed for any minute longer at the border,” Chamisa told the cheering crowd.
He also attacked the government for its failed hotel project whose building has now become a white elephant.
The US$39 million hotel was built by the government-run pension scheme, National Social Security Authority (Nssa) but it shut down in no time due to low business levels.
Speaking at the same event, alliance spokesperson, Prof Welshman Ncube said the opposition coalition was giving Vice President Kembo Mohadi, who has been a constant feature in local politics, a final notice to leave.politics

Violence errupts as . . .

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Violence errupts as . . .

Zanu PF national political commissar Engelbert Rugeje

Rugeje humiliated in Zaka

Gun-wielding aides beat up supporter for confronting national PC

TellZim Reporter

ZAKA – Zanu PF national political commissar Engelbert Rugeje Zanu PF met his match in Zaka East when he was publicly humiliated and accused of imposing candidates during a consultation meeting at Zibwowa, in Ward 20, over the weekend.
Rugeje, who had barred party members from asking questions soon after the consultation meeting, was opposed by one of the party supporters, Samere ‘Majavha’ Makusha, who stood up and told him to his face that the candidate (Ringisai Gumbwanda) they imposed will not stand a chance in the forthcoming general elections slated for July 30.
Before Makusha could sit down, five men who were reported to be Rugeje’s aides attacked him, slapping him on the face before dragging him to a nearby anthill where they thoroughly bashed him. Along the way, Makusha said one of the attackers allegedly produced a gun and hit him on the back.
“I stood up and told PC Rugeje that Zanu PF risks losing Zaka East because the leadership was imposing a candidate who is not popular at the grassroots. A candidate who is popular was disqualified under unclear circumstances, while the other one’s name was omitted on the ballot paper.  As I was speaking, I was surrounded by five men, two in front and one of them slapped me twice on the cheek.
“They dragged me to a place behind an anthill while the other guy kept on hitting me with the butt of the gun. They tried, but in vain, to push me to the ground and some party supporters intervened and rescued me. My leg was injured during the attack,” said Makusha.
When contacted for comment, Rugeje watered down everything saying the consultations went on well at all the six places they visited.
“I addressed six meetings, they all went well and I never heard or see anyone being attacked. We told them to support the candidate who won the primary elections,” said Rugeje.
More supporters who spoke to this publication, however, accused Rugeje of dictatorial tendencies saying the national commissar wants to apply force and command on the electorate.
Some party members did not vote during primary elections and they wanted a re-run but Rugeje allegedly told them that they should forget and smile, saying Gumbwanda was the candidate for Zaka East.
This caused some disgruntled party members to threaten a ‘bhora musango’, claiming the party was taking them for granted.
“In every election, the leadership imposes candidates on us and this time we are saying enough is enough. If they do not allow us to choose a candidate of our own choice, then we are going to vote for an opposition or independent candidate,” said one disgruntled supporter.
Some people said Talent Chivange was their preferred candidate but was disqualified for his alleged previous links to the G40 faction.
After Chivange was removed from the race, many party supporters turned to Clemence Chiduwa whose name, however, was mysteriously omitted from the ballot paper, forcing people to choose between Gumbwanda and Nyasha Gavaza.

Accountant joins MDC Masvingo urban race

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Accountant joins MDC Masvingo urban race

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MASVINGO –  The race to replace MDC-T Masvingo urban candidate Takanayi Mureyi, who announced his withdrawal saying he has been reassigned, has just got tighter with new names being thrown into the ring among them chattered accountant Jacob Nyokanhete.
Nyokanhete declared his interests to fill the shoes left by Mureyi in the last minute throwing into the wind the chances of any favourites.
The primaries which are going to be held this Sunday will see five candidates battling it out for the honours.
Some of the notable candidates include lawyer Dereck Charamba, Masvingo mayor Hubert Fidze,  MDC-T Masvingo district chairperson Murangamwa Chanyau and  former councillor Solder Chimombe
Nyokanhete’s campaigning manager Hebert Chikosi said Nyokanhete was the perfect candidate to succeed Mureyi saying he has been in the development field for more than a decade and is well versed with the people’s needs.
“Nyokanhete started with the party since its formation, he has been in development field so he knows what people needs so I think he is the perfect candidate.
Ckikosi also said Nyokanhete enjoys a considerable support from the party wings as he has no track record of factional politics in the party.
“Nyokanhete has no factional enemies as he had not been aligned to any faction hence he has support from many wings of the party. He has no scandals to talk of and is a cabinet material because of his qualifications,” said Chikosi
Insiders said Nyokanhete is a loyal cadere and has been funding party activities and has been working behind the scenes as an administrator and a strategist.
He started as a student activist and over the years has established himself as a centre leftist. He started activism at Marondera nad then at Masvingo polytechnic as he was involved in student activism.
He is currently a provincial member for Masvingo provice. He is a holder of a full CIS and currently commenced his studies for a masters in forensic accounting.politics

Lesbury land grabber faces justice

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Lesbury land grabber faces justice


ShingiraI Vambe

RUSAPE – The man who is accused of working in cahoots with Zanu PF aligned controversial cleric, Trevor Manhanga to violently evict the Smart family from their Lesbury Farm last year has appeared in court facing a raft of charges.
Mujati (62) is being charged with a count of theft as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:33 in connection with stealing goods worthy thousands of dollars.
Counts 2,3 and 4 relate to his alleged pointing and discharging of a firearm as defined in Section 27(b) & (d) of the Firearms Act Chapter 10.09.
He appeared before Rusape magistrate Shane Kubonera and pleaded not guilty to all charges and was remanded to June 20 for continuation of trial.
It is the State’s case, as presented by prosecutor Gift Mutigwa, that on June 24, 2017 at Lesbury Farm, Mujati pointed and fired at Robert Smart and his workers without lawful cause, resulting in the complainant’s vehicle getting damaged.
Smart had wanted to go and collect his belongings that he had failed to remove from the property when the mayhem has started earlier on.
His workers fled to the nearby mountain where they stayed for some days after Mujati fired gunshots and intimidated them.
The rifles that were used in the alleged offence have since been taken for scientific examination, with the ballistics report confirming that they were indeed fire there about. It was stated that this happened during the period between June 22 and December 14, 2017.
Mujati was represented by Taura Khuphe of Khuphe Law Chambers.
The Smart family’s story made headlines from the time they were evicted violently to the time they returned to the farm with the aid of the new Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa following the removal of Robert Mugabe from power.
The Smart family was surprised to receive an eviction order from the Mutare sheriff in the presence of officer of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
Smart and his son Daryl initially resisted eviction but they were both forced out with allegations that the ZRP Support Unit was involved in the violence.
After their eventual return, the Smarts reported Mujati to the police that he had stolen their household goods, agricultural inputs and farming equipment that he stashed at his house.
The stolen property, with a reported worth of US$25 000, was recovered in the possession of Mujati.local

Zvishavane derby beckons

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Zvishavane derby beckons
Norman Mapeza
Exsto Makunzva


ZVISHAVANE – All is set for the Zvishavane derby which is promising fireworks as is always the norm when the two Zvishavane giants, FC Platinum and Shabanie FC, fight for territorial dominance.
On paper, the platinum miners are a better side while the asbestos miners go into the match with the underdog tag.
Bvaru Bvaru are on a rebuilding exercise after losing the bulk of the senior players who left after the end of the previous season.
They rely mainly on a youthful side that still has a lot to learn in the premiership while their rivals are well-financed and have a pool of senior players from where Norman Mapeza and his technical team can make choices.
The last time the two sides clashed, FC Platinum won by two goals to nil but Bvaru Bvaru could have pulled one back had Farai Mupasiri, who has since crossed the great divide to join FC Platinum, not fallen down before exploiting one excellent chance in the second half.
Both teams’ gears are up for this game after picking up maximum points in their latest PSL encounters.
FC Platinum outclassed Chicken Inn 2-0 away from home while Shabanie FC beat new boys Bulawayo Chiefs 2-1 at home; their first victory at Maglas Stadium in the 2018 season after drawing six times and losing once at their home ground.
Meanwhile Pure Platinum Play have never lost a game at home this season and have settled for a draw only once at their Mandava Stadium fortress where they were held to a goalless draw by Black Rhinos last month.
Shabanie Mine FC media liaison officer, Wenston Wesley told TellZim News that they were playing to win and that they had respect for their opponents.
 “We will play to win the match and cement our giant status in the town and to make our maroon family happy. FC Platinum are our neighbours, yes we respect them outside the field of play but on the pitch, we will feast on them.
“With our 12th player, that is our fans, around, we surely feel pity for FC Platinum. I urge all our fans to come in their big numbers so that we paint Zvishavane maroon and white,” said Wesley.
He also urged fans from both camps to shun violence and respect the outcome of the match.sport

Zimbabwe is open for business?

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Zimbabwe is open for business?
Panelists during the Murra public debate

…what they said at Crisis Coalition, Murra public debate

Brighton Chiseva

On Wednesday, May 23 2018, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) in conjunction with Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Association (Murra) held a public debate at Charles Austin Theatre.
The debate sought to probe what the mantra, ‘Zimbabwe is open for business’ meant to citizens and outsiders, how relevant it is and of what consequence is it to the people.
The dialogue had Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) area president Tavengwa Mazhambe, Zanu PF representative Tafadzwa Mugwadi, MDC-T’s Simon Mupindu and Dr Fidelis Duri from Great Zimbabwe University (GZU).
Below is a synopsis of the panellists’ contribution to the debate.
Mazhambe: He argued that the Zimbabwe is open for business mantra was not fair for the people in the informal sector.
“The mantra is not fair to us, it seems as if the president is targeting the foreigners only and we do not know where we fit in as the informal traders in Zimbabwe. They are concerned about foreign direct investment but they have never consulted us to hear our views on the matter. There is no inclusivity in the whole game. We constitute 94 percent of traders in Zimbabwe but they forgot about us. This is evidenced by the cat and mouse games we play with the police and municipal police but they say we have to do business.”
Mazhambe went on to talk about the long and bureaucratic procedures one has to go through to register a company. He said there was too much red tape which has the effect of hindering investments both by local and foreigners.
“It serves no good purposes to us and foreign investors if there are still endless bureaucratic procedures to follow when registering a business. As long as these remain in place, there is no investment to talk about.”
Mugwadi: He claimed the agenda was all about rescuing Zimbabwe from the isolation which the previous government had put it for the past 18 years, saying President Mnangagwa had tried to involve everyone in the process.
“The President is trying to reach everyone in this country who matter in the process. Recently, he met with women and if there is any group which he has not consulted, I am sure he will. This is not all about foreigners only. Everybody will appreciate what is being done when results begin to be evident.
“The President’s aim is to attract investors for we cannot live without other countries. We want investors so that we will be able to open up industries to create jobs and actualise our goal for radical socio-economic transformation. Mugabe’s government promised 2.2 million jobs and the new dispensation will fulfil that when industries are opened.”
Mugwadi also called for everyone to support the policy and said it was unfortunate that some people were against it and would go to other countries to call for punitive measures against the country. He rebuked those who regard Mnangagwa’s government as illegal one when they too contributed to the removal of the previous government.
“If I am to borrow a line from the legendary Julius Malema, I would say, ‘they are here Mr President, those who were marching with us to remove Mugabe but now they are saying your government is an illegal government. Give us a sign so that we know how to deal with them.”‘
Mupindu: He argued that it was difficult for investors to trust the Zimbabwean government, saying there was no way investors could be wooed by the Zimbabwe is open for business mantra since anybody would be able to tell if indeed the country became open for business. He said creating a conducive environment where property rights and security are norms would do more to market the country than to run around talking cheap.
“Kana musikana asvika pazera rekuroorwa akatanga kuenda kudzimba dzine vakomana achiti ndakura ndirooreiwo, vabereki vevekomana vanoti kuvana vavo siyanai naye uyu haana kukwana. There is need to restore investor confidence by removing corrupt ministers and remove bureaucratic laws and once that is done, investors will come on their own. What is being done is a sign of desperation by a failed government.”
He said the ruling Zanu PF was good at crafting very good laws but they lack implementation as evidenced by the continuous recycling of old ministers who have nothing new to offer.
“They are very good at lip servicing. The Zimbabwe is open for business mantra is nothing but one of their fake promises to blindfold people. Some laws are applied in a discriminatory manner and nepotism is rife. All their policies are just designed to benefit themselves and just a select few.”
Dr Duri: He said the policy was a step in the right direction because Zimbabwe was and is still closed from within and not from without. He said President Mnangagwa had a lot to do before the country becomes really open.
He said while the President was going right, others were going left, giving Terrence Mukupe and Josaya Hungwe as bad examples who were doing a disservice to the President by insinuating that Zanu PF will not handover power even when defeated in elections.
“The commitment displayed by the President to open up Zimbabwe for business, is therefore very welcome news. It means an open economy which is warming up to both local and foreign investors to obvious benefit of Zimbabweans through employment opportunities.
There are, however, burning questions that come to mind: What is business? Was Zimbabwe not doing any business before? If not, then why were we always being told that the look east policy was bearing fruit?
Dr Duri also said the present government should come clean for the sake of investment unless it is only interested in safeguarding the Mugabe legacy (Mugabeism).
He said Zimbabwe made many political blunders like the chaotic implementation of the land reform programme and withdrawal from the Commonwealth. This, he said, had unnecessarily burdened the current government with the responsibility of undoing the damage caused by Mugabe.
“Though everyone has a role to play in our current circumstances, I place the burden on the President because he was part of the past. He is the President and he is the one who came with the initiative but he has a lot of things he has to do to put his house in order.” local

Chief Neshuro pronounces support for Zanu PF

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Chief Neshuro pronounces support for Zanu PF

Chief Neshuro

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Chief Neshuro, Rodwell Gudo, recently has pronounced his support for Zanu PF, saying traditional leaders did not like the sprouting opposition parties.
Giving a vote of thanks at a Zanu PF inter-district meeting that was held at Rutenga growth point last Saturday, the traditional leader made inferences suggesting that the ruling party was his political home, contrary to the spirit of the Constitution which demands the neutrality of traditional leaders.
“Chero hedu semadzimambo tisati torova hedu maslogan, asi haaa zvingoripachena izvi. Zvimwe zvima party zvinongonyuka izvo hakuna zvachose and hatitozvidi (We may not do slogans as chiefs but it is all clear. All these parties that are emerging everywhere, we don’t like them),” he said.
Other chiefs who attended the meeting included Mawarire, Negari and Murove.
Chief Neshuro took a swipe at the outgoing Mwenezi West Zanu PF legislator, Lamson Matavire, saying that his defeat in the just ended Zanu PF primary elections was inevitable as he had been a missing person in his constituency.
“Vamwe venyu zviito ndizvo zvakakudyisai pama primary elections. Kana ari saMP Matavire tangatisisamuoni kubva zvaakasarudzwa. Akaenda akaendera zvachose. Pane vose vakasaurudzwa tinoda kuona maMP anogadzirisa migwagwa, anopota achishanyira madzishe, uye anomiririra zvido zvevana veMwenezi (Some of you lost the primaries due to bad behaviour. Matavire has been missing since he became MP, so those who won we want you to attend to roads, visit traditional leaders and promote the interests and development of Mwenezi),” said Chief Neshuro.
Recently, the High Court in Harare and in Masvingo ruled against Chief Charumbira’s pronouncements declaring support for Zunu PF and ordered him to make a public apology.politics

Masvingo businessman ‘Phidza’ defies Govt on externalisation

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Masvingo businessman ‘Phidza’ defies Govt on externalisation

…Minister Hungwe says appropriate action will be taken

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – In an act of defiance against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s call for easy of doing business by embracing plastic money, prominent businessman, Philip ‘Phidza’ Mapfumo does not accept EcoCash or swipe payments at his fuel garage situated in the industrial area amid speculation that he demands only cash which he externalises.
President Mnangagwa and his government have come up with the ‘Zimbabwe is open for business’ mantra by which they are championing the easy of doing business and the use of plastic money.
Mapfumo’s company DocZine appeared in the second category of funds externalised through payment of goods not received in Zimbabwe, with US$36 778 unaccounted for when President Mnangagwa named and shamed those who externalised funds earlier this year.
An investigation by TellZim News for the past month following complaints by motorists established that DocZine fuel station, which is run by Mapfumo, strictly demands cash payments only, raising suspicion that the businessman might be externalising money he is collecting since he does not transact through swipe or EcoCash.
When conducted for comment, Mapfumo appeared as if he has a special class of people he allows to use swipe or EcoCash. He however, lied to TellZim News that all motorists who want fuel worth more than US$50 are allowed to use swipe or EcoCash as TellZim News reporters went there under cover and were denied to use plastic money for more than $50 fuel.
“We accept swipe or EcoCash for all motorists who buy fuel worth more than $50. We have clients that we cannot disappoint by not accepting swipe or EcoCash,” said Mapfumo.
When TellZim News revealed to him that he was lying that any motorist who wants fuel worthy more than US$50 was allowed to use EcoCash or swipe, Mapfumo said if TellZim newsroom wants to use swipe or EcoCash they can phone him any time.
“If you want to pay using swipe or EcoCash just call me and I will give instruction to the guys,” Mapfumo said.
The Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Josaya Hungwe said he will do investigations on businesses that are not cooperating with government so that he will be able to act accordingly.
“I want the names of those who are doing that. Right now I’m in Harare but when I come back, I will do investigations. Once I have them, appropriate action will be taken; we cannot continue watching such businesses sabotaging our government,” said Hungwe.
Many taxi operators, however, told TellZim News that the DocZine fuel station does reject Ecocash and card payments of whatever amount.
“They do not want anything but cash. One day I went there to buy fuel with EcoCash and they kept on saying I should wait. I spend over 20 minutes there and eventually left before being served,” said a taxi operator who plies the Masvingo – Mashava route.
Earlier this year, DocZine Investments appeared on President Mnangagwa’s list of alleged externalisers.
Mapfumo said his company’s policy was to accept electronic payments only if they amounted to at least US$50, meaning ordinary motorists who cannot afford to pay that much for fuel at one go are required to pay cash.
All other fuel service stations in the city accept any form of payment; be it cash, swipe or EcoCash of whatever amount.
The Home Affairs passport and national identity registration offices, as well as the police also do not accept EcoCash but they do accept swipe.top news

Masvingo Christian College pupil dies in car accident

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Masvingo Christian College pupil dies in car accident


Tiyani Hahlani

Chenai Nziramasanga (16) a form 4 pupil at Masvingo Christian College was hit a by a speeding vehicle at Yeukai shops in Mucheke and died on the spot while her friend sustained serious injuries last Sunday.
 The injured friend was rushed to Masvingo General Hospital where she was admitted and was said to be critical by the time of writing.
 Acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and warned motorists from speeding especially in residential areas where there are a lot of people in and near the roads.
“Motorists should desist from over speeding especially in high density suburbs and they also have to be cautious when travelling,” said Dhewa.
Eyewitnesses who spoke to this publication said Edison Zvavara (49), who was driving a Toyota Avensis, lost control of the vehicle and veered off the road and crashed into Chenai and her friend who were at a market stall.local

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