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Mugabe’s removal good for tourism, says Chiwenga

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VP Chiwenga with Minister Mupfumira after the launch of the tourism master plan and handbook


Moses Ziyambi

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has praised Operation Restore Legacy for improving the tourism sector which he said was now thriving due to improved perception of the country from abroad.

Speaking during the launch of the National Tourism Master Plan at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel last Friday, Chiwenga said the country had recorded a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals since the military-assisted removal of Robert Mugabe from power.

“In 2017, the country received a total of 2 422 930 tourist arrivals which represent a 12 percent increase from 2 167 686 tourists received in 2016. In the first quarter of 2018, the country has already received increased arrivals with, for example, Victoria Falls registering over 17 000 increase from a baseline of 8 000 in air traffic arrivals at Victoria Falls International Airport from January to April. This represents a 48 percent increase in arrivals compared to the same period last year.

“All this is happening on the backdrop of the peaceful transition of the new dispensation led by His Excellency the president of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde E.D Mnangagwa, which has totally changed the image and perception of Zimbabwe from a country perceived to be at war with itself to an exceptionally safe and peaceful country,” Chiwenga said.

The event also saw the launch of a handbook on and manual on Community Based Tourism Enterprises (CBTES), two documents that Chiwenga said will contribute to the vision of making Zimbabwe a middle income economy free of poverty and corruption by year 2030.

“In this regard, I therefore wish to commend partners such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) that joined hands with the government through the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry to resuscitate Community Based Tourism Enterprises amongst them Chesvingo (Karanga) Cultural Village,” he said.

JICA resident representative, Shumon Yoshiara and AfDB programmes manager, Naome Chimbetete also spoke at the occasion and praised the cooperation between government and partners for the development of tourism in the country.top news

Japan strengthens commitment to growth of Zim tourism

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Japan strengthens commitment to growth of Zim tourism


Moses Ziyambi
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has made clear its commitment to the growth of tourism in Zimbabwe through its support for a number of projects implemented in partnership with government.
In 2016, JICA trained many people to work at the Chesvingo – Karanga Cultural Village which the agency had just fully refurbished after many years of neglect.
The training – focused on food preparation, basic accounting, tour guiding and marketing – imparted skills needed for the day to day running of the cultural village; a centre for the preservation of traditional cultural practices of the Karanga people.
Elsewhere, JICA is also supporting three similar sites namely Tengenenge Arts and Craft Centre in Mashonaland Central province, Bulawayo Township Tourism and Gairezi Ecotourism in Manicaland province.
The kind of support being given include product development, development of new discovery trails, improvement of facilities and marketing through packaging of tourism products.
The places are now attracting substantial numbers of both domestic and foreign tourists, sustaining many livelihoods as a result.
Last week, JICA was back in Masvingo, this time for the launch of the National Tourism Master Plan, Community Based Tourism Enterprise (CBTE) Manual and Handbook.
The documents, developed by the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry with close technical cooperation from JICA, will help to further market such places as the Chesvingo – Karanga Cultural Village.
The launch was graced by many dignitaries including Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who was guest of honour, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister; Prisca Mupfumira, permanent secretary in the ministry; Dr Sithokozile Chitepo and officials from the African Development Bank (AfDB).
“This technical cooperation project was initiated upon the request of the Government of Zimbabwe for bilateral assistance from the Government of Japan to set up, promote and support CBTEs for the benefit of local livelihoods in Zimbabwe as well as produce a Master Plan.
“This Master Plan was to ensure the sustainable development of the CBTEs and enhance the capacities of tourism related organisations on promotion and development of CBTs.
“The project team from JICA worked in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and was housed at the Ministry offices for two years from June 2015 to June 2017,” said JICA resident representative, Shumon Yoshiara in his speech at the event.
On his part, VP Chiwenga praised JICA for its critical role in the development of the masterplan, manual and handbook; saying the document was vital for the achievement of set objectives.
“I have no doubt that these important documents will go a long way in attracting both local and international investors and tourists. The launch of these policy documents should not just be just a talk show but should signify a paradigm shift in the way we conduct our tourism business in sync with the country’s development mantra, Zimbabwe is Open for Business,” said Chiwenga.business

Bonda community group designs new affordable menstrual pad

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Bonda community group designs new affordable menstrual pad

Shingirai Vambe
MUTARE – Chiedza Community Welfare Trust (CCWT) in Bonda has certified a new sanitary towel with the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) which the community based organisation intends to put on the market on May 28, which is the Menstrual Hygiene Day.
The CCWT sanitary towel can be washed and re-used again, add was developed with support from that Southern African Aids Trust (SAT.
Its uptake among locals is yet to be seen, with many people who can afford alternatives said to be hesitant on using it since they are used to the disposables that they consider more hygienic.
People who spoke to iTell News said the towel was welcome in the community since most teenage girls came from poor backgrounds where proper sanitary wear is a privilege.
CCWT director, Gladys Mukaratirwa, who is a former matron at St David’s High School, said the project was in response to the crisis that many poor girls faced during their period.
“Being a rural community, not all women can afford to buy the usual sanitary pads all the time so you find that some of them use rags and tree leaves. Many school children I have seen would tear off bits from their mattresses during their period. That is both unhygienic and a loss to the school that needed to replace those mattresses,” said Mukaratirwa.
The new product has been praised not only for being cost effective, but also as more environmentally-friendly since many water bodies and the veld are now polluted by used diapers and disposable sanitary pads.
SAT country director, Mildred Mushunje said the new sanitary towel, which is packed in four different colours and three sizes, was set to make life easier for rural women and girls.
“It has passed laboratory tests at the Standard Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ). It has since been certified as safe for use,” said Mushunje.local

No to political violence, says Com Gen Matanga

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Clever Taperamoyo

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General, Godwin Matanga recently urged senior police officers to deal decisively with political violence instigators now that the country is approaching a critical general election.

Addressing senior police officers drawn from all corners of the province during his maiden tour of Masvingo for the first time on Friday15, Com Gen Matanga said perpetrators and instigators of violence must never be allowed to discredit the elections.

 “I urge you to ensure that no dirt is swept under the carpet. To this end, swift and decisive action has to be taken against any offender and all cases must be thoroughly investigated and quickly disposed of,” Comm Gen Matanga.

The police were also encouraged to conduct campaigns conveying messages that promote peace and unity in the communities.

“I urge you to embark on vigorous campaigns designed to propagate messages that promote peace and unity among the people by encouraging dialogue among political opponents and their supporters and encourage tolerance of divergent political views and strongly discouraging all forms of political violence,” said Matanga.

He further urged police officers to deal with all offenders without fear or favour.

“I am quite aware as you all are, that there are some misguided elements out there that have the temerity to wilfully violate laws of the land in the face of the police. That is totally unacceptable,” he added.politics

 

 

 

Mkanganwi chieftainship wrangle rages on

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Mkanganwi chieftainship wrangle rages on

Brilliant Mukaro

BIKITA – The Mkanganwi chieftainship dispute remains unresolved as the family which is supposed to lead cannot agree on who should succeed Alfios Njodzi Chinamho who died in 2017.

Last week, a selection meeting chaired by Albert Serima at Bikita DA offices could not reach a consensus, with one member of the Chiumburu family opposing the installation of Rtd Maj-Gen Gibson Mashingaidze.

The dissenting Chumburu family member wrote a letter to the Provincial Chief’s Council arguing that the former soldier did not qualify, claiming his family had had its turn on the much coveted throne.

The Mkanganwi clan is made up of three main branches namely Funhiro, Mushanduri and Chiumburu families.

The Chiumburu family, which is made up of four sub-families itself, is said to be the most deserving of the throne at the moment but members neither agree on the suitability of Mashingaidze to rule, nor do they agree on any other different candidate.

The Chiumburu sub-families are Pambwei, Ruzhou, Chapwanya and Kufakunesu where Mashingaidze hails from.

Mashingaidze’s opponents are mainly from the Chapwanya family led by Charles Chapwanya who argues that the Kufakunesu family cannot take the throne for the second time when other families have not yet had their turn.

Mashingaidze, however, maintains that it was, rather, the Pamwei family which held the chieftaincy in the past, not the Kufakunesu family.

"I am the legitimate candidate for the chieftainship. All arguments that are being made by some people are enemies of progress who do not know our history and the culture of our people.  Some things are sacrosanct; our flag, our national anthem and the Constitution which is the supreme law of the land, going against it is a confirmation of madness,” Mashingaidze said.

On his part, Serima said due to the controversy surrounding the matter, he could not immediately make a decision but would have to do some research first.

“I am obliged to follow the correct channel of the chief selection process. Everything that I do should be in line with the traditional laws of this land. Due to the controversy surrounding this matter, a decision will only be reached after we carry out research," Serima said.local

 

WCoZ scales up fight against sexual abuse

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WCoZ scales up fight against sexual abuse

Mwale leads proceeding at the event
TellZim Reporter
MASVINGO – Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Masvingo chapter last week organised a workshop at Charles Austin Theatre where emphasis was put on the need for society to fight abuse in all its forms.
WCoZ Masvingo Chapter coordinator, Belinda Mwale lamented the prevalence of sexual abuse at work places.
“We want to stand up for girls who face abuse at their work places. Girls doing work related learning are particularly vulnerable. We want to encourage girls to reject exploitative sexual advances even though they could be in desperate need for work related learning and marks. Nothing is more valuable than the sanctity and health of their bodies,” said Mwale.
She also talked about the sexual abuse of women by their husbands, saying many victims were not willing to talk, with some of them withdrawing cases that warrant convictions.
“Women should work for themselves so as not to rely on their husbands for everything. Women who are totally dependent on their husbands for livelihoods tend to suffer abuse in silence,” Mwale said.
Other stakeholders who attended the workshop included women with disabilities who called for greater inclusion to foster mainstreaming.
“Women with disabilities suffer double trouble. We are undermined because we are women, and we are again undermined because of our disabilities. We are calling for greater representation in committees of such organisations as WCoZ so that we can champion our own issues. There really can be nothing for us without us,” said one participant.
WCoZ is a non-governmental organisation working as a forum for women to engage in collective activism while discussing issues that affect them.local

Mutsvangwa must be taught good lesson

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Kkkkkkk the kind of leadership we have ndomahwani chaiwo. Mapombi will not hesitate to say we have a serious leadership crisis in Zimbabwe. I head the ZRP Commissioner General mudhara Matanga was in Masvingo this week where he had a meeting with all officers-in-charge. Mapombi heard that the police boss suggested that no junior officer should come to work with cellphones. Kkkkkk hanzi hakuna unofanira kuuya necellphone kubasa because dzinokanganisa kushanda kkkkkkk maBoss anoda kubatsirwa aya.
Tuku said ‘kunzwa musoro kutema sandiro dambudziko; ongorora chikonzero chaita kuti musoro uteme’. You cannot ban technology Cde Matanga; you can try at your own peril. I don’t think the officers are not working because of cellphones but the conditions are deplorable to say the least. Basa rechipurisa rinombaishoreka; a guard alert security officer is far much better.  Improve the working conditions and salaries, and see if people will not work. Mapombi does not wish to have a boyfriend or any relative in the police force, teacher akange nani.
Anyway, Mapombi is still doing a research kana vanoziva ndibatsireiwo. Chirwere chinonzi nhuta ndiyo yatinoti cancer paChirungu here? Our VP Chiwenga said he suffers from nhuta and I am thinking kuti ndiyo cancer paChirungu, but then is cancer sexually transmitted? The VP said even his wife Mary suffers from the same disease?  I don’t know ndibatsireiwo vanhu vaMwari tione kuti VP vedu tingavabatsira sei because kwedu kuno kuChitima Market mishonga yechivanhu izere kana riri guchu haupedze.  Chakaona hama hachisekwe varume zvoda kubatsirana izvi mind you mbudzi kubarira pavanhu hanzi nditandirwe imbwa – inga VP vedu vakataura pachena nezvedenda ravaitisa like he is bleaching. He is not bleaching at all. Inhuta!
Kkkkk but Mapombi like the combination of the trio of ED, Chiwenga and Mohadi. The comrades are not charismatic and I wonder how they are going to win this election if they don’t rig. Their speeches are not inspiring at all senge Mohadi kkkkkk Mapombi akange nani. I’m only limited because no one can take me serious because of where I stay kwedu kuChitima uku where I survive by eating rotten bananas and maputi asina nzungu. Besides that kumirisana naMohadi I can defeat him pafeya.
Still on this election issue; I think people like Chris Mustvangwa should be taught a very good lesson. The guy is misinformed that he thinks he is likeable – can someone tell him the truth kuti haachadiwe kuNorton. That Langton guy is the man of the moment and Mapombi heard what they did to him. Mapombi is very sure that Mutsvangwa will be humbled come general elections; I am sure this time achatuka ari ED chaiye. Kkkkkk but how can Mutsvangwa describe our political commissar Rugeje as a political novice? Kkkkkkk Rugeje hauna hasha wena hahahaha kunzi political novice. But sometimes kugona benzi kurinyararira makatogona Cde Rugeje.

Now the people of Norton should show Mutsvangwa kuti who is the real political novice. #MutsvangwaMustFall. I heard mface akanga adya Mutsvangwa was threatened akatiza hake kuti vanozviti vakangwara vasare vatonge. Mapombi just wonders what will happen if the special advisor vakarohwavo havo nekamwe kamunhu kasina basa or naMliswa. If a special advisor fails to strategise to win a mere constituency what then would he advise a president of a whole country? Tichaonerera rwendo rwuno.
It’s almost lunch time guys let me go ndindokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch but chando chava kurova vakomana. People should spare a thought for people who need help like at the Old People’s Home, Pioneer Cottages and Alpha Cottage. Let us assist them with blankets and jackets even second hand jackets will go a long way in keeping them warm. And of course, kana azosarawo mozopawo isu vana Mapombi because the breeze from Mucheke River inombondifungisa kundowanikwa ini. Yes, I think of getting married; at least from now then I can divorce hangu around October uko ndodzokera hangu kuChitima Market kwandajaira.
I heard the young man had a difficult time in UK? I heard that activist journalists grilled him? Mapombi would like to salute Chamisa for maintaining his cool; that guy is an activist journalist. I haven’t heard of any professional journalist using words like silly and nonsense. Never.  Haters must not celebrate that mediocrity; if anything they should advice that sucker to act more professional. They can go ahead and push the ED agenda but we want professional journalists.
Of course Chamisa must pay particular attention to some of the issues Sackur raised. Manage your excitement Mr President Chamisa and stop lying. Mapombi knows that some of the issues are meant to be jokes, in bad taste though, but Chamisa must manage that uye kungonyepa so hakudikanzwe. Don’t take voters for granted some of us are divorced from Zanu PF because vanonyepa varume ava so if Chamisa wants to join the league yekunyepa then be assured he will not get my vote. And of course with the attitude of people around Chamisa, my vote is just as useless as Khupe’s. Ndine phobia yenhema hangu I would rather vote for Nkosana Moyo than munhu anoda kutiona setakapusa achitinyepera. Why lying that you met Trump when you met his administration?
Mapombi heard Chamisa’s ardent supporters trying to justify that ukaona machinda aMambo watoona Mambo kkkkk hooo. Itai tione.
Mapombi was hoping to see NPF ichimhanya mhanya but it seems the guys are full of confusion. We are hearing they have a lot of resources but hatisi kumaona isu. Start campaigning comrades if you are really there because hapasisina nguva apa. I cannot really wait to see Mugabe campaigning for the opposition and attacking Zanu PF. Ichoooo…Ichooooo…Ichoooo. Asante Sana…Asante Sana…Asante Sana. Iwe neni tine basa! Imagine Mphoko ari paside donating chicks and incubators kkkkkk gore rino. Mboko imboko!mapombi

Copa Coca-Cola @30

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TellZim News editor Passmore Kuzipa (centre) receives a certificate of appreciation from Coca-Cola Senior Brand Manager Vee Chibanda for constistently covering COPA Coca-Cola events over the past 8 years.  Looking on is Coca-cola Northen Region Manager Rold Baloyi.

…Masvingo in group of death

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MARONDERA – The biggest sponsored sports tournament for schools, COPA Coca-Cola last Tuesday celebrated its 30th anniversary with the launch of this year’s edition at Rusununguko High, the U15 Boys national defending champions.
The draw was also conducted at the launch, with Masvingo province finding itself in ‘group of death’ where it will battle it out with the defending champions and the Mash West winners in Group D.
Coca-Cola Senior Brand Manager, Vee Chibanda said this year’s edition of the tournament will be bigger and better.
“This year’s tournament is bigger and better. The participants and eventual winners should be inspired to do well,” said Chibanda.
“We continue to be proud sponsors of this initiative which is an important, long term investment in our youth.  The NASH-organised soccer tournament has made a mark on the lives of thousands of secondary school pupils, their families and communities throughout Zimbabwe over the years. It shows the lasting power of football and it reminds us of how far we have come. Indeed a very successful road with so much to be proud of,” she added.
NASH president Johnson Madhuku hailed Coca-Cola for their unwavering support over the past 30 years.
“This sponsorship has been made even more beautiful, special and all encampasing by the inclusion of the girls’ soccer eight years ago thereby breaking the barriers of gender segregation and marginalization in NASH football.
“It’s now 30 years of special relationship of continuous sponsorship and investment in the development of football in the country,” said Madhuku.
Rusununguko will face Masvingo and Mash West winners in Group D. In other groups, the hosts Mandava High will battle it out with Harare and Manicaland representatives in Group A, while Group B will see Midlands winners clash with Bulawayo and Matebeleland North.
In Group C, Mash East, Mash Central and Mat South will fight for honours, with the best two proceeding to quarter finals.
In the girls’ category, national defending champions Chidyamakono hope to defend the title for the sixth time.  The Chivi-based side will face Mash Central and Mash West representatives in Group C, while hosts Zvishavane High entertain Manicaland and Mat South in Group A.
Midlands winners await Mash East and Mat North in Group B; Masvingo winners will face Harare and Bulawayo in Group C.
The finals will be held on July 12 – 14 in Zvishavane.sport

Gehena Harina Moto, a thriller

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Gehena Harina Moto, a thriller

A scene in ‘Gehena harina moto’

Bothwell Chabarika

Hot-on-the-heels of the successful Operation Restore Regasi, Masvingo has yet again produced another artistic piece of art in the form of Don Claude Entertainment’s Gehena Harina Moto.
The film stars characters drawn from a pool of talented Zimbabwean actors across the country.
The movie features the likes of Patience Musa, Pah Chihera, Courage Murambadare, Wendy Muwishi, Calvin Summer Severe and Tinashe Musarurwa among other prominent characters from in and out of Masvingo.
Some actors like Alfonso and Flotboi reside in Mutare and just came to Masvingo to play their roles in the film.
Featuring 23 actors, the movie is rich in Shona traditions and its pure language. It depicts what the Shona cultured people face in their day to day lives.
It sends a strong message to people who are in a polygamy bringing to the fore the difficulties they face in life. It is packed with humor and teachings though it leaves the viewer in suspense and eagerness to know what will happen in part 2.
Donovan Takaendesa directed the movie, Millard Katuri produced it with Caroline Magenge and Calvin Severa being production managers.
Masvingo has taken film production by storm with other and has dominated airplay on the national broadcaster ZBC TV with productions like Through the Night, Mayaya nhaka ndeyani, Sabhuku Vharazipi among others.entertainment

Chombo’s empty promises for Mwenezi schools revisited

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Chombo’s empty promises for Mwenezi schools revisited

Ignatius Chombo


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – It has remained an eternal nightmare for two Mwenezi schools that were promised some funds for renovations by former Zanu PF secretary for administration, Ignatius Chombo (pictured above), in the run-up to the Mwenezi East parliamentary by-election last year.
Addressing a rally in Ward 13 at Avhunga Secondary School while campaigning for the Zanu PF candidate, Joosbi Omar who went on to win the by-election, Chombo made commitments to provide funds for the renovation of classrooms blocks and teachers’ houses at the school.
He further promised the nearby Villivilli Primary School some roofing material for the completion of a classroom block.
Chombo and his then party are however yet to deliver anything to honour what they promised to the two schools that are among a list of other countless dilapidated satellite schools.
Though no comment could be obtained from authorities at the respective schools, Ward 13 councillor, Takura Mudavose expressed lack of confidence in Chombo ever fulfilling his promises now that he is out of the ruling party.
He however put his faith in the current government saying he hoped something will be done to help the many struggling schools in the district.
“It’s true that Chombo made a commitment to disburse funds to ensure renovations of the two schools. So far the promises are yet to be fulfilled.
“Although those who made the promises are no longer in the party, I am confident that our new administration under President Emmerson Mnangangwa will definitely chip in,” said Mudavose.local

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