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120 Fire fighters trained at Great Zimbabwe monuments

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120 Fire fighters trained at Great Zimbabwe monuments
Mark Kutyauripo demostrates on how to use fire beaters

Clever Taperamoyo

MASVINGO – Fire Fighters Trust (FFT) in conjunction with the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) recently trained chiefs and representatives of wards surrounding the Great Zimbabwe monuments in basic firefighting techniques in a bid to reduce fire incidences at the heritage site.
The training came at the backdrop of various destructive fires that have persistently posed a danger to the respected archaeological site.
Veld fires occurred at the monuments for least six times between 1990 and 2015, with two serious incidents being recorded in the 2015/16 fire season.
The group educated the community about the dangers posed by veld fires both to human beings and the environment particularly to the moments as a tourist resort which generates considerable revenue for the country.
 Retired seasoned fire fighter, Mark Kutyauripo, who facilitated at the event, said communities needed to be informed and provided with necessary equipment to curb veld fires especially as the country approaches the fire season.
“All communities around the country need basic information and equipment on how to control and minimise veld fires as well as to report fire incidents to relevant authorities since thousands of hectares of veld is destroyed by fire countrywide every year,” Kutyauripo said
He also encouraged the participants to conserve their environment by embracing social platforms especially WhatsApp to update each other on incidents of veld fire.
“Embrace this new channel of communication to inform each other when veld fires occur. Fire incidents require communities to be integrated and be able to fight together,” he said.
Tawanda Nyabaza, who represented Kondrad Adenauer Stiftung; a German organisation which, among other programmes, is financing efforts to conserve the environment and prevent veld fires; also encouraged people to fight the problems brought about by climate changes.
He said such problems as droughts and low rainfall can be confronted by growing drought-resistant crops, reforestation, and the protection of wetlands.local

Teenage pregnancy: Is there a solution?

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Teenage pregnancy: Is there a solution?

Melody Kamumvuri, ZiMSA

Almost every parent that I have come across before is quick to point out children of nowadays as too forward, irresponsible and immoral. The western culture imitated by most of the youths is unethical to the older generation. The question now is how do we strike a balance and shift from the generation gap as a source of our problems and differences.
The youthful age is a very important stage in the life of an individual that is full of energy, ideas and zeal to explore. There is no doubt when youth choose to use their energy to perpetuate negative acts, the results are often, if not always, devastating. While some are struggling with sexual pressures from peers, a considerable number has already fallen victim and face the burdens of parenting at tender ages.
In the past, girl children based in rural areas where more vulnerable and were victims of teenage pregnancies than the rest. However, times are changing and this problem has been wide spread not only in rural but also in urban areas. Despite the efforts by the government and society to educate and empower the girl child, no solution to eradicate the problem has been found.
Teenage pregnancy comes with a lot of disadvantages and setbacks to the society at large and to the girl child mostly. At such a tender age, teenage girls are not yet fit and ready to be mothers both physically and psychologically. Some of the disadvantages include;
~child mortality
~low birth weight
~malnourished babies
~child and forced marriages
~divorces
~domestic violence
~sexually transmitted infections
~dropping out of school
~homelessness
It is now a thing of the past to blame the position of a girl child in society for all the times that she is impregnated. Even some who have been exposed to sex education still end up spoiled. Who is to be blamed for all this? I agree abstinence is the greatest and safest way to avoid such but, what is to be done when one fails to play by the rules? There are a number of ways to prevent teenage pregnancies and sometimes sexually contracted infections which might come along with them.
Methods of contraception
~male and female condoms
~morning after pill
~the patch
~spermicides

Knowledge on contraceptive methods which can be used by the youths has been made available to most of them over the past years. However, I believe the biggest challenge is affordability and accessibility. It is therefore important that we unite in doing all we can to reduce teenage pregnancies in our society for the consequences can be far reaching.
Melody is a first year medical student at the Midlands State University. She is a member of the Zimbabwe Medical Students Association (ZiMSA).health

Charamba praises Masvingo community newspapers

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George Charamba

Takes a dig at Herald, ZBC

Staff Reporter

KARIBA – The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, George Charamba last week praised independent community newspapers from Masvingo province saying they were performing far much better than national daily newspapers that reach the area.
Speaking to journalists and media stakeholders at a meeting last week, Charamba said it was high time that national newspapers respected their audiences in order to remain relevant.
TellZim News and The Mirror are the only two privately-owned community newspapers in Masvingo.
“I can tell you that Masvingo community newspapers are performing far better than the Herald. I have been there several times and I was impressed. If media organisations are not careful, they can easily become irrelevant since news makers are now directly talk to their targeted audience,” said Charamba.
He accused the state-controlled media for being unprofessional by leaving critical stories from opposition political parties.
“It is not the government position that opposition political parties are not given coverage by either ZBC or Herald. We want all political parties to get a fair coverage but it is unfortunate that some managers are playing some gate-keeping and thus unprofessional,” he added.
Charamba took the opportunity to encourage journalists to improve their studies saying lack of requisite qualifications was a major cause for unethical standards in the journalism industry.local

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
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