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ZRP Chiredzi to partner media ahead of elections

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ZRP Chiredzi to partner media ahead of elections


Anesushe Mamhute

CHIREDZI – Acting officer commanding ZRP Chiredzi district, Superintendent Cashias Mubindu has urged members of the police force to work hand in glove with the media in enhancing community safety ahead of this year’s general elections.
Addressing police officers during the Chiredzi Patrol Unit launch in Chitsanga Hall last week, Mubindu explained the importance of joining forces with the media for transparency and efficiency in law enforcement activities.
He went on to thank the media for their watchdog role of closely monitoring and reporting events in society.
“I want to thank the media for continuously implementing their monitoring role so that police can work more efficiently.
“They will no longer be sleeping on duty; we should work closely with the media because the media work as a bridge between the public and the police,” Mubindu said.
Speaking at the same event, Thager Cader called upon the media to always report professionally so that their work could complement law enforcement.
“We are so fortunate to have the media that, most of the time, are the first to get a hint on pertinent issues and that is why they are supposed to be embraced to ensure safety of the residents.
“There should always be a dedication to truth and professionalism in general. Let us shun falsehoods,” said Cader.politics

Mwenezi Cllr Makope embarks on drive for clean water

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Mwenezi Cllr Makope embarks on drive for clean water

Cllr Makope, in white shirt and black suit, works on a borehole in Mpofu village, Sagwari area

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Incumbent Zanu PF Ward 5 councillor, Master Makope who is also aspiring to run for the Mwenezi East parliamentary seat come the general election, has embarked on a borehole-fixing programme which he hopes will endear him with the people.
Makope started the work in Ward 13 under Chief Chitanga and has managed to fix three broken down boreholes that provide water to such isolated villages as Mutsipi, Chinowaniso and Mpofu. 
In Mpofu, Sagwari area, Makope oversaw the rehabilitation of a borehole that had not been functional for a long time.
Mpofu village head, June Mpofu was pleased with the work done for his community, saying the borehole had remained dysfunctional for over a year.
“We thank Makope for helping us to fix the borehole that had not been working for more than a year. We had failed to find the needed resources to repair the borehole ourselves so our councillor came in handy to help us. People had been drinking water from unprotected sources all along.
“People in five villages that depend on the borehole had resorted to drinking water from distant dams and from holes dug in dry riverbeds (mifuku). With the borehole now functioning again, people are now drinking clean water,” said Mpofu.
Makope, who transported the borehole spare parts from Neshuro growth point at his own cost, said it was his desire to be there for the people who voted him into office.
The aspiring MP, who is likely to lock horns with current MP Joosbi Omar during the Zanu PF primary elections, said he will not stop doing the work which he said was critical in improving the welfare of rural people.politics

Chiredzi snubs Togarepi, less than 200 attend #EDhasMyVote launch

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Chiredzi snubs Togarepi, less than 200 attend #EDhasMyVote launch
Togarepi (in scarf) does a slogan during the event

Beatific Gumbwanda
CHIREDZI – Zanu PF national youth chairperson, Pupurai Tigarepi was this week left embarrassed after less than 200 youths attended the #EDHasMyVote launch at Tshovani Stadium.
The disappointed Togarepi blamed provincial youth member, Philip Chieza for failing to mobilise young people to boost attendance at the event.
“I was expecting a large crowd, like what we used to do back then,” said Togarepi who later packed up much of the party regalia he had come to distribute as there were far less people than expected.
TellZim News later contacted Chieza who said the low youth turnout was inevitable because he had received the message about the rally at a short notice.
“The message came on Sunday at a short notice so it was impossible to sufficiently prepare and have a bumper crown on Tuesday. Most youths were occupied but I am glad a number of them attended the function and regalia was distributed,” said Chieza.
During the meeting Togarepi urged young people to take land from sugar producer Tongaat Hulett and empower themselves economically.
“Youths must get cane land from Tongaat Hulett in order to sustain themselves,” said Togarepi without elaborating on whether or not he meant illegally seizing the land as has happened in the past.politics

WCOZ demands equal electoral representation for women

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WCOZ demands equal electoral representation for women

Violet Magodo

Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU – The Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) has called for political parties to come up with ways that make it possible for females to have as much representation as men in the upcoming general elections.
Speaking at a workshop recently, WCOZ Midlands chapter chairperson Violet Magodo said her organisation had come up with a 5050 campaign mechanism which has seen many political parties appending their signatures.
“As WCOZ, we call for all political parties to create and maintain equal representation in their parties so as to give women adequate room to participate and assume leadership positions in the coming elections.
“We need change in terms of our approach to governance. Parties that will not field candidates in a zebra fashion, we will mobilise our members to reject,” said Magodo.
She however admitted that many parties that had signed the equal representation charter were failing to live up to it.
“It’s unfortunate that some political parties that signed the document are not implementing the recommendations. They are just saying it by word of mouth but are not implementing it on the ground. Women are being side-lined and we don’t want that,” said Magodo.
She urged women to contest for political positions so that they don’t continue lagging behind and being looked down upon.
“We encourage women to participate in politics and economic issues. Through our confidence capacitation programmes, we are helping to elevate the status and role of women in our communities in such institutions as the church, government and at home.
“We are championing a women empowerment agenda because we know that women are facing various problems in society, some of the problems being a direct result of male chauvinism,” she said.  
The workshop, held under the theme ‘A Zimbabwean society were women and girls enjoy their rights’, was attended by government representatives, political parties, women with disabilities, women in business and members of other civic groups.local   
  
  
  

Violent clashes as Nice Time, Machando tussle for Chirumhanzu Zibagwe

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Violent clashes as Nice Time, Machando tussle for Chirumhanzu Zibagwe

Itai Muzondo
MVUMA – Zanu PF Midlands provincial youth chairperson, Prosper Machando allegedly attacked aspiring Ward 13 councillor Tremendous Musara, accusing him of campaigning for Chrispen Tomu.
Tomu, who is known in business circles by his trade name Nice Time, and Machando are both angling to take over the Chirumhanzu Zibagwe parliamentary seat from first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa who recently announced she was no longer available to serve as MP.
Sources told TellZim News Machando hired youths to attack Musara, accusing him of supporting an opponent.
When contacted for comment, Zanu PF provincial spokesperson, Cornelius Mupereri confirmed the incident but could not shed more light.
“We heard about the issue but we aren’t yet privy to all the facts. Investigations are underway and as Zanu PF, we are saying no to violence be it inter or intra-party. We are really looking forward to a peaceful election,” said Mupereri.
Machando, however, denied being involved in the violence, saying such talk was the work of his detractors who wanted to give Tomu an upper hand in the race.
“I am not a violent person as everybody I have worked with in the party knows. Musara is an unstable politician who is trying to open doors for an MDC-T activist to campaign under the Zanu PF banner. It is for this reason that he is creating all these falsehoods,” Machando said.
In a social media outburst, Musara who reportedly sustained injuries on the wrist during the attack, demanded an apology from his assailants.
“To all those who attacked me, I want you to apologise before I make this matter a police case. If you don’t comply I will not need a witness, Nice Time shop security cameras have all the evidence I need so please, do as I say and I give you 24 hours,” reads Musara’s message.politics

Chiredzi war vets back Team Nhaka Yedu

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Chiredzi war vets back Team Nhaka Yedu
Farai Musikavanhu

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CHIREDZI – War Veterans here last week endorsed Team Nhaka Yedu in a last ditch desperate bid to sideline alleged G40 MPs ahead of primary elections this Sunday.
All the MPs in Chiredzi; Darlington Chiwa, Kallisto Gwanetsa, Denford Masiya and Robert Mukwena were linked to the vanquished G40 faction but fervent attempts to get them expelled from the party after Operation Restore Legacy drew blanks.
Last week, Chiredzi district war veterans secretary general, Killiot Mukanya openly threw his weight behind Team Nhaka Yedu which includes Farai Musikavanhu (Chiredzi West), Roy Bhila (Chiredzi North), Obert Ngwenya (Ward 2 Urban) Aliginia Samson (women’s quota) and Francis Nhando (senator).
Speaking during a meeting held in Section 28, Triangle, Mukanya said it was high time people dumped ‘grocery MPs’ and moved for something better.
“We need to teach you how to vote properly for better leaders as votes are more powerful than even bullet. Be cautious when electing your leaders.
“We support people with a vision, not those who buy beer and drinks for the people. We need someone who constructs permanent structures like bridges and schools. Musikavanhu and Bhila constructed a block at Kushinga Primary School and also at Batanai. Musikavanhu had also wanted to construct a bridge but was let down by people who have no brains,” said Mukanya.
The event was attended by many people including Musikavanhu, Bhila, Samson, who is Bhila’s mother-in-law, and Obert Ngwenya.
The victorious Team Lacoste camp here has been divided due to political misunderstandings, with provincial political commissar Jevas Masosota, who is vying for Chiredzi East parliamentary seat, taking sides in the other areas.
He is backing Ronald Ndava for Chiredzi North, Francis Moyo for Chiredzi West, Ailes Baloyi for Chiredzi South and Titus Maluleke who is Ndava’s father-in-law.
Chiredzi North MP Mukwena is lying low and is not on the list of contestants as he reportedly refused to apply.
Many people say he is contemplating joining the National Patriotic Front (NPF) which is led by Ambrose Mutinhiri.politics

Daring school heads challenge bigwigs in Bikita, Chivi

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Daring school heads challenge bigwigs in Bikita, Chivi
Austin Hakunavanhu

Moses Ziyambi
Jenya High School head Austin Hakunavanhu and his Pamushana High counterpart, Johnson Madhuku are some of the few practicing teachers who have made it onto the list of Zanu PF candidates cleared to take part in the party’s primary elections this Sunday.
Madhuku will contest for the right to represent Zanu PF in Bikita East while Hakunavanhu will fight it out to stand in Chivi Central on the ruling party’s ticket come the general elections expected in July this year.
In Bikita East, Madamombe High School head Josiah Sithole will also be hoping to wriggle his way past a coterie of other cadres who also want to take the parliamentary seat left by Jeppy Jaboon who was fired from the party last year.
The three ambitious school heads come as underdogs but judging from hindsight, they might spring a surprise in their respective constituencies since the ruling party’s primaries have produced a fair share of unprecedented outcomes in the past.
The three have vast experience in school administration, boasting fairly remarkable leadership records in the National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH).
Madhuku is the reigning NASH president, Hakunavanhu is the organisation’s Chivi district chairperson and Sithole is the provincial treasurer.
Their involvement with the ruling party, as is the case with Sithole, had all along been more flirtatious than apparent, probably due to the difficulties involved in striking a fine balancing act between one’s professional life and political ambition.
A breakthrough for Sithole entails defeating a host of other candidates; Augustine Tirivangani, Charles Dziro, Universter Mukwena, Clifford Mazodze, Wilson Makonya as well as former police boss and successful sugarcane farmer, Edmore Veterai.
It is also a crowded house in Chivi Central where five other competitors have been given the greenlight to contest, the most recognisable among them being Zanu PF national secretary for legal affairs and former MP Paul Mangwana, as well as the incumbent MP, Ephraim Gwanongodza.
Other candidates vying for the party ticket in Chivi Central are Priscilla Pondo, former MP Albert Chamwadoro and former soldier, Rtd Col Manasa Mahapa.
Chivi is notorious for shuffling out MPs every five years, but it remains to be seen whether or not Gwanongodza will be able to defy the precedent by retaining his seat and serving for a second consecutive term.
In Bikita East, the now late Kennedy Matimba, who had been MP since 2005, passed away on Tuesday April 17 after a short illness, leaving Madhuku to tussle it out against Douglas Ravasingadi, Ndonde Pedzisai and Oliver Mamombe.politics

Chabaya uses CDF to strengthen hand in Bikita East?

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Chabaya uses CDF to strengthen hand in Bikita East?

Beauty Chabaya

Brilliant Mukaro

BIKITA – The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Bikita West constituency, Beauty Chabaya is utilising the Community Development Fund (CDF) in a way that strengthens her chances of securing re-election.
Chabaya won the parliamentary seat in a by-election that was held in January last year after the then MP Munyaradzi Kereke was convicted and imprisoned for rape.
Chabaya has so far commissioned five boreholes and has built a foot bridge in Mungezi village under Chief Budzi using the funds availed to some MPs earlier this year.
The boreholes have been drilled in Munyika Village under chief Mupakwa, Chapwanya village under Chief Mukanganwi, and the other three were drilled in Chief Mazungunye’s area.
The legislator said despite her tenure of office being relatively short, she still wanted to make a mark in Bikita East before the next polls.
She said if given a second chance in office, she would make sure all the projects that have been planned are implemented in full.
“My term in office has been short but despite that, I have made vast developments in the area. One of the problems that we are facing as a constituency is shortage of water so I have constructively used my CDF to drill boreholes in the most affected areas. If given another chance to serve, I would do much more for the people of Bikita East,” said Chabaya.
She said projects like poultry production and fish farming could transform the lives of many women in the constituency.

Young essayist Makanaka Sibanda puts Shabani Primary on the map

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Young essayist Makanaka Sibanda puts Shabani Primary on the map

Makanaka Sibanda

Exsto Makunzva

ZVISHAVANE – Nine-year-old Makanaka Sibanda, a grade 3 pupil at Shabani Primary School, has left her contemporaries awed after winning a ZB bank essay writing competition for 2017.
As a result of her efforts, Makanaka – who was eight-years-old when she wrote her winning essay – has become US$150 richer and has earned US$100 for her school.
She beat all other pupils of her age who are in the ZB bank administrative region. These include Zvishavane, Masvingo, Mberengwa, some parts of Chirumhanzu, Chiredzi, Nyika, Mwenezi and Chivi districts.
Speaking to TellZim News, ZB bank Zvishavane branch manager, Titus Mzondo said he was very impressed by the performance of children from Zvishavane schools.
“I am very much delighted because top prizes in this competition came to participants in Zvishavane. The competition was divided into four categories in all of the seven ZB administrative regions. The first was for the children and it is Makanaka Sibanda who won.
“Children were asked to write an essay on the question ‘What does sustainable food production mean to you?’ The second category was of the juniors which was also won in Zvishavane by Sikhululekile Mpofu of Shabanie Mine School.
“The third and fourth categories were for secondary pupils and they were both won by Pamushana High School (of Bikita),” said Mzondo. education

Zvishavane musician praises piracy

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Zvishavane musician praises piracy
Admire Sibanda(Chief Shumba)

Exsto Makunzva

ZVISHAVANE – Musician Admire Sibanda, popularly known as Chief Shumba, has urged pirates to copy and sell his music as that would make him more popular.
Sibanda said the shortage of music marketing companies made the few available ones concentrate on already established artists thereby giving new comers a raw deal.
He told TellZim News that piracy was the only way struggling upcoming musicians could rise to fame although many in the music industry do not agree with him.
Sibanda recently released his 4th album since his shift from gospel music to hwenje.
“Piracy has been good to me and now, I can feel that I have risen to another level. Piracy has been the only source of publicity that we have as musicians from this small mining town of Zvishavane,” Sibanda said.
“I know that some famous musicians in the industry will not agree with me but I desperately need piracy now so that whatever fame I have already established can improve. I want pirates to help me go international,” Sibanda said.
Chief Shumba gained popularity after he released his song ‘Mabvaru’, which is an anthem for local football club Shabanie Mine.entertainment

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