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Zanu PF Masvingo North candidate goes independent

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Zanu PF Masvingo North candidate goes independent

James Moyo Machiri Chigidhani

Clever Taperamoyo

MASVINGO – Disqualified Zanu PF aspiring candidate for Masvingo North, James Moyo Machiri Chigidhani has resolved to stand as an independent candidate to challenge incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Davis Marapira who won the disputed primaries held on Sunday and Monday this week.
Chigidhani said the people of Masvingo North were hoodwinked into voting for Marapira yet again though he had not done anything for the community over the past five years.
“It is sad to note that people still voted for Marapira who failed to develop the constituency for the past five years only to come back now without even a manifesto.
“As a resident of Masvingo North, I’m deeply aggrieved so I want to liberate the people from an arrogant, ruthless, boastful and disrespectful leader who destroyed our community for his own benefit,” said Chigidhani.
He said after being disqualified from contesting in the primary elections, he appealed with the party’s commissariat department but nothing materialised.
“I appealed to the commissariat but our party is not mature enough and is full of corrupt people. I have therefore decided to fight corruption, nepotism and the undemocratic system in Zanu PF as an independent candidate,” he said.
He likened Marapira to the Biblical goliath, claiming the deputy minister of Agriculture threatened people in the resettlement areas with eviction if they failed to vote for him.
Zanu PF has made it clear that those who run as independents in the general elections would have automatically expelled themselves from the party.


Losing candidate accuses Marapira of rigging in Masvingo North

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Losing candidate accuses Marapira of rigging in Masvingo North
Elton Ziki
… ‘this is the death of Zanu PF’
Moses Ziyambi
If Zanu PF allows the results of its primary elections in Masvingo North to stand, it would mean the death of the party as thousands of disgruntled supporters would most likely vote for opposition parties in the upcoming general election, one of the losing candidates has warned.
As was the case elsewhere, the primaries in Masvingo North, which were won by sitting MP Davis Marapira, were marred by allegations of widespread irregularities and reports of massive fraud.
Elton Ziki, who finished a distant second with 708 votes, behind Marapira’s 4 463 but way ahead of three other candidates, vowed that he would not take his defeat graciously.
“This was not an election at all. How do you call that an election when hundreds of our supporters were turned away? The cell registers were fake and people, including police officers, were bought to rig the election. People were bussed from Zaka to vote in an area that’s not theirs yet a whole village head and his people in Sanangwe were denied their right to vote,” said Ziki.
He attacked the party’s commissariat department, which is headed by Rtd Maj Gen Engelbert Rugeje, saying it had organised a shoddy process.
“The commissariat did a bad job and we don’t fear saying it. Glaring irregularities, no system for recourse, vote buying, rigging, badmouthing, blatantly biased police officers, strong arm tactics, missing names, missing cell registers and intimidation. We are not amused.
“The only solution is a rerun based on ZEC’s BVR system or else, the party will pay dearly,” said Ziki.politics

People boycott anomaly-marred Zaka East primaries

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People boycott anomaly-marred Zaka East primaries

Ezra Chadzamira
Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – Many Zanu PF members in Zaka East constituency yesterday boycotted the party’s primary elections in protest against the absence of their preferred candidate on the ballot paper.
Sources said no votes were cast at stations like Mbengwa, Dodius, Chitora, Benzi and Chenhaka after people noticed that one of the candidates, Clemence Chiduwa was not on the ballot paper.
“People came and refused to vote after noticing that only two candidates appeared on the ballot paper. They said they would not vote because the candidate they wanted was not there,” said a source.
Others accused Zaka North MP Robson Mavenyengwa of having a hand in the omission of Chiduwa’s name so that his alleged favourite candidates; Ringisai Gumbwanda and Nyasha Gavaza could have it all by themselves.
It was also learnt that only the Zibwowa and Chipfunde polling stations had recorded some activity, with only 40 people reportedly voting at Chipfunde.
“Only Zibwowa polling station had some smooth voting activity. More than 700 people turned out at Chipfunde but only 40 managed to cast their votes. Those were Gumbwanda’s people but all the other people refused to vote. Mavenyengwa has a hand in the whole mess,” said another source.
When contacted for comment, Mavenyengwa rubbished his alleged involvement in the Zaka East problems, saying those absent on ballot paper were disqualified by proper party procedures.
“Chiduwa is bitter like any other candidate who failed to make it. I am not involved and have no power to remove anybody from the ballot paper. If he has complaints, he knows where to go and if he doesn’t, it means he is not mature in Zanu PF,” said Mavenyengwa
At Rudhanda polling station in Zaka West, it was reported that there were some complaints as Ophias Murambiwa popularly known as Maga Maga’s name was not clearly legible on the ballot paper.
Voting started very late at Vanyoro in Ward 23 in the same constituency and a number of people went back home before voting owing to delays in the process.
While some polling stations continued the voting exercise to Monday, others like Vanyoro had no polling officers.
In Mashava, Ward 5 Masvingo West, there were also unconfirmed reports of disruptions at Gaths Mine polling station where voting started very late, with some women reportedly demonstrating at the station.
Zanu PF Masvingo provincial chairperson, Ezra Chadzamira was not picking calls for comment.top news

ZPCS Commissioner’s charity golf tourney returns to Masvingo

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Moses Ziyambi

The time has come again for golf lovers to enjoy some 18 holes at Masvingo Sports Club courtesy of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Masvingo province.
This year’s event, as are all others, is held in support of the ZPCS Commissioner General Goodwill Trust Fund.
It promises to be a full field this Saturday with players from the province and beyond having already booked their places.
ZPCS Masvingo Provincial Deputy Commander, Assistant Commissioner Nesai Hlabano said work was being done to ensure that the event is more successful than last year.
“We are inspired by the work done last year and our target is to organise a better tournament to show that ZPCS Masvingo province is well-organised. We are in full support of our Commissioner General’s efforts to improve conditions of the less privileged members of our society,” said Ass Com Hlabano.
Last year’s tournament attracted a full field and was graced by the Commissioner General, Rtd Maj Paradzai Zimondi and his deputy, MCN Moses Chiobvu.
The two dignitaries are expected to be present at this year’s event with other reputable people having already indicated their availability to support the charity-driven tournament.
The Prison Dance Band will be there to provide live entertainment.
Formed in 2011, the Commissioner General Goodwill Trust Fund raises thousands of dollars annually from across all the provinces of the ZPCS in the country.
All proceeds, be it cash or kind, are forwarded to identified charitable cases largely within the ZPCS community.
The fund has so far paid school fees for hundreds of orphans and has assisted many widows with agricultural inputs.
Several child-headed families have been given food hampers courtesy of the fund while the Albino Association has also received donations in the form of sunscreen lotions.sport

Div 1 roars into life

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Div 1 roars into life

Luke Masomere (in spectacles) and his technical team following the match closely at Mucheke Stadium

Clayton Shereni

A hard-fought Eastern Region Division One day one encounter at Mucheke Stadium last Sunday saw Manicaland-based new boys, Manica Diamonds FC, holding Masvingo Pirates to a one-all stalemate.
The diamond miners were getting their first taste of division one football under the guidance of veteran mentor Luke ‘Vahombe’ Masomere.
Hosts Masvingo Pirates dominated the better part of the first half although chances came both ways without conversion.
It was, however, the visitors who took the lead in the 51st minute thanks to a hard-fought Benjamin Marere solo goal which piled pressure on the hosts.
On the stroke of the 65th minute, Dzinochekwa Baba, as Masvingo Pirates are affectionately known, levelled matters through a Shelton Timba emphatic strike assisted by Washington Ncube.
Manica Diamonds could have restored their lead had they not been consistently let down by poor finishing in the front.
Manica Diamonds Head coach Luke Masomere was content with the draw, saying it heralded greater things to come throughout the season.
“We played a very good game. This was our first game at this stage as Manica Diamonds but we are not new in football. If we manage to build upon that fairly good start, then we are destined for greatness,” said Masomere.
In other matches, Masvingo United drew one-all in an away match against Mwenezana while Gutu FC thrashed Bikita Minerals FC 3-1 at Paradise Stadium.sport

Two criminals escape from Mwenezi prison

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Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Luckmore Chifumuro (18) and another unidentified inmate recently escaped from Mwenezi Satellite Prison only for Chifumuro to be rearrested after being found hidding at his relative’s homestead, the Mwenezi Magistrate Court heard last week.
Chifumuro resides at Jonas village under Chief Maranda and when he escaped, he was doing time for theft. He had earlier disappeared before finishing the initial community service sentence.
Last month, magistrate Honest Musiiwa sentenced him to seven months imprisonment for unlawful entry but he escaped a few weeks later alongside the other inmate who had not been caught by the time of writing.
Chifumuro pleaded guilty to the charge of escaping from lawful custody and was given an effective 12 months in prison.
Asked by the magistrate why he committed the offence, Chifumuro said he broke away after being influenced by the other fugitive whom he parted ways with after the escape.
State prosecutor, Prosecutor Willard Chasi said on April 15, Chifumuro escaped from Mwenezi Satellite Prison where he was serving an effective seven months imprisonment.
A police report was immediately made leading to his arrest the following day.local

Gutu man up for raping sister

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Gutu man up for raping sister

Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA – A 21-year-old man from Chikonye village under Chief Chimombe appeared in court facing charges of raping his 13-year-old cousin sister.
The man pleaded guilty to contravening Section 65(1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform Act) Chapter 09:23.
He was remanded in custody to 30 April.
It is the State’s case, as presented by Millicent Azangwe, that on March 14, the accused, who may not be named to protect the victim, called the girl in his bedroom but she refused. He then dragged her inside his room where he tripped her onto the floor, removed her pant and had sexual intercourse with her once without her consent.
After committing the offence, he threatened the child that if she told anyone about the abuse, he would kill her.
The matter came to light when the child’s aunt saw her crying and upon questioning her, the girl revealed the abuse, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator.local

Rutenga serial buglers finally caught

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Rutenga serial buglers finally caught

Mlambo (in red shirt) and Ziga (black trousers) are escorted away after their intitial appearance
Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Three suspected serial thieves from Rutenga growth point were last week arrested after a long reign of terror which had wearied the community.
Philip Ziga (36), Takunda Chimbo (23) and Bernard Mlambo (28) were not formally charged of unlawful entry when they appeared before magistrate Honest Musiiwa but they were remanded in custody pending trial on April 30.
The State is expected to allege that from January to April this year, the three connived and unlawfully entered into 17 different premises and took away various property including flat screen televisions sets, other electrical gadgets, mattresses and cell phones.
Ziga and Chimbo, who are both self-employed builders, used to visit their victims’ homesteads pretending to be looking for work but they would later on return during the night to steal.
One of the victims is said to be a pastor whom the suspects visited in the day for prayers, only to return in the night to steal.
Their crime orgy ended when they broke into a house while the victim was fast asleep and got away with valuable property.
Upon waking up to find his house burgled, he immediately alerted detectives who swiftly carried patrols and found Mlambo, who is a known vendor during the day, carrying some of the stolen goods on his way to the bus stop.
After being questioned, Mlambo spilt the beans leading to the arrest of the other suspects.  Some of the stolen properties were recovered at the accused’s respective homesteads.crime

‘I am ready for Ward 12’

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‘I am ready for Ward 12’

Toddy Nyengerai aspiring candidate for ward 12

Tiyani Hahlani

MASVINGO – Aspiring Zanu PF candidate for the Masvingo Rural District Council Ward 12 seat, Toddy Nyengerai Matema says he is the best person to become councillor owing to the vast experience he has working with the people.
Matema has for some time
been the ruling party’s Nhinhihuru branch chairperson and he says he is confident of his chances in this week’s primary elections as well as in the general elections expected in July or August this year.
“I started active politics when I was 18 years and have been the chairman for Ward 12b for more than 12 years. The love that the people have for me gives me confidence that they will vote for me,” the 54-years-old Matema told TellZim News.
He also said he will be helping the youths by creating employment especially through his security company which is based in Chiredzi.politics

Lalapanzi man up for raping minor

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Rutendo Chitore

Tyson Miti (44) of Stand Number 4 Rostern village Tokwe in Lalapanzi appeared before magistrate Morgan Nemadire facing rape as defined in Section 65 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9.23.
Prosecutor Kelvin Guvheya charged that on April 04, 2016 at around 15:00 hrs in the grazing lands of Musavadha Village Tokwe 4, Lalapanzi, the accused approached the 15-year-old girl where she was seated. 
Miti greeted the complainant who responded. He then held the complainant’s left hand, forced her up, produced a knife and ordered the complainant to stay quiet.
He then dragged the accused to a nearby stream were he tackled her down and laid her down on her back.
He removed the complainant’s pants, took a condom from his left pocket and raped the girl.
The girl later narrated the rape ordeal to her sister who then accompanied her to the police station, leading to the arrest of Miti.
A medical report compiled at Gweru Provincial Hospital was presented to the court as an exhibit.
The accused was remanded in custody for finalisation of the case.

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