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ZCC group of schools hold inter-schools athletics competition

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Own Reporter

The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) group of schools last week held their inter-ZCC athletics competitions at Mutendi High School where all their five schools including Mutendi, Hebron, KwaMutevhure high schools and two primary schools—Mutendi and Mutarara participated.
The director of sports for the ZCC group of schools Shingirirai Matsongoni said the sporting event is meant to foster unity amongst the schools and create sportsmanship between the pupils.
“The rationale of the gathering is to foster unity among Z.C.C schools and sharpen and propel sportsmanship among the students,” said Matsongoni.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the Heads of Schools, Mukora Mazvazva pointed out that it is the wish of Bishop Dr Nehemiah Mutendi to make Z.C.C schools shine in both academic and sporting areas.
He revealed that the same programme will be extended to Z.C.C schools in Chinhoyi and Gokwe.
The major events that attracted the spectators’ interest were the relays. These generated a lot of interest in both the primary and secondary section.
The team that emerged victorious in the senior boys’ category was the Hebron High School team.
At the end of the tournament, Hebron came tops with 40 gold medals, 29 silver medals and 14 bronze medals followed by Mutendi High School with 28 gold medals, 25 silver medals and 18 bronze and lastly KwaMutevhure High School with 16 gold medals, 28 silver medals and 39 bronze.sport

Bikita Minerals FC gears up for 2018 season

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Bikita Minerals FC

Clayton Shereni

The Division 1 side Bikita Minerals FC has begun its pre-season trials in preparation for the 2018 soccer season with high hopes of making it into the league of the big boys, the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL).
Bikita Minerals FC, who debuted in the Division 1 last season, held a two days trials session at their Lithium stadium last week where over 30 potential players went through a rigorous training exercise to be considered to join the club.
Head coach John Phiri said they successfully held trials and was overwhelmed with the response and confirmed that they had a number of players they were targeting to sign for the upcoming season.
Phiri could not disclose the names of the players who were shortlisted for the 2018 season saying the board had the final say.
“We had a successful trial session last week but at the moment I can’t disclose the names of the shortlisted players because we are waiting for the board’s approval,” said Phiri.
Having been promoted to the Division 1 last season, Bikita Minerals FC failed to live up to the expectations as they managed to win only three of their 30 games and drawing 14.
The Lithium miners, as Bikita FC is affectionately known, were low lying last season finishing two places above bottom placed United Lions FC.
The club is expected to retain most of its players with the likes of Hardlife Chitambo, Courage Bere and former Masvingo united defender Pardon Chinungwa expected to lead the youthful side.sport

22 CO3s graduate at Mutimurefu Prison

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A graduate receives a certificate from DCG Chihobvu while ZPCS officer commanding Masvingo province, Snr Ass Com Social Ndanga and another officer look on

Clever Taperamoyo

MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) recently held a graduation ceremony for 22 Correctional Officers Grade Three (CO3s) who completed their Supervisory Course Number 1 of 2017 at Mutimurefu Prison.
The graduands were drawn from various ZPCS stations around  the province to undertake the three-month course specialising in prison administration, security management and civic education, prosecution, records management, management concepts, human rights as well as drill and weapon training.
Addressing the graduands, ZPCS deputy commissioner general (DCG) correctional services, Moses Chihobvu said the course was significant in moulding officers to be competent supervisors.
“We expect graduands to exhibit fundamental operational knowledge, skills and attributes required to enable them to execute supervisory roles within our prisons and correctional institutions,” Chihobvu said.
He explained that the course was a deliberate effort to produce correctional officers capable of delivering effective first level supervisory ethics and standards focusing on achieving goals of the organisation.
The training programme was affected by financial problems due to the prevailing economic crunch which continues to affect all institutions across the country.
“We would like to applaud the trainees and the supporting staff for soldiering on in spite of the difficulties and challenges that could have stalled progress during the training programme.
“We are all aware that funding remains a challenge given the country’s prevailing economic snags. The service is also not spared of the financial constraints but these graduands remained resolute and focused on achieving the goal,” Chihobvu said.local

Dunira’s Victoria Ranch headache

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Godard Dunira

. . . says Chimusana Bridge is his next move

TellZim Reporter

MASVINGO –  If Godard Dunira ever complains of having severe headaches then know it is all because of the housing scheme projects at the remainder of Victoria Ranch which he said should be incorporated by Masvingo City Council.
 Dunira who is the chairman of Vashandi Housing Scheme said there are more than 10 000 houses that have been built by low income earners at Victoria Ranch therefore, the suburb should be incorporated into Masvingo city to allow connection of sewer.
He also appealed to government to intervene and build schools and clinics at Victoria Ranch saying residents there walk long distances to seek medical and educational facilities.
“I have been having headaches because of Victoria Ranch. There are no clinics and schools in Victoria Ranch; residents travel long distances to other locations to get these services therefore, I appeal to government to intervene. We also want the suburb to have tarred roads, sewer and clean water and all this can be possible if Victoria Ranch is incorporated into Masvingo city,” said Dunira.
Dunira, who is also reported to be eyeing Masvingo Urban constituency under Zanu PF ticket, hinted that Chimusana bridge will be his immediate task. The bridge connects Mucheke high density suburbs with the Central Business District (CBD) and it needs to be widened.
“I know Chimusana bridge is council’s responsibility but I think the municipality also needs support from residents. We have Community Development Fund (CDF) which is given to legislators; that money must be channeled towards assisting council on Chimusana bridge,” Dunira said.
“The dumpsite should also be moved from where it is as a matter of urgency. Residents in Runyararo West and Victoria Ranch are at risk because of the dumpsite. We also need a pay toilet in the CBD and shopping malls for vendors,” he added.top news

Masvingo MPs not cabinet material – Rugeje

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National Political Commissar Rtd Lt Gen Engelbert Rugeje

. . . Don’t blame ED, go to school
. . . being minister is not as easy as drinking opaque beer

Brilliant Mukaro

BIKITA – ZANU PF National Political Commissar Rtd Lt Gen Engelbert Rugeje recently took a dig on Masvingo Members of Parliament (MPs) saying most of them are uneducated opportunists who make it difficult for the appointing authority to choose ministers from the province.
Addressing party supporters during the celebrations for his appointment a fortnight ago at Nyika growth point, Rugeje said the people of Masvingo are quick to apportion the blame on others when they fail to get ministerial positions.
He said the problem is that the people who get into power do not possess the necessary qualifications to hold ministerial posts.
“We have cried for a long time asking why people from Masvingo are not given ministerial posts. We should know that being a minister is not a walk in the park and it is different from sharing opaque beer.
“It is a task that requires mental capabilities and strong academic backgrounds,” said Rtd Lt Gen Rugeje.
He also took the moment to attack axed Bikita South MP Jeppy Jaboon and former provincial youth league chairperson Nobert Ndaarombe.
He said the two thought were invincible and at one time Jaboon told Rugeje to move out of the barracks and remove his uniform if he wanted to join politics.
“We will ensure that the youth know the ideology of the party. Can you imagine that Jaboon told me to remove my uniform and join politics and now I have removed the uniform and where is he?” asked Rtd Lt Gen Rugeje rhetorically.
He also took the chance to educate the people on the position of the party regarding party regalia as he warned people not to wear T shirts bearing Mugabe’s image when coming to Zanu PF meetings.top news

Women weep uncontrollably as first lady bids farewell

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Women weep at rally

Itai Muzondo
Midlands Bureau

MVUMA – Many women who attended President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s mini rally at Mvuma Stadium today (Saturday) cried when it was announced that first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa will not be contesting to retain the Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe seat in the upcoming elections.

President Mnangagwa told the crowd that his wife had relinquished the post of MP to concentrate on her new role as first lady.
A group of women wept uncontrollably after the announcement and it took security personnel and ushers to calm and return them to their seats.

Some women, however, started crying long before President Mnangagwa had announced the ‘sad news’, causing many people to suspect that it was all a stage-managed show of emotions.

More to it, known Zanu PF youths from Masvingo were also among the weepers.

“You have been working with Amai Mnangagwa as your MP.
“When I returned from exile, she advised me that since I was now President and she was first lady, she wanted to step down as MP for Chirumanzu-Zibagwe and concentrate on her duty as mother of the nation.
“We have therefore agreed that she steps down and seizes to be MP forthwith.
“This does not mean she will abandon you but she will continue to support you and continue with projects she has been doing,” Mnangagwa said.

He said the Chirumanzu-Zibagwe constituency had to choose a replacement.
Mnangagwa had earlier chronicled how the first lady worked in the constituency from the time he was MP for the area in 2008.
He said the first lady continued with the projects when she became MP for the area after his elevation to the Vice Presidency in 2014.
Projects done by the first lady include a women’s bank, community gardens and women’s clubs. She is also leading the construction of a new Zanu PF  district office in Mvuma.
The President spoke glowingly about his wife, pointing out that legislators who had remained in touch with their constituencies like she did deserved to be re-elected.
Currently, the first lady is the Ministry of Health’s ambassador in the  fight against cervical cancer.
She has been to Bulawayo and Gweru advocating for early treatment of cancer.top news

Tellzim bags more awards

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Numero Uno…TellZim News reporters Memory Rasa and Tinomutenda Chatikobo pose for a photo soon after scooping the prestigious national Road Traffic Safety Awards held in Harare last Friday.

TellZim Reporter

Tellzim News, the most sought after regional newspaper in the country, has won yet another national award for its outstanding coverage on road traffic accidents.
Two of its interns, Tinomutenda Chatikobo and Memory Rasa scooped the Best Student Reporter of the Year and Second Runner-up respectively at the just ended fifth edition of the Road Safety Journalistic Awards (RSJA) held in Harare last Friday.
The media house was also nominated for the Best Media House of the Year Award which was eventually won by the Sunday News.
Chatikobo and Rasa beat many other interns from national and community newspapers to win the prestigious awards.
Chatikobo received $700 cash and a shield for the grand prize while Rasa went back home $200 richer.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development Dr Jorum Gumbo hailed all the winners for a sterling job saying the media play a critical role in fight against road carnage in the country.
“The media have a role to play in as far as the terming of the traffic jungle in Zimbabwe is concerned. The jungle behavior of some road users, unlicensed drivers and those bribed to obtain driving licenses must be exposed. We depend on our media and I am very happy for events such as these as they encourage other journalist to work and expose such corruption,” said Gumbo.
He also took a dig at the VID officials whom he accused of corruptly issuing drivers’ licenses.
“There are a lot of corruption stories at the VID. I have received several reports about how they connive with driving schools to fraudulently issue licenses. That must come to an end,” said Gumbo.
“This is surely unacceptable. Prompt action especially against corrupt officers must be taken. This year, we will deal with everyone and we will visit everywhere to assess how drivers’ licenses are being issued,” he added.
Chatikobo and Rasa are media students at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) and are currently attached at TellZim.
Andrew Kunhambura of the Financial Gazette scooped the Best Reporter of the Year (print) while Tawanda Gudhlanga and Andrew Neshamba were best for radio and television respectively, with each walking away with $700 and a shield.top news

Chamisa’s biggest mistake

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E-eh Chitiudzai tinzwe imi vanhu veMDC-T; you used to attack Zanu PF for using yester year pictures of former President Robert Mugabe on their posters saying they should use the current pictures of Bob akaunyana because of his advanced age.
Mapombi has seen MDC Alliance posters pasted all over in town but what caught my eyes is a yester year picture of Morgan Tsvangirai achine mazitama kudai and I asked myself why can’t they use a current picture of him like what they wanted Zanu PF to do during the Mugabe era?
We want to see a fragile Tsvangirai on your posters the same way you wanted to see Zanu PF using Mugabe’s current pictures then.  Zanu PF is now using current pictures of Mnangagwa and Mapombi is challenging MDC-T kuti tiisireiwo picture yaTsvangirai sezvaari iyezvino tione tigovhota tichiziva.
Mapombi has been on record telling that MDC dzungu rinodzoka rowandisa; they request for others to do things they cannot do themselves. They always complain that Zanu PF did this and that but they will never tell you what they can do asi wotonzwa vachitoti new Zimbabwe is coming kkkkkkkk baba vangu mushayamutupo iwe.
Mapombi is always a gentleman handivanzi ini; I hate Zanu PF because today I am a destitute because of them. I do not have a job, though kuchikoro ndakatoendawo, because of Zanu PF’s corruption. I don’t have a husband because no man wants to marry a filthy woman like me and it’s all because of Zanu PF which destroyed the economy. I’m even staying at Chitima market because I cannot afford to pay rentals at a decent place and again it’s because of Zanu PF.
But when I look to MDC as an option or hope for the future, my heart beats even faster – there is total chaos and confusion in that party zvekuti unotoona kuti the devil I know is a better devil. At least with Zanu PF nhamo yangu ndatoijaira than what I’m likely to face if I give my vote to MDC yenyu iyi. At least ED is talking sense these days though he is still far from being pragmatic. Ko chiiko chinombonetsa nhai Shumba Murambwi? Kana mati CSC iri kuvhurwa we want to see action ka not just sweet talk.
You give yourself 100 days action plan but it’s almost lapsing pasina kana action yatamboona except visiting other countries and going to Doves; or is it Davos? Hameno!
Mapombi has helped quite a number of politicians especially those who care to listen to her advice. Of course I am a lowly rated woman because I stay at Chitima and I survive on rotten bananas and maputi anenge akangwa nemoto wemaplastic.
I have a message for my young brother Nelson Chamisa – you have a lot of potential but ukaita zvekutamba unoita saMoses wemuBhaibheri. Mapombi heard Moses could not get to Canaan  – God took him to the mountain and showed him from a distance how Canaan was like ndobva zvangopera zvakadaro.
Chamisa might think he is shoo in to replace Tsvangirai but things can change anytime. Being at the front in the first round of a 12-rounds competition does not mean one would maintain the lead to the end. MDC-T needs a unifier at the moment not someone who elbows others out. Chamisa lacks the unifying element which Mudzuri has in abundance, while elbowing others seems to be the daily bread for the youngest VP.
Chamisa should learn to build bridges and smoke the peace pipe with perceived enemies like Khupe – it is very critical for MDC-T.  Mapombi believes it is even more difficult to hate each other than to like one another – you are a pastor my brother it’s high time you preach and demonstrate peace and unity in the party. Those two are still lacking in Chamisa and Mapombi is not sure if just being charismatic alone will make him win the battle especially against Khupe.
All that MDC needs is a unifier because the party s disintegrated at the moment. Mapombi have realized that Chamisa might be fooling himself thinking that being charismatic is all he needs to win ticket to replace Tsvangirai.
If one fails to unite few disgruntled party members what more about the whole nation with different races and people from different political parties? Mind you Mapombi will not benefit anything even if Chamisa gets into power but he will benefits more if he listens to my advice if he really wants to be the MDC Alliance candidate in the forthcoming elections. Unite people and preach peace my brother or else unofa nenyota makumbo ari mumvura.
When one is readying self for a big position dzungu roda kuitwa shoma hama dzangu. A good leader must be honest and truthful all the time. Izvo zvekungorotomoka senge Bob ayewa. We don’t want leaders who lie at all – the $15billion promise and stuff. Chamisa must apologise for that.
I have seen a recent tweet post by young Chamisa – e-eh ko maSmart phone azara chero kwedu kuChitima uko tinongoratidzwawo nematicha anenge auya kuzotenga mabanana nemadomasi akachipazve. The tweet, which I assume was a desperate move by Chamisa to defend self that he is not immature, had some emotions in the background.
Listen my brother and listen very carefully; people say a lot but a good leader rarely respond to every Tom and Jerry – let the people defend you. We have seen it before and we are still seeing it even in MDC vanhu vachirwira Tsvangirai icho chakanyarara zvacho Morgan. Ndozvinoitwa nemutungamiriri chaiye chaiye. ED was attacked left, right and centre with Grace but he remained quite while the small boys vana Matuke, Mangwana and others fight for him. Learn to listen my little brother.
Also don’t be too excited to an extent of revealing diplomatic meeting details. Yes, Mapombi agrees that you might have been promised the $15billion you were talking about but was the information meant for public consumption or was given in confidence?  Kupererwa nezvekutaura here kunoita kuti munhu apedzisire ongorotomoka kudaro? Haa manage your excitement mhani – after all people will not vote for MDC simply because you told them you were promised $15 billion.
It’s almost lunch time let me go ndindokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch. This Saturday I will be at Mucheke Stadium timbonzwa kuti Alliance iri kutiiko. Hopefully they are not coming down here kuzongotuka Zanu PF chete chete; we also want to hear what do they want to offer if we vote them in the forthcoming elections.
By the way, I heard Mujuru and Mugabe are trying to cook something kkkkkkkkk Mapombi will not say more. I’m sure Mphoko will join soon. I terribly miss Mphoko vakomana. Mboko imboko!mapombi

Zivhu declares interest in Chivi South

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Dr Zivhu (centre) with Headman Madzivire (left), Gutu DA Hlavati and Chivi DSI Gwamuri during the handover of the donation

. . . donates 2 000 bags of cement to 50 schools as he kick-starts campaign

Moses Ziyambi

NGUNDU – Chivi Rural District Council (RDC) chairperson, Dr Killer Zivhu has declared his interest to contest for the Chivi South parliamentary seat, saying the time he spent with the local authority has adequately prepared him for bigger responsibilities.
Zivhu was speaking at Shindi Secondary School, Ward 26, where he donated 2 000 bags of cement to 50 schools as part of his efforts to improve educational facilities in the district through the second phase of his village ZimAsset initiative.
He promised to source for more cement for schools if the cement current donation is not enough for the work at hand.
“I am now ready to go to parliament. When the time for primaries come, I will come to you. I have already told my elder brother here (incumbent Chivi South Member of Parliament, Mafios Vutete) that this time around we will lock horns in the primaries. There is no offence in that. I am ready to go to parliament if you agree,” said Zivhu amid applause from the large gathering which included Vutete himself.
The declaration of interest, which did not seem to surprise the gathering owing to the work that the philanthropist has carried out in the district and beyond, was endorsed by all speakers including Chief Shindi.
“Dr Zivhu is a son of this land and we are proud of the work he is doing for the development of our communities. His hard work and generosity is a matter of public record not only in Chivi but in as faraway places as Nyanga. Who are we then to say such a leader should not go to parliament? We say to him please go, you have our full backing,” said Chief Shindi.
Recipient primary and secondary schools included Dikwindi, Shindi, Sadzangwena, Chihaya, Dzingirai, Nyahombe, Simudzirai, Matanda Maviri, Gororo, Zunga, Shongamiti, Chebvumbi, Madzivire, Ngundu, Neruvanga, Vutete and Runesu.
Zivhu later told TellZim News if he makes it to parliament, he would use the new position to bring more opportunities to Chivi.
“I would be in a position to attract more respect from the people who can help our communities grow therefore, it would be an opportunity to attract more goodwill and investment,” said Zivhu.
He praised Rtd Col Manasa Mahapa, who was also present, as well as other members of the Chivi Sons and Daughters, a local resource-mobilisation group, for making contributions towards the cause.
He urged successful people with roots in Chivi to come and contribute to the development of their areas.
Other dignitaries present were Chief Nemauzhe, headman Madzivire, Chivi District Schools Inspector (DSI) Isaac Gwamuri, Gutu district administrator (DA) Wafios Hlavati (who represented the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Josaya Hungwe), councillors and school heads.politics

Chiredzi Town chair donates to primary pupils

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Francis Moyo

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – Chiredzi Town Council chairperson, Francis Moyo recently donated more than 2 000 stationery items to newly-enrolled grade one pupils from various schools in the town as part of his programme to help the less privileged.
Moyo, who intends to contest for the Chiredzi West parliamentary seat on a Zanu PF ticket, has since 2015 been paying fees for some pupils at such primary schools as Tshovani, Chiredzi Government, Lowveld Adventist and Shingai.
The recent donation has however reached more pupils from many other schools in the town, with Moyo emphasising that the work must not be linked to his political ambitions.
“This is not for the purposes of campaigning but it’s an annual programme that has been going on for some time now. Grade one pupils are the base of education so children should begin the race on an equal footing.
“Many pupils are failing not because they are dull but because some of their requirements have not been taken care of. Right now, we do have parents who genuinely cannot afford to buy books for their children.
“I have seen some pupils being sent back home for such simple things as exercise book covers, meaning that their parents do not have money to buy even such cheap items,” said Moyo.local