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OK donates groceries to Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund

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OK donates groceries to Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund


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MASVINGO – Zimbabwe’s leading retailer OK Zimbabwe Masvingo branch has donated U$700 worth of groceries towards the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund.
The fund is activated towards the festive season every year to raise money and goodies for distribution to the less privileged members of society.
OK Masvingo branch manager Shepherd Mahiya said his organisation understands the importance of ploughing back to the community.
“We know there is need to lend a hand to the underprivileged and as OK Zimbabwe, we help with what we can. We always contribute to the Mayor’s Christmas Cheer Fund and this year, we have donated $700 worth of groceries,” said Mahiya.
City of Masvingo mayor, Hubert Fidze said the donation will go a long way in ensuring that the less fortunate have something to smile about this festive season.
“OK Zimbabwe Masvingo has always been very supportive of this initiative. This year’s cheer fund has been on the low because of economic hardships and the contributions we got are fewer than we got last year. We are going to deliver what we got and hopefully, everybody will get something,” said Fidze.
Distribution of the proceeds will take part on Thursday, December 21 at Civic Centre with institutions like Mucheke Old People’s Home and Alpha Cottages children’s shelter expected to be among the recipients.local

ERC lashes Hungwe over army remarks

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ERC lashes Hungwe over army remarks

Josaya Hungwe


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Think tank and advocacy institution on elections and democracy, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has condemned newly-appointed Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Josaya Hungwe for saying Zanu PF will involve the army in its campaign ahead of the 2018 elections.
“The Election Resource Centre (ERC) is concerned with Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs, Josaya Hungwe’s statement that Zanu PF will work with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to campaign ahead of the 2018 general elections,” the organisation’s executive director Tawanda Chimhini said.
Chimhini urged the ZDF to adopt a non-partisan role during the electoral processes.
“As ERC, we urge the ZDF to maintain a non-partisan role during the electoral processes. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) must ensure that political parties observe neutrality and promote free, fair and credible elections,” said Chimhini
Three weeks ago, TellZim News quoted Hungwe boasting that the Zanu PF Team Lacoste faction had ultimately won its war with rival G40 courtesy of the intervention by ZDF. He went on to brag that the party would campaign with the help of soldiers, encouraging the involvement of the military in every step of the way.
ERC, however, says the neutrality of the armed forces, as is required by the Constitution of Zimbabwe, must be respected by all political parties.
“Section 208 (2) (a) and (b) states that ‘neither the security services nor any of their members may, in the exercise of the functions (a) ‘act in a partisan manner’ (b) ‘further the interests of any political party or cause.'”
“It is important to ensure principles of transparency, freedom of speech and impartiality are maintained because the country is a signatory to the SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections,” Chimhini said.
The election advocacy group urged the government to ensure that a peaceful environment is maintained to enable citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote without fear or intimidation.local

Young athletes cry for help

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Young athletes cry for help

Nyasha Marumbi

MASVINGO – Carter Athletes, an independent board of three athletes, has made a passionate plea to members of the public seeking sponsorship so that they will be able to participate in all competitions next year.
The group is made up of Witness Makovere (22), a student at Masvingo Polytechnic, Elphas Mutimanga (20) and Jaison Mupa (19), who is also a lower six pupil at Ndarama High School.
This year, the trio participated in the Zimbabwe National Youth Games where Makovere scooped four medals; one gold, two silver and one bronze while Mupa won one gold and one silver medals.
In an interview with TellZim News on Monday, Makovere said they were committed to athletics and they had wanted to do better this year but they faced severe problems raising the requisite resources.
“Our wish is to do better next year and win more prizes. The challenge that we face is lack of money to fund all the expenses especially transport and accommodation since most competitions are held in Bulawayo and Harare,” said Makovere.
The trio also said that they failed to attend the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) games held last month in Bulawayo due to financial constraints.sport

Chikwaikwai crowned Eastern Region soccer star of the year

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Chikwaikwai crowned Eastern Region soccer star of the year
Chikwaikwai celebrates his prize with colleagues

Clayton Shereni

MUTARE – Veteran forward Evans Chikwaikwai was crowned Division One Eastern Region soccer star of the year at this year’s leg of the annual awards held at Wise Owl Hotel in Mutare last Saturday.
The Mutare City Rovers FC chief striker was awarded the top gong for putting up a superb performance during the club’s spirited campaign this year; remarkable performance that saw the team securing a place in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).
The lanky forward led Rovers’ front line and did not disappoint; scoring 14 vital goals for his team during the 2017 season.
Together with Stephen Sibanda, Chikwaikwai was a top goal scorer, both of them with 14 goals for their beloved team.
Before joining Rovers, Chikwaikwai was in the books of Bulawayo-based Njube Sundowns, South Africa’s Bidvest Wits and PSL giants Chicken Inn FC.
Farai Mugumwa from Tenax FC was first runner up while Passmore Mupinganjira of Renco Mine FC occupied the second runner up spot.
Mutare City’s mentor, Kennedy Kachara and shot stopper Godfrey Chisango were both awarded the best coach award and the goalkeeper of the year award respectively.
Other notable 2017 soccer star finalists were Gift Bhero of Masvingo Pirates, Anelka Chivandire from Prime Rangers and Tinashe Kabanda of Mwenezana FC.
Meanwhile, there is going to be a Diamond Cup for Mutare City, Buffaloes FC, Tenax FC and Masvingo Pirates (formerly Mucheke Pirates); the best four teams of the Eastern Region Division One.
The tourney will be sponsored by Zimbabwe Diamond Mines on December 22 and 23.sport

Zenzo Moyo, Joel Lupahla to grace Abrigo tourney

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Zenzo Moyo, Joel Lupahla to grace Abrigo tourney

Alson Jasi

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CHIREDZI – Formers Warriors superstars Zenzo Moyo and Joel Lupahla will grace the Abrigo Soccer Tournament in Mkwasine on the December 16 as a way of ploughing back to the community.
The tournament, which is being sponsored by a Bulawayo-based company Abrigo Private Limited will be held in Mkwasine Estates with four teams; Mkwasine ZRP, Scott FC, Dereck FC and Abrigo FC taking part.
Abrigo Private Limited director Alson Jasi, who was born and bred in Mkwasine, was one of the three best young business people on the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe (CBZ)’s Young Entrepreneur Programme.
Jasi said the soccer tournament was a way of ploughing back to the community where he grew in. He said the idea was also to put a smile on he faces of the people there.
“Abrigo Soccer Tournament will host four soccer teams in Chiredzi; Mkwasine ZRP, Scott FC, Dereck FC and Abrigo FC. The number one will walk away with $3 000 and a football kit.
“Number two will get $1 500 and a football kit. Best player of the tournament will get $250 while top goal scorer will earn $250. The best coach will receive an amount of $250,” said Jasi.
Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants Highlanders vice-captain Gabriel Nyoni is Abrigo FC coach.sport

Shurugwi excited as premiership comes to town

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Shurugwi excited as premiership comes to town


Itai Muzondo in Gweru

SHURUGWI – The elevation of Nichrut FC to the Premier Soccer League has given hope to football lovers in the town that the trophy will one day be won by the local team as more people are now more prepared than ever before to go to the stadium.
Nichrut FC blasted into top flight football after their 1-0 defeat of Chrome Stars in the final match played in Kwekwe last month.
“I am very happy that there will be a local team in the PSL as from next season. I am now ready to go to the stadium and support the team. People in Shurugwi had for long been demoralised by having to spend money supporting only division football so it’s a good thing that we have made progress,” said one supporter.
Nichrut FC coach John Nyikadzino assured supporters that things will never be the same again for Shurugwi football now that a home-grown team will soon be competing in the PSL
“It is by the grace of God that our team played well and gained promotion into PSL. We promise to put up a good fight in that league so that we don’t let down our valued supporters who stood by us throughout our Division 1 campaign,” Nyikadzino said.
He also added that the promotion meant more hard work so as to satisfy the expectations of all team supporters in the town and beyond.
“It’s our time to shine and bring more joy to Shurugwi. The league was very tight and tricky for us but we did our best and the Almighty carried the day for us. All thanks go to the club owner who made strenuous efforts to ensure we make ends meet,” he said.
Shurugwi had never produced a PSL team though some great names like Kingstone Rinemhota, Thomas Makwasha and Rodwell Dhlakama have their roots there.sport

Mucheke Pirates re-brands to Masvingo Pirates

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Mucheke Pirates re-brands to Masvingo Pirates

Godfrey Mtimba

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MASVINGO – Mucheke Pirates FC have rebranded to Masvingo Pirates FC as a way of adopting an identity that is more representative of the team’s broad base of players, fans as well as other stakeholders.
This development came out during the team’s annual executive meeting which was held last week Wednesday in the city.
In a phone interview, team spokesperson Godfrey Mtimba said the executive met and decided to change the name of the team since it was noticed that the previous name seemed not to be representative of all stakeholders.
“Our executive realised that the name Mucheke was associated with a small community or one suburb yet we represent a very big community; that is the whole province. That’s why we chose the name Masvingo Pirates, we want to be identified with all the seven districts of the province.
“We represent all the districts in the football circles of the country. This rebranding is part of preparations for next season since we are looking forward to great things to come,” said Mtimba.
Dzinochekwa Baba, as the team has affectionately been known, will continue next season with new mentor Ezekiel Mutoda who took over the hot seat from Johannes Nhumwa a few games before the end of last season.
Mtimba confirmed the development saying the executive was impressed by the coach and a decision was made to renew his contract going into next season.
“The executive resolved to extend his contract for the next season. This was after an impressive run following his take over from Nhumwa,” Mtimba said.
In their campaign next season, Masvingo Pirates will be tussling it out for the honours with another home-grown team, Masvingo United that got promoted into Division One this very season.
Last season, Dzinochekwa Baba finished fourth in the Eastern Region Division One league; trailing regional champions Mutare City, Buffaloes and Tenax FC.sport

Mutare City back in PSL

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Mutare City back in PSL

Lloyd Shunje in Mutare

MUTARE – City Rovers’ unstoppable march in the Eastern Region Division 1 has paid off with a four nil win over bitter rivals Buffaloes FC over the weekend.
The win saw them bouncing back into the Premier Soccer League (PSL) with one more game to spare.
Kennedy Kachara’s men came in for the game looking for nothing except a draw but second half goals from Hibron Makukutu, Stephen Sibanda, Evans Chikwaikwai and Hussein Zvakavapano were enough for the Gusha Boys to clinch a ticket to the PSL.
Mutare City Rovers were relegated at the end of last season but they have now earned the right to march back to premier football alongside the likes of Central Region winners Nichrut FC, Bulawayo Chiefs from the Southern Region and Northern Region champions Herentials FC.
Speaking after the game, Kachara could not hide his joy, acknowledging that his team’s success were a result of ceaseless hard work on the part of players, supporters and the technical department.
“I am really happy today because we managed to fulfill our mission. It was not an easy task but the boys remained focused. We thank our fans who were with us from the beginning and we also thank City of Mutare for making this a dream come true,” said Kachara.
Buffaloes FC coach Shadreck Mugurasawu congratulated Mutare FC for the win and said his own team was already preparing for the next season.
“I would like to congratulate Mutare for being the champions of the day. They were a better side and they deserved to win. As a team, we are now going back to the drawing board to prepare for the next season,” said Mugurasawu.local

‘Do not die on the road this season, please’

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‘Do not die on the road this season, please’


Memory Rasa

Every wet season poses enhanced dangers to motorists and pedestrians alike due to increased potholes and reduced vision caused by rain, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TCSZ) has said.
The organisation has encouraged all road users be extra cautious and to be extra alert on the roads to ensure safety on the country’s roads.
TCSZ reports that an average of 1800 people are killed annually while 30 000 are injured in road traffic accidents.
This means that on average, five people die and 38 others are injured daily on the roads, with the highest number being in the rainy season.
Speaking to TellZim News, TSCZ managing director Obia Chinyere said motorists should ensure that their vehicles are in a road worthy condition and basic checks are undertaken to prepare their vehicles for the rainy months.
“Nationally, road casualty rates increase with the arrival of the rainy season which is worsened by festive holidays. As the rains fall, it is important that all road users re-assess their journeys and account for the rains. We are advising all motorists to use their air conditioners and if not available, slightly open their windows to minimise the mist that builds up inside vehicles.
Driving in the rain can be both scary and dangerous. It produces anxiety as well as poor visibility so it is important to take wet weather seriously when you are on the road. One needs to ensure that thye can see properly. Most importantly, one has to drive according to the conditions and adjust a few habits to avoid sliding, skidding or being involved in a collision,” said Chinyere.
He also gave several tips including keeping windows clean, maintaining lights and tyres, turning windshield wipers, slowing down and staying focused.
“Slowing down is very important because it is very difficult to stop when speeding as the road would be slippery. Keeping a distance from other vehicles is also important. Speed kills and we wish all road users a safe season and blessed holidays,” Chinyere said.local

Oxfam launches campaign to uplift women in mining areas

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Nyasha Marumbi

ZVISHAVANE – Oxfam on Monday this week launched a two-year campaign to fight violence against women as well as to promote their participation in mining activities.
The campaign also seeks to balance the power dynamics in mining areas.
In the next two years, personnel from Oxfam will be visiting mining areas taking statistics on women participation in mining activities as well as fighting against the discrimination and abuse of female miners.
Oxfam programmes coordinator Tinotenda Hondo said the campaign sought to empower women in mining towns like Zvashavane and Shurugwi.
He said men in those towns need to be made aware of the negative effects of gender-based violence and all other forms of malice that impacts on the well-being of women.
“Most people are ignorant of the laws and systems on gender-based violence so we are convinced that our intervention will help to reduce violence. People need to be taught and be made aware of the relevant laws and systems that are in place,” Hondo said.
Mining areas like Zvishavane, Mberengwa and Shurugwi have seen a spike in violence especially against sex workers and other women.
There are also reports that female miners often face discrimination due to superstitious beliefs that a menstruating woman is a call to bad omen if she visit a mining claim.
On Tuesday, Oxfam organised a march against such kind of violence and discrimination. The march was supported the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Bethany Project, artisanal miners, Zvishavane residents and YA FM which broadcasted the event live.local

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Nyasha Marumbi

ZVISHAVANE – Oxfam on Monday this week launched a two-year campaign to fight violence against women as well as to promote their participation in mining activities.
The campaign also seeks to balance the power dynamics in mining areas.
In the next two years, personnel from Oxfam will be visiting mining areas taking statistics on women participation in mining activities as well as fighting against the discrimination and abuse of female miners.
Oxfam programmes coordinator Tinotenda Hondo said the campaign sought to empower women in mining towns like Zvashavane and Shurugwi.
He said men in those towns need to be made aware of the negative effects of gender-based violence and all other forms of malice that impacts on the well-being of women.
“Most people are ignorant of the laws and systems on gender-based violence so we are convinced that our intervention will help to reduce violence. People need to be taught and be made aware of the relevant laws and systems that are in place,” Hondo said.
Mining areas like Zvishavane, Mberengwa and Shurugwi have seen a spike in violence especially against sex workers and other women.
There are also reports that female miners often face discrimination due to superstitious beliefs that a menstruating woman is a call to bad omen if she visit a mining claim.
On Tuesday, Oxfam organised a march against such kind of violence and discrimination. The march was supported the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), Bethany Project, artisanal miners, Zvishavane residents and YA FM which broadcasted the event live.local

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