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Gweru to re-tender supply of earthmoving machinery

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Gweru to re-tender supply of earthmoving machinery
City of Gweru Mayor Charles Chikozho

…as supplier fails to raise foreign currency

Itai Muzondo in Gweru

GWERU – What had seemed good news for Gweru’s ailing service delivery system has once again turned out to be another nightmare after the city decided to re-tender supply of US$1.2 million worth of service delivery machinery following the supplier failure to deliver.
City of Gweru Mayor Charles Chikozho said the supplier failed to raise the required foreign currency to import the equipment which the city urgently requires to lessen acute service delivery backlogs.
 “Council will re-tender the supply of earthmoving machinery to the State Procurement Board (SPB) following the failure by the previous supplier to deliver the equipment. The supplier cited inability to secure foreign currency needed to purchase the equipment.
“The equipment is needed as soon as possible because we have a serious backlog. Pressing projects include that of Mkoba 21 and Randolf project along Shurugwi Road which has been on hold for more than 10 years,” Chikozho said.
“We approached both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Local Government. Promises came but we kept being told to wait although no feedback or anything came our way until now,” Chikozho added.
Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association chairperson Conilia Selipiwe said they are now losing trust in the new authorities who took over after the dismissal of Hamutendi Kombayi on allegations of abuse of office.
“We are yet to meet council so that we get answers for many unfulfilled promises. We are seeing very little if any change happening in the city since these guys got into office. If it continues like this, all hope will be eroded and we will be back to square one,” Selipiwe said.local

Shangani girls want komba custom reviewed

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Shangani girls want komba custom reviewed

Shangani cultural dance, file picture
…cultural practice under fire for fueling child marriages

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – Shangani girls have called upon the government to intervene and help abolish the komba culture which they say is chiefly to blame for the rise in child marriages as very young girls are initiated into womanhood.
The concerns were raised at a workshop organised by Girl Child Empowerment Trust (GCET) last week which was running under the theme ‘I am a girl not a bride’.
The workshop was attended by 32 girls between the ages of 15 and 16 years from five schools that are affiliated to GCET.
It was also attended by various panelists across the province including Child Line, Ministry of Women Affairs, Legal Resource Foundation and many other interested groups.
“Child marriages are being encouraged by the initiation culture called komba. Very young girls are being initiated into womanhood thereby and are willing to test the experience of marriage.
“Chiefs and other government bodies should set aside a policy governing the age of girls that are being initiated into womanhood as the situation is getting worse. Young girls are being initiated into womanhood thereby facilitating child marriages,” said one girl.
Assistant District Administrator (DA) Memory Dhliwayo, who was the guest speaker, agreed with the concerns that were raised against the cultural practice which she said was driving children to early marriage arrangements.
She said although different cultural practices ought to be preserved, it has to be ensured that young girls are not victims of harmful customs.
“Some aspects of traditional culture, especially komba for the Shangani, is facilitating early child marriages. Girls are being initiated into womanhood while they are very young and they later on prematurely try to experience what they were taught,” said Dhliwayo.
Komba is an initiation practice for Shangani girls and is performed on those girls who would have reached their menarche.
Sources say the initiation, among other things, involves the teaching of sexual moves and positions so that the girls will be able to satisfy their husbands in bed when they get married.top news

Mutare man shoots self in kombi

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Mutare man shoots self in kombi

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Lloyd Shunje

MUTARE – Business was brought to halt at Mudzviti bus terminus in the early hours of Wednesday last week when a Chiredzi-based businessman decided to end his life by shooting himself aboard a Sakubva-bound commuter omnibus.
Freddy Mbendana (47), who is originally from Bande Village under Chief Garawa in Chipinge, shocked other passengers including his son Noway (29), who was seated with him on the back seat, when he suddenly ended his life by shooting himself using his Rhnera Spot Watten pistol.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to seek professional counselling when faced with problems.
“We received the report that a man shot himself around 08:30am in a commuter omnibus while they were on their way to Sakubva bus terminus. The man was travelling together with his son and they were said to have been going home to solve a family matter.
“Investigations are still in progress but we urge all members of the public to always seek professional counselling when faced with family issues to avoid loss of life,” said Chinyoka.
Mbendana, who was coming from Harare, was seated on the back seat on the far right side while there was another passenger between him and his son and he appeared to be sleeping covering his face with his jacket.
He then shot himself once through the mouth using his pistol and he was pronounced dead upon arrival at Mutare Provincial Hospital.local

MDC-T, Zanu PF the same – Tsvangirai

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MDC-T, Zanu PF the same – Tsvangirai

Morgan Tsvangirai

. . . tells Mujuru to go hang

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) leader Morgan Tsvangirai stunned Masvingo provincial and district executives when he acknowledged that his party was no different from the ruling party, Zanu PF which is riddled by factionalism, tribalism and intra-party violence.
Addressing party executives at Mucheke Hall on Saturday, Tsvangirai admitted that there was a thin line between MDC-T and Zanu PF saying both parties are now specializing in promoting factionalism, tribalism and intra-party violence, saying the vices are destroying the biggest opposition party in the country.
“Right now there is no difference between us and Zanu PF because of violence. Zanu PF is known for factionalism, tribalism and violence; ndozvaakupindawo muMDC handitoziviwo kuti zvakabva nepi. When we formed this party we used to work together but now zvasiyana,” said Tsvangirai.
The MDC-T leader then took a swipe at the National People’s Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru saying she must go hang if she dreams of leading the grand coalition.
“I told Mujuru that she cannot come from Zanu PF and want to lead the coalition isu tiripo, chero tiri marema. I told her that pama seats achatoita sembira and get the few that were left after the MDC Alliance was signed,”Tsvangirai said.
The former Prime Minister said time was running out and party members must concentrate on making sure that the party wins the 2018 elections, adding that he will kick out party members who promote violence.
“We as MDC should guard against violence, we don’t solve disputes with violence; that’s Zanu PF culture. As your president, I want to declare today that there will be no disciplinary hearing for a person who beat others, it’s immediate dismissal from the party,” warned Tsvangirai.
He also said Masvingo commanded the winning vote and claimed that this time around, it would be a ‘walkover’ since the province ‘no longer had a strong leader’ from Zanu PF following the death of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Shuvai Mahofa.
Speaking at the same occasion, MDC-T vice president Elias Mudzuri said 2018 was the only chance for the people to make or break their destiny.
“2018 is coming and choose between prosperity and death, pundutso ndiTsvangirai and kufa kuvhotera zviripo,” said Mudzuri.
Deputy organising secretary Amos Chibaya also added his voice saying people had been voting for MDC councillors and MPs for a long time but it yielded nothing and it was now high time that the opposition party takes over government.
“Having parliamentarians has not helped us, now we have to win executive power and we don’t win by singing or sloganeering but through voting,” said Chibaya.
Also present was party secretary general Douglas Mwonzora and provincial chairperson James Gumbi  who assured Tsvangirai that Masvingo will rally behind him and will give him executives power to decide on critical issues.topnews

Takwara close to signing for Ajax Cape Town

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Takwara close to signing for Ajax Cape Town
Gerald Takwara

Davison Marenga

ZVISHAVANE – Rising defending midfielder Gerald Takwara looks set to leave the country for the ABSA Premiership after impressing in the trials at Ajax Cape Town, and negotiations are said to be going on well.
Takwara has been on the radar of many South African clubs and he missed the last two league matches as he was undergoing assessment at the Urban Warriors.
The 23-year old player emerged as one of the rising stars in the country while he was playing for Tsholotsho FC before moving to FC Platinum in July 2015. He was the nucleus of Zimbabwe’s midfield during the Warriors’ successful Cosafa campaign held in South Africa in July.
FC Platinum spokesperson Chido Chizondo confirmed that they were willing to let go of one of their best players provided a lucrative deal is placed on the table by Ajax Cape Town who are said to have been impressed by the player’s elegant displays.
“We have opened negotiations with Ajax after they assessed him and they are convinced they want his services. We value him very much so he might go or he might not go,” said Chizondo.
Pure Platinum have already lost two of their top players to South African teams with Talent Chawapiwa, who joined Baroka FC last month on a three-year deal, being the latest.
Chawapiwa caught the eyes of the South Africans with his good performance at Cosafa while Walter Musona joined Polokwane City earlier on during the January transfer window.
Takwara missed what could possibly have been his last match for the platinum miners when they won 1-0 against Triangle FC at Gibbo Stadium last weekend.sport

Runyange FC wins Mutumba Trophy

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Runyange FC wins Mutumba Trophy

Runyange FC

Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – Runyange Football Club lifted Mutumba Trophy after beating Ndanga Football Club with a goal to nil in the finals held at Mutimwi High School on Sunday.
In the women category, Chando were crowned champions after beating Chivata in the finals while Chinounye came third.
The tournament is sponsored by Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) Ward 4 councillor and businessman Fanuel Tichaurawa, who is popularly known as Mutumba.
The competitions were graced by many people, among them Nicholas Mambanje, a lecturer at Morgenster Teachers’ College Nicholas Mambanje, who holds a Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) level 1-4 and Confederation of African Football (CAF) C licence.
Runyange dismissed Rwonzi Stars with a goal to nil in the quarter finals before defeating Ndanga Royal Trophy holders, Chinounye Stars FC, with the same margin.
Ndanga FC had secured their ticket to the finals after beating Rusakazara 3-0 in the quarter finals before dismissing Sagope 4-2 in penalty shootouts after their match in the semis had ended with a nil all draw.
Interestingly, last year’s champions Bush Walkers FC were knocked-out in the group stages.
Runyange captain, Wiseman Gwendere was pleased with the win which he said had come as a result of hard work.
“We won because of team work. We worked hard and we exploited our home advantage in the presence of many of our fans who supported us immensely.
On his part, Mutumba said he had been sponsoring the tournament since 1995 and was happy to continue making his contribution to community development through sports.
“I am happy that this trophy is making a difference. This is the 22nd edition of the trophy and many people have been taken to bigger teams after they had proved their talents here,” said Tichaurawa.sport

TUZ trains members in ICT

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TUZ trains members in ICT

Clever Taperamoyo

MASVINGO – The Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (TUZ) last week completed an Information Communication Technology (ICT) training programme at Rukovo High School in Masvingo North, part of a series of nation-wide workshops the union is been doing.
In June, TUZ trained trained 88 teachers in Chiredzi in computer skills so as to capacitate teachers to discharge their duties more efficiently now that the new curricula is being implemented.
At Rukovo, 65 teachers from Masvingo North constituency received their certificates at the end of the course.
Acting chairperson for TUZ in Masvingo province Livison Maunganidze urged teachers in the to take advantage of the training programme to improve their computer knowledge.
“We encourage every teacher in the province to take advantage of these courses and come in their numbers for training because the world is changing fast. Teachers should have computer knowledge as that would be to their benefit,” Maunganidze said.
Provincial manager Barbara Muza also urged teachers to avail themselves for training as the knowledge gained was critical for their work.
“As TUZ, we came up with this idea of training teachers regardless of their affiliations to other organisations because our aim is the end product; the child. There is no Zimta child, PTUZ child or TUZ child in the classroom but only an innocent child,” said Muza.local

Academy 2063 scouts for soccer talent in Masvingo

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Academy 2063 scouts for soccer talent in Masvingo

Ezekiel Mutoda

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – Academy 2063, a national soccer academy, is scouting for talent in the province and has shortlisted youngsters below the age of 14 who are camped at Vitoria High School for final selection process.
Of the shortlisted children, 20 are from schools in Masvingo town and 15 are from other districts in the province.
Some children who played at the Mayor’s Junior Tournament held at Mucheke Stadium made it to Victoria High School where they stand a chance of being selected.
They include Tendai Chorwira from Francis Aphiri, Leeroy Zacharia from Dikwindi, Sean Tagarisa from Chikato, Tinashe Dune from Don Bosco and Anopa Muzira from Gokomere Primary School.
Transport and food for the shortlisted people has been provided by the academy and while those who come on their own are provided with accommodation.
Academy 2063 Masvingo provincial coach Ezekiel Mutoda said those who get selected will be transferred to Selborne Primary School while those at secondary school will go to Prince Edward.
“Our president, Regis Dzenge will in the future identify two other schools in Masvingo where local children with soccer talent will be placed and there will no longer be need for them to travel to Harare,” said Mutoda.
Mutoda, Wilson Chinosengwa and Patson Ndabambi, who is the academy’s technical director, and other coaches from Harare are in charge of the selection process.sport

RCU accident survivor releases gospel album

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RCU accident survivor releases gospel album

Pardon Muzondo

Memory Rasa

Masvingo – A Reformed Church University (RCU) driver, Pardon Muzondo, who in February this year escaped death by a whisker after a Toyota Hilux he was driving veered off the road and rammed into a tree has released a gospel album dedicated to his miraculous survival.
 Muzondo was running some errands for RCU on graduation day when he had the fatal accident which almost claimed his life but was lucky enough to live and tell the story.
He said his survival from the accident was a true work of miracle and he feels indebted to the Lord hence the reason why he released an album as a testimony that God does exist and can work miracles.
“I was trying to avoid a head on collision with a pirating Toyota FunCargo. I still cannot believe that God protected me from that accident so I decided to praise him through music”, narrated Muzondo.
Muzondo who never dreamt of becoming a musician released an eight track album called Mwari Muchengeti.
“I got help from Nemanwa guitarist, Austine Magara, Eddy Ngomanyuni, Camera Mugodhi and my elder brother Tawanda Muzondo who is also my manager”, said Muzondo.
The album was recorded and produced by Ravern Records at Charles Austin Theatre in Masvingo.entertainment

Charles Austin Theatre hosts play festival

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Charles Austin Theatre hosts play festival

Samantha Gurira

MASVINGO – Charles Austin Theatre will host the Annual Invitation One-Act Play Festival, a rotational amateur festival which was last year held at the Campbell Theatre in Kadoma.
The 29th Edition of the Festival, which will run from September 1 – 2, has always been a platform for theatre clubs from all over the country to converge at a central theatre house and prove their worth.
This year, Harare’s Reps Theatre, Kadoma’s Campbell Theatre, Midlands State University (MSU) and Charles Austin Theatre will be taking part in this grand event.
Each day will feature a programme of one to four one-act play production presented in competition.
Reflecting the diversity written into the mission of its presenter, the One-Act Play Festival features plays that varies in length and deals with wide array of topics, from stories of human connection and comedic takes on love.
“I’m very happy that this festival is able to offer so many playwrights and actors an opportunity to showcase their work,” said Khetani Banda, Artistic Director of the Charles Austin theatre.
“The competition makes it an exciting event for the audiences, but at the end of the day all of our participants are winners as they use this event as an opportunity to network and develop future artistic collaborations,” Banda added.
A single adjudicator will preside over the two-day competition where nine awards will be up for grabs. Tickets will be going for $2.entertainment

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