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Ignore crisis, Makandiwa advises Beitbridge

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Ignore crisis, Makandiwa advises Beitbridge

Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa

Mackenzie Ndou

BEITBRIDGE – United Family International Church (UFIC) founder Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa said Beitbridge residents and business people should ignore the increasingly frustrating economic situation obtaining in the country and work hard in order to unleash the full potential of the border town.
Speaking at the opening of Kingdom Light Global Ministries (KLGM) church building in Beitbridge, Makandiwa urged people to keep an open mind and develop the town.  
“Beitbridge town has great potential to grow economically and contribute to regional and international trade.  This is a place which needs to be developed at all costs as it is becoming the centre of such trade.
“The development of the town doesn’t need to start with people from outside. As the inhabitants of Beitbridge, you need to have an open mind and work towards developing this town. As a child of God, you cannot sit down and blame the outside forces for dictating your life.
“You need to ignore the economic situation.  Work towards your success because that is the kind of life we inherited – a prosperous and successful life. Don’t be negative about your surroundings and let it not affect your reasoning.  You must have a mind that is geared for success, Makandiwa said.
He said the opening of the 2500 seater KLGM church building must be a mark of the beginning of development in the town.
 “The opening of this building also marks the beginning of development in Beitbridge. As we are doing so, we are praying for the growth and prosperity of this town. You need to start realising and fulfilling your potential as Beitbridge,” said Makandiwa.
Makandiwa was in Beitbridge for the highly publicised KLGM’s three day conference to mark the official opening of their church building, which also happens to be the largest in Beitbridge.local

Mberengwa MDC-T member’s house gutted by fire

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Mberengwa MDC-T member’s house gutted by fire
Shumba’s burnt house

Davison Marenga

MBERENGWA – MDC-T district women’s league secretary Alice Shumba recently lost property worthy thousands of dollars after her house was razed down by fire.
Though TellZim News could not get hold of Shumba, who resides in ward 36 Neta resettlements, she was said to have failed to retrieve any of the property from the burning house.
The cause of the fire was not clear by the time of going to print but other MDC-T district leaders have refused to rule out foul play saying the victim resides in a Zanu PF stronghold, a factor which might have motivated some hardline party zealots to try to drive her out of the area in the run up to the 2018 general elections.
However, some people in the ward suspect that the fire could have been started by small boys who were sleeping in the dining room and playing with match sticks.
Speaking to this publication MDC-T Midlands secretary for information Munyaradzi Mutandavari expressed sadness over the loss saying he hoped it was not a politically-motivated attack.
He however urged people not to use violence to settle political scores but to resolve their differences amicably.
The leadership was also quick to respond to Shumba’s loss, donating US$110 for food and promised to reconstruct the damaged house.
“We have donated a sum of $110 we put together towards food stuffs so as to cater for the most urgent physiological needs first and we will deal with other things with time,” Mutandavari said.
He called upon other MDC-T supporters in the province to come forward and extend a helping hand to assist Shumba.news

Runaway lions terrorise villagers, attack livestock

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Runaway lions terrorise villagers, attack livestock


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Villagers around Munyamane area under Chief Maranda are living in fear for their lives after a spate of attacks on their livestock by escapee lions, TellZim News has learnt.
Though no immediate comment could be immediately obtained from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authorities (ZimParks), Chief Maranda confirmed the issue saying responsible authorities were hard at work, tracking the lions and other stray wild animals.
“Lions are not the only animals that have escaped from a nearby wildlife farm in section eight but elephants and buffalos as well. These animals are said to have escaped through a gap that was created on the game’s fence by suspected poachers.
“Wildlife authorities are currently tracking the animals and messages are circulating in the areas so that anyone who gets information about the animals notifies authorities. In my area, I have so far received information of incidences of some people whose cattle were attacked by lions,” Chief Maranda said.
Some villagers around Munyamane who were interviewed by TellZim News said they are now living in fear for their lives. They also revealed that the stray lions were in many incidences killing livestock and leaving the carcasses without eating the meat.
Residents said it had become occasional to bump into carcasses of domestic animals killed by lions.local

Buhera man arrested over fake rand notes

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Buhera man arrested over fake rand notes

Nashe Mahachi

CHIPINGE – A 40-year-old Buhera man was brought before Chipinge magistrate courts after he was allegedly caught in possession of fake bank notes amounting to a whopping R33 500 at Birchenough Bridge business centre.
Jairos Tarwakuona pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Chipinge magistrate Poterai Gwashiri facing charges of being in possession articles for criminal use as defined in Section 40 (1) of the Criminal Law ( Codification and Reform) Act ,chapter 9:23.
In denying the charges, Tarwakuona said the fake notes were not his. He said he had genuine money when he got arrested which was equivalent to the fake notes which were brought before the courts.
Appearing for the State, Witness Nyamundaya told the court that Tarwakuona approached a vendor Karakadzai Bangwayo intending to exchange R500 with US dollars.
“Tarwakuona handed the fake R500 in R100 notes to Bangwayo who upon checking for security features discovered that the notes were counterfeit. Bangwayo informed other dealers that Tarwakuona had fake money,” Bangwayo said.
He was arrested and remanded in custody to Friday (tomorrow) for continuation of trial.local

‘Mugabe to face music if he rigs 2018 elections’

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‘Mugabe to face music if he rigs 2018 elections’

Happymore Chidziva addressing the crowd

…Chipanga slammed for comparing nonagenarian to God

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – Youths from the Morgan Tsvangirai-led Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) and pressure group Tajamuka have promised dire consequences for President Robert Mugabe if he dares rig next year’s general elections the way he rigged all others in the past.
MDC-T national youth chairperson Happymore Chidziva, popularly known as Bvondo, was in Chiredzi last week to launch his party’s berekamwana campaign at Chitsanga Hall where he was joined by many others including Tajamuka leader Promise Mkwananzi.
The two youth leaders took turns to warn ‘ruthless’ Mugabe that he must play by the rules or risk an all-out backlash from young citizens if he dares fix up the elections’ outcome.
Chidziva, who is known for his fiery attitude against the government, labelled Mugabe and his Zanu PF party “Satanists”, blaming them for the Gukurahundi massacres of the 1980s and the death of hundreds of MDC-T supporters in 2008.
He also assured the rural electorate that an MDC-T government would not reverse Mugabe’s controversial land reforms but would instead work to even land ownership for the benefit of all people.
“Mugabe and Zanu PF are real Satanists, people are dying in rural areas due to lack of medication in hospitals…our government will not reverse the land reform but will focus on the one man one farm criteria,” said Chidziva.
An equally firm Mkwananzi said the 2018 elections should deliver an acceptable outcome lest the people are forced to take matters into their own hands.
“Tajamuka zvachose is our message to Mugabe if he tries to rig our vote….2018 is specifically chosen by God for change. The election is already won. Mugabe promised two million jobs but he successfully managed to secure only two for his son-in-law and daughter. We will make sure that we win this election and protect it with everything we have,” said Mkwanazi.
MDC-T youth secretary general Lovemore Chinoputsa mocked Zanu PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga for comparing ‘ruthless’ Mugabe with God.
“Mugabe is totally evil. There are many graves in Matabeleland that are a result of his Gukurahundi and many were tortured and killed in 2008.
“I want to warn Chipanga that God will have no mercy for his behavior of comparing Mugabe with the most high God,” said Chinoputsa.
Chipanga and others in Zanu PF have been courting the ire of believers with their persistent deifying of Mugabe and his wife Grace, something which many perceive to be bordering on complete sacrilege.
In Marondera last Friday, Chipanga went into overdrive with his distasteful superlatives and bootlicking for the first family, saying Mugabe and his wife were angels who will sit beside God vetting people into heaven.top news

BSPZ funds being abused, says Chiredzi DA

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BSPZ funds being abused, says Chiredzi DA

The yet to be completed BSPZ building

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – Chiredzi District Administrator (DA) Ndeya Nyede is riled by the snail pace by which the Better Schools Programme in Zimbabwe (BSPZ) building in Chiredzi is progressing and has blamed authorities in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education for abusing funds that are meant to improve education in the district.
In an interview with TellZim News, Nyede expressed displeasure with what he indicated to be misplaced priorities in the education department.
He castigated Chiredzi District Schools Inspector (DSI) Petronella Nyangwe for prioritising travel and subsistence allowances (T/S) while showing no initiative on how to raise funds needed to complete the building.
He bemoaned the resignation of former DSI Asaniel Chauke in 2015, saying his departure marked the end for any shred of competency that had existed in the department.
“It seems the entire staff at DSI’s office are concerned about T/S only rather than completing the building. In the province, it think that’s the only building which has not yet been completed.
“Since Chauke resigned in 2015, nothing has changed, they are just collecting BSPZ’s funds in schools for T/S only,” said Nyede.
When contacted for comment, Nyangwe said the department was facing financial challenges and could not complete the building in time.
 “The building was supposed to be completed during Chauke’s tenure as some donors had promised to finance it but, unfortunately, the deal did not succeed. We are now getting back to our usual financer; the schools that owe us a lot of money,” said Nyangwe.
Primary schools pay a dollar per pupil while secondary schools pay two dollars towards the BSPZ fund which, however, has produced very little if any tangible benefits for the many school children most of whom still learn in dilapidated structures.
Critics have also said much of the BSPZ money is being used to buy luxury vehicles for officials while deserving schools continue being neglected.top news

Burma Valley boy survives crocodile attack

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Burma Valley boy survives crocodile attack

Nashe Mahachi

MUTARE – A 12-year-old boy from Burma Valley’s Sun Valley area is luck to be alive after he was rescued from the deadly jaws of the crocodile by some villagers who heard him screaming.
The incident happened recently in the valley where the boy had gone fishing with his friend.
Emmanuel Jocho, a grade four student at Musapa Primary School, went for fishing at Nyamatakwa River together with Dazzy Maombedze (9) when the crocodile   attacked him on the hip line.
He was rushed to Mazomwe Clinic before being transferred to Mutare Provincial Hospital where he was later discharged.
Emmanuel’s aunt Chipo Musabayana confirmed the incident. She said the big reptile sank its teeth into the boy’s hip line and pulled him into the river. The young boy screamed attracting the attention of passers-by.
“Emmanuel and Dazzy were sent to the farm but instead they decided to go fishing. While they were fishing, a crocodile attacked Emmanuel.
“Some villagers who were also fishing heard him screaming and they rushed to rescue him. After a long battle the crocodile gave in. We took him to Mazomwe Clinic but they referred us to Mutare Provincial Hospital where he was treated and discharged,” she said.local

FC Platinum salute Bvaru Bvaru

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FC platinum ass coach Lizvwe sweswe (centre), Team’s spokesperson Chido Chizondo and defender Ian Nakati

Tinomutenda Midzi

ZVISHAVANE – FC Platinum have thanked their local rivals Shabanie Mine FC for allowing them to use Maglass Stadium when their own home ground, Mandava Stadium was being renovated.
In a statement released on their official Facebook page, the FC Platinum expressed gratitude to Chinda Boys and assured fans that the two clubs will continue working together.
“This is a special thank you to the Shabanie Mine FC – BVARU BVARU family for hosting us this season. It was truly home away from home. We have forged a good friendship and we will continue working together. The rivalry continues all for the love of the game. Thank you again,” the statement reads.
Mandava Stadium underwent a facelift which saw the laying of a new turf and also refurbishment of the drainage system and Shabanie Mine FC.
The Kugona Kunenge Kudada squad showed a home welcoming display when they routed Yadah FC two goals to nil at the newly-refurbished stadium.
Lizwe Sweswe, who was the FC Platinum stand-in coach after Norman Mapeza was invited  in Turkey by his former team Galatasary, had told the press on Friday that his team had waited long for the opportunity to play at home before the Yadah FC clash.
“It has been long overdue and we would have wanted to play here since the first day of the season. I am happy that we are back home and we are happy with the turf as it suits our type of play,” Sweswe said.sport

Chivhu artist, DM Skills releases second album

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Chivhu artist, DM Skills releases second album

Daniel Makurazhizha

Elliot Jinjika

CHIVHU – One of the most celebrated upcoming Afro-jazz artists of all times, Daniel Makurazhizha aka DM Skills, has released a 10-track album titled Chirangano.
The album, which becomes DM Skills’ second studio effort, has rocked airwaves since its launch earlier this month.
Chirangano, which was recorded by Deadman at Boomshat Records, touches on various social themes and its lyrical composition is designed to have an aesthetic appeal to people of different age group.
It is also an effort to address the challenges of life as faced by people in different circumstances.
“I am so grateful that my second album has received great reception from different people. I am confident that more people will see the value that the album presents,” said DM Skills.
The artist, who said he was inspired by popular artists such as Jah Prayzah and Andy Muridzo, indicated that videos for the new album will be available by the end of this year.
“Videos are coming by the end of the year and I want to promise my fans that more and more packages are coming.
“I would also like to thank my fans and all those who are helping me to realise my dream for the support I am receiving,” he said.
DM Skills’ music is receiving good airplay at different radio stations notably Radio Zimbabwe.entertanment

Nago releases three singles

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Nago releases three singles

Elliot Jinjika

MASVINGO – Admire Nago, a radio presenter at YaFM in Zvishavane whose debut album Tariro received impressive reception last year, has done it again; this time with three gospel singles that promise to shake the gospel music scene.
The singles were recorded at Big Sound Studio in Harare by Charles Ayibeck and they feature popular gospel musicians.
Olinda Marowa features on Bhuku raIsaya which is performing well on various gospel charts. The other track, Baba naMai features Emmanuel Mari and Gamuchirai Magadzire while the last track, Mirira, which is a composite Shona and Ndebele song, features Roe Makawa.
Nago told TellZim News how wonderful it was working with popular gospel musicians who have made their names in the industry.
“I am humbled to work with Olinda Marowa who is a great gospel artist who inspires me a lot. I however do not want to forget all the other wonderful guys I worked with.
“I enjoy joining hands with other musicians and I would thank all who are making my dream come true; friends, family, my producer and not forgetting my fans,” said Nago.
Marowa also revealed she was pleased collaborating with Nago saying the piece they did together contained valuable messages that are ministering the Lord word in people’s lives.
“Working with Nago was awesome because he has great talent. Bhuku raIsaya really ministered and is still ministering. I myself have released a new album and I am working on the DVD so our fans have more music to enjoy,” said Marowa.entertainment

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