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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

Motorists complain over Rutenga – Buchwa roadblocks

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Motorists complain over Rutenga – Buchwa roadblocks

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Davison Marenga

ZVISHAVANE – The Rutenga – Buchwa Road has seen a sharp decrease in the number of public transport operators due to increased police roadblocks that members of the public say are scaring away business, leading to transport shortages and a rise in fares.
The road has probably the densest roadblock concentration in the province with police mounting more than five blocks on a 20km stretch of the road, a situation that operators say is milking them dry and causing unmanageable losses.
Some commuters told TellZim News that they now face challenges in getting public transport due to the limited number of operators available.
They also said also said the few available vehicles doing business on the route are now overcharging to make up for the money that the police take from them.
“The police are making our lives hard as they are taking too much money from these operators. How can they mount roadblock every 4km and demand money at each stop?” quipped one disgruntled commuter.
Another one said the police must do their work with reasonable restraint if the public is to benefit from the supposed law-enforcement operations.
“It is a bad situation when the police are hated more than the petty thief on the streets. People have seen that the roadblocks are there more as a fundraiser than a sincere measure to tackle lawlessness on the roads,” said the commuter.
Police have always maintained that opposition to roadblocks were misplaced and were motivated by criminal intent although there have been credible complaints from different quarters even to the effect that the roadblocks were negatively affecting investment and tourism in the country.local

Beitbridge urges residents to pay bills as water crisis loom

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Beitbridge urges residents to pay bills as water crisis loom

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BEITBRIDGE – The Beitbridge Town Council has urged residents to pay their bills to avert severe service delivery challenges as authorities grapple with problems in the provision of sufficient water.
Council says the town’s water problems stem from lack of funds caused by low payment for services by residents.
Beitbridge Town Council Public Relations Officer (PRO) Raniel Ndou said people who are not paying water bills are making life difficult for the council which still needs to pay the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) for water services.
 “It is hard for council to pay Zinwa when residents are not paying their bills. The water authority is therefore forced to ration its water and residents will end up suffering from water shortages,” said Ndou.
He also said the local authority is forced to take extreme measures against rates defaulters not out of will but out of the need to raise money to fund service delivery.
“We often end up being forced to take measures like cutting supplies for those who are not paying their bills with the hope that we can make them to pay. We do not want to do this as we want to live in harmony with our people.
“We are therefore calling our residents to pay their bills and help us prevent the worsening of water shortages.  There is no way we are going to be able to pay Zinwa when our residents are not paying their dues,” Ndou said.local

Redwing Mine workers evicted

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Redwing Mine workers evicted
Some of the evicted former Redwing Mine employees

Nashe Mahachi

MUTARE – Some 87 former Redwing Mine employees and their families have become destitute over night after they were evicted from the company houses in which they have been living for years.
Workers who spoke to TellZim News said that their properties were damaged to prolonged exposure outdoors.
One former worker in Liverpool area who declined to be named said he was shocked when he returned home to discover that his family was outside with their belongings.
“They just came and threw us out and locked the doors. Now we are sleeping on the verandahs. These people are heartless. They do not even care about our welfare and the number of years we have served here.
“The company used to deduct money which they said they will buy us houses when we retire. Nothing was done,” the employee said.
“It is so sad. We have been working here for years. I’m a foreigner. I came to Zimbabwe 40 years ago. All my children were born while I was here. The bosses at the mine told us that we will get houses upon retiring. Now they are telling us to vacate the houses. I have nowhere to go,” said another worker of Malawian origin.
Public Relations manager at Redwing Mine, Ranga Mberi said he was not aware of any housing schemes and contributions that may have been entered into between the former workers and the company.
“Metallon Corporation follows all legal due processes in treatment of staff that leave the company. Metallon and all its subsidiaries including Redwing Mine take seriously its obligations to current or former members of staff.
“All necessary steps including due notice and provision of other assistance have been taken prior to retired members of staff departing from company accommodation.
“Metallon Corporation is not accountable for any housing schemes and contributions that may have been entered into between the former members of staff and any third parties.
“Metallon is confident that Redwing Mine met all its obligations and management remains available to dialogue with former employee on any issue if required,” said Mberi.local

Women Breaking Barriers – Tendai Matongo, City of Masvingo mechanic

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Women Breaking Barriers – Tendai Matongo, City of Masvingo mechanic

Charles Maregere

“No matter the attitude of your co-workers, there is still the general public out there. There is always shock the first time people hear about your profession. There is always request to explain ‘how come?’ as if there must be an incredible backstory to your choice.
“There is always sexism and misunderstanding to some degree. Much of it comes from the simple fact that a layperson is not familiar with the details of a mechanic’s profession, and you’ve got stereotypes coming in from every corner, doubling when mixed with gender,” says Matongo, who has been with the City of Masvingo as a mechanic for almost 14 years now.
“I have always had a fascination with fixing things. As a teenager who had just finished high school, I thought I should really go for it. As an empowered woman who was not afraid of learning what she is not traditionally taught, I completed my training at Masvingo Poly Technical College.
“I think there are so few women mechanics because it’s a stereotypical male environment, but I plan to change that. There is no reason women can’t do it. It’s not about brute strength. There is a tool for everything. In fact, women have certain characteristics that make them perfect for the trade. Women are dexterous and patient, they have less of a tendency to throw a spanner across the room. To young girls out there I would like to tell you that this is actually quite a cool job. The more women that do it, the more other women will see it as good option.
“In line with all that, women should remain firm and focused in order to achieve their goals in the profession,” Matongo says.

Women Breaking Barriers – Transmission mechanic, Maina Musekiwa

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Women Breaking Barriers – Transmission mechanic, Maina Musekiwa

Charles Maregere


Often, the term transmission refers simply to the gearbox that uses gears and gear trains to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device.
The most common use is in motor vehicles, where the transmission adapts output of the internal combustion engine to the drive wheels. Such engines need to operate at a relatively high rotational speed, which is inappropriate for starting, stopping, and slower travel.
The transmission reduces the higher engine speed to the slower wheel speed, increasing torque in the process. Transmissions are also used on pedal bicycles, fixed machines, and where different rotational speeds and torques are adapted.
Musekiwa says a transmission often has multiple gear ratios or simply “gears” with the ability to switch between them as speed varies. This switching may be done manually by the operator or automatically. Directional forward and reverse controls may also be available especially in motor vehicles.
 The Masvingo based Musekiwa, who has been in the industry for the past 20 years, says though both men and women have equal senses, its painful to see that there are some men who still look down upon female professionals
She also makes it clear that it is even more painful when women car owners look down upon female mechanics saying women’s lack of access to funding opportunities makes them fail to start their own service shops.
“The biggest hurdle women entrepreneurs’ face when starting a business is the challenge of raising capital. Investors naturally give less consideration to business women and I can’t really understand the reason for this.
“It’s easier for business men to raise capital than for women to do the same unless the woman has exceptionally proved her competence and credibility over time. Women entrepreneurs find it difficult to obtain a bank loan because investors and bankers inaccurately consider them to be a higher risk investment,” said Musekiwa.
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