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G40 bounces back in Masvingo

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G40 bounces back in Masvingo

Ezra Chadzamira

Itai Muzondo

MASVINGO – Generation 40 (G40) faction is far from being overpowered by its rival Team Lacoste faction in Zanu PF Masvingo province amid reports that the suspended political commissar Jeppy Jaboon and fired provincial chairperson Amasa Nhenjana stormed the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting which was then abandoned half way at Masvingo Poly on Sunday.
Both Jaboon and Nhenjana are said to be G40 sympathisers and the former was last month suspended by Team Lacoste for allegedly taking orders from under fire national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere.
Newly-elected Zanu PF Masvingo provincial chairperson Ezra Chadzamira, who is believed to be a Team Lacoste member, seems to have realised that his faction was about to be overpowered and immediately announced that the PCC would not proceed soon after the arrival of Zanu PF national youth chairperson, Kudzai Chipanga.
Chipanga is known to be a key G40 member and had come to organise President Robert Mugabe’s Meet the Youth rally scheduled for June 30 at Mucheke Stadium.
The G40 faction is rapidly opposed to Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s ascendency to replace the 93-years-old Mugabe.
“It is unfortunate that we can no longer smoothly proceed with this meeting; we will have to continue from where we left in our next PCC meeting,” Chadzamira announced.
Chipanga went on to address the youth you were gathered in the other wing of the room on the progress of the rally preparations.
Sources said Chipanga deliberately provoked the Masvingo executive knowing that it is dominated by Team Lacoste faction members.
“Chipanga could have waited until the PCC was over and then address the youth but the move was meant to provoke the other faction. He and G40 emerged winners because the PCC meeting was then abandoned half-way,” said the source.
The meeting also witnessed the surprise appearance of sacked provincial commissar Jaboon who said his suspension is null and void.
“That suspension they are talking about is nothing. I am still the commissar and very soon you will see how tables turn against those who are unprocedurally firing people from the party,” said Jaboon.
The dethroned Nhenjana did not have kind words for the Chadzamira-led executive saying he is not afraid of anyone and will soon be back to fight ‘injustices’ in the party.
“I am a warrior and I don’t easily give up. I wouldn’t be here today if I am not that strong and aggressive. They wanted me to join and support them to unjustly fight Kasukuwere,” said Nhenjana.
Chipanga also told the provincial executive before the meeting was adjourned that the youth will support Mugabe only and no one else.
“It must also be noted that we ought to respect you as leaders but not to support you because we only support one person, President Mugabe,” Chipanga said.local,topnews

Mberengwa sex workers run winter promotion

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Mberengwa sex workers run winter promotion

…drop charges to 40c

Prince Danda

MBERENGWA – Mberengwa sex workers are running winter promotion that has seen them dropping charges to forty cents while a plate of sadza is also enough to be entertained by any of the young sex workers found at business centres, most of whom are teenage school dropouts in the Mataga area.
Commercial sex workers at Mataga growth point who agreed to speak to TellZim News said business had sunk to new lows hence the decision to offer themselves to anyone with any few coins to spare.
Thy said they had no choice as they, more often than not, fail to attract customers who would be ready to pay the normal rates.
“If you find someone who buys you sadza, you have to thank your stars for giving you a good fortune,” said one commercial sex worker who asked that she not be named.
She also revealed that up to five commercial sex workers share a single room at the growth point and pay US$10 per head/month each.
Mberengwa is in deep throes of hunger after a rainy season characterised by heavy floods that destroyed crops and displaced thousands.
Older commercial sex workers said an influx of young ‘fresh’ school dropouts had led to the deterioration of their own fortunes since clients tend to opt for the younger ones.
Other Mataga residents said they were worried as the influx of sex workers posed increased danger of sexually transmitted infections.
In 2016, there were reports that sex workers were looking beyond their catchment area and drawing clients from the mining town of Zvishavane, the closest urban settlement.local

Masvingo tennis team shines in Harare

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Masvingo tennis team shines in Harare

Medalists: From left, Anthony Mazvimba,  Shantel Langa and Tinotenda Chipfakacha

Brighton Chiseva

HARARE – Pupils from Masvingo Tennis Foundation Trust who represented Masvingo province in the Ambassador Tournament which was played at Harare Sports Club last weekend performed impressively and brought home two medals.
Tatenda Chipfakacha from Helen McGhee and Shantel Langa from Vic Juniour won silver medals in the orange category of the games while twelve-year-old Anthony Mazvimba from Helen McGhee won a bronze medal.
The team comprised 11 pupils between the ages of eight and 14 from schools like Victoria Juniour, Don Bosco, Chikato among others.
Coaches Privy Fanisai and Kuda Chizemwe said they were happy with the performance and as the medals had a major significance in their sporting ambitions.
Fanisai hailed the schools mainly St Don Bosco and Francis Aphiri Primary Schools for sponsoring their pupils and urged other schools to do likewise in the next tournaments.
“I also want to thank the parents for their support in funding the trust. The same goes for the schools that sponsored their pupils. I encourage other schools to do the same when we go for other tournaments like this.
“I am pleased by the pupils’ performance; they made me proud and I want to encourage them to continue with that kind of commitment because most of them managed to reach semi-finals,” said Fanisai.
Masvingo Tennis Foundation Trust kits are sponsored by Metropolis Pharmacy and one Usman Wachii.sport

Catholics use sports to preach peace in Mwenezi

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Catholics use sports to preach peace in Mwenezi

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) is helping to spread the gospel of societal harmony by organising football and netball games for communities in Mwenezi.
Matches which were held at Rutenga growth point last Tuesday saw winners walking away with prizes.
In the men’s soccer category, four teams participated and the first round saw the defeat of Chigaravata team by Rutenga Red Buzzers at penalty shootouts.
The following round saw the walloping of Hot Chillies by Rutenga United again on penalty shootouts that followed a goalless full time. The finals saw the thrashing of Rutenga United by the Rutenga Red Buzzers by one goal to nil.
The Rutenga Red Buzzers coach Eliphas Phiriri expressed gratitude to the event organisers for supporting the interests of the community.
“I thank the Catholic Commission for organising this event which enables people of diverse age groups to mingle and cheer together. Such occasions are necessary especially to the youth because they prevent anti-social behaviour like drug abuse,” said Phiriri.
In women soccer, two teams participated while in netball four teams took part. The Rutenga Netball team took position one followed by Sacred Heart High School girls while Kangaruru and Garavatata took position three and four respectively.
Recently, the Rutenga Red Buzzers team performed impressively at a sports gala organised by the National Aids Council (Nac) as a way of spreading awareness on HIV and Aids.sport

COPA Coca-Cola roars into life

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COPA Coca-Cola roars into life

Johnson Madhuku

. . .age group changes implemented   

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The 29th edition of the COPA Coca-Cola soccer tournament roared into life last Friday, two days after the tournament was successfully launched at Rujeko High School in Mashonaland Central, with various schools competing at cluster level.
During the tournament launch, National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH) president Johnson Madhuku indicated that the age groups had changed from Boys U16 and Girls U17 to U15.
“Nash is very excited by the introduction of U15 age groups; these are clearly Form One and Form Two pupils who have been given a much deserved chance to develop their skills. I want to appeal to my fellow colleagues that let us not rob these youngsters the opportunity to showcase their talent by playing over-aged players,” said Madhuku.
“I want to thank our sponsor Coca-Cola for the unwavering support they have been giving to develop soccer at grassroots. Nash will come up with a tracking system for these young stars that would have excelled in COPA Coca-Cola games,” he added.
Delta sparkling beverages general manager Moses Gambiza said Coca-Cola will continue to sponsor the schools tournament and announced that participants will also have a chance to compete in the regional championship later this year.
“We continue to be proud sponsors of this initiative which is an important, long term investment for our youth. The Nash-organised soccer tournament has made a mark on the lives of thousands of secondary school pupils, their families and communities throughout Zimbabwe over the years.
“We do hope and believe this tournament will continue to pay tribute to junior soccer players who have worked very hard over many years to attain the standards required to represent their schools and even their nation. Participants now have a chance to play in the regional tournament, penciled in for later this year,” said Gambiza.
The tournament is expected to proceed to zonal level next Friday and the national finals will be held between July 21 and 22 at Chipindura High School in Mashonaland Central.sport

Zim bodybuilders all set for Mr Universe

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Zim bodybuilders all set for Mr Universe

Nigel Maphosa


Simbarashe Mhaka

Lance Chigodo in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO – Two Zimbabwean born body builders are preparing to fly the country’s flag high at the biggest World Fitness Federation (WWF) international bodybuilding event dubbed Mr and Mrs Universe on June 24 in Brazil.
Twenty-nine-years-old Simbarashe Mhaka and 26-years-old Nigel Maphosa, who both command bodies that look like statues of Greek gods, became finalists to represent the country in the international event.
Mhaka will be contesting in the fitness category and Maphosa will be contesting in the senior men bodybuilding. They qualified for Mr Universe after they became finalists in the Pretoria Classics which was held on May 13 in Pretoria, South Africa.
Based in Harare and working out at Oxygen Gym, Mhaka has achieved a lot in the bodybuilding sector both nationally and internationally.
He told TellZim News he won several titles among them Mr Ironman Zimbabwe three times, Mr Zimbabwe two times, Mr Ironman Botswana and the 2017 Mr Pretoria Classics.
“I started working out professionally and competing in 2014 and have been doing well but qualifying for Mr Universe is the greatest achievement in my life as a body builder so far,” he said.
Maphosa, who is currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, working as a fitness trainer for Gym Company, is also excited about his qualification to the Mr Universe titles.
He too has impressive achievements in the bodybuilding field such as Mr Harare under 21, Mr Botswana under 21, Mr Gaborone senior men, Mr Zimbabwe lightweight, and he took third place at Pretoria Classics 2017.
Maphosa credits dedication and hard work for his successful bodybuilding career.
“I believe in myself and am a goal getter. In 2014, I was told that South Africa had stiff competition and I said to myself I will go find out and I came out tops in my first competition there. I believe nothing beats hard work and faith in God,” said Maphosa.
Mr Universe is a platform for bodybuilders from all over the world and is a dream for many bodybuilders to reach there.local

Shabanie Mine, FC Platinum display good sportsmanship

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Shabanie Mine, FC Platinum display good sportsmanship

Lizwe Svesve (FC Platinum assistant coach) and Takesure Chiragwi (Shabani Mine coach)

Davison Marenga

ZVISHAVANE – ‘Whose yard is it?’ was the question which found no answer as the mining town’s premier league soccer giants Shabanie Mine FC and FC Platinum ended their much fancied bout in a draw at Maglas over the weekend.
Last weekend, Zvishavane was divided into maroon and white, and green and white according to fans’ allegiance to their respective teams but united as one family for the love of the game. They sang along supporting their teams in a fully packed Maglas stadium during the incident-free match.
No one expected Shabanie Mine FC to put up a spirited fight against their arch rivals FC Platinum the way they did as their camp often faces challenges of training session boycotts by players due to cash constraints.
It was however the smooth competition between the rivals that got many soccer fans talking as it contrasts sharply with the violence that often plague encounters between other big rivals like Dynamos and Highlanders.
The home team found themselves one nil behind in just three minutes of play when Talent Chawapiwa cutely slotted in a goal after Shabanie Mine made a defence error.
They however made a quick comeback with an accurate pass from Delany Chivandire to Wellington Taderera who slotted the ball past the exposed FC Platinum goalie Petros Mhari.
FC Platinum are the latest giants in Zimbabwean football who have failed to get a clear victory against the newly-promoted Shabanie Mine FC, joining the likes of Caps United, Dynamos and Highlanders.
FC Platinum assistant coach Lizwe Svesve was happy with the results at Maglas as his side managed a point away from home.
“It was a good game and I think a draw was a fair result for both teams,” Svesve said.
Takesure Chiragwi, the Shabanie Mine gaffer was delighted with the game which became his first experience of the Zvishavane derby.
“A draw is a fair result, I am happy that the boys managed to come back after conceding an early goal,” Chiragwi said.sport

Mberengwa machete attacker gets six months

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Mberengwa machete attacker gets six months

Prince Danda

MBERENGWA – A 43-year-old Mberengwa woman was last week sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of attacking her sister-in-law whom she had accused of gossiping.
Mary Kanai of Parami Village under Chief Chingoma, Mberengwa was convicted against her own plea of not guilty.
Mberengwa Resident Magistrate Evia Matura sentenced her to six months in prison but the full sentence was suspended on condition that she completes 110 hours of community service.
Prosecuting, Ms Wadzanai Shayanewako said on May 20 this year at around 10: 00 hrs, Sikhangezi Murova went to look for Kanai at her homestead.
“The complainant found the accused person cutting down maize stems with a machete. She went on to ask the accused person why she had insulted her on the previous day and this did not go well with Kanai who took the machete which she had been using to cut the maize stems and struck the complainant once on the palm, once on the forehead and once on the right breast,” said Ms Shayanewako.
She also said Murova sustained deep cuts on her palm, forehead and right breast as a result of the attack.local

Ten years for rapist Chivhu neighbourhood officer

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Ten years for rapist Chivhu neighbourhood officer

Elliot Jinjika

CHIVHU – A 55-year-old neighbourhood watch officer, Clopas Sigudu of Gwerevende village under Chief Nyoka, was last week sentenced to 10 years in jail for raping his 16-year-old neighbour.
Sigudu was given the lengthy prison sentence by the Chivhu Magistrates Court led by Fadzai Mutombeni.
The State, led by prosecutor Nicholas Mabvongodze, charged that on a period between December 1 and 31, 2016, the juvenile was asleep when Sigudu burgled through the locked door of her bedroom.
After gaining entry, he ordered the girl to keep quiet, massaged her before raping her once.
Sigundu went on to threaten the girl not to disclose anything to anyone, threatening that the price of divulging the matter would be death and also gave her a dollar as payment for abusing the girl.
However, on the May 31 this year, things turned nasty for the rapist after the girl divulged the sexual abuse to her grandmother.
This was after the girl had experienced stomach pains which she suspected to be as a result of the abuse. A report was made to the police leading to the arrest of Sigudu.
The court also heard that Sigudu had for long pampered the girl with goodies and money to spend at school as his way of getting closer to her.
He had also became jealousy and protective of the girl and would harass the girl’s male school mates that he found in the girl’s company.local

Twelve years in prison for Gweru toy gun robber

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Twelve years in prison for Gweru toy gun robber

Shumirai Zhou

GWERU – Andrew Goboza (35) of House Number 2587 Ascot, Gweru, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by Gweru Magistrate Morgan Nemadire after he was convicted of using a fake pistol to rob a lodge receptionist of two cellphones.
The court heard that on May 24, 2017 the accused went to Mint Leaf Lodge, Gweru, and approached the complainant, Innocent Moyo (38), posing as a guest who wanted to book a room for the night.
The accused then suddenly produced a metal-like toy gun from his jacket and pointed it at the complainant threatening to shoot him.
Shaken by what he thought was a real gun, Moyo gave in and the robber took away a Samsung Galaxy and a Nokia cellphone that were at the front desk.
As the robber attempted to flee, he was apprehended by a passersby and this led to his arrest and both the stolen cellphones, valued to US$100, were recovered.
Goboza, who was convicted on his own guilt plea, said he wanted to make some money to pay for his rentals when the court asked him why he had committed the crime.
“My landlord was threatening to evict me from the room and my family had no food. That is why I committed the crime; I wanted money. I picked a butt of a gun at a scrap yard where I used to pick metal objects for sale.
I later picked other metal objects and found wood and decided to produce a toy gun which I kept in the bushes,” Goboza said.
Lloyd Mavhiza appeared for the State.local

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