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Chivhu man burns Zanu PF regalia on Independence Day

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Chivhu man burns Zanu PF regalia on Independence Day

Elliot Jinjika

CHIVHU – A despondent man from Foto Village in Nharira under Chief Musarurwa shocked passers-by when he reportedly burnt Zanu PF regalia on a road on Independence Day.
Witnesses of the incident disclosed that around 15:00 hrs on April 18, the man (name withheld) took the regalia from his house and set it on fire in the middle of the road while singing songs that denounced the ruling party.
“It was clear in his eyes that he was angry as he burnt the regalia. It was like a one man demonstration as he boldly called for the ouster of Zanu PF,” said one witness
When contacted for comment, the man pleaded that his identity not be revealed lest he gets subjected to the worst from ruling party supporters.
“Handizive zvingangoitika kwandiri nekuti party iyi inogona kutora upenyu hwako asi chokwadi ndechekuti Zimbabweans are tired of the ruling party. Hatina chinonzi Independence except for the few corrupt government officials who siphon national coffers for their own benefit,” said the man.
“Yange isiri demonstration hama yangu asi ndapisa mbatya dzisina batsiro mukati meupenyu hwevana veZimbabwe, regalia yemusangano wauraya nyika asi handingati ndanga ndichiratidzira. I hope identity yangu muchachengetedza zvemumapepa izvi unofa,” he added.local

Zanu PF biggest fight ever

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Zanu PF biggest fight ever

Daniel Shumba

…Jaboon suffers mild stroke
. . . I will personally deal with Shumba – declares Gumbo
… chairmanship elections re-run set for May 6

Itai Muzondo

MASVINGO – Zanu PF Masvingo provincial interim chairperson Jorum Gumbo has vowed to personally deal with Masvingo Urban Member of Parliament Daniel Shumba whom he accuses of circulating messages discouraging party members from attending Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meetings.
Gumbo was speaking during a PCC meeting held at Victoria Junior School last weekend after other members complained their work was becoming difficult due to Shumba’s interference.
“We have a problem with the Masvingo urban legislator chef. Shumba is up to no good as he disputes everything the province says. We also see him coordinating events with people he used to work with when he was still an opposition leader. I think Shumba came to Zanu PF to destroy it as we are often told that if you want to destroy Zanu PF, do it from within,” said one youth.
Gumbo was also told that Shumba was disputing his (Gumbo’s) legitimacy as provisional leader of the province, with a ‘rehabilitated’ Norbert Ndaarombe alleging that Shumba was using social media to divide the party.
 “I want to confirm what my colleague has said. I have a message which Shumba circulated yesterday (Saturday) calling this meeting unconstitutional. He wrote on a G40 WhatsApp group that a PCC meeting can only be held with a directive from (Zanu PF national secretary for administration Ignatius) Chombo. The people who are not here must not even be blamed because it is Shumba behind all that,” said Ndaarombe.
In response, a beaming Gumbo urged party members to leave it to him to deal with Shumba.
“I will not take what he is doing lightly. Leave him like that and leave me to handle him. He is Dr Daniel Shumba and I am Dr Joramu Gumbo, tichasangana pahu doctor ipapo.
“How can Shumba say all that when I was sent by the President? If he told people that I have been removed as interim chair, is there any circular saying so, or is there any circular which says I have been re-assigned? ” said Gumbo to loud applause.
He also said suspended provincial political commissar Jeppy Jaboon had approached him asking for forgiveness.
“I didn’t want to say this but because of your concerns, I will tell you. Jaboon has visited my office asking for forgiveness saying he wants to work well with others.
“I however instructed him to talk to all other colleagues he worked with and come back with a report on who is willing to come back on-board. I think we must give those who have realised their mistakes a chance. It is however unfortunate that Jaboon suffered a mild stroke and couldn’t finish the assignment I gave him by today,” Gumbo said.
He announced that the much anticipated provincial chairmanship election will be held on May 6.
  “After lengthy discussions, the party finally resolved that Masvingo holds elections to choose the provincial chairperson on May 6, 2017. Cain Mathema and I will preside over the election and members of the PCC will help. No outsider will come to intervene. Tinoda kuti mubike mbodza yenyu moga,” Gumbo said.
It was also resolved that provincial secretary for administration Ailes Baloyi be appointed acting vice chairperson with Jevas Masosota replacing Jaboon also on an interim basis.
The Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) also announced that an interim disciplinary committee chaired by Baloyi had been set with other members being Masosota, Chamisa, Robson Mavhenyengwa and Brian Munyoro.politics

Serial stock thief given bail, arrested seconds later

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Serial stock thief given bail, arrested seconds later

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A 21-year-old stock theft suspect who was given US$50 bail by the Mwenezi Magistrates Court last week had the shock of his life after he was immediately rearrested on similar charges by police detectives from Mberengwa.
Isaac Sibanda of Musina village under Chief Muzetese, Mwenezi, was not formally charged when he appeared before Magistrate Honest Musiwa but was given bail after the intervention of his defence lawyer, Kossam Chuma.
His freedom, however, lasted only for a few seconds after the detectives, who were already in court waiting for him in connection with other stock theft cases in Mberengwa, immediately pounced on him.
Although the State had argued against bail, the defence lawyer successfully convinced the court that Sibanda was a suitable candidate for bail.
The State’s case, led by prosecutor Willard Chasi, is that sometime in August 2016, Sibanda went to village Sichevo under Chief Maranda where he stole two beasts; one belonging to Simbarashe Mhizha and the other to Matambo Mpofu.
The suspect was allegedly spotted driving five more cattle and on August 19, 2016, he sold them at Vuruka dip tank.
The State further claims that village head Barwei Sibanda witnessed the transaction with Sibanda selling the cattle using two different stock cards; one with the name Isaac Sibanda and the other bearing the name Isaac Sikhahlo but both with the same identity number.
A police report was made leading to Sibanda’s arrest. The trial is expected to resume by the end of this month.local

Families to benefit from Zaha housing project

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Families to benefit from Zaha housing project
Killer Zivhu

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CHIREDZI – At least 60 low income earning families are set to benefit from Zimbabwe Amalgamated Housing Scheme (Zaha) project which has acquired land from Chiredzi Rural District Council to construct 103 houses at Buffalo Range.
Zaha director general Dr Killer Zivhu told TellZim News that the project forms part of the organisation’s drive to fight the housing backlogs in line with the government’s housing policies as expounded in ZimAsset.
“The project is aimed at complementing government efforts to provide decent accommodation for the people and we are targeting low income earners such as the civil servants,” said Dr Zivhu.
He said that of the 103 houses currently under construction, at least 60 houses will be finished by the end of this year.
“We have acquired land to construct at least 103 houses and we are confident that before the end of this year, at least 60 families will be staying in these houses. The houses will be fully connected to sewer and electricity systems because all the equipment is available,” Dr Zivhu said.
He said the ultimate goal was to have land to construct more than six hundred houses in Chiredzi.
“Our target is to have land to build more than six hundred houses with our own money and then sell to the people,” said Zivhu.
He said the organisation will sell the fully-constructed structures for US$40 000 which will have to be settled over an agreed period of time.
Minister of Rural Development, Promotion and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage, Abedinico Ncube, who recently toured the project, praised Dr Zivhu for his work.local

Pastor, wife assaulted by own employee

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Pastor, wife assaulted by own employee

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A former employee to Pastor Julius Chimbi of the Covenant Faith Ministry is standing trial in the Mwenezi Magistrates Court for assaulting the pastor and his wife after they allegedly failed to pay the money they owed him.
Appearing before Mwenezi Magistrate Honest Musiwa, Emmanuel Masendeke of Chaka village under Chief Gutuza in Chirumhanzu pleaded innocent to charges of assaulting Beauty Chakwesha, a teacher at Chingami Primary school in Mwenezi.
Masendeke dismissed Chakwesha’s medical report which was produced in court saying the complainant and her husband were out to fix him for demanding that they give him his money.
“Chakwesha’s medical report was fabricated because she is well-connected to Neshuro Hospital….After all, they have a track record of not paying their workers. The misunderstanding between me and the complaint’s husband is that he suspected that I was having an affair with his wife,” Masendeke told the court.
Pastor Chimbi, however, told the court that he suspects he was targeted because he had once expressed his discomfort after finding his wife Chakwesha and Masendeke in his (pastor’s) bedroom putting a mosquito net.
The State case led by prosecutor Willard Chasi is that on March 17, 2017, around 16:00 hrs, Masendeke approached Chakwesha and Chimbi at Chingami Primary School and asked that he be reimbursed for buying fuel for the couple’s kombi when he still worked as their conductor.
Chimbi could not give Masendeke a convincing answer leading to the assault which left the victims injured.
The trial will continue next week.local

Masvingo music centre on cards

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Masvingo music centre on cards

Dr Rutsate

Itai Muzondo

MASVINGO – A music centre for homeless children is on the cards with humanitarian organisation Africa Music Arts Centre (AMAC) in conjunction with Masvingo Association of Residential Care Facilities (MARCF) working closely to realise the goal.
The two humanitarian organisations work to give homeless children musical skills and train them to play musical instruments.
Speaking to TellZim News, AMAC chairperson Dr Jerry Rutsate said he was glad that City of Masvingo had pledged to help find suitable land for the project.
“We recently held a musical gala for homeless children and the city housing director challenged us to look for funds so that suitable land could be found. That wass a great offer towards our dream of establishing a centre where disadvantaged children can be given life skills.
“We also envisage a musical museum in which ancient and modern musical instruments from across Africa will be stored, as well as an arena where traditional music will be performed in celebration of Africa’s contribution to the arts,” Dr Rutsate said.
City of Masvingo housing director Levison Nzvura said the city was ready to work for the success of any humanitarian project.
“We challenged them to mobilise funds and come to us for land. It is our wish to see children being rehabilitated off the streets and getting a helping hand,” said Nzvura.
MARCF coordinator Zendakwaye Zendakwaye appealed to well-wishers to come on board and contribute to the realisation of the cause.
“We have a noble plan and I am happy the city council is ready to play its part. We have not yet raised the required money so we appeal for contributions towards this project whose objective is to bring change to the many disadvantaged children out there,” said Zendakwaye.entertainment

Macheso buys 30 stands for band members

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Macheso buys 30 stands for band members

Baba Sharo entertaining a full house at Ritz Gardens

Bothwell Chabarika

MASVINGO – Alick Macheso, the Ochestra Mberikwazvo front man and King of Sungura has acquired 30 residential stands for his band members.
This was leant during Macheso’s show at Ritz Gardens on Saturday evening when Selemani Mphochi, popularly known as Majuice, who is Macheso’s stage king dancer, revealed his boss’ big heart during the show.
Macheso added that all his band members, from the biggest band member to a mere doorman have benefited 600m2 stands from this project. He encouraged them to save and develop the stands.
Majuice later told TellZim News that they were happy that Macheso had bought a 600 square metre residential stand in Kuwadzana for every band member including doormen.
The show at The Ritz also featured Soul Jah Love of the ‘Chibaba’ fame who warmed the stage with his hit songs sending the crowd haywire. Dai Upenyu hwaitengwa, Mafans angu, Go back to sender, Mwana waStembeni, Gum Kum, Pamamonya ipapo among others were some of the songs which raved the crowd’s excitement.
Chibaba promised to come back to Masvingo soon after they are done with their international schedule. He described Masvingo people as happy people who enjoy his music.
Apart from the chikopokopo sound, Macheso introduced another scorcher as he imitate a haulage truck’s engine brake change down sound and the pressure release sound that it make after stopping.
Prodigal chanter Jonas Kasamba introduced the “bata chihuta” dance, with Kariba, the former Madzibaba dancer, also showing what he is made of on the dance floor.
Devine Wezhira, was on lead guitar, Mikoro and Sekuru Poto Njere on rhythm guitars.
Roy Gwese, The Ritz manager expressed gratitude to the fans who thronged the gardens and promised more sizzling shows.entertainment

Zimdance Hall star Dee Bosy emerges in Basera

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Zimdance Hall star Dee Bosy emerges in Basera

Dee Bosy


Peter Chawapiwa

GUTU – An upcoming 18-year-old Zimdancehall artist has emerged from the small settlement of Basera prowth point in Gutu and promises to be one of the best artists in the country.
Better Kudakwashe Madhuyu from Tafuma village under Chief Chimombe recently rubbed shoulders with the cream of Zimdance Hall artists in the country at a show that was held at the Midlands Hotel in Gweru. Madhuyu earned himself the nickname ‘Gwengwendere’ at the show after launching his debut album by that name.
Madhuyu aka Dee Bosy normally performs at Simbi Beerhall at Basera where he has left his fans crying for more.
“My dream is to take Zimdance Hall to greater heights and possibly to the world. I encourage all upcoming artists to be strong because there are a lot of challenges in the music industry,” he said.
The artist sat for his ‘O’ Level examinations at a private school in Gweru before recording his first song Shungu Dzangu at First Class Studio in the same city.
“The song was a special dedication to my mother, Naume Zivenge who did her best to supplement my father’s meagre salary to fend for the family which is made up of five girls and two boys. I am the third born in the family,” he said.
Madhuyu said he was not attached to any recording studio and used different studios depending on how the producer operates.local

Omar preaches development for Mwenezi

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Omar preaches development for Mwenezi

Joosbi Omar

Upenyu Chaota

MASVINGO – Newly-elected Mwenezi East Member of Parliament Joosbi Omar has made a vow to represent and transform the livelihoods of the people of Mwenezi East despite economic challenges being faced by the country.
Omar said the absence of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will not stop him from delivering on the mandate assigned to him by the people of Mwenezi East.
“I have always held the people of Mwenezi East dear to my heart. They have always looked up to me way before I started to show my political ambitions. Now that the the time was ripe, they chose me to represent them in the August house. They know that I am capable of transforming their lives,” said Omar.
He said the absence of CDF will not hold him back because he chose to be a servant of the people.
“We have heard of cases where MPS have stopped initiating projects in their areas because they say the CDF is no longer available.
“A true representative of the people should find the means to source money for development. If needs be, you should go into your own pocket to better the lives of the people. This is what I am doing and will not stop until Mwenezi East becomes a better place,” said Omar.
He said he will represent everyone in Mwenezi East regardless of their political or religious affiliations.
“I may not have received the votes of everyone but I am not going to leave behind even those who did not vote for me. I will represent everyone,” said Omar.
“I have started working on the road network and as we speak some of the bridges which have been washed away by the recent floods have been repaired.
“People say my Muslim religion will affect my relations with the people but that is far from the truth. I will work closely with the Christian community and the traditional leadership,” he added.politics

Magistrate produces gun at Jah Prayzah show

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Magistrate produces gun at Jah Prayzah show

The magistrate being taken away by police.

TellZim Reporter

MASVINGO – A prominent magistrate caused a scene last Saturday night at Caravan Park in Masvingo after he pulled a gun to intimidate security personnel so that he could gain free entry into Jah Prayzah’s show.
The magistrate, who appeared to be drunk, allegedly produced a pistol after being asked to pay for the ticket.
Two security details, Tawanda Watch and Vincent Majinga said they were threatened by the magistrate after they asked him to pay his entrance fee.
“As we went about selling tickets to motorists who were queueing for entry, I got to where the magistrate was and kindly asked for the payment. The magistrate then produced a pistol and said that was the ticket,” Majinga said.
This reporter arrived during the skirmishes and heard the magistrate shouting that the junior police officers who were present cannot do anything.
“Hapana zvamunondiita mese. Kana muchida kundisunga munotuudza boss wenyu.…(name withheld). Anoda kundisunga ngaapinde muno mumota titonomuona izvozvi pandamusiya paAminas apo (No one among you can touch me. If you want to arrest me, you should tell your boss …. to do so because he is the only one who can arrest me. Let someone jump into the car so that we can go and meet him (the boss) at Aminas where I left him,” the magistrate shouted.
Police details who were around finally restrained the magistrate and searched his car before they recovered the pistol. They took the magistrate away but surprisingly the magistrate was back few minutes later and attended Jah Prayzah show.local

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