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Zanu PF using rice to sway public opinion on term extension

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Zanu PF using rice to sway public opinion on term extension

By Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – As the 2030 agenda continues to gather momentum, some Zanu PF Members of Parliament (MPs) who are pushing for the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule are already campaigning using the Presidential rice in case the country goes for a referendum.
Mnangagwa gave all MPs and senators four tones of rice each in December 2024 meant for distribution before Christmas but some failed to collect and deliver on time and are now abusing the scheme for political gain.
The food aid meant for genuine vulnerable communities is being distributed to loyal party members and supporters amid whispers that they should support the 2030 vision.
Sources within the ruling party said those perceived to be opposition supporters were being sidelined in the process and the recipients were openly being told that they should allow the President to continue.
When contacted for comment Zanu PF Masvingo Provincial Chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa said the rice was being distributed to everyone despite political affiliation and had nothing to do with any campaign.
He was however quick to say usually the opposition supporters do not attend when they hear that they have been called by Zanu PF MPs or councilors.
“The rice is being distributed to anyone without looking at the party one supports. It came from the President and everyone can benefit. The MPs call people to different centers and when they get there, they share amongst everyone who will be there. However, we have a challenge of opposition members who refuse to come when they are called especially by Zanu PF MPs or councilors only to complain after missing out,” said Mavhenyengwa.
Mavhenyengwa also confirmed distributing to party leadership which he said were also people who needed to benefit like anyone else as they work for the party without salaries.n
“Yes I gave the party employees who are just like any other citizen, they deserve to benefit. They work for the party without salaries so they are vulnerable just like anybody else. I also intent to give to civil servants because they are also vulnerable and we try as much as possible to make sure that everyone benefits,” said Mavhenyengwa.
Sources however said the distribution was done through party structures and the chairpersons will be in charge to make sure that perceived opposition members do not benefit.
“They call people using their Zanu PF structures so it’s difficult for opposition and those perceived to be opposition supporters. They also claim the rice came from Zanu PF president, therefore should benefit Zanu PF supporters only and we wonder if he is not also the President of Zimbabwe,” said the source.
Zanu PF’s Bikita South legislator Energy Mutodi reportedly moved a motion to extend the presidential term and was allegedly seconded by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)’s Charles Moyo.

Boy (9) drowns after being send away from school for fees

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Boy (9) drowns after being send away from school for fees

By Meditation Mposi

A nine-year-old boy from Rutavo Village, Chief Negari in Mwenezi drowned in a dam while swimming on his way back home from school after being sent home over fees.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and urged members of the public to encourage their children not to play near water bodies.
“I can confirm an incident of drowning in Mwenezi where the now deceased Junior Lunga drowned in a dam on January 15. I want to urge parents to encourage their children not to play near water bodies,” said Dhewa.
On January 15 Lunga went to Matando Primary School and was sent back home to collect school fees. On his way back, he passed by the local dam and removed his school uniform then started to swim.
Around 1700hours his mother looked for him but could not find him. Lunga’s lifeless body was found the next day on the edge of the dam.
His body was taken to Neshuro Hospital Mortuary for postmortem.

Junior high celebrates stellar O level Cambridge results

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Junior high celebrates stellar O level Cambridge results

By Virginia Njovo

Junior High School continues to make headlines with impressive results, the latest being an impressive 82 percent pass rate from the 65 leaners who sat for the 2024 O level Cambridge examinations.

The results come barely a week after the school celebrated a 100 percent pass rate at A level using the same syllabus, cementing its reputation for academic distinction.

The highest achiever got 10 As, 5 A+s, and 5 As and is followed by another with 9 As, of which 5 are A+s and 4 are As. The third highest has eight As and a B, with 4 A+s, 4 As, and 1 B. Among those who passed, none scored below 5 As.

Other top performers scored 7 As and a B; another got 7 As, while another got 6 As and 2 Bs.

One achiever has 6 As and 3 Bs; another has 5 As, 3 Bs, and 1 C, while another got 5 As and 2 Bs.

Commenting on the results, Junior Investments, which runs the Junior Group of Schools, Director Noah Marima said he was impressed by the performance, saying the results were a combination of the efforts of the learners, staff, and parents.

“We are happy with the results we produced this year. Our learners continue to impress us, and the results are a product of combined efforts by different stakeholders: the learners, teachers, parents, and the responsible authority,” said Marima.

Marima added that they were working towards improving the results each year until they are in a position to produce 100 percent at both O and A level.

“Our motto as Junior High School is ‘kaizen,’ meaning keep improving, so we will continue working towards getting the best results at both levels,” added Marima.

Junior High School opened its doors in 2022 and has been making headlines in sport and academia, and has won several accolades for being the best private school.

Masvingo High Court understaffed

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Masvingo High Court understaffed

By Staff Reporter

The High Court in Masvingo is currently understaffed, with only two judges handling cases at the Court, which covers Masvingo, parts of Matabeleland South and Midlands provinces.

This was revealed during the official opening of the 2025 legal year on January 13 at the Masvingo High Court, in a speech by Constitutional Court Judge Justice Anne-Marie Gowora who officiated at the ceremony.

She said while there had been a substantial volume of cases handled by the Court in relation to the limited number of judges, there was need to address the need for additional judicial capacity at the Court.

“I must emphasize that the High Court is currently staffed by only two judges, Honorable Charewa and Zisengwe JJ. When one carefully considers the substantial volume of cases handled by the Court in relation to the limited number of judges, it becomes evident that these judges have displayed remarkable dedication and resilience.

“Nevertheless, I must stress the importance of addressing the need for additional judicial capacity at the Masvingo High Court. While the stellar performance of the two judges last year is commendable, it is crucial to recognize the challenges posed by their current workload,” Gowora said.

She further went to say that lack of adequate staffing posed the risk of delays in case resolution, which in turn undermines the delivery of justice on time.

Gowora added that the Masvingo High Court needed one more judge, to ease pressure on the existing judicial officers, so that they are not overburdened by cases due to their volumes as well as the demands of the Court’s jurisdiction.

“The deployment of an additional judge is therefore not only justified but necessary to ensure the expeditious handling of cases, and the continued maintenance of high standards in the administration of justice,” she said.

The civil division of the Masvingo High Court in 2024 received 893 cases on top of the 20 cases carried over from 2023, making a total of 913 cases.

Of these, the Court managed to finalize 810 cases, which left 103 cases pending resolution and carried over to 2025, with the clearance rate being 89 percent. Additionally, the criminal division of the same Court received 1 909 cases in 2024, including 32 cases that had been carried over from the previous year, and of those, 1 719 cases were finalized, which left 118 cases pending resolution, placing the clearance rate for criminal cases at 94percent.

One Party State – A done deal Cdes!

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One Party State – A done deal Cdes!

Can someone tell me guys; is there a causal link between becoming a President and a good farmer? Mapombi is really confused because all along it was President Robert Mugabe and his Gushungo Dairy Farm – it was very thriving and he was one of the best farmers in Zimbabwe until November 2017 when minimal force was applied to force him out of office. Then entered ED and suddenly he is the best farmer in the country – Almost everyone is going to Precabe Farm to learn how to farm kkkkkkk zvinhu zvacho unotoshaya kuti zvofamba sei. And Mugabe’s farming prowess suddenly ended the moment he was forced out of office, and the Gushungo Dairy Farm is drowning in debts. Is farming and presidency interwoven?

A week barely passes without a group of people going to Precabe Farm in Kwekwe to learn about what the President is doing. Kkkkkkk but Jealous Mawarire ngaasadaro so kkkkk hanzi the manner people frequent Precabe Farm disturbs livestock from breeding kkkk. He said this is clear evidence that there is nothing serious happening there because no sensible farmer would want people around his livestock every day as it disturbs their breeding. Hanzi mabhuru anombozvida here zvekuti aite yonini vanhu vakazara vakatarisa. Give the cattle a conducive environment to breed, Cdes! So does this mean Constantino Chiwenga is the next great farmer in Zimbabwe? Kkkkkkkk nhasi ndazviparira zvimwe nevaya vanoti 2030 chakuti chakuti. Sorry I didn’t mean to offend anyone with this question but kwanga kuri kutongobvunzawo hangu kuti so is Chiwenga the next great farmer in Zimbabwe after ED. Kkkkkkkk ndofunga dai Mapombi anga ane phone ainzwa zvake nekufonerwa nenyaya yandatanga iyi kkkkk manje nharembozha handina anondida anotongouya kuno kuChitima totaura zvedu ndichizvidyira maputi angu and some rotten bananas.

So Mapombi had a morning briefing this morning with vendors at Chitima Market; e-eeh I know you were going to be surprised – you think you are the only ones who do Monday briefings ka kumabasa kwenyu ikweyo? I do morning briefings with vendors just to get an appreciation of the state of the nation. I know many of you look down upon vendors but all I can tell you is you can do that at your own peril. Yes, at your own peril and I mean it. These guys are driving the economy! That Prof Mthuli is not so intelligent; he is not that wise – he is a professor of incompetence. Anyway, let me not talk about him that much because he is not worth my attention. I heard he budgeted for two referenda in his 2025 budget – who cares? Hanya nani chidhoma Chekwa Chivi! Itai zvamada all I know is chisingapere chinoshura – Mugabe naGrace varipi nhasi? There was a time Zimbabweans would know kuti nhasi Grace wadyei, wapfeka nduwe yemarii asi nhasi uripi? Itai yamuri kuita inguva yenyu asi zvinopera – no one is invincible!

Enough of this, let me tell you what the vendors told me during the morning briefing. They said what happened at Precabe Farm over the weekend where the opposition legislators endorsed ED’s term extension marked the death of opposition politics in Zimbabwe. We are now a one party state all thanks to Sengezo Tshabangu and his cdes! Tshabangu endorsed the 2030 vision and term extension. He said, ‘…even if it means extending your term of office as long as the people of Zimbabwe are happy then let it be.’ Kkkkkkk mukati dzakanyatsoti kwesere here paya nhaimi nhaimi? The majority of people of Zimbabwe are walloping in abject poverty and the ‘opposition leader’ is assuming people are happy. Nyika ino yakaroyewa newakafa zvokwadi. Mapombi once told you that people are in politics for self-aggrandizement mukati ndinopenga. Chero iye Mukomana wenyu chaiye anenge akatodya zvake kudhara dhara uyu. Mapombi heard that pakatodyiwa ka 10 million zvapo kare kare no wonder why God is in it. Kkkkkkk God is in it for sure! Mapombi knows that this will make him very unpopular among Mukomana’s supporters but chokwadi hachiputse ukama uye benzi nderenyu rikadzana munopururudza. I don’t care kutukwa nemi handidye kumba kwenyu ini, I survive on rotten bananas and maputi, not even one of you once gave me food to eat so I will say what I think without fear or favour. Ndakazvinzwa kuti Mukomana wenyu iyeye wakadya ndosaka akati ziro. All these shenanigans dzana Tshabangu, I heard, he was part of the planning. Koi ye munhu anoramba achingori Mukomana kusvika rinhiko – kuda kuita Sikhosana here uya weZanu PF youth league yaMugabe? It’s so frustrating and this is why Mapombi is so emotional about these issues – don’t take people for granted mhani.

Anyways, its lunch time now let me go ndindokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch ndizvidyire zvikati nhasi kune kaguti kanotonhorera but know that we are one in a one party state. They don’t call him Ngwena for nothing – he devours and wese atambira padziva rineNgwena anonyura. Let’s wait and see, Mapombi can tell you that Mthuli is busy working on MPs hefty packages zvaizvozvi so that the constitutional amendments to extend presidential term anouya vakaguta vachiita kudzvova tsvii chaiko. MPs are likely to get loans zvamanje manje ipapa, maybe 40k or more I’m sure ndidzo nyaya dziri kufambirwa naMushayazano akanyarara hake ZiG richiita zvarinoda.

Enough of this, let me enjoy my peace. Is there anyone anokwanisa hake kumbondiitira detembo riy ravaMuzenda riye Nehanda Nyakasikana. I miss the old man too bad, may his soul rest in peace. ‘Nehanda Nyakasikana….nyika vakatora vakagovana pahukama hwavo isu vana tichidya nhoko dzezvironda.’

Alheit High sets pace in digital education, commissions smart classroom

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Alheit High sets pace in digital education, commissions smart classroom

By Brighton Chiseva

GUTU – The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ)-run Alheit Chingombe II High School recently launched the first smart classroom in the RCZ schools and probably the first in the district.

The classroom has desks fitted with tablet phones which will be connected to a smart board that allows learners and teachers to mirror their screens for everyone in class to see.

The school head, Benson Tagutanazvo, said the commissioning of the classroom marked a significant step in the school’s commitment towards innovation and embracing technology.

“This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the journey of Alheit High School towards embracing cutting-edge technology in education.

“The establishment of this state-of-the-art learning environment is a testament to the school’s commitment to innovation, the support of the moderature, the dedication of staff, the contributions of parents, and the community,” said Tagutanazvo.

He said the smart classroom will equip learners with the necessary skills needed to thrive in the technological world and prepare them for the future.

“We believe the smart classroom will not only enhance the learning experience of our learners but also equip them with the 21st-century skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

“We believe that this initiative will foster a more engaging, interactive, and effective learning environment, thereby improving learners’ outcomes and preparing them for the challenges of the future,” said Tagutanazvo.

RCZ education secretary Dr. Witmos Mutumburanzou challenged other schools to follow the route that Alheit had taken to ensure that they move with time.

“We have all gathered here to witness the commissioning of the first-ever smart classroom in our schools. The reason why we have school heads, station superintendents, and others is for them to witness firsthand where we want our schools to go.

“Every school should have one, and Alheit has led the way. We have brought Edutech here so that you interact with them, get all the information you want, and establish yours,” said Dr. Mutumburanzou.

RCZ General Secretary Reverend Lovemore Mashamba said the Church was supportive and committed to equipping learners with the tools they need to succeed, saying such developments enabled teachers to deliver more engaging and effective lessons and empower learners to be critical thinkers and problem solvers.

He urged all RCZ schools to embrace technology, saying there was no way they could wish it away but must embrace it as things change and move forward as an institution, quoting the biblical verse of Hebrews 13:8.

“I want to urge all RCZ schools to embrace technology. We cannot run away from technology but must embrace it and move forward. Let’s move with time; all things change, and only Jesus does not change, as the book of Hebrews says in Chapter 13 verse 8.

“All our schools should embrace technology, and Alheit has led the way by embracing it first. Providing quality education is one of our goals and creating an environment that allows for the unlocking of talents in our learners,” said Mashamba.

He went on to thank Edutech for partnering with the church and bringing the smart classroom and called upon all other stakeholders to come on board.

“I want to thank Edutech for partnering with RCZ to promote the church’s goal of providing quality education. I call on all others who want to partner with us to come on board and ensure we reach our vision.”

The Edutech representative, Luke Musambasi, said the smart classroom allows the school authorities, parents, and anyone who is logged on to the internet and given access to watch the lesson proceedings in real time.

“The smart board has a camera that can record whatever is happening in the class, and parents or other responsible authorities can watch the whole lesson in the comfort of their homes. It also allows learners to connect their tablets to the board, and everyone in the class can see whatever they will be doing on their computer.

He also urged other schools to emulate what Alheit had done, saying they had several promotions that they were running for schools, including taking school heads and teachers on international tours where they would learn digital skills.

One of the RCZ school heads, Raymond Ndega of Chibi, said Alheit had led the way and they were following, saying the smart classroom was the in thing if schools were to move with time.

“We have come here to witness and emulate the technological tools that we can use as schools, and as Chibi, we are going to emulate this because nowadays our learners are more advanced, and they need this if we want them to succeed.

The smart board can record every lesson and store it in the school’s main server, and the recordings can be used anytime. Classes can also interconnect, and one class can learn what is happening in the other class without leaving theirs.

Masvingo City celebrates 2024 major achievements

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Masvingo City celebrates 2024 major achievements

By Staff Reporter

As the year 2024 comes to an end, Masvingo City Council has issued its 2025 budget statement where it noted some major 2024 service delivery achievements.
In the budget statement, presented by Finance Committee Chairperson Cllr Benard Muchokwa, council managed to improve in sewerage, refuse collection, parks and social amenities, education, housing and health.
The local authority managed to complete 2.5km of sewerage system to alleviate perennial sewer blockages and bursts.
In terms of refuse collection, the local authority purchased a refuse refuse compactor and is working on the completion of its new landfill in Cambria farm.
In Education services, Masvingo City is constructing two blocks at its sole secondary school in Rujeko suburb.
The school was established to ease shortage of secondary schools in the city, relieving the burden on two government schools, Mucheke and Ndarama High Schools as well as Church of Christ’s Masvingo Christian High Schools.
The local authority also boasts for the renovating of Tanaiwa Hostels.
This was it’s major achievement in housing projects and was done in partnership with Dialogue on Shelter and Homeless People’s Federation.
In terms of health, Masvingo City completed the construction of a maternity wing at Northwest Medical Clinic and the procurement of equipment for the entire clinic.
Masvingo City also managed to re-gravel 14 out of a target of 18 roads, road markings were done on the city roads and other major roads.
1.4 kilometers of drainage was lined in preparation for the rainy season and more work on the drain lining is in progress.

Masvingo dams reach 60.5percent capacity following wet spell

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Masvingo dams reach 60.5percent capacity following wet spell

By Staff Reporter

Recent rains received in Masvingo Province have brought a sigh of relief, with dam levels rising to 60.5 percent from last week’s 60 percent.

In a statement from the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), major dams received a boost while others have reached their maximum capacity.

“The current wet spell has started to push up water levels in most major dams in Runde Catchment. As at January 6, 2025 the average level of dams in the catchment rose to 65.5 percent which represents a marginal 0.5 percent increase from the previous week.

“Muzhwi Dam which supplies Chivi Growth Point, Mashava and Mhandamabwe has increased by 6.7 percent and is now 88.9 percent full while Manyuchi Dam now stands at 62.2 percent after recording a significant 7.3 percent increase. A marginal 0.5 percent increase has seen the water level at Lake Mutirikwi rising to 83.4 percent,” reads the statement.

Five dams have reached their maximum capacity while Tugwi Mukosi the largest inland dam has not recorded any notable change.

“Nyatare dam, Gonye, Mabwematema, Mhende and Muteri are some of the few major dams in the catchment that have already reached their maximum capacity.

“Tugwi Mukosi is 60.5 percent full which is exactly the same level it was the previous week. The same situation is obtaining at Woodlands and Taramura Dams in Gutu where last week levels of 63.5 percent and 27.5 percent have been maintained,” reads the statement.

Manjirenji and Bangala are still on low levels with 12 and 31 percent respectively.

The low rainfall received in the country since the beginning of the rain season has resulted in the country’s major dams and reservoirs having 59.1 percent which is quite low than the levels recorded last year during the same time.

The country has received low rainfall despite predictions from the Meteorological Services Department which stated that the country would receive normal to above normal rainfall.

Rains leave trail of disaster in Masvingo town

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Rains leave trail of disaster in Masvingo town

By Staff Reporter

Masvingo town received heavy rains on January 7 which left a trail of destruction, with trees and electricity poles falling and blocking roads, especially in Rhodene suburb.

Council workers were busy in the morning (January 8) clearing the roads for safe passage of vehicles into town especially in Eddison Zvobgo Street.

Some of the trees fell on electricity lines and the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has since issued a statement saying the trees had affected supply in town and other areas.

“Heavy rains received, Masvingo CBD, Rhodene, Eastvale, ZimrePark, Clipsham are without power. Power lines are down mostly due to trees fall on overhead lines. Poles and conductors are broken on many parts of the lines. Teams attending,” read the statement,” the statement read.

Huge trees close to electricity lines are becoming a cause for concern during rainy seasons as they pose a threat to the safety of people, properties and infrastructure.

A signage damaged by the rains at Masvingo Provincial Hospital

Lightning strike leaves boy burned, family homeless

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Lightning strike leaves boy burned, family homeless

By Tavonga Munyanyi

A young boy is nursing severe burns, and his family has been left without shelter, food, and clothing after the hut he was in was struck by lightning and burned to the ground in a freak storm that hit Shurugwi recently.

The incident happened in Muchachi 2 village, ward 2 in Shurugwi South on January 3 when the boy was trapped in the burning hut while family members tried to rescue him.

Henry Mawedzere, the boy’s grandfather, confirmed the incident to TellZim News and said lightning had brought sorrow to the family.

“The incident occurred at around 15:30 on January 3. I was sitting in the kitchen with my brothers when we heard thunder rumbling,” said Mawedzere.

“A spark of lightning ignited a thatched hut, enveloping it in flames, and 15-year-old grandson Dzidzisai Gwandibva was in the house. I ran towards that hut, calling him to get out, but he couldn’t hear me,” said Mawedzere.

He said they called for help from neighbors to put out the fire, but they could not come because they were confined to their homes by the heavy rains and lightning. They did, however, manage to rescue him, and he (Mawedzere) also got burned in the process.

“We later managed to rescue him, but he had sustained severe burns on both legs, hands, and the face. He is in the hospital receiving treatment. However, I also sustained some burns in the process.

“I started having cramps on my leg, and I’m struggling to walk. I cannot manage to access medical attention due to financial constraints, and all we have is directed towards getting food and clothing, but it’s not even enough,” he said.

He said the incident has left the family impoverished; food, kitchen utensils, clothes, and blankets were destroyed, and they are currently surviving on handouts.

Ward 2 Councillor Tafirenyika Nyama appealed for assistance on behalf of the family, saying the situation was dire, adding that the local MP Wilson Mhuri had chipped in and paid hospital bills for Dzidzisai.

Those who want to assist can get in touch with Mawedzere on 0784505391.

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