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NRE electrifies Honde

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NRE electrifies Honde
George Bandure

Lloyd Shunje in Mutare

22 March 2017, MUTARE – Independent power producer, Nyangani Renewable Energy (NRE) is planning to electrify a total of 46 schools in Honde Valley under Mutasa Rural District Council (RDC) by 2018 Tellzim News has learnt.
Mutasa RDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Bandure said the new hydro power station, which is currently generating 28 megawatts, is going to benefit the Honde Valley community through the electrification of local schools.
“As the local authority, we held meetings with the investors and looked into how we can make ZimAsset work for us. We are certain that 46 schools will have been electrified by 2018 as 34 schools have already been connected to the grid.
“The electrification of schools in Honde Valley is a good move that will develop our communities through the improvement of learning conditions,” Bandure said.
NRE runs small hydro-power stations including Pungwe, Nyamangura, Dururu that augment national power generating capacity and there are plans to build another one in Hauna.
Meanwhile, the RDC has also welcomed the move by members of Marange apostolic church to construct a school in Mutasa district.
“We appreciate their plans to construct a school here our district. This is a noble move because there are many members of the church in this area who will find a chance to have an education at a school that upholds the church’s own Christian values,” Bandure said.business,local

Sarah Mahoka, Sandi Moyo in hot soup

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Sarah Mahoka, Sandi Moyo in hot soup
Zanu PF supporters protest at Mucheke Hall

.…Mahofa launches crusade for duo’s ouster

Upenyu Chaota

22 March 2017, MASVINGO – The Zanu PF Masvingo Provincial Women’s League, fronted by chairperson Veronica Makonese and Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Shuvai Mahofa is leading the local chapter of a blistering campaign to have the league’s national treasurer, Sarah Mahoka and national deputy chairperson, Eunice Sandi-Moyo, fired from their positions for allegedly undermining First Lady Grace Mugabe.
Mahofa and Makonese, who for long have been sworn enemies, surprised many when they made up and led hundreds of women at Chief’s Hall demanding the ouster of Mahoka and Moyo from the national executive.
Protesters waved placards denouncing Mahoka and Moyo whom they labelled remnants of the maligned Gamatox faction which met its waterloo with the expulsion of Joice Mujuru from Zanu PF in 2014.
Addressing the protesters, Mahofa said she was solidly behind the campaign to oust Mahoka and Moyo “because they do not want the President and his wife Grace Mugabe.”
“Kubva zvatakatanga kuziva musangano weZanu PF kuma 1963 semadzimai hatina kumbowana vanhu vane musikanzwa yakaita seiyi. Ini samai venyu vakakumirirai kuno kuMasvingo ndiri kupoliburo, ndiri secretary for security…..chairwoman (Makonese) izvi handidi kuzvinzwa (Chairwoman, ever since we came to know about Zanu PF back in 1963, we have never seen anybody as disloyal as these two. As your mother who represents you as Masvingo at the politburo, as secretary for security, I don’t want to hear about this),” said Mahofa.
Makonese received a letter from the provincial women’s league where their demands on Mahoka and Makonese have been penned down and will be delivered to Harare.
“Makonese and Mahoka have become too big for themselves. They think they are bigger than the party so they should ship out.
“They do not respect the First Lady as their leader and they have been abusing her name to get funds which do not come to the league and they should just go. Their exit is long overdue and it’s time to crack a whip on them,” said Makonese.
The accusations against Mahoka come as a shock to many because she has been instrumental in defending the First Family against perceived succession ambitions by Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Sandi-Moyo’s has also been touted as a potential candidate for the presidium should Zanu PF reinstate a clause in its constitution which obligates one of the country’s two Vice Presidents to be a womanpolitics,topnews

Bhasikiti threatens to pull out of Mwenezi by-election

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Bhasikiti threatens to pull out of Mwenezi by-election
Kudakwashe Bhasikiti
Passmore Kuzipa

21 March 2017, MWENEZI – Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) candidate for the pending Mwenezi East by-election Kudakwashe Bhasikiti-Chuma has threatened to pull out of the race citing gross intimidation of his supporters as well as vote-buying by the ruling party, Zanu PF.
Bhasikiti confirmed the development and insisted that he will withdraw from the race if the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) fails to act on the matter as soon as possible.
“We cannot continue to be used by ZEC to rubber-stamp fraudulent elections.  My supporters are being intimidated every day; they are being followed to their houses and threatened at night. We raised these issues with ZEC but nothing has been done so should we continue when my people are being harassed and intimidated?” said Bhasikiti.
Though Bhasikiti said he wanted to first consult with his ZimPF party leadership on the way forward, sources from his campaigning team confirmed that they have unanimously agreed to withdraw from the race.
“I am at my home as we are speaking right now; we agreed to pullout because our supporters are being harassed and intimidated. Bhasikiti will make an official statement tomorrow (Wednesday 22 March) but we have since stopped campaigning,” said the source.
Bhasikiti also accused the Zanu PF candidate Joosbi Omar of vote-buying and insisted that there was no point of participating in the elections if ZEC does not suspend him.
They are distributing government food aid and inputs in the name of Zanu PF. The Zanu PF candidate is engaging in vote buying and he must be disqualified. If ZEC fails to disqualify him then there is no reason for us to continue in these elections. We cannot continue to be used by ZEC to rub-stamp their fraudulent elections,” Bhasikiti said.
Addressing bishops and indigenous churches at Rutenga Primary School over the weekend, Omar, however, described Bhasikiti as a mad man and pleaded with men of the cloth to pray for the ZimPF candidate so the he may get back to his senses.
“Bhasikiti does not think properly and he needs prayers. I am using my resources to develop this area; we are repairing a bridge as well as grading dusty roads in the constituency. Bhasikiti has nothing to offer to the people except telling false stories,” said Omar.
ZimPF is however, expected to have a meeting tomorrow (Wednesday) to deliberate on the matter and Bhasikiti would give an official statement thereafter.
Efforts to get comment from ZEC provincial officer Zex Pudurai were fruitless as his mobile went unanswered by the time of going to print.politics,topnews

It’s too little too late, Biti

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It’s too little too late, Biti

Can someone tell someone kuti politics hadzinei nekudzidza idzi. Mapombi is very sure gogo Mahofa can testify to this. Ivo mazuva ano varova Gogo Mahofa mukati havana kuita retire from the position of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Masvingo ivava? Kkkkk vakasiya basa ini Mapombi ndingadzokera kwedu kwaChirimudombo netsoka musi uyoyo. Mwana wani ku retire when Team Lacoste faction is on top of the game in Masvingo?
Mapombi never wanted to dabble in politics but this ever dwindling economy has forced her to do so. Now I can safely say I understand Zimbabwean politics – from Runaida Joice Mujuru, ZimPF Mutasa, MDC – Tsvangirai, Zanu PF Lacoste to Zanu PF Gushungo’s Generation 40 (G40). Even those individual political parties dzandisina kudoma nemazita ndava kudziziva.
Mapombi can safely tell you that they are only two powerful politicians in Zimbabwe – the 93-year-old Robert Gabriel Mugabe and Richard Morgan Tsvangirai. The rest ndivana gudzamudungwe. Yes, they are there just to add numbers – I mean the likes of Egypt Dzinemunhenzva, Elton Mangoma, Jacob Ngarivhume, Simba Makoni, Dumiso Dabengwa and Tendai Biti – haaa the list is too big.
But people will never learn, Mapombi thought this Biti guy would learn from the blunders that were made by Welshman Ncube and company, Job Sikhala of MDC 99 and others.  It’s only Tsvangirai who has a big following when we talk of opposition politics. Even when we talk of mabhebhi ndiye chete ane hobho and no one else kkkkkk. But Moregirls futi so ma1 ndofunga mai vake havana kumusvinira mukaka muchinda uyu kkkkkk.
Anyway, zvekuda vakadzi izvi hatingazvipedze; after all, haasiye atanga nazvo izvi kuZanu PF it’s even worse varume vakuru vanoramba vakadzi vachena misoro kusanyara. Look at Chombo, Bright Matonga nana nhingi uyu – nyarai mhani madhara imi makaita seiko?
The point I was trying to drive home is Biti should have learnt from the mistakes that were done by some guys who deserted Tsvangirai and tried to form their own political parties. Or should I say vakasara nezita rekuti MDC but they later realised that they had no grassroots support.
Biti thought having connections to the donors is everything one needs to lead a political party forgetting that one should have support of the grassroots. Mapombi read an article recently where Biti was trying to find common ground with Tsvangirai saying he had no issues with the former Prime Minister. Kkkkkkk vana Biti vangu iwe – it’s cold out there. Politics is not as easy as eating oranges kkkkkk. Anyway, Mapombi is very sure there is no love lost between Biti and Tsvangirai – I think havana kumbobvira vafarirana vanhu ava. They only work together for the sake of progress. But at least you now know that politics hadzinei nekudzidza but kudiwa nevanhu chete chete. Whether you are a lawyer contesting against a former mine worker, unogona kungodyiwa nedofo iroro zvakangodaro.
The honest truth is that it’s too little too late for Biti to start to find common ground with Tsvangirai at the moment. Chinokanganwa idemo chitsiga chakatemewa hachikanganwe. Not so long Biti attacked Tsvangirai after their attempt to woo him to South Africa to be part of their Code agreement failed. Now you want to make it seem as if there are no issues. Kwava kuda kuteya coalition ka uku? Kuda kutaimira mafufu segonzo.
Anyway, Tsvangirai is very understanding; he will accommodate anyone pacoalition. Hanzi chenga ose manhanga hapana risina modzi but don’t expect any powerful position please lest you will be very disappointed. I am sure Mapombi’s advice is very important Mr Biti so that we avoid zvirwere zvakaita senge BP.
Mapombi heard Muzukuru Joosbi Omar waenda nechinhu paMwenezi East apo. By the way, is Dr Amai not coming to Mwenezi East for a star rally? Mapombi was really expecting her mhani. I know she would tear apart Team Lacoste kunyanya kaChadzamira ikaka, kaisiiwa kaita mushe. Dr Amai is one person I rely on kana dzasvika nyaya dzekutukirira manje. Kkkkkk musaita zvekutamba naMarujata mhani.
It’s almost lunch time guys let me go ndindokanga hangu maputi angu for lunch. I thank God mvura yambomira kunaya so moto unobata easy easy. Kana zvaramba I will eat rotten bananas. But if you happen to hear where I can have decent accommodation please let me know because I am tired of staying at this filthy Dr Grace Mugabe Trading Centre. Mboko imboko!mapombi

Women Breaking Barriers…Meet Martha Takawira, a Shurugwi-based trainee auto electrician

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Women Breaking Barriers…Meet Martha Takawira, a Shurugwi-based trainee auto electrician

by Charles Maregere

Growing up in rural Gokwe, 21-year-old Takawira never thought she would end up in a field traditionally regarded as masculine. Takawira recalls the days when many villagers would give any visitor their CVs with the hope of finding economic opportunities in the urban areas.
Now on industrial attachment in Shurugwi, she has high hopes that after training, she will secure employment in one of the mines around the area.
Takawira encourages young women to consider careers in the automotive industry and break the traditional gender roles that are ascribed by society and reinforced by the media.
"You need to have self-confidence and you have to sacrifice, you have to be aggressive and ambitious. I have had people peep through the door and ask, is that a woman working on a car? But I am glad I haven’t been looked down upon," Takawira says.

There is no doubt that women face gender-based stereotypes and prejudices but those like Takawira are helping to destroy those barriers through hard work and determination. With dedicated and committed women, society’s perception of women will change and barriers will fall.business

Women Breaking Barriers…Meet Chipo Mtasa, managing director of TelOne

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Women Breaking Barriers…Meet Chipo Mtasa, managing director of TelOne

Mrs Chipo Mtasa

by Charles Maregere

As leader of the country’s sole fixed-line telecommunication services provider, Mtasa is an inspiration to many women who regard the sky as their only limit. She is an inspiration to young professional women aspiring to break the barriers imposed by patriarchy by assuming leadership positions.
She is an embodiment of evidence to the effect that leadership comes with merit and not one’s biological make-up. Mtasa likes to encourage young women and girls to have confidence and self-belief in order to beat the negative stereotypes about women’s capabilities.
Focused, consistent and result-oriented are some of the words that best describe the lady who is ready to take on challenges as they came.
Young women and girls, Mtasa says, should look at challenges as opportunities and work to come out of any problems as better people.
In order to remain relevant in the telecoms industry, she says, there is need to develop new mechanisms and innovations because the industry is becoming increasingly dynamic.
Mtasa wants to be known as somebody who stands up for the right things and contributed to the positive development of Zimbabwe as a way of giving other women a chance to believe in their capabilities.business

Masvingo Rotary Club donates to Morgenster Hospital

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Masvingo Rotary Club donates to Morgenster Hospital

Masvingo Rotary Club members pose for a photo with Morgenster Hospital staff after the donation

Tatenda Shunyai

20 March 20217, MASVINGO – Masvingo Rotary Club in conjunction with Book Aid International on Monday donated medical school textbooks to Morgenster Hospital School of Nursing as a way of fulfilling their mandate of serving communities.
The donation followed engagements with Book Aid International after the club had noticed that there was an acute shortage of such literature.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Masvingo Rotary Club president, Brian Bhiza, praised efforts being made by club members to make a difference.
“As Masvingo Rotary Club, we are glad give this consignment to the school of nursing. We know that it will go a long way in helping the hospital.
“We are also happy to partner Book Aid International and other organisations to serve communities. These organisations work with us very well because of our track record of transparency,” Bhiza said.
Provincial health promotions officer, Casper Nhemachena, who represented the Provincial Medical Director (PMD) at the ceremony, thanked Masvingo Rotary Club for remembering Morgenster Hospital.
“We are happy that we have been remembered. The books that the school got today will be of great importance to students and their tutors.
“We plead with them to keep on supporting not only Morgenster Hospital but other hospitals in our province,” he said.
Rotary International District 9210 governor; Lee Ann Shearing, Morgenster Hospital Medical Superintendent; Dr Tafadzwa Muchengwa, Masvingo Rotary Club director of club services; Sam Muzvanya, hospital staff and students attended the event.
Rotary Club International is a global service organisation whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.local

Mimosa reaches out to flood victims

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Mimosa reaches out to flood victims

Winston Chitando


Itai Muzondo in Zvishavane

ZVISHAVANE – Zimbabwe’s leading platinum producer; Mimosa Mining Company last week reached out to villagers in Zvishavane and Mberengwa districts who were left destitute by Cyclone Dineo which wrought extensive damage to homes and fields in the districts.
The mining giant made donations of 20 tonnes of maize, 1000 blankets, 10 tonnes of soya chunks, five tonnes of sugar beans, three tonnes of matemba, two tonnes potatoes, two tonnes of onions, cabbages, 1 000 blankets and other groceries to 400 desperate families.
The goods were handed over through traditional leaders in the affected areas with Mimosa pledging to partner government to rebuild destroyed infrastructure.
Minister of Mines and Mining Development; Walter Chidhakwa thanked Mimosa for the spirit of love they have always shown to different communities.
“I know our chiefs were troubled by the disaster which hit their communities. This gesture by Mimosa is therefore very important for the people of who were affected. This is a big token of love. If Mimosa was had no love, they wouldn’t have heard the cries of others.
“They could have chosen to be selfish but what they have done shows that they have a heart and they care not only for areas in which they operate, but for the whole country too. Today, Mimosa is simply sharing the love,” said Chidhakwa.
The minister lamented the effect that the floods have had on the productive mining sector, saying productivity had gone down due to flooded shafts.
“Productivity in the mining sector has been lowered especially in small scale mining ventures whose shafts are flooded. Coal production has also been affected and that has had a negative impact on tobacco farmers who need coal to process their harvest,” added Chidhakwa.
The Minister of State for Midlands Province provincial Affairs, Jason Machaya who was also present at the event, said the presence of Mimosa in the province was a blessing.
“Mimosa is like our first born child. In our culture, if the first born doesn’t lead by example, we know that family is doomed. Mimosa has proved to the Midlands province that it is a responsible first born child.
“Of the affected places, Gokwe recorded 12 deaths; eight of them from Gokwe South. My other worry is on destroyed infrastructure because even if we get aid, it is hard to reach out to the affected places,” said Machaya.
Mimosa Mining Company chairperson; Winston Chitando promised that the mine has other plans to further assist affected families.
“We are glad to bring aid to communities in exchange for the love they show us. We will not end here as we will host a fundraising dinner to help affected communities soon,” said Chitando.
Meanwhile, Mberengwa District Administrator (DA), White Nkoma noted that some victims are still cut off from their homes as the areas remain largely unreachable.
“The rains destroyed infrastructure. We are glad relief is now coming our way. It should however be noted that besides the child who was swept away by a flooded river and found 15 km away, more than 20 children are stranded from their homes because bridges were also swept away,” Nkoma said.
Giving his vote of thanks, Zvishavane Ngezi legislator, John Holder urged Minister Chidhakwa to swiftly act upon mining companies that are not giving back to their communities even in times of great need.buniness

Body of missing Mwenezi man found in dam

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Body of missing Mwenezi man found in dam

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Cephas Shava

20 March 2017, Mwenezi – The decomposing body of a 38-year-old man, who had gone missing for almost two weeks after reportedly being swept away by a flooded Pambe River while coming from a traditional beer drink, was last week found floating in Musvosva Dam.
Police detectives attended the scene and Makuga was laid to rest at his rural home last Friday.
Passers-by saw the body, identified as that of Clemency Makuga of Sitera village under Chief Mawarire, stuck between rocks in the dam.
Though no police comment could be obtained, Chief Mawarire told TellZim News that on the fateful day, Makuga tried to cross the river while he was drunk.
“We think Makuga was drunk on that day because he had earlier been seen having some mukumbi (a traditional amarula brew). Before he was found dead, people were already suspecting that he was swept because his shoes were found at a crossing point along Pambe River.
“In his drunken state, Makuga might have underestimated the strength of the water and it appears he removed his shoes before attempting to cross the flooded river,” said chief Mawarire.

Meet Turner Muhango, FZC Mwenezi East by-election candidate

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Meet Turner Muhango, FZC Mwenezi East by-election candidate

Turner Muhango

Cephas Shava

20 March 2017, MWENEZI – As the days for the Mwenezi East by-election draw closer, the electorate may want to know more about the candidates who will battle it out to win the right to represent the constituency in the National Assembly.
Below is a brief profile of the Free Zimbabwe Congress (FZC) candidate, Turner Muhango.
A father to four children, Muhango was born and bred in Mwenezi. He was born at Matibi Mission Hospital on May 16, 1978.
He did his primary education at Masogwe Primary School before proceeding to Mwenezi Government High School where he did his ‘O’ Levels. He is a holder of a diploma in education from Morgenster Teachers College.
Muhango taught at Matande Primary school before transferring to Masogwe Primary School where he is currently teaching a Grade Three class. Last year, Muhango taught a Grade Seven class which recorded a 51 percent pass rate.
He joined active politics soon after the formation of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 1999, occupying the position of youth district treasury until towards 2013.
Although Muhango remained in the MDC-T after the 2005 split, subsequent disagreements in the party disillusioned him and he decided to quit the party during a restructuring exercise ahead of the 2013 harmonised elections.
After ditching MDC-T, he made a comeback to active politics in February this year under the FZC banner.
Muhango is a gifted, self-taught DStv installer who realised his talent in 2007 and went on to form his own company, View World Installations.politics,topnews

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