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14-year-old mother appeals for help

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14-year-old mother appeals for help

Jubilee Mahlamvana

03 April 2017, MBERENGWA – The 14 – year old Mberengwa girl who made headlines in various newspapers last year after successfully giving birth while writing her Grade Seven examinations is appealing for financial help for her to go to secondary school.
The girl is a victim of sexual abuse which she suffered at the hands of her cousin brother who is said to be a minor too.  Her poor parents are struggling to help her raise the child and are in no position to find the money to let her continue with her education.
Speaking to TellZim News, the minor’s mother said her daughter obtained 23 Units in her Grade Seven examinations but given the hardships they are facing as a family, they do not have enough money for the wellbeing of the baby, let alone for school fees.
“We do not have money to pay for her school fees and buy supplementary milk for her child so we suggested she drops out of school and breast-feed the child while we look for money,” her mother said.
The family is pleading with individuals, communities and organisations to come and assist so that the young mother does not end up hopeless as most teenage mothers are.

SMEs regret formalising businesses

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SMEs regret formalising businesses

Shumirai Zhou

ZVISHAVANE – Owners of Small to Medium Enterprises have said they regret having complied with the government’s drive to formalise their businesses, saying the process had resulted in them being exploited by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra).
Many small business owners who spoke to TellZim News said the tax collector was now treating them as a ‘cash cow’ which has to be relentlessly pursued.
Secretary General for SMEs in Zvishavane, Bigboy Murenga said relations between Zimra and hardworking small business owners were often fraught with tension owing to the former’s lack of consideration.
“Zimra officials are reported to be paying frequent visits to registered SMEs collecting taxes. This has seen some registered SMEs threatening to close their businesses because they cannot withstand the amount of revenue Zimra is charging on their businesses.
“The existing sour relations between the two have resulted in unregistered SMEs getting rid of any thought of formalising because formalisation is now like committing a crime,” said Murenga.
Other SME owners in the town also said Zimra’s rigid tax regime was hindering growth of the economy and depriving the State of much needed revenue.
They also said although many small business people have a positive view of formalisation and its benefits, Zimra officials needed to change their attitudes towards the SMEs industry if the country is to reap the full potential benefits of a vibrant small to medium businesses sector.business

GZU band rides high with debut album

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GZU band rides high with debut album


Tatenda Shunyai

03 April 2017, MASVINGO – Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)’s 10 member Team Fusion band have struck the right chords with their debut album ‘Dangwe’ which was released a few weeks ago.
The album has attracted considerable attention from music lovers and is also receiving a fair share of airplay on national radio stations.
With tracks that include Sweet true love, Only you, Chipo ichi, Nyarara kuchema, Sekai, the album tackles social issues like love and the plight of the girl child.
Band director, Shadreck Dzingai told TellZim News he was satisfied by the efforts put to produce the music and was happy with how it has been received on the market.
“Many people never expected us to produce something so impressive; an album that is helping to reflect the academic excellence that GZU prides itself in. We are happy with the airplay we are getting on national radio,” said Dzingai.
He also said the album was an important pacesetter which will inspire them to continue demonstrating their knowledge by producing tangible products.
“We have started receiving calls for show bookings and we will consider weekend shows that do not interfere with our students’ studies,” said Dzingai.
He thanked GZU Vice Chancellor and his leadership team for the support they received from the time of recording up until the album’s release.
“Professor Zvobgo raised our moral and has always been had the most encouraging words for us. As a group, we are happy that we have delivered something that supports the university’s niche area of arts, culture and heritage,” he said.
The band has five music students Lynn Togarasei, Ignatius Gwengweni, Nyasha Warinda, Chipo Nyambiya and Wellington Mtigwa.
The other five students; Ritchmore Chiteve, Pamela Makunike, Rutendo Rori, Ruvimbo Pangwai and Isaac Matambo afre pursuing different other degree programmes.
The album was recorded at Vialy studios in Harare and was produced by Munyaradzi “Vialy” Viya.entertainment

Tsvangirai too desperate for power

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Tsvangirai too desperate for power

Mukati coalition inobuda iyeyi? I doubt. Can someone answer me please – is this coalition going to yield anything? I mean the people who want to coalesce with Tsvangirai to fight Zanu PF are they of any value? The likes of Didymus Mutasa and his ZimPF? Kkkkkkk Mwari ndibatsirei shuwa. Ndati ndingobvunzawo hangu.
Mutasa has a lot of skeletons in his cupboard and people who dislike him are probably more than people who like him in the country. The old man stands accused of murdering MDC-T supporters in 2008 and the victims’ families are still bitter. As I’m speaking I am trying to think what could be in the minds of Christpower’s family about both Mutasa and Tsvangirai. Mutasa is heavly implicated for allegedly having a hand in the death of Christpower and his father who were murdered for supporting MDC-T.
Now MDC-T yavakafira iye is now joining hands with Mutasa and company in the name of a coalition. While we encourage people to forgive each other and unite, the wounds are still to fresh to talk of reconciliation.  After all this is not reconciliation but desperation for power which is exhibited by Tsvangirai and the MDC-T.
Mapombi is also trying to think what could Jestina Mukoko feeling right now about this coalition considering that she is engaged in a court battle with Mutasa demanding compensation for the unjust abduction and gross violation of her rights by state security which Mutasa was the responsible minister then. Zvimwe muchiti munotamba vakomana! Mototi coalition pakadai?
That’s the reason sometimes, though very rare, Mapombi likes Zanu PF – the Cdes are principled. I mean very principled. Vanoziva kuti maJudha nemaSamaria havadyidzane chero zvodii kwete zvana Tsvangirai zvechinzara nzara zvovoita izvi.
Mapombi knows very well that coalition is critical at this moment in time – but we should also be rational and consider the feelings of the victims of violence whom we were with in the struggle. Manje tikakanganwa nekuti tava kuda power haa-aah tinozviruza. There are far much better political parties to coalesce with, vana Biti, Welshman, Simba Makoni, Elton Mangoma, Jacob Ngarivhume, Noah, Egypty and even Joice Mujuru. These political parties are more acceptable even in the MDC-T circles than vana Cde Mutasa ava. Anyway, desperate situation calls for desperate measures. Kana Zanu PF yazohwina zvayo don’t cry foul.
You are rigging yourself by including perpetrators of political violence in coalition talks. Kkkkkkk but MDC-T so – these people are really desperate to get power. Mapombi heard some of its senior officials saying we need vana Mutasa kuti vagozotiudza kuti how they were rigging elections hahahahaha baba vangu iwe. Do you think they will tell you? It’s now over two years since they were kicked out of Zanu PF and why didn’t they say it out? Ngwarai mhani makaita seiko imi?
Anyway, let us wait and see how it goes but kana mazodyiwa neZanu PF musanyepera rigging. By the way, I also have a word for Joice Runaidha Mujuru – don’t develop a big sister mentality my sister. You are not bigger than anyone else except for Dr Amai maybe. Learn to accept facts as they are – that is, Tsvangirai has more support than your National People’s Party.  Izvo zvenyu zvekuti it’s not given that Tsvangirai will lead coalition zvava zvekupenga izvo. Kana musingade you are free to go and re-unite with ana Mutasa and leave Tsvangirai alone muone kuti haavhoterwe here.
Runaidha my sister, listen and listen very carefully – you have better appeal kuvanhu than vana Mutasa so better take advantage of that and push for coalition as well as confirming that Tsvangirai will lead. That way you will endear yourself with the people not zvemadzana mbwanana zvomoita izvi. Leave Tsvangirai alone please. Or else we will begin to think you are a Zanu PF project manje.
Anyway, it’s almost lunch time let me go ndindokanga hangu maputi angu for lunch. I cannot eat rotten bananas today I have a running stomach. Ko Dr Amai variseiko mazuva ano? Varova! Mpaombi is very sure she is planning something after that attack on Queen Bee kuBuhera pavanodzoka we are likely to hear more fireworks.
And the visiting President is still around; hopefully he will stay for a while. Kkkkkk zvabva zvandifungidza Charles Manyuchi kkkkkk asi vanhu so. Hanzi akangonzi kana ukangorova muchinda uyu President Mugabe vako hatichadazve kuvaona vachiuya kuno kuSingapore kkkkkk. Ko ndiye aizodiiwo akabva angorohwa chamatsenganzungu ndokuti pasi gunduru. Anyway, Mapombi salutes you my brother Manyu, weather what people say is true or not, whether the match was gambled or not, still I salute you. You are my hero! Mboko imboko!mapombi

Shattered Gutu roads in dire need of repair

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Shattered Gutu roads in dire need of repair


Peter Chawapiwa

03 April 2017, GUTU – Most roads in Gutu urgently need attention after the heavy rains that pounded the district rendered many areas hardly reachable, TellZim News can reveal.
Buses and small passenger vehicles are resorting to side roads to avoid getting stuck on the badly damaged roads.
The most affected major roads include the Gutu – Zvavahera – Chitsa, Gutu – Buhera and Mpandawana – Kurai roads.  The first two roads have been surfaced for the first 11 kilometres while only 40 km of the Kurai road is tarred.
Transport operators said the incessant wet spell saw most parts of the roads becoming dangerous and difficult to drive on.
“Gutu has not received as much rainfall in the last 20 years as it received this year so the state of the roads is putting us out of business. You have to part ways with some of your money to pay villagers to assist pull your vehicle when you get stuck in the mud. This has increased the cost of doing business,” said one kombi driver who plies the Gutu – Nyazvidzi road.
 Another motorist said he was losing business because travellers between Gutu and Murambinda now choose to use the longer route through Chivhu.
A Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) bus recently spent two days stuck in the mud close to Guzha Primary School.
The Gutu Rural District Council (RDC) and the Zimbabwe National Roads Authority (Zinara) were not immediately available to comment.

Women Breaking Barriers…Fiona Kudzika a female builder doing wonders

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Women Breaking Barriers…Fiona Kudzika a female builder doing wonders

Charles Maregere

03 March 2017, Don’t let traditional gender-based views of careers stop you from pursuing your passion. Worldwide studies have shown that often women will grow up with a strong influencer, such as a teacher, a guidance counsellor, or a parent who will guide their student or child into “traditional” careers based on gender. You might not have even noticed it happening.

Fiona says, “Why are careers in the construction industry so untraditional for women? Many women love to build things and get a lot of satisfaction from working with their hands just like many men. So why shouldn’t you pursue a career that matches your aptitudes and abilities, one that you can be passionate about regardless of traditional views?
Fiona who is a third year student at Masvingo Polytechnic is one of the key people who had a hand in the construction of Great Zimbabwe University’s student’s campus at the school of hospitality and tourism as well as the Robert Mugabe school of education campus in Masvingo.
Is a career in the skilled trades right for you?
“Without sugar coating things, working in the skilled trades is hard work, but if you like a challenge and want a fulfilling career (not just a job), then I would say go on with it.”
To be successful, you need to “pull your own weight” that means listening, learning, doing and then you will be respected and treated equally. You need to be motivated, determined and confident, as well as flexible and adaptable. But above all else, you need to have a passion for what you’re doing. If you’ve got that, then there are no limits to what you can do and accomplish despite gender.
“The main reason why more women don’t enter the skilled trades is because of the lack of information available for getting started. We’re here to change that.” Says the soft spoken Fiona.local

Women Breaking Barriers… Grace Kusotera: A Masvingo Pharmacist who saves with distinction

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Women Breaking Barriers… Grace Kusotera: A Masvingo Pharmacist who saves with distinction

Charles Maregere

03 March 2017, Women are certainly inspiring change within pharmacy at all levels and across all sectors which is all crucial as we celebrate the achievements of women who are making a difference to the profession. Grace says, “Women have gotten through pharmacy school, been working full-time, and they have ascended into those management roles across all pharmacy settings.”
Grace who runs a pharmacy in Masvingo, also mentors junior Pharmacists and in a way helping to develop pharmacists as professionals. “I want both male and female pharmacists to be capable and confident in doing their work such that they are able to realize their full potential.”
From humble beginnings at St Ignatius College in Chishawasha, Grace has a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe as well as another post-graduation managerial qualification.
She recently attended the Afro Asia Indian meeting Pharmexcil organised by the pharmaceutical manufacturers of India in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of India held in September 2016 in Hyderbad India.
With a wealth of experience to tap from Grace has worked at senior level for various Local and International organisations.
Grace also acknowledges that her success did not just come on a silver platter ,she had to be firm and put extra effort to ride above societal myths ,misconceptions and all the stereotypes faced by the girl child growing up and taking up sciences to trail blaze her career. As a prayerful woman she thanks the almighty God for her mother who has been the backbone and powerhouse to her success story.
How would you encourage a young woman into this field?
“Pharmacists are the experts in medicines,” she says. “They have the skills and there are great opportunities out there for women in pharmacy who are determined enough. To be a leader Grace hints that one need to be a good communicator, open-minded, confident, enthusiastic, have initiative, proactive, flexible and organised. Many women have these qualities. They just need to believe in themselves more.” local

GZU students in pothole-filling, cleanup campaign

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GZU students in pothole-filling, cleanup campaign

Brighton Chiseva

03 April 2017, MASVINGO – Our Inheritance, an inclusive student club at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU), has joined hands with City of Masvingo to launch an anti-pothole campaign targeted at plugging some of the most damaged roads in the city.
Heavy rains over the past weeks have worsened the state of the roads in Masvingo, with motorists having a hard time negotiating through huge potholes on most of the roads.
The group recently carried-out a pothole-filling exercise as part of belated Women’s Day celebrations.
The exercise ran under the theme “Accelerating Gender Balance and Ethics by Celebrating International Women’s Day”.
City of Masvingo Mayor Hubert Fidze thanked the students for helping to strengthen the bond between the city and the university.
 “We appreciate this positive move. It shows we are working together for the development of our city,” said Fidze.
Our Inheritance founder and events coordinator Jennifer Chitanda said the programme was meant to show that students were responsible residents of the city.
 “We use these roads with our buses to and from school so we saw it necessary to put our energies together and contribute to their rehabilitation. As students, we need to appreciate that we live in a tolerant city which treats us right,” said Chitanda.
Chitanda also said the event was just the beginning as the club had a series of social responsibility plans lined up for the current and next semesters.
Event facilitator Struggle Desire Nyahunda said the club was meant to unite students from different political persuasions so that they become active, responsible citizens.
“The club was founded after the realisation that what divides students is not bigger than what can unite them,” said Nyahunda.local

LCDZ donates vehicle to Copota

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LCDZ donates vehicle to Copota

LCDZ’s Jerad Maguta standing by the car donated to Capota

Lloyd Shunje

03 April 2017, MASVINGO – Humanitarian organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe (LCDZ) last week donated a Toyota Hilux double cab 2016 edition to Margaret Hugo (Copota) Primary School for the blind.
The car was received by Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Education Secretary Samson Shava, Copota head Simbarashe Manjere, Tapiwa Madamombe, LCDZ provincial coordinator Jerad Maguta and Farai Chikwature from the organisation’s offices in Harare.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, LCDZ programmes manager Greaterman Chivandire said the car will assist in community rehabilitation programmes.
“The vehicle was acquired to assist in the implementation of the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme. It will also assist in ensuring that services reach every person with a disability within their areas of residence.
“This car will make it easier for our provincial team to access communities that have people living with disabilities so that they can be empowered,” said Chivandire.
Speaking during at the event, Shava said the vehicle will assist the team in assessment work as well as in the identification of community members who need assistance.
“The organisation will use the vehicle to conduct the necessary programmes and activities. With this vehicle, it will be easy to access all communities and to make follow ups where there is need,” said Shava.
Last year, LCDZ, through Copota, donated a wheel chair to a rape victim in Zaka and assisted in her successful pursuit of justice which later saw the rapist being sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.local

Machaya donates to Bikita landslide victims

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Machaya donates to Bikita landslide victims
Machaya (left) hands over food stuffs to Matambura family member

Brighton Chiseva

03 April 2017, BIKITA – Businessman and Zanu PF member, Everson Machaya has stretched a generous hand to the Matambura family of Mudaniri village under Chief Mukanganwi whose home was destroyed by a landslide earlier this month.
The family’s home was destroyed and household property was crushed after the floods triggered a massive landslide which saw heavy boulders gliding from a nearby mountain. One person was injured in the disaster.
Machaya recently donated groceries which included cartoons of sugar, flour, rice, soap and other basics.
The goods were handed over in the presence of Ward 9 councillor Sabina Kujongonya Mukaro and other relatives to the victims.
Speaking during the event, Machaya said Christian values oblige people to help those in need and to show compassion to the less fortunate.
“When I heard that there was a disaster in my home area, I saw it fit to come to the aid of the affected people. We are duty-bound to live in accordance with our Christian values,” said Machaya.
After receiving the donation, Remina Mukurunge Matambura said she never thought she would be shown that kind of generosity after the disaster.
“I am very happy to realise that there are people who still care for the poor whom they are not even related to. This has left a mark on us as a family and I will always remember this,” said Mutambura.
Councillor Mukaro also thanked Machaya for being in touch with the realities of his home area.
“If all of us could be this kind to the vulnerable people in our communities and if everyone cared, our areas would easily develop. We must all learn from what Machaya has done here,” said Mukaro.local

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