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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

Robbers tie man with cable, make away with cash

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Robbers tie man with cable, make away with cash


Tinomutenda Midzi

19 March 2019, MUTARE – Daring intruders who burgled into a house in Murambe Street last Sunday used a cable to tie a man and used rags to stuff his mouth before robbing him of US$415 and other goods.
Thirty-one year old Vosta Zvitete of Stand Number 6 Honde Street Murambe, Mutare, was left shaken by the robbery which happened in the early morning hours last Sunday.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the incident and called for vigilance.
“In this robbery case, no arrests have been made so far. We appeal to anyone with information to report to the nearest police station. People should make sure that their doors are well-locked before going to sleep. They must make sure they put their money in very safe places to protect it in case of a robbery,” he said.
Two unknown male adults cut the fence and entered the house using unidentified objects. They took two cell phones that were on charge before proceeding to where Zvitete was sleeping.
Brandishing an axe and a machete, the robbers woke the victim up and demanded money.
Zvitete said he had no money but the robbers found US$15 from a pair of trousers which was on the floor before taking another US$400 which fell off the ground from the blankets.
They also made off with a television set, a Samsung DVD player, two pairs of trousers and three pairs of shoes before leaving Zvitete still tied, with his mouth was stuffed with the rags.local

Prominent prosecutor runs home naked

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Prominent prosecutor runs home naked

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Upenyu Chaota

19 March 2017, MASVINGO – Prominent prosecutor, James Zvikomborero Murambiza last week ran home naked after two knife – wielding robbers mugged him in his car and took away all his clothes, a laptop, cell phones and cash amounting to US$123.
Murambiza (34), who resides at ZRP Zimuto Camp, was robbed in a bushy area close to Sundown Lodge.
Tawanda Murumbi (21), of Marufu Village under Chief Mazungunye in Bikita, and Kudzai Zibhowa (41), of Kuranga village under Chief Nyajena, stood before Magistrate Victor Muhamad on Monday.
Though they pleaded guilty to charges of armed robbery, they denied the facts supporting the charges, claiming that they did not enter Murambiza’s car while he was away but they entered when he was busy having sex with an unknown woman on the rear seat of the motor vehicle.
They were, nonetheless, sentenced to four years in prison each with one year suspended on condition that they do not commit a similar offense in the next five years.
Murumbi and Zibhowa were represented by human rights lawyer, Collins Maboke of Maboke and Ruvengo Legal Practitioners.
It was the State’s case that on March 8, 2017 at around 2000 hrs, Murambiza was driving his car along Old Great Zimbabwe Road towards the CBD when he stopped his car to relieve himself.
Upon returning to his car, Murambiza felt two knives being pressed on his neck and he noticed that he was being robbed. He was then forced to drive along the dusty road towards Sundown Lodge and ordered to park his vehicle in a bushy area.
It was heard that the complaint was assaulted with clenched fists and was robbed of the items and all his clothes in the process.
The robbers then tied the Murambiza’s hands with shoe laces, disconnected the car battery, took away the car keys from the ignition pot and disappeared into the night.
Murumbi was arrested in Zvishavane the following day while trying to sell the stolen items while Zibhowa was arrested two days later in Runyararo South West, Masvingo.
Fidelis Nyamukondiwa prosecuted.local

Gweru mayoral post tough

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Gweru mayoral post tough

Chikozho (centre) with Town Clerk; Elizabeth Gwatipedza

Itai Muzondo in Gweru

19 March 2017, GWERU – Outgoing chairperson of the commission that has been running the affairs of Gweru after the suspension and ultimate dismissal of Hamutendi Kombayi, Tsunga Mhangami last week warned new mayor, Charles Chikozho, that his new job was by no means a stroll in the park.
Speaking during the inauguration of Chikozho, Mhangami said the post requires tough decision-making techniques and the boldness of a giant.
“Gweru’s dignity can be retained but it needs a bold decision maker. Efforts should be put to improve revenue collection. Your work even starts inside these chambers as you can see they are deteriorating.
“Of urgent attention, however, is a land audit because suspicious land deals have been done all over. Findings by the commission show that there are a lot of dirty land deals across the city. Several stands, some of which have since been developed, are quite questionable,” Mhangami said.
She did not hesitate to boldly advise the new mayor to close down the council-owned yet loss-making Go-Beer brewery which she described as a liability to council.
“The commission suggests the winding up of the Go-Beer project as it is no longer profitable to the city. Council should rather maintain their farming ventures which have remained viable despite the harsh economic climate,” Mhangami.
Chikozho, however, told TellZim News that he will do whatever it takes to return the city to sanity.
“I am ready for the task. I want to bring back the city to sanity. I know it’s so big a task that as I take office, I know what I am going to face. I also believe the report handed over to me by the commission will help me do a perfect job for Gweru,” said Chikozho.local,topnews

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