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Woman breaking barriers

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Woman breaking barriers
1. Meet Dorothy Siduna, the cross border bus driver

VaChihera is the only female cross border driver in her route and many people have been inspired by her humble approach to work.
The two-time Cross Border Driver of the Year Award winner does the Harare – Cape Town route which is a three-day nonstop trip.
She owes a lot of her success in her career now spanning over 20 years to her employers –Chihwa Tours, her caring husband who has been supportive all the way and her male colleagues whom she says are really supportive to her.
Being in the cross border industry for that long can surely never be possible without a caring family which understands the nature of her job.
She admits night driving has its own challenges but with the experience she has gained so far, she thanks the Almighty God that she can drive with ease at any time of the day.

Orphaned Bikita genius scoops 10As

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Orphaned Bikita genius scoops 10As
David Nyakuvengwa

BIKITA – Ashlee Jessie Madanha, an orphaned pupil from Chirumba High School, has defied huge odds and scooped 10As and 2Bs in the 2016 ‘O’ Level examinations, a gigantic feat for a child at a rural day-school.
Madanha says her dream is to go to ‘A’ Level and later go to university to study medicine.

Ashlee Madanha

“I want to study medicine. Saving lives and reducing human suffering has always been my dream and I am happy that I am have made the first steps towards that by passing my ‘O’ Levels,” she told TellZim News.
Senior lady at Chirumba High School, Ivy Mukuwe described Madanha as a genius who exceled despite her difficult social circumstances and being at one of the most under-resourced schools in the district with shortage of teachers and books.
The school does not have science laboratories like some of the public schools in urban areas but Madanha still managed to pass her science subjects.
“We are very pleased by the results. She is a hard worker and is well-disciplined. We would like to plead with those who can help her with money to help her so that she can continue with her education,” said Madanha.
Bikita District Schools Inspector Zakaria Makopa said he was always thrilled when girls excel in school because it sends a clear message that girls are not in any way less able than boys.education

Chikomba’s best teacher does it again

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Chikomba’s best teacher does it again
Isheunesu Manjengwa

Elliot Jinjika

CHIVHU – It has become cultural for Isheunesu Manjengwa, a multi-award winning Liebenberg High School history teacher, to always produce a 100 percent pass rate at ‘A’ Level with his latest achievement being at last year’s examination.
Manjengwa has become the talk of the district with regards to history teaching and has been awarded recognition as the best History teacher in Chikomba district.
He started teaching at the Liebenberg High School in 2008 after transferring from Daramombe High School.
From 2010 onwards, the classes he taught have recorded a consistent 100 percent pass rate, a feat that has helped to raise the school’s profile rising.
When TellZim News caught up with Manjengwa, he offered a few tips for history students and their teachers.
“Essay writing and presentation of work skill are two critical things among others that I emphasise as the basics of ‘A’ Level history. Usually, most students have got the all the material but the problem is on how the work is presented. That’s what has to be corrected,” said Manjengwa
School head, Rodgers Ngara applauded the history department at his school for flying the Liebenberg flag high and encouraged all school children and staff to keep working hard.
School Development Committee (SDC) chairperson, Rev Makoni Goredema encouraged team work among staff members and school children, saying the success of the history department should be replicated across the board.
Government has been emphasising the teaching of history to all pupils at secondary level as a way of reinforcing national identity and exposing to children the sad realities of the country’s colonial past.education

First Lady bails out Murambinda B whiz kid

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First Lady bails out Murambinda B whiz kid

Grace Mugabe


Lloyd Shunje

02 March 2017, BUHERA – All hope was restored for a 17-year-old Murambinda B High School whiz kid, Prudence Mavhura, when First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe offered to fund her education.
The young girl had lost all hope of continuing with her ‘A’ Levels due to financial problems at home but the First Lady came in handy and resolved to pay her school fees.
Mavhura, who is now doing her ‘A’ Levels at Kriste Mambo Girls High, scored 9 As in the 2016 Zimsec ‘O’ Level Maths, Accounts, English, Science, Fashion and Fabrics, Shona, History, Geography and Bible Knowledge.
She was excited when Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs, Mandiitawepi Chimene introduced her to the First Lady during her rally held at St John’s Primary School in Buhera.
Mavhura thanked the Fisrt Lady and promised to work hard to pass her combination of Maths, Accounts and Business Studies which she is doing at ‘A’ Level.
Mavhura’s mother, Tendai Mahuni thanked Dr Mugabe for the assistance and expressed confidence that her daughter will do well.education

Burmris Entertainment goes international

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Burmris Entertainment goes international

Rumbidzai Mudenge


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02 March 2017, MASVINGO – Burmris Entertainment, a local entertainment promotion company owned by Rumbidzai Mudenge, daughter to late Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education; Stanislaus Mudenge, is set to spread wings by hosting shows outside Zimbabwe for the first time.
Speaking to TellZim News earlier this week, Mudenge said she dreams of marketing Zimbabwean artists to the world through organising high-level shows for them.
“I launched Burmris Entertainment in my hometown, Masvingo, last year with the hope of helping local artists to get recognition on the international market. It is this dream that has pushed me start organising shows for artists outside Zimbabwe,” said Mudenge.
She revealed that company will debut outside the country with a glittering show in South Africa on Friday March 3, 2017.
“The show comes after a series of successful local shows with Masvingo, Mutare, Gweru and Zvishavane recording very high audience turnouts. As a promoter, I also work with Zimbabwean business people abroad so that our abilities as Zimbabweans are recognised. This is why the show will be held at a club owned by a Zimbabwean national,” said Mudenge.
The youthful promoter also said she will use the South African show to rebrand Burmris Entertainment to Burmris International.
“Our vision is to go global so our name should reflect that new scope. That is why we are changing to Burmris International. The artists I travel with will also have an opportunity to perform in high profile clubs,” said Mudenge.
Adrian Anesu Mupemhi (Jah Seed), Obey Makamure (Tocky Vibes), Enock Munhenga (Ex Q), Darlington Zhanje (Dadza D) and Munashe Nyoni (Munaz) will perform at the show.entertainment

Odzi man arrested for planting mbanje

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Odzi man arrested for planting mbanje
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Tinomutenda Midzi

01 March 2017, MUTARE – Members of the Mutare Criminal Investigation Department (CID) last week arrested Arnold Gamunorwa for allegedly cultivating dagga, TellZim News has learnt.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the case and warned the public against producing illicit and dangerous drugs.
“The public must not grow dangerous drugs. We are saying this for the public’s own good because when people do that, they not only face jail, but they also put their health and the health of others at risk,” Inspector Kakohwa said.
On February 9, the police received a tip-off that the accused was cultivating mbanje at his homestead and members of the CID swooped onto the case a few days later.
When approached by the CIDs, Gamunorwa is said to have voluntarily led them to his garden where 37 matured mbanje plants were found, some of which were reportedly as tall as 2.5 metres.local

Headman pays cattle for bedding cousin’s wife

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Headman pays cattle for bedding cousin’s wife

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Cephas Shava

Mwenezi – Chief Chitanga’s court has fined a headman four cattle for engaging in an adulterous affair with the wife of his younger cousin brother.
Lovemore Chuma CB of Mushayavanhu village pleaded guilty to charges of having an adulterous relationship with the wife of his namesake cousin, Lovemore Chuma MB who resides in Chipwanga village.
It was heard that Chuma CB and Tambudzai Jeke engaged in a series of sexual encounters when the unemployed Chuma MB was out looking for piece jobs to fend for his family.
The two however said they had engaged in a sexual encounter only once.
After full trial, Chief Chitanga ruled that Chuma CB, who initially had been charged five beasts by the complainant, should pay four beasts as a token of regret to show contrition for having an affair with Chuma MB’s wife.local

Girl reveals rape through letters

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Girl reveals rape through letters

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Elliot Jinjika

01 March 2017, CHIVHU – A 16-year-old girl from Mugwenhi village under Chief Mutekedza in Sadza, exposed her rape by her uncle through letters she had written and intended to send to the rapist’s wife.
The 53-year-old rapist uncle, who appeared before Magistrate Fadzai Mutombeni, was slapped with a nine-year jail sentence after being convicted on counts of indecent assault and rape.
It was the State’s case that in August 2016, the complainant went to her uncle’s bedroom hut where she wanted to charge her cell phone but the uncle followed her, grabbed and fondled her breasts.
On the other day, the man took advantage of the absence of his wife from home and raped the girl in the hut where she had gone to put her phone on the charger.
Matters came to light when the man’s wife caught him kneeling down in the kitchen trying to kiss the girl who was asleep, but husband and wife decided to chase the girl to her father who lives in Wedza.
The complainant’s father only learnt about the case when he stumbled upon letters that her daughter had written to the uncle’s wife detailing the abuse.
The father reported the case to Wedza police leading to the arrest of the culprit.
Nicholas Mabvongodze stood for the State.local

Former Bikita RDC CEO sentenced for culpable homicide

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Former Bikita RDC CEO sentenced for culpable homicide

David Nyakuvengwa

01 March 2017, BIKITA – Former Bikita RDC CEO Johnson Bigger Mpamhadzi was last week sentenced to six months imprisonment or pay an alternative US$400 fine after he was convicted of culpable homicide following his involvement in a road accident which killed two children last year.
Mpamhadzi appeared before Bikita Resident Magistrate Caroline Tafira facing charges of culpable homicide.
The State led by Richard Nyamuomba alleged that on the April 29, 2016 at around 15:30 hrs, Mpamhadzi was driving along Mutare-Masvingo road.
Towards Nyika Growth Point, on reaching the 212 km peg, he saw a pedestrian, Ronald Munyeperi, trying to cross the road from left to right where his two friends Liliosa Chikozho and Brian Mauya were standing.
Mpamhadzi then lost control of the vehicle, swerved to the right and in the process hitting Munyeperi, Chikozho and Mauya who all fell to the ground.
Munyeperi died on the spot while Chikozho was pronounced dead upon arrival at Nyika clinic.
A report was made at ZRP Bikita Traffic and police attended the scene.
The vehicle sustained a damaged front at the bonnet and it was taken to ZRP Nyika for examination.
The State argued a case of negligent driving on the part of Mpamadzi, saying he was speeding and had failed to exercise high degree of caution when he saw the children playing close to the road.local

Dangamvura teens steal from boyfriend, jailed

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Dangamvura teens steal from boyfriend, jailed

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Lloyd Shunje in Mutare

01 March 2017, MUTARE – Bridget Mhlanga (18) of House Number 10659, Federation, Dangamvura, and her accomplice, who is a minor, will spent two years behind bars after they were convicted of stealing US$6 500 from Mhlanga’s boyfriend.
Mutare Magistrate, Tracy Muzondo sentenced the duo to 24 months imprisonment with six months suspended for good behavior.
The minor, who was 14 when the offence was committed in October 2016, will serve her sentence when she turns 18.
It was the State’ s case that on October 30 last year, Mhlanga and her friend were cleaning Dawn Mazendure’s house but the minor searched Mazendure’s toolbox and found US$6 500 which she connived with Mhlanga to steal.
The two then shared the cash with Mhlanga getting US$3 000 while the minor got US$3 500. They then went to town where the minor gave her share to one Tafadzwa with Mhlanga giving hers to one Ambitious Machite.
It was only on November 4 when Mazendure checked his toolbox and found that his money was missing. He questioned Mhlanga who only told him her friend had once showed her the money. After investigations only US$240 was recovered from Machite.
Fletcher Karombe appeared for the State.local

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