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Zaka cop loses ear to gamblers

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Zaka cop loses ear to gamblers

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Tatenda Shunyai

27 Feb 2017, ZAKA – A policeman is nursing serious ear injuries at Musiso Hospital after he was attacked allegedly by three illegal gamblers who were angry that the cop had confiscated their money and converted it to his personal use.
Though acting Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said he had not received the report, TellZim News is reliably informed that the cop, only identified as Chapeyama, had seized US$60 from the gamblers.
The cop is said to have passed by the trio plying their gambling trade and took all their belongings including the cash which he however, failed to take to the police station.
Sources said after noticing that the cop had not surrendered the cash at his workplace as per the law, the peeved gamblers plotted a violent retaliation.
Matuda bar tender, Paul Chigaro confirmed that the cop lost a piece of his ear while drinking at the bar.
“The three men entered the bar and attacked Chapeyama, accusing him of spending their money. One of the said gamblers, Matemerdous Maume bit Chapeyama’s ear and tore a piece off.
“Another alleged gambler, Douglas Siyawareva then took the piece of flesh, put it in an empty container and went round the bar showing it to revellers. Chapeyama was then quickly ferried to the hospital where he is receiving treatment,” Chigaro.
It was also reported that Siyawareva has since been arrested but his accomplices were still on the run by the time of writing.local

REFLECT Circle in voluntary work at Nyajena Hospital

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REFLECT Circle in voluntary work at Nyajena Hospital


Brighton Chiseva

27 Feb 2017 – Renco Mine – Muchibwa REFLECT Circle, a member of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), last week began a campaign for peace through voluntary work at Nyajena Rural hospital where they cut tall grass around the maternity waiting section.
Sixteen group members slashed tall grass and used sickles to clear the ground which had become a breeding ground for mosquitos.
CCJP facilitator, Saimon Nhamo said the group wanted to make the place safer for nurses, waiting mothers and patients who come to the hospital.
“We don’t want people to come for mosquito bites but we want to create a safe environment for hospital staff and the people under their care,” said Nhamo.
REFLECT Circle chairperson, Moses Rucheche said the group will maintain the fence around the hospital as part of their social responsibility programme.
“If resources permit, we will repair the fence so that the staff cannot lose sleep over stray cattle getting into their gardens,” said Rucheche
He also expressed a wish to build public toilets at the busy Muchibwa shops where many public gatherings like rallies are often held.
“Rallies and CARE meetings are held here and people end up congesting the hospital’s toilets while others use the bush,” said Rucheche
Hospital nurse-in-charge, Norah Kupika thanked the group for caring for the community.
“I am happy to be in Nyajena and I think we are lucky that you chose this place as your first priority,” said Kupika
CCJP is a nonpolitical organisation aimed at promoting peace and Justice in the country and has many groups advocating for peace around the country.health

All set for RCU second graduation this Friday

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All set for RCU second graduation this Friday

Prof Wiseman Magwa


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 Feb 2017 – Preparations for the Reformed Church University (RCU) second Graduation Ceremony to be held on Friday February 24, 2017 at Morgenster Mission are at an advanced stage.
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development; Professor Jonathan Moyo will be the Guest of Honour at the ceremony.
RCU Vice Chancellor, Professor Wiseman Magwa gave a hint that Reformed Church University and First Mutual Life Holdings will also be launching its scholarship fund on the day.
The University, which is owned by the Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) was founded in 2010 to operate as a registered higher and tertiary education institution offering degree programmes to people living with and without disabilities.
The university’s niche is special needs education, theology and community service.education, top news

Gweru council, vendors war imminent

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Gweru council, vendors war imminent

Gweru Vendors Association leader, Lovemore Reketai

Itai Muzondo in Gweru

25 Feb 2017 – GWERU – Fierce clashes between City of Gweru and vendors in the coming days are very likely after council gave an ultimatum that vendors must leave the streets by February 28, 2017.
Town Clerk; Elizabeth Gwatipedza recently said the move to push vendors away comes after the realisation that most vendors had left designated places and had flooded the CBD to the extent of blocking the pavements.
Vendors have however vowed that they will go nowhere with Gweru Vendors Association leader, Lovemore Reketai saying council plans were impossible.
“Their move is impossible. I don’t want to lie. If they push people, it would be deadly; Panofa munhu apo! They must rather listen to vendors than make resolutions from the comfort of townhouse without consulting,” Reketai said.
He said vendors needed proper stalls and to be engaged peacefully so that a suitable way forward can be found.
“We have been called to so many meetings and we have put our suggestions on the table but we feel they are never taken into consideration. Council should simply build proper stall which are convenient to vendors and their customers rather just push us to wherever they want.
“We know that the place they want to push us to is not big enough to take us all,” added Reketai.
The ‘Swift Vendor Mart’ is one of the sites to which council wants vendors to go.local

Kasukuwere orders Chiredzi not to lease Chigarapasi

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Kasukuwere orders Chiredzi not to lease Chigarapasi

Saviour Kasukuwere

Beatific Gumbwanda

24 Feb 2017 – CHIREDZI – Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, Saviour Kasukuwere has made a dramatic volte face on the contentious Chigarapasi Beer Hall issue, ordering that council resume its operations of the popular beer spot, which was closed in January.
Chiredzi Town Council Chairman, Francis Moyo, confirmed of the developments that they have received a letter from the ministry ordering them to reopen the popular beer garden.
“I can only tell you that we have received a letter from the ministry instructing us to reopen Chigarapasi,” said Moyo.
The move is likely to be welcomed by sex workers and other residents who had bitterly protested the closure of the joint, saying livelihoods had been lost.
The development, however, puts into quandary a deal to lease the bar to a consortium of local businessmen reportedly for US$4000 per month.
The bar was closed at the behest of the local government ministry after a directive that all loss-making council enterprises be folded.top story, local

Mujuru meets Zvishavane vendors

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Mujuru meets Zvishavane vendors

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ZVISHAVANE – ZimPF leader, Joice Mujuru’s countrywide meetings with the people took her to Zvishavane where she toured informal market stalls and interacted with vendors last Friday.
Mujuru’s public interactions led her to some of the desolate mining town’s oldest and poorest areas where signs of failure by the government from which she was fired after almost 35 years are most glaring.
Her message to the downtrodden faces she met revolved around the need for voter registration ahead of the watershed 2018 general elections which many have branded a make or break for the country.
At Makarios bus terminus, Mujuru told a gathering made-up of mainly female vendors that every citizen with 18 years and above was duty-bound to register and vote in 2018 if the country is to have any hope again.
 “As mothers, we normally know the ages of our children better than our husbands do. As such, we should encourage our children to register as voters when they reach the age of 18.
“We can win this war together only if we vote in the coming elections. I encourage you all to register and vote,” said Mujuru.
Mujuru is fighting for her survival as party head following mass defections by top party stalwarts after she dismissed five founding members of the party including Didymus Mutasa, Rugare Gumbo and Kudakwashe Bhasikiti.
The five members are disputing their expulsions and have counter-dismissed Mujuru.top story, politics
ZimPF Masvingo executive with Joice Mujuru

MDC-T Manicaland chair denies evading arrest

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MDC-T Manicaland chair denies evading arrest

David Antony Chimhini (centre)

Tinomutenda Midzi in Mutare

24 Feb 2017 – MUTARE – MDC-T Manicaland provincial chairperson, David Antony Chimhini has denied that he ever ran away from the police following his arrest last week on allegations of inciting public violence and evading arrest during an unsanctioned NERA demonstration held on September 17, 2016.
Chimhini was released the next day after the court ruled that the case must continue by way of summons.
The Mutasa North legislator told TellZim News that police picked him up saying he ran away when they swooped on demonstrators and arrested party provincial spokesperson Trevor Saruwaka.
“The police said I took part in the demonstration and went into hiding last year but that is not true. I have always been around. The State said I will come to court by way of summons so I will wait to hear from them,” he said.
Takudzwa Magwere, MDC-T Provincial Youth Organising Secretary said it all started when the party restricted the number of police officers who could enter into a consultative meeting that party president Morgan Tsvangirai was addressing at Mutare Hall.
“Many supporters came to attend the meeting with President Tsvangirai but the space inside was limited. Ten police officers were available to maintain order but we could only let in two of them because of space limitations.
“Hon Chimhini was then called by the police who said he was facing charges of barring police from entering. He explained that the space inside was limited and they shifted to the NERA allegations,” Magwere said.politics

Bhasikiti likens Grace, Mujuru to cyclone Dineo

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Bhasikiti likens Grace, Mujuru to cyclone Dineo

Joice Mujuru and Grace Mugabe


Upenyu Chaota

24 Feb 2017 – MASVINGO – ZimPF candidate in the upcoming Mwenezi East by-election, Kudakwashe Bhasikiti-Chuma has likened First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe and ZimPF leader, Joice Mujuru, to the destructive Cyclone Dineo.
On his Facebook page, Bhasikiti said females who are named Dineo, Joice and Grace were like destructive spirits.
He said the cyclone had coincided with Mujuru firing top ZimPF members and the First Lady resuming her rallies.
He urged the people of Zimbabwe to pray hard for divine intervention.
“I am just pondering on why these three great feminine names caused a stir this last week going all over. One is Dineo, the other two are obvious to you doctorates. Coincidence of spirits. Pakaipa. Namatirai nyika nhasi. I am now fasting,” Bhasikiti wrote on his Facebook page.
Asked to shade more light on the statements, he said it was food for thought and open for interpretation.
The First Lady was in Buhera last week were she took a dig at Mujuru saying she is a nonentity in politics.
She also said the people of Zimbabwe would still vote for President Mugabe’s corpse even if he were to die before the 2018 elections because no one else is suitable to assume the presidency.politics

Manicaland angers Mugabe

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Manicaland angers Mugabe

President Robert Mugabe


Lloyd Shunje in Mutare

24 Feb 2017 – MANICALAND – President Robert Mugabe is said to have been angered by Manicaland province where many opposition political leaders come from, a development which forced Minister of Water, Environment and Climate, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri to publicly apologise to First Lady Grace Mugabe at a rally held at St Jones Chifamba Primary School last Friday.
Muchinguri was referring to Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) leader Morgan Tsvangirai, Bishop Abel Muzorewa, Ndabaningi Sithole, Simba Makoni, Margret Dongo and Didymus Mutasa who all hail from Manicaland province and they have all formed opposition political parties to fight Mugabe.
“It’s humiliating that we have the highest number of opposition politicians coming from Manicaland. I want to apologise for that and I promise you that we are soon going to deal with the rebels,” said Muchinguri.
At the rally, the First Lady also took time to deride Mutasa and disputed ZimPF leader, Joice Mujuru, whom she described as lazy and incompetent.
“Ini ndakatombomubvunza iyeyu Mutasa kuti ungamugona iyeyu Queen Bee (Mujuru) who is incompetent. After spending so many years as a minister and other 10 years as a Vice President, she cannot define ideology,” said Grace.
She also attacked internal dissent in Zanu PF, saying those who call for President Mugabe to retire must themselves retire first because they too have been in government since 1980 and have nothing to show of it in terms of delivery.
“I am the First Lady because you elected the president of the nation. Some will be saying Mugabe should go because he is old. I am the only one who should say the president should leave so that I take office because l didn’t start with him in 1980. So no one should say Mugabe should go when you all started together in 1980.politics

‘Nurses abusing order to reduce admissions’

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‘Nurses abusing order to reduce admissions’

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Moses Ziyambi

23 Feb 2017 – Mwenezi – There is concern at Neshuro District Hospital that nurses at the institution are abusing a directive by Provincial Medical Director, Dr Amadeus Shamu, to reduce admissions in response to severe water shortages at the hospital.
Repeated efforts to get a comment from Dr Shamu were fruitless as his mobile phone went unanswered.
However, well-placed sources at the hospital told this publication that some lazy nurses are taking advantage of the order to fast-track the discharge of critically ill patients.
“There are some drugs like stat dose that are administered upon seeing a patient and other remedies like Intravenous drugs (IV) that need to be carefully administered with the patient being closely monitored by a nurse. In many cases, however, patients are now being told to go and finish such courses at their nearest clinics,” said the source.
A concerned nurse also said demoralised nurses were now brazenly taking advantage of the crisis measures to reduce their own work load.
“Last Thursday the female ward was left with only one patient who had a theatre case. The rest were discharged but their conditions were still in need of attention,” said the nurse.
Another source also told TellZim News that some prematurely discharged patients are aborting their treatment regime owing to the long distances that have to be walked to the nearest clinics.
The situation at the hospital is still awful and the paediatric ward was still shut when this reporter paid a visit last week.
Children were still admitted in the female patients ward with very few new admissions being made as the water woes continue.health

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