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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

Chikombedzi Hospital woes mount

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Chikombedzi Hospital woes mount

Irvin Mutengerere

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23 Feb 2017 – CHIREDZI – Chikombedzi Mission Hospital has spent almost a month operating without water and electricity with expectant mothers being forced to walk at least two kilometres to find water.
The hospital mortuary has now been closed as there are numerous problems with the cooling system.
Sources at the hospital said there was a strong likelihood that the hospital will suffer from an outbreak of cholera and typhoid because of the severe water shortages.
When contacted for comment, acting Medical Superintendent, Irvin Mutengerere said there is a borehole which requires electricity to work, meaning the absence of electricity also means the absence of water.
“The major challenge we are facing as a hospital is shortage of water and electricity. We once contacted ZETDC but they just said there were faults that need to be fixed but nothing has been done. We now have about a month operating without water and electricity,” said Mutengerere.
He told this publication that the hospital needs two more boreholes to run efficiently.
Mutengerere also said the hospital requires X-Ray machines which are a basic resource for any health institution of that size. He said the hospital has an emergency generator and solar power that are only sufficient for use in extreme emergency measures in the laboratory.
 “It’s six months now since our mortuary has stopped working and we urge people to bury their relatives as soon as possible. For those without policies, it is wise for them to contact service providers,” said Mutengerere.health

Chiredzi General Hospital in dire straits

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Chiredzi General Hospital in dire straits

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23 Feb 2017 – CHIREDZI – Problems at Chiredzi General Hospital are getting worse with revelations that there is a dire shortage of maternal beds, a problem which has seen pregnant mothers sleeping on the floor.
Provincial Medical Director (PMD), Dr Amadeus Shamu has pleaded with companies to intervene and support the hospital.
He said shortage of resources in the whole health delivery system had led to problems in public health institutions.
“We still have a challenge with regards to the availability of resources. I will assess the actual extent of the problems at the hospital. We do however encourage Public Private Partnerships to address problems at our health institutions,” said Dr Shamu.
Chiredzi Residents and Ratepayers Association (CHIRRA) also pleaded with businesses in Chiredzi to come to the rescue of the most critical health institution in the district.
CHIRRA chairperson, Jonathan Muusha Mpamombe said his organisation was saddened that residents and other patients from around the district are getting very poor service at the hospital.
“Since the Minister (of Health and Child Care, Dr David Parirenyatwa) visited last year, no steps have been taken to address the issue. Some women in the maternity ward are giving birth while sleeping on the floor.
“We are asking for volunteers to come and help the hospital,” said Mupamombe.health

Happy 93rd Mr President

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Happy 93rd Mr President

Kkkkkk but politics so ka maOne chaiwo. Of all the people, Mapombi never thought Rugare Gumbo would have the audacity to say such words – hanzi President Mugabe has never been charming kubva tichiri kuhondo and as a result he resorted to second-hand women. Kkkkkkk akomanaka tambai zvakanaka!
But kuti second-hand wife kobvirwa Dr Amai here? Kkkkk ana Gumbo maguta kunyarwa handiti how can you belittle a whole Dr (PhD) and refer to her as a second-hand wife? But eish; Marujata wacho anozozvinyanyzwo futi – her address recently leaves a lot to be desired.
Mapombi started to question kuti ndivo here vakaita PhD paUZ or vakaitirwa because zvimwe zvinotaurwa hazvina maturity. In fact zvinonyadzisa especially when it’s coming from the First Lady. How can she spend so much time speaking about how bees mate in the air and stuff –  please leave Queen Bee alone! Whether she is a whore, harlot or prostitute just leave her alone.
But to say Zimbabweans will vote for Mugabe from his grave I think that’s stretching our patience too far. People of Zimbabwe might be docile but not to an extent of voting a dead person kuti tarwara here nhai Grace? Hezvo!
Anyway, Mapombi would want to believe that when Grace said people would vote Mugabe from the grave wakataura chiDuma vanhu vakatadza kuchinzwisisa – maybe she was only confirming that Mugabe would not be alive by the time we will have elections. Let us give Grace the benefit of doubt and assume ndozvaaireva hake kuti by the time we go for elections the President will be no more. Kkkkkk she might be another prophet of doom though!
Tell whoever made you to believe that Mugabe is the only person with Presidential qualities that people would vote for him to rule from the grave – kuti makanyeberewa  hakuna zvakadaro. And even for you to dream becoming the next President succeeding your dear hubby muka ubike doro uti ko midzimu yandirasirei kudai. Not over my dead body – naMnangagwa kudai ndokupikira Marujata hauchinanzve chigaro chiye. Chine varidzi chinhu ichi.
By the way, President Mugabe turned 93rd  this week and all is set for his 21st Movement celebrations. Mapombi is not a jealousy woman so she would like to congratulate the Commander-in-chief of the Defence Forces, the Chancellor of all State universities, the first secretary of Zanu PF, the god-father of all Zanu PF factions a happy birthday. Mapombi wishes you many more and I dedicate Sulumani Chimbetu’s song as I wish you the best on the occasion of your birthday – ‘Ndiri kunzwa masimba okupinda muzana…kunge munhu uye ari kumhanya race……kumhanya race kumhanya….Usain Bolt. Kkkkkk vana Sulu venyu ava!
Mapombi is happy for Gushungo – tongai vanhu Karigamombe! Zimbabwe is full of foolish people as your wife correctly puts it that chero muri muguva tinongokuvhoterai. We are even foolish to an extent that we can even vote your wife to take over from you –  in fact we can make Zimbabwe a Mugabe dynasty.  We have no hard feelings about that because we are not so intelligent.
Don’t worry about the poor performing economy, high unemployment rate, poor roads if there are still any roads to talk about and poor health facilities. What is more important is power Gushungo – tongai vanhu chete.
But Masvingo province is really on fire Mr President –  Team Lacoste and Gushungo 40 (G40) zviri kutatsurana zvinonzwisa tsitsi. Mapombi has never thought the two factions would go to that extreme. Jorum Gumbo was booed at the just ended Zanu PF PCC at Masvingo Provincial Show grounds and his attempt to side with Team Lacoste foiled. E-eh ko hamuzvisive here kuti vana Gumbo ndeve Team Lacoste though vachizviramba pane vanhu ko vangatii ivo vachisapota Ngwena isina mazino. Mind you a Monitor lizard (burwa) is far much better than a toothless crocodile. Iyo Ngwena iyi mukatoti ingwena chaiyo chaiyo yemashuwa imi? Mapombi doubts very much!
Anyway, Mapombi will not predict the results of the Zanu PF provincial executive elections to take place today (Thursday) but mukaita zvekutamba Gushungo 40 inoenda nechinhu.
G40 enjoys the brains of about 17 MPs from the province who are working against old and tired gogo Mahofa and sekuru Hungwe hahahahaha chero ndimiwo.
It’s almost lunch time guys let me go ndindozvikangira hangu maputi angu for lunch but before I go, can someone tell Dokora kuti the devil is a liar! Musataure naye zvakawanda please just tell him the devil is a big liar.
Anyway, Mapombi heard there will be a by-election in Mwenezi on April 8 where Muzukuru Joosbi Omar will square off with this guy who is always in the wrong basket – Kudakwashe Bhasikiti. Kkkkkk but zvaBhasikiti vakomana hanzi Dr Grace and Dr Mujuru zvakangofanana neCyclone Dineo hanzi imhepo dzese. Kkkkkkk ndiregei zvangu ini nditsvage some rotten bananas so that I can help myself while ndichikanga zvangu maputi.
Ko Mphoko uripiko these days? Haaa that man – no wonder why people say he ran away from the liberation war. Anyway mboko imboko!mapombi adonha

MISA urges government to repeal media laws

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MISA urges government to repeal media laws

Kelvin Jakachira

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23 Feb 2017 – HARARE – The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe chapter has urged the government to repeal repressive laws that have haunted the media for close to two decades.
MISA acting national chairperson, Kelvin Jakachira told Advocacy committee members at the organisation’s belated Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week that it was regrettable that the media environment remained unchanged despite the 2013 constitutional gains.
“The media landscape is still littered with a plethora of laws that infringe on media freedom, freedom of expression, free artistic expression and freedom to demonstrate and petition.
“The laws include the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (AIPPA), Broadcasting Services Act (BSA), Public Order and Security Act (POSA) and Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act among others,” said Jakachira.
He said 2016 witnessed an upsurge in cases relating to violations against the media.
“During the course of 2016, we witnessed an upsurge in cases pertaining to media violations. A total of 23 journalists were unlawfully arrested or detained while conducting their lawful professional duties, compared to 10 cases recorded in 2015.
“In addition, 12 journalists were assaulted by the police and supporters of Zanu PF while on duty, compared to seven (7) cases recorded in 2015,” he lamented.
Jakachira was, however, happy that MISA managed to provide legal assistance and medical cover to the journalists who were victims of these acts of lawlessness.
MISA also gave transport allowances to families of the journalists who were in custody.local

MP Chakona warns Chief Nhema

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MP Chakona warns Chief Nhema

Paradzai Chakona


Itai Muzondo

23 Feb 2017 – ZAKA – Zaka Central legislator Paradzai Chakona is on a collision course with Chief Nhema, Ranganai Bwawanda, whom he accuses of de-campaigning him and has issued a stern warning that the chief must leave politics to politicians while he performs his chieftainship roles.
The feud between the Zanu PF legislator and Chief Nhema date back a long time with the MP accusing Chief Nhema of working against his political survival.
It is alleged that Chief Nhema is campaigning for one James Makiya to take over the seat from Chakona in the 2018 elections.
“Nhema is all over the place fighting Zanu PF as if he does not know chiefs should not be involved in political issues. He has been conducting rallies in Ward 9, 14 and 15 and behind my back.
“Even if he says he is campaigning for Zanu PF, he should leave his ways because the party has proper structures on how candidates are chosen. He should play his role as a chief and leave politics for politicians,” Chakona said.
A source said Chakona was also bitter of reports that Chief Nhema had recently stopped people from attending his rally.
“When Chakoma heard that Chief Nhema stopped district chairpersons from attending his rally to mobilise support for his preferred candidates ahead elections for provincial structures, he vowed to stop the chief from meddling in politics,” the source said.
When contacted for comment, Chief Nhema refused to shed light on his feud with Chakona.
“I hear he threatened to get rid of me but it will be unfair to give a comment since I have not met Chakona in person. Chakona has also not +approached me to tell me his complaints and above all, I don’t know anything about his allegations,” Nhema said.politics, top story

Zanu PF burns in Masvingo

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Zanu PF burns in Masvingo

Ezra Chadzamira


Party supporters boo Gumbo, disrupt PCC meeting
17 MPs plot to humiliate Hungwe, Mahofa

TellZim Reporters

23 Feb 2017 – Zanu PF is literally burning in Masvingo province – the home of factionalism – with the G40 and Team Lacoste factions engaging in ugly fights as they select the new provincial executive today (Thursday).
There was drama at the Masvingo Showgrounds on Sunday during the Provincial Coordinating Committee when newly-appointed acting Masvingo provincial chairperson, Jorum Gumbo came face to face with factionalism.
Gumbo was chairing the PCC meeting but G40 sympathisers booed him before breaking into song and dance to protest against Gumbo’s supposed bias towards Team Lacoste.
Gumbo had to abruptly stop the meeting in order to avoid further chaos.
The youth and members of the women’s league fervently sang the contentious Kumagumo kune nyaya song as if to tell Gumbo that a harmonious end was not a given.
It was party national commissar Saviour Kasukuwere who rescued Gumbo when he stood up to make clarifications and additions to what Gumbo had said.
Gumbo wanted only three people from Masvingo’s seven districts to vote for the executive saying it was impossible for all members in the district structures to vote.
However, it was Kasukuwere’s intervention which brought joy to the G40 faction when he said all the 120 district members would be allowed to vote.
It all started when Gutu South legislator, Dr Paul Chimedza stood up and asked Gumbo to clarify on the composition of the electoral college.
Gumbo tried to evade the question but Dr Chimedza insisted that he be answered. A visibly angry Gumbo threatened Dr Chimedza and asked him to sit down but in an open display of defiance, more MPs stood up in support of Dr Chimedza.
Bikita South MP Jeppy Jaboon tried in vain to be given a chance to make a contribution during the deliberations as Masvingo West MP Ezra Chadzamira, who is the Team Lacoste candidate for chairmanship, kept on pulling him down. As a result Jaboon spent half of the time seated on Chadzamira’s lap as the two fought to stop each other from making contributions.
A day before the chaotic PCC meeting, a total of 17 MPs aligned to the G40 had held a closed door meeting at Flamboyant Hotel where they planned to humiliate Team Lacoste kingpins; Josaya Hungwe and Shuvai Mahofa.
The guest of honour at the meeting was politburo member Daniel Shumba who is also MP for Masvingo Urban. Retired Colonel Mutero Johanne Masanganise, who is the G40 candidate for chairmanship, was given time to explain what he was going to do once elected chairperson.
On the other hand, Team Lacoste held two meetings, one in Chivi while the other one was hosted by Shuvai Mahofa at her Rhodene home.
The Thursday polls will see the stronger faction taking over the provincial leadership.politics

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