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Kaindu tips FC Platinum for championship

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Kaindu tips FC Platinum for championship

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ZVISHAVANE – Howmine coach Kelvin Kaindu has tipped FC Platinum to win the Premier Soccer League (PSL) championship this season saying the Zvishavane-based side has so far put up a breath taking performance.
“FC Platinum is playing beautiful game; they have been on pole position for quite some and all they need is to maintain the winning streak for them to win the championship. They are playing some entertaining football this season and I don’t see any other team dislodging them from the top of the log table,” said Kaindu.
The Howmine Gaffer confided after his boys went down by a goal to nil to FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium over the weekend.
Walter Musona sealed the victory for the pure Platinum boys.
Kaindu rued the several chances his boys fluffed in front of goals while FC Platinum utilized the only chance that came their way.
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza, however, watered down the idea of lifting the championship and insisted that all they are concerned about is to maintain the team’s current form.
“A win at home is always sweet but we still have a long way to go” said Mapeza.news

GZU Mbira Group shines at Rio-Set

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GZU Mbira Group shines at Rio-Set

Tatenda Shunyai

MASVINGO – The Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) mbira band last week put on a stellar performance which earned them a first place at this year’s edition of the Research and Intellectual Output (Rio Set) at the Natiuonal University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Bulawayo.
Rio-Set is an annual event initiated by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development.
The GZU band shrugged off stiff competition from other top institutions like Midlands State University (MSU) and Harare Polytechnic to get the first place in the mbira segment of the competitions.
The group was led by Shadreck Dzingayi, a lecturer from the university’s Department of English and Performing Arts.
Dzingayi said they managed to put a well-polished act despite some challenges they met during their preparations for the competition.
“After spending two weeks rehearsing, we realised we were doing that using the wrong theme. We only found out about it some two hours before the start of the competition.
 “I would like to thank my vocalists for being very creative. They quickly composed a new song in a few minutes but surprisingly, we came out tops,” an ecstatic Dzingayi said.
He thanked the university for the massive support given to the band; right from the preparations up until the competitions in Bulawayo.
Students who participated in various disciplines at the competition said they were thrilled by the chance they were given to showcase their talents on a competitive and prestigious platform.
Stiff competition was also witnessed in other disciplines like electric band, traditional dance and other various exhibitions among others.
This year’s edition attracted high profile speakers like the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo, and Econet Wireless top executive, Douglas Mboweni.
The event was officially opened by the Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko.
This year’s edition of Rio-Set was held under the theme “Growing the Zimbabwean Economy Through Innovations.”news

FMC: For all your financial needs in Chiredzi

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FMC: For all your financial needs in Chiredzi

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CHIREDZI – FMC Micro-finance has bailed out a number of civil servants and sugarcane farmers in Chiredzi by providing instant loans.
Courage Makunike the loans officer in-charge said his company was committed to stir development in the Lowveld by providing financial assistance. He said they offer instant cash and Agro loans.
“We started here in Chiredzi in 2013; we have assisted quite a number with instant cash and Agro loans. Our aim is to assist farmers in Chiredzi with loan facility so that they can buy their inputs in time as well as assisting civil servants to get instant cash loans,” said Makunike.
Besides civil servants and farmers, Makunike said, they also offer loans to pensioners at a lower interest rate from as little as 9.5 percent per month.
“We have the lowest rates in the district; from as little as 9.5 percent and we do not charge administration fees,” Makunike said.news

Masvingo Polytechnic holds 24th graduation

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Masvingo Polytechnic holds 24th graduation

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MASVINGO – Masvingo polytechnic held its 24th graduation last week on Thursday where more than 500 students from the institution received their certificates and diplomas.
Students who did four year courses were given diplomas, High National Diplomas (H.N.D) was given to those who went through two year Programmes while certificates were given to those who went through one year courses.
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo, who was the guest of honour, expressed his willingness to keep attending graduation ceremonies like these.
“I am not sacrificing my time to be here, it’s my duty to be here. Witnessing the 24th graduation in Masvingo today is something very crucial in Zimbabwe education,” he told over 3 000 people who turned up for the event.
Professor Moyo also said his ministry is looking forward to implement measures which will see polytechnics in the country offering degree programmes.
“In line with the ZIMASSET policy which was introduced by President Robert Mugabe, the ministry of higher and tertiary education will try by all means to improve education in the country. Degrees will be soon introduced to polytechnics to foster the policy,” he said after it was made clear that some lecturers from National University of Science and Technology (NUST) will soon land at Masvingo polytechnic as part time lecturers.
Awards were given to best students from different programs with Professor Moyo capping all the graduates who went home in jovial moods.news

Brandon Mvura promises scintillating performance at MMA

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Brandon Mvura promises scintillating performance at MMA

Tatenda Shunyai

MASVINGO – Jazz musician Brandon Mvura of Aqualegends Music has promised to put up a thrilling show at the Midlands Music Awards to be held on September 23 at the Cathedral Hall in Gweru.
Mvura who is known for his hit song Chibhodhoro and other songs that topped the charts on YAfm, has been nominated for four categories which are Best Jazz Music, Best Afro Pop Music, Best Collaboration and Best Newcomer at the awards.
Mvura will also be one of the star attractions among the performers on the night.
The musician, who is related to music guru Amon Mvula, is receiving his fair share of airplay.
Speaking to TellZim News recently, the Mvura said he was confident     he will shrug it out with other big guns like Samkoko who have been nominated for the same categories.
“I am very happy to be nominated in four categories and selected to  perform at the awards. I urge people to come in their numbers to support the event which honours  artists from Midlands province. I  promise to give my all on the stage and put up a cracker of a performance on the night,” Mvura said.
He has four albums to his name namely Continental, Sentimental, Pentimento and Monumental and is currently working on his fifth album  which will be released in 2017.
He boasts a number of awards to his name including the Best Roots music award for two consecutive years at the Masvingo Music Awards and the 2014 ABSA award for Best Promising African Jazz Artist.
Mvura now has his sights at the  KORA and BET awards.
The 2016 edition of the MMA is running under the theme; ‘Celebrating Arts, Culture and Music in the Midlands Province’.entertainment

Did I hear gogo Mahofa now on dialysis?

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Did I hear gogo Mahofa now on dialysis?

Kkkkkkk this government is a joke. A real joke! I mean Chinamasasa or is it Chinamasa and uncle Bob are a big joke. Chinamasa once told this populist boss that they should forgo bonuses but akasvodeswerwa rakacheka nyika hanzi the presidium was never consulted. Mapombi is very sure the presidium was consulted this time around when Chinamasasa announced bonus scrapping and proposed civil servants salary cuts. Hazvishamisi kunzwa mangwana zvonzi the presidium was never consulted! Tinozviziva izvi bvunzai isu vana Mapombi tinoshanda nevanhu vakwegura kwedu kuDr Grace Trading Centre uku kwatinenge tichiita peace jobs which we are paid with rotten bananas. Kkkkkk asi zvinoita kukura so ka vakomana; chakawira hama hachisekwi shuwa.
Anyway, let us wait and see if President Mugabe will use the populist approach this time around panyaya dzemabonus and civil servants salaries. I bet you will cut the salaries until civil servants vave kutambira zvihuta. But it’s fine; instead of creating 2,2million jobs our government is planning to fire 25 000. Kkkkk maths dzacho dzicharamba kubuda gore rino mirai muone.
But Mr President, don’t you think it’s high time you walk the talk? Mapombi remembered very well how you undressed Goodwill Masimirembwa for his alleged involvement in diamonds corruption scandal – e-eh makamufamba rakacheka nyika and many predicted that they will never ever hear about him again. But, eish, zvakabva zvangoperera ipapo kana kuzombonzwazve what happened to Masimirembwa thereafter and we are seeing him enjoying every day. Recently, last week to be precise, you confronted Saviour Kasukuwere and accused him of selling land ear marked for our Zanu PF youths to Prophet Walter Magaya. Almost everyone here was shocked when you attacked Kasukuwere of the Gushungo (G40) faction. Of course, Mapombi knew very well nothing will happen to Kasukuwere but the majority who are not privy to your antics are waiting patiently for you to take action. Kkkkkkk kanganwai hama makudo ndeamwe aya!
Anyway, we do not care much about what action you are going to take on Kasukuwere but, certainly, we expect you to reverse Chinamasa’s salary cuts and bonuses scrapping announcement. That much we expect Mr President – especially when elections are fast approaching kudai kkkkkk ko vanyori vemapaper muripiko? I was expecting a headline like – Bob at catch 22 situation. kkkkkkk morumwa nechekuchera gushungo.
But kuseka tingaseka zvedu but Mapombi got some very disturbing news about our one and only gogo Shuvai Mahofa – hanzi mbuya vazorwara manje. Of course unconfirmed reports doing the rounds say gogo Mahofa is now on kidney dialysis. I really feel sorry for her – I think the situation would have been different if she had been allowed to go and rest. Thus Mapombi always say Zanu PF is heartless – moda kuti vadii chaizvo gogo Mahofa? Can’t you allow her to retire? Moda kuti tiite vekusunda nebhara kuenda kumarally navo kkkkkkkk or kuvaisa mungoro nhai? And some people think it’s normal to address rallies, meetings and funeral gatherings while seated. A-ah kusanyara takatanga kutozvionerawo pana gogo Mahofa isu. Even at Chief Bota’s funeral last week; she addressed mourners while seated mototi zviri normal.
By the way, Mapombi heard things were not right at Chief Bota’s funeral. I heard there was not even a dust road and Zinara grader rakarara richigadzira mugwagwa on the eve of burial. Mapombi heard Chief Bota was one of the most neglected chiefs in the province simply because vaifarira chematama Morgan Tsvangirai kudarika Uncle Bob. Chiefs should be treated equally regardless of political affiliations. Chete the problem we now have is that many people especially from the ruling party think the word chief or traditional leader means Zanu PF supporter. Kutozoshaya nyadzi; Mapombi heard the PA Chikova and DA Chivange also attended Chif Bota’s funeral. Kkkkkkk kune vamwe vanhu vasina ganda kumeso shuwa.
Anyway, get well soon gogo Mahofa. Can I write a resignation on your behalf gogo? I am only doing this because I love you more than the crooks around you. Vamwe vanoda kungoti muite kuti vawane minda yenzimbe but the truth is they don’t love you anymore.
It’s almost lunch time, let me go ndindokanga hangu maputi angu for lunch as well as looking for rotten bananas at Dr Grace Mugabe Trading Centre. Kkkkkk asi Zanu PF yakashinga – how can they name such a filthy place after the First Lady? Are they suggesting that Dr Gire is as filthy as this place? Kkkkk munokuziva here kuDr Grace Mugabe Trading Centre? Anyway, who am I to suggest otherwise when the whole Zanu PF councilor, Masvingo Urban MP and Minister of State saw it fit that this place is the resemblance of Dr Gire? Anyway, that’s a topic for another day nhasi regai tidye our rotten bananas takazvinyararira hedu.
And where is Machako by the way? I want to give him some flowers andipirewo gogo Mahofa – I wish her a speedy recovery. Get well soon gogo. Mapombi wish if you could retire gogo because politics dzemazuva ano is too stressing. Too stressing for your age gogo. It is also my wish that Chinamasa’s call for Ministers’ salary cuts is not stressing you that much gogo Mahofa. Even if he tries to do so, our populist Mr President will reverse it anyway – so worry not. But gogo how close are you to Mphoko? Please tell him kuti abude muhotera mhani haanyare wakaita seiko. Mboko imboko!news

Open defecation rampant in Chiredzi town

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Open defecation rampant in Chiredzi town

Paida Mukono

CHIREDZI – There are rampant cases of people relieving themselves in the open especially in new and uncompleted residential areas due to lack of sanitary facilities in those areas in Chiredzi town, it has been learnt.
Speaking during an engagement meeting which was facilitated by the Zimbabwean Liberators Platform (ZLP) and attended by residents and council personnel, Tshovani residents complained that open defecation was common in ward 4, 5 and 6.
“There is need to educate residents on hygienic practices so that we avoid another cholera outbreak. If the trend continues, we will end up recording cases of cholera, diarrhoea and typhoid.
“People staying in the newly constructed areas around Joina City just after Makondo and other areas have no running water yet we have many more people moving in there,” said community services officer, Prettymore Chikerema.
In Chiredzi, it has become common for people to move into their houses before they are completed and before all facilities are installed as a way of escaping the burden of paying rent.
Others also move into to their unfinished houses on un-serviced land to protect their structures from thieves.
Residents also said in the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle houses in ward 4, people are relieving themselves in plastic bags and dumping them anywhere because there is no water in the houses.
“We have some people who throw plastic bags of faeces at neighbours’ homesteads during the night so that they do not have to deal with the matter themselves,” said a resident of the area. 
Town engineer, Wesley Kauma said council would consider barring people from occupying un-serviced houses.
“If this continues we will have to make sure that there are no people who stay in houses with no water and sanitary facilities,” Kauma said.news

Mutirikwi dam level lowers

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Mutirikwi dam level lowers

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CHIREDZI – The water levels of Lake Mutirikwi, Zimbabwe’s largest inland lake, has lowered to 12.6 percent which might risk sugarcane production next season if the country does not receive good rains in the forthcoming rainy season.
Statistics released by the Zimbabwe National Water Supply Association (ZINWA) indicate that the lake’s dam level is currently at 12.6 percent and might continue to decline since the water is used for both domestic and irrigation purposes by Masvingo urban residents and Chiredzi sugarcane farmers respectively.
ZINWA said the lake holds  79 980 mega litres out of its total capacity of 1 378 082 which means the dam has so far lost more than 1 298 100 mega litres of water.
The Operations Manager at Zinwa Runde Catchment Area, Jonathan Juma said the situation has forced his organisation to implement tough water rationing.
He revealed that Zinwa is now releasing only 10.1 cubic metres of water per second against the 32 cubic metres per second which is released when water levels are optimal.
Juma said Zinwa may be forced to stop releasing water for irrigation if the situation in the lake fails to improve so that the little water left can be spared for the domestic needs of the city of Masvingo and the town of Chiredzi.
“The sugar industry is being severely affected by the situation at the lake and as we speak, the farmers have reduced their raw water consumption to 43 percent of what they normally require because all the small dams are already empty,” Juma said.
Though no comment could be obtained from Tongaat Hullet Corporate Affairs Manager, Adelaide Chikunguru, Zimbabwe Sugarcane Development Association (ZSDA) Chairperson Addmore Veterai said farmers were already using water-saving techniques in order to keep their cane alive.
“As sugarcane farmers, we are now in our harvesting period which means the yields that might be affected is next year’s yields but we are fighting to stay on top of the situation.
“We have already adopted water conservation methods because we know that if rains do not come early, we could be in serious trouble,” said Veterai.
Manjirenji dam, which irrigates more than 4 000 hectares of sugarcane plantations in Mkwasine, is virtually empty, meaning there is more pressure on the remaining water bodies.
The El Nino-induced drought has ravaged most parts of the country, with small dams and boreholes in rural areas drying up.news

Free eye care for Chivi folks

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Free eye care for Chivi folks

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MASVINGO – A senior officer in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Major Manasa Mahapa has organised a free cataract operation camp for the people of Chivi as part of his social responsibility programme.
The project will be run at Chivi District Hospital on September 22 and 23, 2016.
It is a charitable initiative by Major Mahapa to restore the sight of the many elderly rural folk many of whom are living with various levels of reversible blindness due to cataracts.
Major Mahapa has so far managed to mobilise resources and stakeholders in the health sector towards the initiative which is expected to benefit hundreds of cataract suffers who cannot afford to fund their own surgeries.
After being touched by the plight of poor suffers of the condition, the army major engaged Dr Archie Kufa, an eye specialist who helped in the resource mobilisation drive.
“This eye camp is targeted at hundreds of people who will undergo surgery within those two days,” said Major Mahapa.
“We are inviting everybody who needs the operation to Chivi District Hospital for a life-changing experience. Transport arrangements have been put in place to help those travelling from far away places,” he said, encouraging those from nearby places like Zvishavane and Shurugwi to come.
Various goodies also await the elderly who will undergo surgery.
Major Mahapa praised the Hindu Society for being a major donor towards the initiative.
He also commented the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Council for the Blind and other different organisations  for their efforts.
Other big contributors to the initiative include Metro Peach wholesalers.
Acting Medical Officer at the district hospital, Dr William Mawoko will also be helping out during the camp with the screening team of opticians attending to those who need the operation.
Cataract surgery is the removal of  a cloudy lens from the eye, and replacing it with an artificial lens so as to restore clear vision.
The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis.news

People living with disabilities speak out on vote rigging

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People living with disabilities speak out on vote rigging

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MASVINGO – People living with disabilities have expressed disgruntlement over their voting rights being infringed as, many a time, they are told who to vote for yet they have the right to choose candidate of their choice, it was heard during a meeting to align laws affecting people with disabilities to the new constitution at Victoria Primary School last week.
A visually impaired Nyunyutai Phillis Mudzingwa said they are often forced to vote for candidates they do not want simply because they cannot see and write for themselves.
“We want to be recognised and not to be under someone’s shadow like the disabled Bartimaeus in the Bible whose name was really not known but just called son of Timaeus as if he had no right to be named. We don’t want anyone to take us to the ballot boxes telling us who to vote for as if we do not think for ourselves,” said Mudzingwa.
Zimbabwe Albino Association president Kudakwashe Masvinyangwa said all the boards that represent albinos and people living with disabilities should reserve at least 70 percent of the positions to people with disabilities.
“There is nothing for us without us. We need people with disabilities to take top positions in the boards that represent them at national level. Ndini ndine ganda iri and ndini ndinotsva and anyone who is not an Albino cannot perfectly represent me.
“The board should have 70% people with disabilities so that they can fully represent our interests. Hakuna murume angataurira mukadzi kuti nhumbu inorwadza sei,” said Masvinyangwa.
It also emerged that people with disabilities’ rights were often infringed and different organisations lobbed that they should be full and equal freedom like any citizen in the country.
Representatives from uniformed forces, social welfare, ministry of justice and many others were present taking notes at the meeting which was meant to align laws affecting people living with disabilities with the new constitution.news

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