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Analysis of the Inclusive Education Policy in Zimbabwe

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Analysis of the Inclusive Education Policy in Zimbabwe

By Mahembe Gerald

In Zimbabwe, Inclusive Education has been developed in response to the demand that all children, irrespective of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, or other conditions, have fair access to education. In order to provide an educational environment that values individual diversity and encourages participation, the policy framework attempts to meet a variety of learning demands. It is imperative to examine the goals, difficulties in implementing, and effects of Zimbabwe’s inclusive education program.
The government of Zimbabwe has ratified a number of international conventions, including the Salamanca Statement on Principles, Policies, and Practices in Special Needs Education and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in recognition of the Fundamental Right to Education. These pledges set the stage for the creation of a national inclusive education policy. This policy’s principal goal is to guarantee that all students, especially those from marginalized groups and those with disabilities, have access to high-quality education in mainstream schools. This method tries to improve the learning environment by encouraging diversity and respect among students, in addition to integrating special needs children into mainstream classrooms.
Notwithstanding the inclusive education policy’s well-meaning goals, there are a number of major obstacles to overcome in its implementation. The absence of sufficient resources, such as qualified staff, specialized instructional materials, and easily accessible facilities, is one of the main obstacles. Children with disabilities are either excluded from the educational system or sent to special schools that might not offer the same quality of education as mainstream institutions because many schools, particularly those in rural areas, lack the necessary resources to meet their needs. Furthermore, the shortage of trained teachers who are skilled in inclusive pedagogies exacerbates these challenges, resulting in a gap between policy intentions and practical outcomes.
Social perceptions of inclusion and disability are another important concern. Discrimination and stigmatization of people with disabilities are still common in Zimbabwean society, which has an impact on communities’ and schools’ readiness to adopt inclusive practices as well as the self-esteem of children with disabilities. Due to concerns about bullying or a lack of assistance, many parents are reluctant to send their disabled children to mainstream schools. This cultural barrier makes it difficult for inclusive education policies to be implemented successfully because it scuttles the cooperation that communities, families, and schools require to foster acceptance and understanding.
There have been some encouraging results from the inclusive education program, notwithstanding its varied effects. With more schools implementing inclusive policies and actively working to accommodate students with a range of needs, the educational landscape has gradually changed. Improved academic achievement and social integration among students have been recorded by certain schools, indicating that inclusive education can help peers as well as people with disabilities. The significance of inclusive education has also been brought to light by the advocacy work of numerous community organizations and non-governmental organizations, creating a more accepting atmosphere for children with disabilities.
Despite being based on progressive principles and seeking to establish a more fair educational system, Zimbabwe’s inclusive education strategy is difficult to implement. To fully achieve the promise of inclusive education, it is imperative to address the inequalities in resources, improve teacher preparation, and fight social stigma. Zimbabwe can guarantee that all children, irrespective of their ability, are given the chance to learn, develop, and make significant contributions to their communities by cultivating a more inclusive society.

GRRA speaks on gaps in citizen engagement

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GRRA speaks on gaps in citizen engagement

By Tinaani Nyabereka

Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) has issued a report of the city’s budget participation process outlining a number a challenges that needed to be addressed in the 2025 budget consultations.
In a position paper which was issued by Gweru Residents and Ratepayers recently, residents commended improvement on service delivery across various sectors but expressed concern on a number of gaps in citizen engagement.
“Some residents are still dissatisfied with services such as health, education, and the environmental cleanliness and hygiene of their respective areas.
“The City Of Gweru has made strides in enhancing budget consultations, with an increased willingness to invite stakeholders to performance reviews and pre-budget meetings.
“This shows GCC’s desire and willingness to promote inclusive participation, peace, and good governance,” the paper read.
GRRA went on to call the local authority to provide essential information, documents and a budget strategy for the 2025 budget with residents.
“We therefore call for Gweru Council to provide essential documents such as tariffs, income and expenditure reports, and a budget strategy paper for the 2025 draft budget,” read part of the paper.
GRRA also urged the GCC to enhance its communication strategy by advertising budget consultations two weeks in advance across all platforms, both online and offline, to improve participation.

MP Makumire launches Constituency Education Assistance Programme

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MP Makumire launches Constituency Education Assistance Programme

By Beatific Gumbwanda

Chiredzi Central Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Ropafadzo Makumire recently launched the Constituency Educational Assistance Program (CEAP), a programme that is targeting disadvantaged children in the rural part of his constituency, with 20 children from Nyawagi Primary School set to benefit at its inception.
The programme targets learners from Ward 31 and 19, in Hippo Valley, which are estates mainly run by black farmers.
The 20 learners from Nyawagi Primary School in Ward 31, who will be the first beneficiaries of the programme will get their school fees, uniforms, school shoes, and stationery paid for.
Addressing parents and guardians of the beneficiaries, who were selected by the school staff and School Development Committee (SDC), Makumire said he was setting aside money from his allowances as well as those from well-wishers towards the cause.
“I will be funding the programme from my allowances as well as resources mobilized from well-wishers in the constituency and abroad.
“These children are the future of our country; hence, we need to invest in them. Being here as your MP, I was also assisted during my time to be where I am today, and this is not a political initiative but developmental, “said Makumire.
One parent said they were happy that someone had remembered them since most of them were failing to take care of their children’s school needs.
“I want to thank the MP for this sponsorship and hope it will extend to other parts of the constituency where there is a need. I have been failing to take care of my child’s school needs and I am now relieved,” said the parent.
Chiredzi Central Constituency has 10 wards, eight from Chiredzi Urban and two from Hippo Valley Estates.
Ward 19 is better in terms of income status as most people are employed by Hippo Valley (Pvt) Limited, while Ward 31 is mainly occupied by black farmers, whose employees are failing to make ends meet in the country’s economic crisis.

Masvingo tops in dog bite cases

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Masvingo tops in dog bite cases

By Virginia Njovo

Dog bites cases continue to plague Masvingo province, with statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) indicating that the province has been recording high cases since last year.
A recent Disease Surveillance report by Ministry of Health for 2024’s third quarter indicated that Masvingo and Mashonaland provinces recorded the highest number of cases.
“From the report released in the week ending September 29, 2024, 598 dog bites were recorded nationally and Masvingo Province leads with 99 followed by Mashonaland with 81,” reads the report.
In the report, for the first week of September Masvingo had 102 cases recorded from the total of 553 reported cases where number of dog bites from January up to first week of September were over 19000.
In July 2023 from the 401 reported cases Masvingo had 76 followed by Manicaland with 61 and Midlands with 59.
Masvingo City Council recorded fifty-seven dog bites in Masvingo urban alone in six months with the local authority expressing concern over the flooding of stray dogs in the city.
Masvingo City Council Public Relations Officer Ashleigh Jinjika said they were working with other relevant stakeholders to try and control the situation.
“As Masvingo City, in the first half that is from January to June 2024, we have recorded a total number of 57 dog bites, a figure which is worrisome.
“Stray animals especially dogs spread deadly diseases such as rabies and parvovirus which pose threat to human life through bites and attacks therefore we encourage residents to report stray animals to the Municipal Police and Health Department,” said Jinjika.
She urged pet owners to comply with the regulations which they were given by the City Council.
“Therefore, we encourage pet owners to ensure that they licence their pets as well as vaccinating them so as to reduce the spread of rabies and other infectious diseases since there are penalties for non-compliance,” said Jinjika.
During the February 5, 2024 Council’s Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee meeting held at Masvingo Municipal Office, the committee raised concern over the rise in dog bite cases and suggested that council take stock of the number of dogs in the commonage.
“On control measures regarding the keeping of dogs in light of rising dog bites, it was suggested that Meter Readers be tasked to take stock of dogs in the commonage to enable Council to institute control measures on the number of dogs per each household,” read part of the minutes.
Speaking to TellZim News, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Inspector for Masvingo province, John Chikomo said they picking stray animals to reduce the cases of dog bites.
“We have started collecting stray animals from locations and from town so as to reduce number of strays that pose a danger to human life through bites as well as traffic hazards,” said Chikomo.
He also encouraged residents to report stray dogs in their locations so they know where to go exactly rather to avoid random patrols without heads up.
“There are many stray dogs so far in last week we have collected about 24. I encourage people to make reports on these strays so that we go directly, because due to limited resources we cannot do patrols every time,” added Chikomo.
On average, Zimbabwe reports over 533 dog bites cases in a single week. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) there are no global estimates of dog bites. However, studies suggest that dog bites account for majority of injuries annually, while an estimated of 59 000 die annually from rabies.

Council runs prepaid water meter pilot project

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Council runs prepaid water meter pilot project

By Virginia Njovo

City of Masvingo has started prepaid water meter pilot project starting with twenty properties in Eastvale suburb on October 14.
In an interview with TellZim News, Masvingo City Public Relations Officer (PRO) Ashleigh Jinjika said that prepaid water meters aim to create culture of water conservation, reduce water wasting and promote financial sustainability.
“Consumers can now have control over usage as well as cost savings where there will be water conservation and reduced energy.
“Council’s primary motive behind installing prepaid water meters include reducing water losses since we will be able to measure the amount of water consumed by ratepayers as well as lost water deducted from the released amount of water,” said Jinjika.
Residents of Masvingo City raised concern over insufficient water supply with high bills which they saw as unfair to them, which inspired the introduction of prepaid water meters as an alternative.
Masvingo Residents and Ratepayers Alliance Spokesperson Godfrey Mutimba however said prepaid water meters will never be a solution to water shortages.
“Prepaid water meters will never be the solution to water shortages; the problem is with the pumping capacity per day to meet the demand from the growing population. Good example is we have ZESA prepaid meters but there is no electricity,” said Mutimba.
In Bulawayo Council faced resistance from ratepayers from installing smart meters amid indications that they were very expensive to install and maintain.
Media reports in July this year indicated that Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu proposed the adoption of smart water meters following complaints from consumers about high water bills.
Chivhu is among areas where Zimbabwe National Authority (ZINWA) installed smart meters from 2021 and up to now the parastatal has installed 31 000 prepaid meters nation-wide.

Una Una miss away game as financial woes bite

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Una Una miss away game as financial woes bite

By Tatiana Mhararira

Masvingo United FC, popularly known as Una Una, is facing serious financial problems, resulting in the team failing to play an away game against Buffaloes FC at Sakubva Stadium on match day 27 recently.
The team failed to raise money needed for essentials including transport and food for players and the technical team.
Masvingo United Secretary General, Omen Mafa confirmed the sad development to TellZim News saying the team failed to travel for the match and appealed for sponsorship from the corporate world.
“We were unable to travel for our match against Buffaloes due to financial constraints. Our logistics management fell short.
“We had hoped to get assistance from well-wishers, but unfortunately, the support came late resulting in us failing to travel,” said Mafa.
Mafa said the team management was working thoroughly to avoid a repeat of the incident and said players were preparing for the upcoming matches including the local derby against FC Wangu Mazodze.
“We are committed to ensuring that incidents like what occurred on match day 27 do not happen again, as it demoralizes players.
“The team is gearing up for upcoming games against Huku FC and Grayham FC, not to mention the highly anticipated local derby against FC Wangu Mazodze, a match that everyone is eagerly waiting for. Una Una expects to come out on top,” said Mafa.
One player who spoke on condition of anonymity said failure to go for the match was disheartening as they had prepared for it.
“I felt demotivated after skipping a match, especially after a week of training in preparation for the game against Buffaloes. However, I still have a role to play since the season is not yet over. I will approach the next game with renewed hope and energy,” said the player.
Una Una has been failing to give allowances to players due to financial challenges and delayed a match against FC Hunters earlier this season as players demanded for their allowances.
Currently, Masvingo United FC is standing on seventh position on the log, with 40 points, while Buffaloes FC is on eighth place with 37 points. Una Una’s next game will be against Chiredzi Stars FC at their home ground, Mucheke Stadium.
FC Wangu Mazodze leads the table with 59 points, followed by Tenax FC with 53 points, while Great Zimbabwe University FC struggles at the bottom with 15 points.

Teenager dies in pool during birth celebration

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Teenager dies in pool during birth celebration

By Staff Reporter

A mother’s joyful birthday celebration for her younger child turned into a tragedy after her daughter drowned in the swimming pool at Mutirikwi Lake Shore Resort on October 12.
Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dehwa confirmed the incident and warned people against playing around water bodies if they cannot swim.
Circumstances are that on October 12, Patricia Hwindiri (42) from Mucheke D in Masvingo went to the resort with her two children aged 18 and 10 to celebrate the younger child’s birthday.
While at the resort, the teenager, together with her 10-year-old sibling joined other children who were swimming in the pool.
Moments later, people who were present noticed that the now deceased Rutendo Takaidza was drowning.
Three men jumped into the pool to rescue Takaidza and rushed her to Masvingo Provincial Hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The deceased’s body was taken to the local mortuary awaiting postmortem.

…Double tragedy as two siblings drown in Gutu

In a separate incident, a fun-filled afternoon at Bunzwi Stream in Gutu turned into mourning after two siblings drowned while swimming together.
Inspector Dehwa confirmed the incident that happened on October 12 and said the bodies of the two were retrieved and taken to Gutu Mission Hospital for postmortem.
“We have a report from Gutu where two siblings drowned while swimming in a local river. We urge parents to monitor their children and make sure they do not play in water bodies especially if they cannot swim,” said Dhewa.
Sources said on the day in question, the four siblings aged 13, nine, seven and six from Dhibhamashava village in Chief Chitsa area went to Bunzwi Stream for swimming.
While swimming, the elder sibling Brightmore Mushandu and the seven year old Anymore Mushandu drowned and the other two aged nine and six rushed home and alerted other villagers.
The villagers led by the village head went to the river and a search party was organized. They however managed to retrieve the lifeless bodies on the following day.

ZACC sets base in Zaka

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ZACC sets base in Zaka

…former deputy finance minister Chiduwa, wife implicated in Mukau scandals

By Brighton Chiseva

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has set base in Zaka and arrested another Zanu PF heavy weight following a story published by TellZim News, marking the third major arrest in the commission’s ongoing crackdown in the district.
ZACC’s anti-graft drive has led to the arrest of Zanu PF Zaka district Secretary for Women Affairs Confidence Mukau who had to spend a night at Zaka Police Station before being released on bail on October 18.
The commission’s Communications Manager Simiso Mlevu confirmed the arrest on charges of theft as defined in section 113(1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
“I can confirm the arrest of Mukau who was arrested on charges of theft of trust property and she was detained at Zaka Central Police Station,” said Mlevu.
Mukau appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Elizabeth Hanzie on October 18 for initial remand placement and was remanded to October 29.
The state was represented by Nobukhosi Moyo and her conditions were that she deposits USD$100 for the bail, to reside at the given address, not to interfere with witnesses and to report to ZACC offices every two weeks.
Her arrest was a result of a story published by TellZim News last week alleging that she was paid to deliver 20 000 litres of fuel by Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) and delivered only 11 000litres.
State papers indicated that Mukau, was the director and founder of MITMIC Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a company which was located in Jerera, and specialized in the retailing of fuels and oils.
The papers stated that sometime in March 2020, the Government of Zimbabwe under the Devolution Program intended to purchase 10 000litres of diesel for Zaka RDC to use on the rehabilitation of roads.
On another note, a need for another 10 000litres diesel was raised by the technical department for formation of roads in the newly established suburb in Zaka, Jerera called Nyabare Park.
Later that month, requisition to procure 10 000litres was done to facilitate the opening and formation of roads at Nyabare and another 10 000litres diesel required for the roads under devolution programme funds.
MITMIC Investments (Pvt) Ltd represented by the Mukau was awarded the tender to supply the needed 20 000litres of diesel for the two projects.
On 24 March 2020, a total amount of ZW$250 000.00 was paid to the accused for the Nyabare project (10 000litres) and on 25 March 2020, another ZWL$250 000.00 was paid to the accused for fuel for the road rehabilitation project.
The agreement was that Mukau’s company was to store the fuel on behalf of the local authority since it did not have any storage facilities in place and the fuel would be drawn as and when it was needed for the projects until the total sum was drawn out.
The state further alleged that from the 20 000litres entrusted to Mukau’s company, Zaka RDC only withdrew 4664 litres of diesel and when the complainant came to withdraw the remaining 5336 litres under the Nyabare Project the accused failed to deliver the fuel after converting it for personal use.
Zaka RDC also received 5875.98 litres of diesel under the Devolution Project and when the local authority came to claim the balance of 4124.02 litres, the accused again failed to deliver.
Mukau then is alleged to only have delivered 10 539.98litres and converted the remaining 9 460. 02litres to personal use and has since closed business, with the last fuel disbursement being in December 2020.
Several follow ups are alleged to have been made by the local authority in vain and then Member of Parliament Clemence Chiduwa who was then deputy minister of finance allegedly promised to help facilitate the recovery of the fuel since Mukau allegedly belonged to his Zanu PF faction.
Efforts to get a comment from both Chiduwa and his wife Maregedze were futile as their phones went unanswered several times.
Mukau’s arrest seemed to have opened a can of worms as other organizations that were reportedly duped by Mukau started coming forward.
Sources said a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Heifer International introduced a development hub at Gumbo Shopping Centre in Zaka which had various developmental projects including two grinding mills. They then reportedly swapped diesel for petrol with Mukau since they could not keep all the diesel in drums and agreed to collect certain amounts as needed.
The deal however failed to suffice after Mukawu’s MITMIC Investments closed down before they had recovered even a single litre from Mukau’s company.
“The donor left litres of diesel and since one of the grinding mills used petrol, Mukau then engaged them and offered to exchange the diesel for petrol but she failed to deliver the petrol after closing down and the project was stalled since then,” said the source.
The hub chairperson Emmanuel Mutomera, who is also a Zanu PF District Coordinating Committee member and believed to be from the same faction as Mukau however dismissed the allegations and said the project was stalled by mismanagement, though he confirmed that Mukau had their fuel which they gave her for safe keeping.
“It’s not true that the hub was stalled by the fuel issue, it’s because the management is just failing to run it. Everything is there as the donor left and I had left the project in the hands of others when I ran for politics and we are now trying to team up and bring it back to life.
“All those are lies to try and tarnish someone’s image. We gave her some fuel for safe keeping since she has storage tanks and anytime we need it we will get it. We signed papers so everything is in place,” said Mutomera.
Other sources said Mukau also abused First Lady Auxcillia Mnangagwa’s donation to Zaka district widows and controlled the management of projects from the donation though she was not a widow.
The widows alleged that they were never told how the goods were distributed, adding that Mukau still has some money from the project despite not being a widow.
“We went to Mashava in January where we were given 165 broiler chicks, 50 Sasso road runner chicks, five bags of chicken feed, 14 cases of sugar, 53 cases of flour, 14 cases of Pepsi drinks and 14 cases of mineral water.
“The goods were sold to councilor Ella Mazorodze and some chickens were kept at Zaka South legislator Clemence Chiduwa and her wife Fungai Maregedze was in charge. The chickens were fed and sold but we do not know where the money went even up to now. We wonder how she was involved in the affairs of widows,” said a widow who spoke anonymously.
Contacted for comment on the First Lady donation, another widow who chaired the project only identified as Mai Chademana, confirmed having received goods and chicken feed and said the project did not go well, especially the chicken project because Mukau who had promised to sell them on the widows’ behalf suddenly backed down.
She also said the chickens which she sold to St Anthony’s High School where she stays were paid in batches which affected purchasing of feed and the next batch of 300 was stunted and they were forced to sell the chickens at half price.
“The first batch was taken to St Anthony by Mukau and the money came in smaller amounts and that affected our second batch because they would go for days without feed. She had promised us that she would sell on our behalf but later pulled out and we were forced to sell the chickens at half price because they were too small at eight weeks.
“She still has the balance but she said the amount was ready now so we can collect anytime,” said Chademana.
Mukau’s arrest has however been met with skepticism, as it has been a pattern for high profile figures to be arrested for corruption and be released in unclear circumstances.
In 2022, ZACC descended on Zaka RDC over misuse of funds and criminal abuse of office after a whistle-blower reported a number of anomalies at the institution that included awarding of tenders without following due process, double allocation of stands among others, but no conviction was made.
On October 2 this year, ZACC arrested Zaka RDC Council chair Fungai Maregedze, who had to spend a night in police cells before being released on bail as her case was remanded to November 5.
Maregedze, who is being charged with criminal abuse of office is said to still be in charge at the local authority despite her court case, which has also raised questions as she is wife to Zaka DDC chair and former deputy Finance Minister Clemence Chiduwa.

Succession drama: Is Shava the dark horse?

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Succession drama: Is Shava the dark horse?

So kudya mari dzevanhu hakunei nechikoro nhai? I never knew this. Why did we waste our time going to school and being told kuti kana usina Maths hapana kwaunoenda hee what what, who knew that the guy who once took Zimbabwean problems in a satchel to Israel has no O’level kkkk seka zvako Mapombi. Zvandoona in this teapot shaped country, haaya. So the guy was busy inventing fake pills called Aguma without O level? I just remembered, what happened to that project? We could be talking of an HIV free generation izvezvi dai pasina kuzoita politics kkkk. But Magaya needs to be serious. Asi I wonder what is there kuZIFA. Why is it people who have something to do, infact people with something better to do are busy vying for the useless Zifa presidency, ana Mazodze vatori busy kudawo. I hear he is donating some of his O’level subjects to those who ran away from school. Is that guy a real doctor in the US? Akuda kutosiya zvese izvozvo only to be Zifa President? That guy’s melodrama needs to be studied because haa, the attention seeking is on another level. Kuita senge Sabhuku Mliswa kudaro? Hanzi Kingdom, royal what what, kkkkk. Whatever that guy smokes needs to be tested in a lab, he surely must be high on something. But ini hangu anything chinotanga naZ ndibvisei zvenyu, I don’t want. I don’t understand how people are battling for control of a broke Zifa to administer a football body in a country with no single functional stadium. Inga zvakaoma.
Has anyone managed to get a copy of Bonyongwe’s book? Please bring me ndimboverengawo and hear the guy’s contribution to Zimbabwe. I may be inspired to write mine; who doesn’t have a contribution to Zimbabwe? Inga Ba Two vakataura kudhara wani kuti nyika inovakwa nevene vayo. We all have a contribution and no one has a monopoly over nation building. I hate theories and I am not a theorist zvangu but I can smell something apa. Why now? Bonyongwe was silent since the November 17 coup paya only to resurface now. Is it strategic for him to come out now? Where was he all along? Why did he invite Chiwenga for the book launch? I may not be able to tell you what exactly is going on but at least I have given you something to think about. Something is cooking, don’t underestimate that Bonyongwe guy. If I am not mistaken, Itai Dzamara disappeared whilst he was at the helm of the intelligence system in Zimbabwe just like Ba 2 was Minister of State Security during Gukurahundi. I am not saying anything about the genocide and I just want to applaud the Second Republic for ensuring talks that may bring closure even though he doesn’t want to say SORRY. Just that: SORRY.
But this week is full of drama, ndoweek yakadissapear cash box with 20k from a Fawcett van kkkk. These guys are clowns. I am a human rights defender but mmm apa I would urge the police to use minimum force to get information from the crew. Sure vamwe vari kuita madeals ema4million and they take 20k, what nonsense is that, nxaaaa. Ok back to today’s issue. I know many of you just like me are wondering why Ba 2 reshuffled did or hameno what you may want to call it but he just swapped Shava and Murwira and it was out of the blue, no one suspected or anticipated that. Do you know this Shava guy was involved in the Willogate scandal and that is when he quit active politics? He is scandalous that guy and he and Ba 2 are the only guys who were in cabinet then and are still there. Something is fishy there, vanhu havarasane. Shava and ED know something that many of us do not know but I tell you, something is up watch and see. What I think is ED just like Ba Bona did not want his VP to succeed him and we all know how Uncle Bob tried to get rid of ED to pave way for G40. Remember apart from Chiwenga and Sexmore Hardy of the guchu fame, we have no other candidate for presidency come 2028. I just mentioned the guchu guy because he has been on record several times expressing interest for the highest office in the land but he is not presidential material at all. Kana zvavo havafitwi kana just looking at the face kkk. Chiwenga is better looking but we all know kuti Chigulani and will humiliate us when he goes out for UN meetings ava kuti every riving person should choose between a rita, a rofu and a racto kkkk. Yes he is not articulate just like his boss. Ok, so here is the isuue, Shava was at the international arena cultivating links in the region and the East as well. Now he has accomplished that, he needs now to work on the local politics kuti aonekerewo and build relations locally. Hamusi kuzvionawo? Ok underestimate him at your own peril but kana zvanetsesesa momuona anzi first VP and the hot seat inenge ina Kedha or PV. He is one dark horse who can be given tsvimbo yaMutapa and do the Kagame way. Remember they were together paDefence university at some point and has been to several UN missions just like Paul of Rwanda. Kusimuka kudai hakusi kumagona but I just wanted to share my views and musazoti handina kumbotaura. The Murwira guy is a fast learner. I heard someone saying that and we wish him well kuMinistry itsva ikoko lets watch and see. I just hope the new minister of higher and tertiary education will close all universities and allow companies to use the available graduates until they are all about to go for pension totanga zvitsva.
Enough about succession theories, hey although paZaka apo. What is happening between Zaka and ZACC? Makatadziranei chaizvo imi mune mazita akada kuenderana? I hear the toothless ZACC was back to Zaka and arrested Confidence who is an ally yaMaregedze who was arrested by the same ZACC two weeks ago. Imi mukati Zacc yacho pane chozikanwa here? No conviction will be made I tell you. This is just another catch and release, just to warn its fellows kuti mava kunyanyisa idyai zvishoma zvishoma the plate is not going anywhere. Seka zvako Mapombi, the two ladies from Zaka had picked a pace yekuti inotoda varume vane nhanho otherwise maisavabata kana. At least just putting the brakes will save people of Zaka a few thousand dollars because Mukau and Maregedze combination was something else. Anyway regai zvangu ndinokanga maputi angu for lunch but before I go, I just want to warn that the rainy season is fast approaching before Chimusana bridge construction begins. Hope they will not say we are being affected nekunaya so we will finish in 2027 and use it as a campaigning tool. Finish off the main bridge and start Chimusana ladies and gentlemen, remember its closer to the market where I stay and was named after our beloved first lady, the only person bold enough to call out Ba 2. Mukaonawo Mphoko please tell him kuti climate change is real and incubators are needed all year round saka kana kune akasara ngaaauye zvake andipe. Mboko imboko!!!

Harare’s Zororo Cemetery style coming to Masvingo

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Harare’s Zororo Cemetery style coming to Masvingo

By Tatiana Mhararira

Masvingo City Council is proposing to replicate Harare’s Zororo Cemetery style, modeling existing cemeteries after the capital city one.
This was noted in meeting minutes of the Health, Housing and Environmental Services Committee conducted after a tour of Stone Cemetery, Lawn Cemetery and Masvingo Provincial Heroes Acre.
According to the committee meeting minutes dated September 15, after the tour the Committee identified key areas for improvement proposing to establish a private cemetery similar to Zororo Cemetery located in Harare.
“During the tour, the Committee observed and highlighted the following; there was need to establish a private cemetery similar to Zororo Cemetery in Harare. There was need to demarcate graves using a thin slabbing similar to the concept used at Stone Cemetery and numbering of graves for easier identification; for a water supply and building of a shed.
“There was also need for water connection at Cambria Cemetery as well as construction of a small shed,” read the minutes.
The committee also proposed for the cemetery to have a uniform tombstone style like that at Masvingo Provincial Heroes Acre.
“A proposal was made for borrowing the style at Provincial Heroes Acre where the tombstones are identical and is used for them to be uniform and Masvingo City Council should produce tombstones and sell them,” read part of the minutes.
The Committee also toured Mucheke Hall and came up with a number of proposals including repairing of the roof and windows and replacement of doors and need for backup power solar system for the hall and library.
“There is need for refurbishment and equipping of the kitchen with working tables, electric and gas stoves. There is need for repair of toilets, procurement of gym equipment and rehabilitation of the Mucheke swimming pool,” read the report.

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