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New 2014 Zimbabwean Movie Review

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New 2014 Zimbabwean Movie Review
TITLE:  “Mayaya:
The Seed of Corruption” is Double the Trouble
Everyone
remembers the movie Sabhuku Vharazipi 2 and the impact it had on the Zimbabwean
community.  Perhaps one man in particular
sticks out in your mind… a special man that was there for you to critique.  That is what this screen adaptation of David
Dzatsunga’s “Seed of Corruption” conveys in a fun, nostalgic and controversial
kind of way.  David revisits the
character ‘Mayaya’ from his play of several years ago, which he created during
his high school teaching days.
Set in the
backdrop of corruption and prosperity gospel that plagues the society, Inspector
Mayaya (Denice Rusoso) is at the helm of operations at a small town police
station.  He partners with a ‘man of God’
(Kudakwashe Manhopi) in his quest for significance, power and riches. The usually
careful ‘man of God’ however makes a huge mess of things that makes life
difficult for the Inspector. Mixed up in this mess is a grave digger
(Christopher Kubvedzi) who is a hopeless drunkard but a key witness on a crime
scene that becomes the game changer for things in the small town.
Inspector Mayaya is
outstandingly played by Denice Rusoso, now a household name due to his success
on “Sabhuku Vharazipi 2.”  His acting is
very mature and shows shades of emotions very effectively. Christopher Kubvedzi
does a decent job of portraying an underpaid gravedigger, drunkard and abusive husband.  Both Kudakwashe Manhopi and Grace Matunhu
exceed normal acting entry level boundaries and pull off the disgraced town pastors
with surprising effectiveness. However it’s the gravedigger’s wife that steals
the show.  “Mai Makodhodho” (played by Tsitsi
Magaisa) is the topical woman who alters the fate of the small town.  Look for them in more movies, commercials and
TV shows to come.  I guarantee you’ll see
them. 
Grace Matunhu’s
character (Mai Apostle Mazvimbakupa) is strong, but didn’t get enough screen
time to fully develop.  Mayaya’s
friendship with the pastor was never given a chance to develop either, probably
in an effort by the filmmakers to avoid focusing on irrelevant issues.  The issue of top level corruption is
addressed, but I feel that juniour officers should have had bigger, more
substantial parts.  Also, I didn’t get
the whole subplot with the pastor having bodyguards on a preaching platform and
them also being his handymen for unsanctioned church operations. It seemed like
a fictional part that was slapped on to cause more controversy.  Despite these objections, the entire
production was shot so effectively that it seemed that it genuinely conveyed the
general atmosphere of the present day Zimbabwe. 
The attention to detail and the accuracy of the issues are
phenomenal.  I felt completely immersed
in this world and felt the full effect of this moving story.  Even the ‘Karanga’ accents were much better
than average. 
The message of
this film is very clear and invokes plenty of approval nods to anyone who can
identify growing up in the present day Zimbabwe.  The film revolves around the scourge of
corruption, the religious phase currently characterising the country, and those
who make money through using God’s name and engage in blood sacrifices to
bolster their powers and influence.  Dzatsunga
and his creative team are certainly masters at preserving their own experiences
by writing them down for others to enjoy. 
I truly believe that this story is his gift, not only to the people of Zimbabwe,
but to all who wish to bring these unholy acts to an end but were too close for
comfort.
The film is
directed by a Zimbabwe Film and Television School of Southern Africa (ZIFTESSA)
graduate Semai T Danha, a 24 year old young woman. It is produced by Magical
Films, a strong movie production house based in Masvingo.
Most films geared
for the general audience these days depend on lame, pop-culture references and
gas-passing jokes in a patronizing attempt to entertain the younger
masses.  This movie rises above all of
that to become one of the most watchable film for the general populace since Enock
Chihombori’s “Gringo the Troublemaker.” 
Your date might resist going, but try to talk them into it.  They won’t regret it and neither will you.
Release date 27
September 2014.

Abandoned TelOne wires kill 20 cattle per month in Masvingo

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Abandoned TelOne wires kill 20 cattle per month in Masvingo
By Upenyu Silent Chaota
The treasurer of the Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union (ZCFU) in Masvingo, Mr Henry Machingambi said the abandoned and vandalised TelOne wires are being abused by the hunters to set traps for wild animals and in the end  at least 20 cattle in Masvingo are killed by those traps every month.
Farmers in Masvingo have therefore urged TelOne to remove their defunct landline telephone connection lines saying their availability have caused sleepless nights to farmers who are in constant fear of losing their cattle.
 “It is quite unfortunate that the farmers in Masvingo and Zimbabwe as a whole are losing their cattle to snares put in place by hunters using the readily available and abandoned TelOne telephone wires. We have reported this problem to TelOne but it seems our plea fell on deaf ears…it has been seven months after  we reported this matter but no action has been made towards  removing or repairing these wires”, said Machingambi.
Machingambi added that long before ‘these wires were lying on the ground the hunters never used snares to capture animals and our cattle were much safer then’.

                               Masvingo farmers are losing 20 cattle every month

 “Hunters started to set traps for animals because the wire was and is still at their disposal. I plead with TelOne people to take action quickly and see to it that their wires are removed or replaced quickly before hunters finish our cattle”, he said.
The chairperson for Masvingo Beef Producers Association, Mr Robert Makado said TelOne should act quickly to remove their wires because they have become a menace to farmers who are sometimes forced to kill their cattle prematurely when they find either heavily bleeding or injured by snares.
Although TellZimbabwe could not get an official comment from TelOne, sources from the sole landline telephone operator said the company was aware of the problem and logistics to have a teach which would repair the wires in Masvingo were underway. Local

Chidi school block officially opened

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Chidi school block officially opened
By Itai Muzondo
The 5th of August was a relieving moment for Chidi villagers in Zaka as the community’s school block which had been destroyed by heavy rains in December last year was successfully restored and officially opened.
The block was officially opened by the District Education Officer Biullah Shambambeva as Zaka North Member of Parliament Robson Mavhenyengwa witnessed the event.
Mavhenyengwa was the man behind the repair of the classroom block with the aid of PLAN International.
The Member of Parliament who also donated books to the school on the event said the move was very important  to the people in his constituency.
“This is a breath taking moment to us as the people of Chidi   village – it is worth noting that we have managed to accomplish this task in a very difficult moment. This disaster came at a time when the Tokwe – Mkosi disaster also befell our beloved province or can I say sister constituency, so sourcing for aid when there was such a bigger sister problem was not easy,” said Mavhenyengwa.

                                     MP Robson Mavhenyengwa

Shambambeva who was the guest of honor, urged the villagers to take advantage of the reconstructed block to enroll for adult education.
Enoch Mhlanga the headmaster was thankful and promised to continue accelerating towards quality education as the school has continually advanced its pass rate since 2009.
Chidi  Primary School houses 261 pupils altogether.

Chingwizi saga continues : 29 appear in court

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Chingwizi saga continues : 29 appear in court
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Twenty nine out of 300  flood victims arrested at  Chingwizi holding camp yesterday appeared before Chiredzi Magistrate Tayengwa Chibanda  facing charges of  Public Violence as Defined in Section 36 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.

The state lead by Liberty Hove said that Patrick Chaungwesha Chinounda  and 28others others allegedly ran amok at Chingwizi Holding Camp throwing stones at the police leading to them disarming the cops as well as injuring some villagers.
A team of four defence lawyers from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Phillip Shumba, Collen Maboke, Martin Mureri and Blessing Nyamaropa registered complains against the Zimbabwe Republic Police saying the arrest of the victims was unconstitutional.

“We would like to highlight some of the complains we have against the police to this hounarable court. There are a number of accused persons who were assaulted by the police. Accused number one Patrick Changwesha was assaulted by police, upon his arrest he was taken to
the site where a burnt police vehicle was and he was humiliated with some police officers saying they wanted to salute him. They assaulted him using open hands and button sticks,” said Shumba.
The lawyers further allege that the police denied their clients legal representation. They also said police denied accused persons food whilst in custody at Triangle Police camp.

Nyamaropa also quizzed the state to dismiss the case saying the twenty-nine were unlawfully arrested.
“It is very clear that there were violations of human rights therefore the arrest is unlawful and accused persons must be released. If you look at Section 50 subsection 8 of the new Constitution there are set guidelines as to how one must be arrested and treated. This arrest
did not meet all of that hence it is illegal,” said Nyamaropa.


                                                                 Chingwizi Transit Camp
State witness Inspector Victor Chinoni said the accused persons disarmed the police with some of the ended up wielding police shields and teargases.
“The police were running after the accused persons, tripping them and arresting them. No one was assaulted by the police by only minimum force was used to affect the arrest,” said Chinoni.
Chinoni however said he is not aware of Triangle Police Station’s holding cells but he insisted that the accused were not over crowded since he found them well spaced when they were seated yesterday morning.
Magistrate Chibanda however said because of time the accused would sleep at remand prison as the defense had said the conditions at the police cells are inhuman.

The matter will continue today at 1430 hours.

Our health is in danger – residents

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Our health is in danger – residents
By Upenyu Silent Chaota
Residents from Runyararo West and Victoria Range said the Masvingo City Council has put their health in danger by continuously using the Maparanyanga rubbish dumping site despite its nearness to the residential area.
  Residents said there was need for urgent relocation of the rubbish dumping site.
“We are in serious danger of getting diseases …there are a lot flies in this whole area and choking smell and smoke from the dumping area encroach into our houses every day,” said a resident who declined to be named.
They also say that when the council burn the rubbish, the dark clouds of smoke which engulf their area force them to temporarily vacate their houses.
 One resident identified as Mai Mukanya said that she is asthmatic and when the smoke from the dumping site encroaches her home, which is just across the street from the dumping area, she finds it difficult to breathe.
“My asthmatic condition doesn’t favour polluted air, I find it difficult to breathe under these conditions and I hope the responsible authorities will act quickly to relocate this site from our doorsteps”, she said.

The city council says it proposed this site because, by then, it was far from the residential areas and now because of the further expansion of the residential areas, they are working hard to try and relocate this site to a much safer place.

Ex-Jaunda band member to launch album

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Ex-Jaunda band member to launch album
By Itai Muzondo
Ngonidzashe  Chinovava aka Baba Ra an ex Chikumuramabhachi member led by Emmanuel ‘Uncle Jahunda’ Chibi has gone solo.
Baba Ra has since recorded his first contemporary reggae album entitled ‘Usavhunduka’ to be launched on the 29th of August at Masvingo Sports Club.
The seven track album features hit tracks like, ‘Bobo’, ‘Ndoramba Ndakashinga’ and ‘Usavhunduka’.
Baba Ra noted that his sudden change of genre was motivated by his love of reggae and the need to encourage the youths through his real life experiences which fill the lyrics of his music.
“I am now doing contemporary reggae and I do this towards educating the youths through my real life experience. More is to be expected after the launch of my first album at Masvingo Sports Club on the 29th of this month so fans must be geared for lots of entertainment”, said Baba Ra.
He was also quick to note that there is no bad blood between him and Jahunda as the word has gone in the streets.
“There is no bad blood between me and Uncle Jahunda. He is actually my mentor and like a father to me”, added Baba Ra.

                                                    Ngonidzashe  Chinovava aka Baba Ra

Jahunda also cleared the air and noted that he and Baba Ra are still working together and in good books.
“We are still working together within the Masvingo family of artists and on individual capacity.
“To me he is just a youth who has matured in the music industry as any would do and I do applaud that”, said Jaunda.Entertainment

FARMERS URGED TO LOOK AFTER THEIR LIVESTOCK

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FARMERS URGED TO LOOK AFTER THEIR LIVESTOCK
By Upenyu Silent Chaota
Farmers settled along Masvingo highways were recently urged to look after their livestock because they were causing a mayhem in the major highways of the country leading to serious accidents and loss of lives.
Speaking at a meeting in Chidzikwe resettlement area this week, chairman of the Beef Producers Association in Masvingo,  Robert Makado, urged all the farmers in the province and the nation at large to take good care of their livestock to avoid unnecessary road accidents.
He also urged farmers to erect fences which will help lessen straying of livestock.
“You must look after your livestock well because if you don’t keep an eye on them they end up wandering in the highways where they cause fatal accidents”, he said.
With reference to an accident which occurred along the Masvingo-Beitbridge road which killed 13 herds of cattle recently, Mr Makado said farmers should never allow such incidences to happen because people’s lives will be in serious jeopardy.

“It is so sad to hear that people have lost their lives in a road accident where livestock is involved. Farmers we take it upon ourselves to ensure safety of our livestock and safety of the passengers on the road. Accidents should be as a result of other things not because of livestock”, he added.
He further pointed out that the farmers should aim at maximising profits and that this can only be achieved when farmers take care of their livestock not only from the roads but also by treating them in the first sight of a disease.
“Vaccinating our cattle will help us come up with a good yield in the end….we must avoid losing our livestock so as to make a good profit from the sales of our cattle”, Mr Makado said.

We dont have enough labour : Town Clerk

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We dont have enough labour : Town Clerk
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Masvingo City Council town clerk Adolf Gusha has blamed the Ministry of Local Governance’s blanket freeze on recruitment saying the move has crippled the local authority in terms of quality service delivery.
Gusha said this in the recent full council meeting responding to the late presentation of audited reports for year ending 2012 with the 2013 report  yet presented.
 “There is a critical shortage in the treasury department and there are critical vacant positions such as that of the accountant and assistant accountant in particular.
“We as Masvingo City Council wish to fill these posts as they have affected the swift sailing of operations but it is unfortunate that there is a blanket freeze on posts nationwide so we cannot do anything. We have since sent requests to the Ministry for the critical attention needed within the treasury department and we are waiting for the response”’ said Gusha.


The council presented the 2012 report this July and expressed that they are still working on the 2013 report which is yet to be given but however promised that the 2014 report will come in time.
“We however promise to put all efforts that the 2014 audited report come out in time”, added Gusha.
The city council has been under attack especially from the residents’ association for poor service delivery.Local

YOCAF Roars into Life

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YOCAF Roars into Life
By Itai Muzondo
This year’s edition of the Youth Cultural Arts Fesival (YOCAF) has roared into action at the City Council Town Hall in Masvingo under the theme “I am an artist”.
The festival is to run from the 31st July to the 2nd of August this year.
The official opening has seen promising performances from the ZCC Junior’s Band along with stand up comedies from different groups.
Leroy Gono the YOCAF director promised a lot of action as he noted that the event has seen a great improvement in terms of attendance as compared to last year.
“YOCAF is growing bigger and better as attendance has risen from nine participating schools last year to 14 this year from within and beyond the province.
“This is thereby a promising event and all I can say is that be geared for exciting action”, said Gono.

 YOCAF director Leeroy Gono
The guest of honor, Hubert Fidze the Mayor of Masvingo noted this event as a breathing moment in the city of Masvingo after a week of misfortunes for the city which saw a series of terrible accidents including a council vehicle that killed a two month old baby on Monday.
“After a week of misfortunes in our beloved city we are happy that something good and encouraging (YOCAF) has stepped onto our door step.
“In support of this colorful event, as a city, we thereby promise you a clean environment and very clean sources of water”, said Fidze.
More action is still expected inform of music, poetry and drama from participating schools and star performances.
YOCAF is an initiative which is meant to build young people’s creativity, self confidence and self esteem as it uses arts to drive and share their ideas.

Another Gutu teacher caught having sex with student

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A relief teacher based at Chikwiza Secondary School in Gutu was recently caught red-handed making love with a pupil he teaches while at the girl’s home. The parents of the girl apprehended the teacher who was said to be drunk after having one too many on his way from inter-schools sports competitions held at a nearby school recently.
Sources say that Chiwara arranged with the girl to spend the night at the girls residence but all hell broke loose when the girls’s parents returned home earlier than expected and discovered that there was someone in their house. It is said that the parents first saw an empty bottle of beer and started suspecting that there was something wrong. It is alleged that when the parents made a check in where their girl child was sleeping, both Chiwara and the girl ran away leaving the parents shell-shocked. The parents of the child reported the matter to the headmaster who tried to cool the tempers of the parents by suggesting they solve the issue traditionally but the parents did not agree to it.
Sources say that when the girl was asked whether he was in love with Chiwara at first she refused but later on admitted after his father threatened to beat her. The father of the child further unearthed evidence incriminating Chiwara in form of text messages which Chiwara sent to the girl traceable to Chiwara’s mobile numbers
Chiwara is a Bcom(Banking and Finance) graduate of the National University of Science and Technology.
A report has already been made to Gutu district. Chiwara’s case comes barely less than two weeks after another teacher was fired for improper association at a primary school just a miles from Chikwiza secondary school.Local
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