Neromwe (left) with Tshovani (right), Charmubira (2nd from left) and an unidentified individual during the launch of the Kilimanjaro Project in late 2019
Beatific Gumbwanda
CHIREDZI
– Embattled Chief Tshovani, born Hlaisi Mundau, was recently banned from
setting foot in Chief Neromwe’s territory after the latter approached the courts
seeking a restraining order against the former who had trespassed into his
chiefdom and addressed his subjects, TellZim News can report.
– Embattled Chief Tshovani, born Hlaisi Mundau, was recently banned from
setting foot in Chief Neromwe’s territory after the latter approached the courts
seeking a restraining order against the former who had trespassed into his
chiefdom and addressed his subjects, TellZim News can report.
Chief
Neromwe, born Clemence Madzingo, approached Chiredzi Civil court applying for a
restraining order against Tshovani whom he wanted banned from setting foot in
his chiefdom after he had addressed multitudes of Neromwe subjects at Ditoi,
challenging his chieftainship.
Neromwe, born Clemence Madzingo, approached Chiredzi Civil court applying for a
restraining order against Tshovani whom he wanted banned from setting foot in
his chiefdom after he had addressed multitudes of Neromwe subjects at Ditoi,
challenging his chieftainship.
Chief
Neromwe was officially installed as substantive chief by the Minister of State
for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira under the authority of
President Emerson Mnangagwa.
Neromwe was officially installed as substantive chief by the Minister of State
for Masvingo Provincial Affairs Ezra Chadzamira under the authority of
President Emerson Mnangagwa.
The
installation ceremony was held at Masimbaavanhu Primary School but Tshovani has
been challenging the installation through in the courts of law.
installation ceremony was held at Masimbaavanhu Primary School but Tshovani has
been challenging the installation through in the courts of law.
The
creation of Neromwe chieftaincy saw Tshovani losing Chiredzi Rural District
Council (RDC) wards 17, 26, 27 and 28; leaving Tshovani with only wards 20, 22
and 32.
creation of Neromwe chieftaincy saw Tshovani losing Chiredzi Rural District
Council (RDC) wards 17, 26, 27 and 28; leaving Tshovani with only wards 20, 22
and 32.
In
his ruling, magistrate Rogers Mawarire said his decision to award the
restraining order had been made after considering that the installation of
Chief Neromwe was done by the respectful board involving the president of
Zimbabwe, Minister of Local Government July Moyo and his permanent secretary,
who are the authorities in that area.
his ruling, magistrate Rogers Mawarire said his decision to award the
restraining order had been made after considering that the installation of
Chief Neromwe was done by the respectful board involving the president of
Zimbabwe, Minister of Local Government July Moyo and his permanent secretary,
who are the authorities in that area.
Mawarire
also said his decision was made after observing proximity, convenience, history
and language spoken in the area, though the area is still yet to be gazetted as
they are resettlement areas.
also said his decision was made after observing proximity, convenience, history
and language spoken in the area, though the area is still yet to be gazetted as
they are resettlement areas.
“Neromwe
must hold fort to wards 17, 26, 27 and 28 until the government gazettes to
identify who possessed the land because it is a resettlement area. This is
meant to avoid anarchy and chaos,” said Mawarire.
must hold fort to wards 17, 26, 27 and 28 until the government gazettes to
identify who possessed the land because it is a resettlement area. This is
meant to avoid anarchy and chaos,” said Mawarire.
He also
said Tshovani’s lawsuits against the legitimacy of the Neromwe chieftainship
had come at a huge cost to the new chief.
said Tshovani’s lawsuits against the legitimacy of the Neromwe chieftainship
had come at a huge cost to the new chief.
“Chief
Tshovani is therefore barred from conducting any public meetings in Neromwe’s
territory or any form of gathering until the government gazette has been
released.
Tshovani is therefore barred from conducting any public meetings in Neromwe’s
territory or any form of gathering until the government gazette has been
released.
“Tshovani
has harassed Madzingo almost every time by challenging his chieftainship in
courts and he should have not opposed the application. He also preached that
his chieftainship was challenged and he has not been successful in all these
legal battles therefore he has to pay back Chief Neromwe the resources he spent
defending his rights,” said Mawarire .
has harassed Madzingo almost every time by challenging his chieftainship in
courts and he should have not opposed the application. He also preached that
his chieftainship was challenged and he has not been successful in all these
legal battles therefore he has to pay back Chief Neromwe the resources he spent
defending his rights,” said Mawarire .
Chief
Tshovani is set to pay more than $200 000 to Chief Neromwe.
Tshovani is set to pay more than $200 000 to Chief Neromwe.
