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Derby fever as Una Una face Kingdom Boys

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Derby fever as Una Una face Kingdom Boys

By Tatiana Mhararira

All roads will lead to Masvingo’s home of football, Mucheke Stadium, where Masvingo United nicknamed Una Una will face rivals, FC Wangu Mazodze, known as the Kingdom Boys, on match day 29 slated for Sunday October 27, 2024.
The derby will see the Kingdom Boys fighting to maintain their top position, a challenge made more difficult by the fact that in previous seasons, the best result between the two teams has always been just 1 point as the first leg of this season ended in a 0-0 draw.
Mazodze will be aiming to secure maximum points, as they currently sit at the top of the table with 61 points, while Una Una is on position 8 with 41 points.
Speaking to TellZim News, Una Una loyal fan Bolton Madamombe, said he hoped for the team to a it’s best and win
“As a fan, I expect my team to win this game since it’s a tough competition against the log leaders. However, Una Una always shines in derbies, as the players demonstrate their best skills.
“I want this derby to hold significant meaning, as Masvingo United is known for leading the game. Their usual outcome in these local derbies tends to be a draw against Kingdom Boys. We don’t want to deliberately throw the match, even though we don’t have much funds in our pockets. We want this game to be free and fair,” said Madamombe.
On the other side, staunch FC Wangu Mazodze supporter Stanley Mare said he expected a win but the team may turn to give disappointing results.
“I expect my team to win, but their recent performances may lead to unsatisfactory results. While I hope for a victory, the team’s play lately has shown a decline, dropping from a 13 point lead to just 5 points in recent weeks.
“My team is starting to resemble Arsenal, spending the whole season at the top of the table only to lose the trophy to a team behind them.
“Despite the current struggles, we hope for a Premier League presence in the city so we can enjoy better football, rather than the Division One matches we’ve been watching for quite some time,” said Mare.
The Kingdom Boys currently sit atop the log table, followed by Tenax FC with 56 points. If Tenax wins all their remaining matches, their chances of getting a ticket to the Premier League will be high. FC Wangu Mazodze, meanwhile, is expected to win all their remaining games, as the gap between the two teams stands at 5 points.

Inaugural Miss Charles Austin Theatre pageant on cards

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Inaugural Miss Charles Austin Theatre pageant on cards

By Meditation Mposi

Masvingo’s Charles Austin Theatre is set to host its inaugural Miss Charles Austin Theatre on Saturday October 26.
Speaking to TellZim News, Charles Austin Theatre Public Relations Officer Engineer Emmanuel Simon Sakala said the pageant will be running under the theme “The power of performance”.
“Miss Charles Austin Theatre will be on October 26 from 1800hours to 2200hours .The theme of the pageant is “The power of performance” which simply emphasizes the importance and significance of artistic expression and beauty.
“Masvingo Theatre and Arts club aka Charles Austin Theatre realised the impact and adversity every female face in the society. The pageant is coined to raise awareness around such issues and also empowering women to take charge and action to attend to some of the societal problems,” said Sakala.
Sakala said the month of October was the right time to hold the pageant as it is the breast cancer awareness month.
“The month of October is the perfect month for this pageant, being the month of the girl child as well as the breast cancer awareness month with the themes ‘girls vision for the future’ and ‘no one should face breast cancer alone’,” he said.
15 girls are going to contest for the tittle and locals will have a good show on the day.
“We auditioned 25 girls from around Masvingo and fifteen made it to the current stage. The girls and the Director Mhlauli Mlalazi went to Alpha Cottages and spent the day with the children in an effort to expose these future leaders to the realities of life beyond their compounds.
“We intend to do more visits and campaigns including joining the national cleaning day as we have already done,” he said.
tickets were already available and advance tickets were going for US$2 and US$3 at the entrance.
He went on to say they were still open for partners to make the day memorable and would want to take the contestants for a boot camp to add to their experience.
“We intend to host a 2 night boot camp with the girls to add on their experience during this exciting chapter of their lives.
“To make this day memorable, we are still open for partners and sponsorship.
“We also appreciate all the individuals and cooperatives that have supported us, including Tajae Mwenda of Dream Girl Modelling Agency who has been working tirelessly hand in hand with Mhlauli,” said Sakala.

Ngomahuru hospital in anti-drug campaign

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Ngomahuru hospital in anti-drug campaign

By Virginia Njovo

Ngomahuru psychiatric hospital is running an anti-drug campaign in schools and churches in solidarity with government, as the number of drug-related mental patients continues to rise.
Ngomahuru Information and Public Relations Gift Muzondo said they were moving in schools and churches raising awareness on drug abuse so as to minimize the rate of drug addicts being admitted at the hospital.
“70 to 75 percent of admitted patients at Ngomahuru are drug abusers, we have opted as hospital to partner with other organisations in the anti-drug abuse campaign to avoid the surge.
“By going to church services we are trying to educate parents so that they will be aware of the apparatus used by drug addicts when taking drugs so that they will be aware if their children or child is taking drugs and seek for medical assistance on time,” said Muzondo.
He added that they had already visited surrounding schools to educate pupils about the implications of drug abuse, which can cause brain cell damage which is irreversible
“We have seen it crucial in engaging school children where majority of victims are young men and girls, if we educate them on the implications of drug intake which include that once brain cells are damaged they cannot be restored rather a patient will be taking supplements for their lifetime,” added Muzondo.
He said majority of patients at the rehabilitation centre were not paying any fees hence they were struggling for years to meet the basics to their patients and they recently introduced a private ward for those who may afford the fees as a fundraising strategy.
Ngomahuru, the second largest psychiatric hospital in Zimbabwe, after Ingutsheni Central Hospital, was opened in 1926 and is located about 52 km from Masvingo town, a few kilometres from the Masvingo – Beitbridge Highway.

Runyararo Primary purchases new bus

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Runyararo Primary purchases new bus

By Tatiana Mhararira

Masvingo City Council’s Runyararo Primary School, located in the Mucheke suburb recently purchased a ZhongTong bus with a carrying capacity of 75 passengers, valued at US$190,000.
The bus was acquired after the school faced significant expenses from hiring buses for school events, along with the necessity of replacing its old vehicle with a modern one.
Speaking to Tellzim News, Runyararo Primary School head Erikanos Tasarira said the costs incurred for transportation during tours and the desire to enhance the school’s financial resources motivated the procurement of the new bus.
“What prompted us to acquire the new bus was the expense the school incurred for transporting learners to sporting activities and educational tours and also the need to ensure reliable and safe transportation for pupils,” said Tasarira.
“Besides reducing expenses, the bus project will also strengthen our financial resource base through hiring, as the school has been solely relying on school development levies,” he said.
Tasarira said the bus will serve multiple purposes and benefit the surrounding community.
“The bus will alleviate transport challenges, educational tour fees will be reduced, making it more affordable for parents to send their children on educational trips.
“The bus will also be available for hire by the local community, including churches and families needing transportation for funerals.Teachers will use the bus for retreats,” said Tasarira.
Runyararo Primary School Development Committee (SDC) Chairperson George Mufaro Mudukuti said the SDC played a crucial role in the bus purchase and the achievement aligned with the school’s strategic goals.
“As the SDC, we played a pivotal role by identifying the need for a new bus due to the aging condition of the one we had. We were responsible for researching suitable suppliers, obtaining quotations, and following a structured tender process.


“The acquisition of the new bus aligns with the school’s strategic goal of enhancing infrastructure and ensuring the safety and well-being of students. It supports improved access to extracurricular activities, field trips, and other inter-school events, reflecting the school’s commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience,” said Mudukuti.
Mudukuti said the purchasing process took several months and funding was secured through a loan.
“The purchasing process spanned several months, with initial discussions beginning early this year. Parents met to approve the project, and the tender process was completed by mid-May. The timeline allowed for thorough planning, vendor evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
“Funding was secured through a loan facility from local banks, structured over a specified period, and parents approved a bus levy to cover the purchase and financing costs,” said Mudukuti.
The purchase of a modern bus by Runyararo Primary demonstrates that primary schools are making significant strides towards development. Recently, Madyangove Primary in Chivi also purchased its own bus, which is clear evidence of progress in schools.

Assault case turns to robbery in court

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Assault case turns to robbery in court

By Rangarirai Shanyurai

In a surprise move in court, Masvingo Magistrate Catherine Tafira recently upended an assault case, adding robbery charges to the case, while denying the two accused men bail and remanding them in custody.
The twist came during the trial of two men Badri Husani and Sipho Ntsawa who are neighbors who were in court for allegedly assaulting the former’s cousin Takunda Svinuke after an altercation involving a blanket.
Giving his testimony, Svinuke told the court that he was assaulted by the two who also took his cash amounting to US$25 and a cell phone prompting the magistrate to send the case back to prosecution for further scrutiny of the new charge.
Circumstances are that on October 2, 2024 Svinuke arrived home around 11pm and asked Badri for his blanket. Badri then told Svinuke that he had sold the blanket to Ntwasa, to which Svinuke asked Badri to go with him to return the money so he could take his blanket back.
Upon reaching Ntwasa’s home, the three had an argument leading Badri and Ntwasa to team up and assault Svinuke.
In their defense, the accused denied the assault allegations although Badri admitted to have taken the blanket and said the complainant is the one who assaulted him and took his cash.
Badri said Svinuke had teamed up with their brother Cadri Husani to assault him and he went to Ntwasa’s house to seek refuge and the complainant dragged him back home and tore his trousers in the process.
However, Magistrate Tafira dismissed Badri’s version and said, the charges were supposed to be changed from assault to robbery due to the evidence provided by the complainant in court.
“The case should change from assault to robbery because the complainant lost his property to the accused person. Svinuke said they assaulted him and took his cell-phones and US$25 in this court. The draft paper was done wrong and it has to be processed to section 52,” she said.

Robber stabs infant with screwdriver

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Robber stabs infant with screwdriver

By Meditation Mposi

A robber recently stabbed a four-year-old infant with a screwdriver in suspected frustration after the boy’s mother fled from the assailant during the attack.
The incident, which happened near Mutimurefu Prison led to the robber being apprehended just moments after the brutal attack while looking for transport at a bus top, with the help of the boy’s father together with some prison officers.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident of robbery that happened at Mutimurefu.
“I confirm the robbery that happened in the bush near Mutimurefu. The robber was caught and will soon appear in court,” Dhewa said.
Circumstances are that on October 14 at around 1800hours Susan Mandike (24) of Hwendedzo Village, Chief Musara, Masvingo was going home using a path which went through the bush in the company of her four-year-old son.
After walking for some metres from the main road, Mandike met Stanford Zhou (24) of Nehosho Section Senga Gweru who had accosted the pair, and he took out two screw drivers demanding money from Mandike.
Fearing for her life, Mandike dropped the groceries she was carrying and a handbag before running away, leaving the child behind.
Zhou then stabbed the child twice with a screw driver in the back. From a safe distance, Mandike then called her husband who worked near the place for help.
At the same time, Zhou then released the child, searched Mandike’s handbag and took USD$40, and went to the bus stop near Mutimurefu to find transport.
Mandike’s husband quickly arrived with a car and on their way to the police station at the bus stop they saw Zhou waiting for transport.
With the help of the Prison Officers, Zhou was caught and taken to Masvingo Rural Police Station.
The child was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital, was treated and discharged on the same day.

Masvingo records decline in veld fires

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Masvingo records decline in veld fires

By Meditation Mposi

Masvingo Province has recorded a decline in veld fires, with a total of 15332, 45 hectares having been destroyed by veld fires as of October 11, 2024 compared to 27426 in last year’s fire season.
Masvingo Provincial Environmental Management Agency (EMA) Public Relations Officer, Munyaradzi Mtisi said the record was from July to October.
“Last year the province recorded 27 426, 39 ha of area burnt with 283 incidents and we are expecting less cases this year.
“We have taught famers on the best practices to prevent veld fires. They constructed standard fire guards and are using other methods like hay bailing and thatch grass harvesting.
“We have also trained fire fighter teams in most villages and there is also a new law which punishes those who fail to put fire guards on premises,” Mtisi said.
Mutisi however said Gutu district had the highest number of hectares destroyed by veld fires compared to other districts.
“Gutu District has the highest number of hectares destroyed by veld fires, recording 6477, 1 hectares of area burnt by veld fires.
“Masvingo District is on second position with 4523, 72 ha, Chiredzi with 2696, 74 ha, Mwenezi has 651, 64 ha. Chivi recorded 557, 07 ha followed by Bikita with 283, 45 ha and at the bottom there is Zaka with 142, 73 ha,” said Mtisi.
Mtisi said they were expecting a lower record of veld fires in the Province compared to last year’s.
Due to drought, grasslands were almost bare and the few areas with grass became grazing grounds for cattle resulting in limited chances of veld fires.
However, Gutu District has several grasslands and wetlands with limited livestock due to the January disease which left many cattle pens empty in the district.

Father, daughters kill grandparents over witchcraft

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Father, daughters kill grandparents over witchcraft

By Meditation Mposi

In a disturbing incident, a man has been arrested for teaming up with his daughters to brutally murder his parents, whom they accused of witchcraft.
The horrific family tragedy unfolded when Rameck Chidinhika(53), aided by his three daughters, Constancia Chidinhika (28), Vimbai Chidinhika (19) and a juvenile (15), assaulted his parents in their home and left them for dead.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and the arrest of the accused persons for fatally assaulting Tizirai Chidinhika (77) and his wife Miriam Polisiri (92) on October 11, 2024.
“On October 11, 2024 at around 0700 hours in Chorupanga Village Chief Nyajena, Renco, a couple, Tizirai and Polisiri, were severely assaulted by their son and three grandchildren to death,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that Rameck and his children teamed up and went to confront the now deceased persons at their homestead. They allegedly accused the couple of possessing goblins which were causing misfortune in the family.
Rameck and his daughters assaulted the two with switches, logs and a hoe all over their bodies. The now deceased persons sustained deep cuts and several fractures as a result of the assault. The four left the elderly couple lying unconscious on the ground and they went back to their homestead.
The couple’s neighbor who witnessed the assault called the police who then arrested the father and his daughters.
The bodies were taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital Mortuary for post mortem.
Police also confirmed a separate incident that happened in Chiredzi, where a dead body was found in a state of decomposition inside a house at a plot and appealed to members of the public to supply the police with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects as it is a suspected homicide
“On October 11, the body of Jabson Bunukwa Kwangwari, a male aged 35 years of Village 1, Runhare, Chiredzi, was found in a state of decomposition inside a house at a plot by his employer, Christopher Nyathi (75) years of Westwood, Chiredzi.
“The police urges members of the public to supply information so that the perpetrator or perpetrators may be brought to book,” said Dehwa.
It is alleged that on the day in question at around 0800 hours Christopher Nyathi observed that there was a swarm of flies and a stench coming from the now deceased’s house. With the help of the police, the door which was tied from the outside, was broken and the body of the now deceased was found in a pool of blood and it was in an advanced state of decomposition.
The body had a deep cut on the back of its head and on its arm. His trousers pockets were hanging and property was scattered all over the house. The body was taken to Chiredzi General Hospital for post-mortem.

Chivi man falls to death during scuffle with sex worker

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Chivi man falls to death during scuffle with sex worker

By Meditation Mposi

A bitter dispute over a refund for unpaid services turned fatal when a sex worker allegedly pushed a client, who fell to his death, after he demanded his money back following an unsuccessful encounter after which he refused to leave the sex worker’s house.
Masvingo Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death of 59-year-old Christopher Tsuro of Nyengera village on October 13 and urged people to solve disputes amicably.
Tsuro was fatally pushed by Jenipher Gandiwa (48) of the same village on October 13, 2024 after requesting to have sexual intercourse with her.
“I confirm the death of Christopher Tsuro of Nyengera Village, Headman, Madyangove in Chivi. I urge members of the public to solve their disputes peacefully and avoid use of violence to save lives,” said Dhewa.
Sources privy to the incident said on the fateful day, around 11pm, Tsuro went to the accused Jenipher Gandiwa (48)’s home drunk and asked for sex.
The two agreed that Tsuro would pay US$3 for the encounter and they went on to spend the whole night but failed to have sex.
The next morning, Tsuro demanded his money back arguing that they had failed to have sex as agreed. Gandiwa gave in and returned the money before asking Tsuro to leave her place but he refused.
Gandiwa then pushed the late Tsuro, who fell on the ground landing on the back of his head.
The woman then dragged the unresponsive Tsuro to the back of her house and placed his clothes beside him.
Tsuro later left for a funeral which was in the same village and when she returned in the evening she found Tsuro where she had left him, already dead.
The police discovered that Tsuro had a cut at the back of his head and blood on the ground. The body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for postmortem and Gandiwa was arrested and will soon appear in

Council to host breast cancer awareness tournament

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Council to host breast cancer awareness tournament

By Tatiana Mhararira

Masvingo City Council has joined the world in commemorating the Breast Cancer Awareness Month through a netball tournament that will be held on October 24, 2024 at Mucheke Stadium.

The netball tournament will bring together residents from Masvingo community and the onsite services will include breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, psycho social support and counselling and GBV awareness.

The council partnered with several organizations and stakeholders to make the event a success. The Health Department will offer health expertise and breast cancer screening services, Friendship Bench will offer counselling services on mental health, Netball Association will be facilitating tournament logistics and breast cancer support groups will be providing emotional support for survivors and locals schools who will be participating in the awareness campaign.

Speaking to TellZim News, City Council Director of Health Services, Suzanne Madamombe, said council was inspired to host the awareness campaign due to the challenges faced by breast cancer victims.

“The city council was inspired to host a breast cancer awareness netball tournament due to the trauma incurred and faced by clients with breast cancer in our community. As a responsible and caring local authority, we recognized the need to raise awareness, promote early detection and support those affected by breast cancer.

“Our inspiration also came from the courageous stories of breast cancer survivors and tireless efforts of local healthcare organizations, support groups and advocates. We joined forces with these stakeholders to make a meaningful impact,” said Madamombe.

Madamombe said the breast cancer awareness netball tournament aligns with the council’s goals of promoting public health awareness.

“The netball tournament will significantly contribute to the city’s efforts in promoting health awareness and supporting cancer research in the following ways health awareness as it educate participants and spectators about breast cancer risks, symptoms and prevention, provide free breast cancer screenings and consultations and  also to encourage healthy lifestyles physical activity and wellness.

“The tournament will also contribute to supporting cancer research through partnering with research institutions to promote cut edging research and support innovative treatments and therapies.

“The tournament will enhance community engagement as it will foster collaboration between health care providers, community organizations and local businesses. It will also engage residents, schools and community groups in health promotion,” said Madamombe.

Madamombe said breast cancer awareness is important as it assisted in saving lives and breaking stigma associated with the disease.

“As an individual breast cancer awareness is important to me because early detection save lives, education breaks down stigmas, support networks are crucial, research drives progress and community solidarity inspires hope.

“This event is a testament to our community’s strength and compassion; together we can make a difference,” said Madamombe.

The city council intends to make breast cancer awareness netball tournament an annual event as this will establish a consistent platform for promoting breast cancer awareness, foster ongoing community engagement and support and also provide a fundraising opportunity for breast cancer research and support services.

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