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YETT in youth constitutional literacy empowerment drive

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YETT in youth constitutional literacy empowerment drive

Tinaani Nyabereka

Gweru-Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) last week engaged young people in the Midlands capital on a constitution and electoral processes literacy workshop in an effort to fight misinformation and disinformation among the youth.
The engagement meeting was attended by various stakeholders including officials from Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
Speaking during the engagement, YETT Democracy and Governance Officer Takaedza Tafirei said the reason for the engagement is to help youths appreciate the legal provisions with regards to elections in Zimbabwe.
“The process we were having today is the constitutional literacy and electoral process training for young people in Gweru. The reason behind this interaction is meant for young people to appreciate the legal provisions with regards to elections.
“The engagement is also meant to ensure meaningful understanding on how elections are managed or run in the country. Such trainings are meant to be an eye opener and help them to know the relevant authorities who can assist them in as far as electoral matters are concerned. Remember we have the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission which is responsible for conducting elections and of late it was conducting registration blitz across the country.
“Some youth might have not gotten the opportunity to learn or know about the ZEC blitz, so it is on platforms like these that we have invited ZEC to assist young people and help them know the requirements needed for them to register to vote,” he said.
Tafirei further said it was important for young people to take a leading role and participate in governance processes.
“Young people are afraid to be involved in issues of national development; some don’t have resources to contest for positions. It’s also good for young people to contest for leadership positions. We want youth to be councillors or Members of Parliament.
“Only as youth, if we get to understand the importance of participating in these processes, we will get to appreciate how crucial our input is in nation building. So we touched on a number of issues which include the types of elections we have in Zimbabwe that is, the hybrid type of election and proportional representation in which we elect our senators when we go to the polls. The senators are voted for indirectly when we choose our MPs and councillors.
“Of much concern are also the contentious issues which are affecting young people who are in prisons, hospitals and the diaspora who cannot cast their vote because of the various conditions which are provided for by our constitution.
As you know we were given a youth quota, whereby ten seats are reserved for young people to contest for parliamentary posts. So as youth, we were saying we have a way in which we want the election process conducted. Young people are worried and want to know how the process will go?” he added.
Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Gweru Chapter Chairperson Nozipho Rutsate said young people are not aware of their importance in nation building processes.
“As young people we are backward, we don’t take issues seriously sometimes. The reason why we don’t take active roles in governance issues is we don’t know the importance of our involvement, or the key reason why we should actively exercise our rights in electoral processes,” said Rutsate.
A youth, Titus Mangoma said it is important for young people to cascade information they got to the grassroots.
“I want to encourage youths to share information with their peers. If you have been taught, don’t keep information to yourself, go and teach those at home. That way it helps us to build one another as knowledge is power.
“We have youth in rural areas, let’s try to reach to them as well as they need such vital information,” he said.

Youth carefree attitude towards electoral participation a tragedy for democracy

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Youth carefree attitude towards electoral participation a tragedy for democracy

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI– In his prophetic warnings to the nation of Israel prophet Hosea sums up: ‘my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge’ in Hosea 4:6.
Distinct as it is, the prophetic message insinuates that devoid of knowledge, inhabitants are destined for doom.
The prophetic message seems to be squarely apt for most of the country’s youth with regards to their reluctance to participate in the country’s politics, could it be as voters or political office holders.
A 24-year old lady from village 4, Mwenezi ward 13 and is also yet to register as a voter with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) told TellZim News that politics does not matter to her.
“I have never voted in my lifetime and to be honest I don’t think I will in anyway take my time to participate in elections. Honestly to me politics do not matter that much. It is something that is completely off my plans,” she said.
Her scenario is a microcosm of most reluctant youth especially in rural communities like Mwenezi where most youth have become political bystanders.
They seldom participate in elections either as voters or candidates. Many are increasing devoid of the fact that every facet of human life is determined by politics; failure to participate is a disservice which is a double-edged sword to generations.
Zanu PF provincial youth secretary for transport and warfare Maggie Sibanda acknowledged that youth in rural communities like Mwenezi have since time immemorial been political back sitters and more still needs to be done to correct the anomalies.
“As Zanu PF youth, we are happy that during our recent youth conference, President Emmerson Mnangangwa gave emphasis to the youth quota system and we are confident that come next year’s elections more youth are going to contest in various posts.
“It is regrettable that for the past years youth in communities like Mwenezi have developed a culture of preserving politically elected posts could it be in the local authority or the legislator to the older generation,” said Sibanda.
Platform for Youth and Community Development Zimbabwe Director (PYCDZ) Claris Madhuku whose organization is making commendable strides in mobilizing the public to consider young people as the most informed and versatile politicians with craft said although together with several other stakeholders they have managed to record remarkable successes in their work, more still needs to be done such that come next year’s elections more youth will participate in the electoral processes as voters as well as candidates.
“The interest of the young people to vote and contest has been very minimal due to a number of factors. Some of the reasons being cultural and behavioural patterns of voters who consider young people in a rural set up as having not matured enough to handle the rigours of politics which are interpreted as sustained by money and chicanery.
“Most young people in the rural areas have not yet overcome their basic needs within the hierarchy of needs as propounded by scholar Maslow. This has been a hindrance because most voters expect the candidates and their political leadership to improve their economic standing,” said Madhuku.
On his part, the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) interim provincial deputy youth chairperson Lovemore Mapuranga who squarely blamed youth themselves on their reluctance to participate in politics, pointed out that CCC has so far made a giant leap towards prioritising youth’s voices as evidenced by the number of youth who contested in the recent by-elections.
“As a clear reflection that our party priorities youth voices, two youthful candidates were fielded in Masvingo Urban council by-elections and they managed to triumph. What has now remained is for such initiatives to be brought to rural communities like Mwenezi and I am confident come next year’s general elections more youth from rural communities are going to contest for the local authority and legislative posts,” said Mapuranga.
He also bemoaned that for the past years most poorly resourced youth have preferred to prop up the older generation as political office bearers as in most rural areas where the resourcefulness of a candidate inevitably determines his or her political destiny.
“It is unfortunate that most youth have developed a carefree attitude towards elections and some have developed a habit of completely shunning election participation. Since youth constitute the majority, they need to mobilise and register to vote such that whenever they race against the older generation, they will prevail as they will obviously vote for one another,” he added.
Some analysts argue the gospel of youth participation in electoral processes to effectively penetrate and to fully bear tangible fruits it ought not to be spearheaded by political parties.
They insist that it is an initiative which should be seriously nurtured at every family level and then vigorously cascaded to institutions like schools, churches and other critical institutions where youth are inevitably exposed to the messages.
As the count down to 2023 general elections gather momentum, with political parties claiming to be at the forefront of championing the youth’s cause in the political field, stakeholders’ commitment towards the genuine implementation of the youth quota system will have its litmus test.

Rujeko Primary learner joins Climate Change crusade

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Rujeko Primary learner joins Climate Change crusade

…wins Stockholm essay competition

Emmanuel Chitsika

With countries around the globe channeling resources towards Climate Change mitigation and adaptation, Masvingo City Council’s Rujeko Primary School girl has joined the initiative ensuring that the pen is mightier than the sword as the saying goes.
The young learner Elina Ringisai (11) defied the odds and shrug off all the competition she encountered from school up to national level in the essay writing contest.
The essay was on ways to mitigate Climate Change challenges prevailing on the global arena.
Minutes from council meeting held on June 6, confirmed the learner’s fairy-tale towards stardom where she can be ranked among the top guns in as far as Climate Change issues are concerned.
“The report of the Director of Housing and Social Services on the participation of Rujeko Primary School in essay writing competition focusing on the environment was considered. It was reported that Rujeko Primary School pupil Elina Ringisai in Grade 5 won the national competition and attended the prize giving ceremony hosted by her Excellency the Ambassador of Sweden.
“The committee congratulated the learner and Rujeko Primary School for the achievement,” read the minutes.
Rujeko Primary school head Aleck Tabe said he was delighted by Ringisai’s achievement as the learner sailed through all the levels from school, district, provincial to national levels which he said raises the flag of the school higher as it reflects on the good work they are doing.
“To us as a school, the win is a milestone achievement for the school and the learner herself. By virtue of her being a girl child, the win is something the school can boast of among other schools in Zimbabwe.
“The victory is a measure of standards and thus we are ranked even higher than we would have anticipated. The success of this school that we usually see through Grade 7 results where we have maintained higher percentage pass rates is thus justified by such good works. As a result, our pass rate are complemented by other performances like this one,” he said.
Asked on the secret behind the success, Tabe said hard work on part of teachers and learners is the major driver of success at the learning institution.
“The secret behind that run of success is dedication by teachers from Infant leve to Grade 7. All the teachers show a lot of commitment and are always punctual and spot on which also drives the eagerness of our learners to partake in learning. The strong work ethic drives our school.
“As a school we adhere to the requirements of the Ministry on what they want learners to learn especially this updated curriculum emphasizing on what learners should learn from the syllabus while text books come in as complimentary sources,” he added.
Rujeko, according to Tabe is making strides towards Climate Change mitigation measures and instilling sense of responsibility in learners.
“At Rujeko, we try and maintain zero tolerance to littering, high standards of cleanliness such that if you visit our school, you would realise you are in a litter free zone.
“There is no burning of papers which can cause emission of toxic gases into the air. We also contact Masvingo council to collect garbage timeously,” said Tabe.

Voter registration: 5,8 milion registered so far

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Voter registration: 5,8 milion registered so far

…Masvingo province on 7th place with 632,624

TellZim reporter

A high voter apathy beckons in Zimbabwe in 2023 following revelations by electoral management body Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) that the mobile voter registration exercise bore undesired fruits marred by a poor turn-out nationwide.
While the main political parties, Zanu PF and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have a target of five and six million votes respectively, only 5,804 975 people had registered in June.
ZEC reported that a total percentage of two was realized from the just- concluded registration exercise while at the same time there were plans to embark on a delimitation of constituency exercise whose success could be dependent on numbers of registered voters and results of the household and population census.
Despite constituting a greater chunk of the total national population, the youth have been reluctant to embrace the voting systems as is evidenced by failure or little turn-out for voter registration.
Political analyst Dr Wellington Gadzikwa said a greater part of the population has lost faith in electoral system and voting itself.
“People are tired; they have been voting over so many years and have not seen the results. Voting in Zimbabwe has become a ritual because sometimes people claim that when they vote, their votes are not respected especially if one looks at the manner in which legislators were recalled (apparently by MDC Alliance leader Douglas Mwonzora).
“Since 1980 voting has only helped those who have been voted into power for not those who vote. People are now busy with their means of survival with some even migrating to other countries. I think they have now come to a conclusion that voting will not solve anything. The blitz, even if it is to be done will not motivate people to register to vote as they have lost confidence in electoral systems,” said Dr Gadzikwa.
He also said they know that if they vote, their votes will not be respected with these allegations of vote rigging surfacing.
Another political analyst Dr Last Alfandika echoed the same sentiments while at the same time he pointed out the position of the youth in electoral processes which he says is poor.
“There are various issues that I think are contributing to voter registration apathy. People are tired because of voting with no meaningful changes taking place. The other issue is of people failing to understand the importance of voting itself or reasons for voting.
“People seem to be deliberately not registering because they have lost faith in the electoral system while at the same time they lack knowledge. They seem to be living in the old narrative which is reflective of the fact that the older generation participate in elections while the younger does not. Young people fail to understand that voting is their constitutional right in a democratic society,” said Dr Alfandika.
He however pointed out that ZEC is poorly resourced to ensure effective voter education is rolled out countrywide.
“The other issue is that ZEC does not have resources to carry massive voter education. Before we embark on voter registration, there is need for voter education of which ZEC is failing to do so. They lack enough equipment, human resource as well as cars to ensure voter education is carried out.
“If they had resources, they would have been able to capture the youthful generation which is missing in electoral processes,” he said.
Another analyst Dr Davidson Mugodzwa said the apathy could be attributed to a youthful voting population without confidence in the political processes.
“Basically there are two problems that voter registration apathy could be attributed to. One the national population is quite youthful and despite them being disgruntled, poor or adversely affected by economic challenges, has lost confidence in voting because of the manner in which previous election results failed to reflect reality on the ground.
“Everybody in Zimbabwe now thinks that if elections cannot change effectively the political atmosphere which is controlled by the military, hence apathy stems from the realization that no direct change would be realized.
“The same youth seem to be frustrated to the extent of not even caring about elections and are devastated such that most of them have resorted to drug abuse even in institutions of higher learning. They are not really politically-conscious people and I don’t know how best to awaken them to the realization that voting is important to turn around their lives,” said Dr Mugodzwa.
He pointed out that government minimized the number of Civic Society Organizations participating in voter education for fear that the private ones could influence outcome of elections.
“Government would not allow private sector to act independently in the area of elections because they are afraid that the CSOs might not only conscentise people to vote but influence whom to vote for. Government fingers are even crossed such that they want the apathy to continue,” he added.

‘Pomp and fanfare at Masvingo Culture month provincial launch’

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‘Pomp and fanfare at Masvingo Culture month provincial launch’

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Masvingo culture month provincial launch on June 24, 2022 at Chitanga Primary School in Mwenezi was a big success, National Arts Council (NAC) has confirmed.
NAC Provincial Manager Helen Mudefi said six out of the province’s seven districts pitched up for the annual event with the exception of Zaka which failed to make it.
“The launch was a success with a total of six districts turning up for the event while Zaka failed to attend. Entertainment was across all age groups where learners and students from Masvingo Teachers College and other community groups showcased different dance and exhibitions from different ethnic groups.
“All strategic stakeholders attended. Government ministries, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), Great Zimbabwe National Monuments, community members as well as traditional leaders custodians of our culture were there. Such an attendance means appreciation of our cultures in Masvingo,” said Mudefi.
She said quite a number of exhibitions were witnessed pointing to cultural diversity across the divide.
“Mwenezi being a rainbow district, we selected entertainers from the following groupings Ndebele, Venda, Ndau, Shangani and Karanga speaking people. A number of exhibitors lined up and added value to the event with traditional herbs, fruits, culinary arts, pottery, basketry and fashion designers mounded their stands,” she said.
However, on a positive note Mudefi said the guest of honour Masvingo Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ezra Chadzamira challenged local authorities to ensure a chunk of devolution funds is budgeted towards culture-oriented initiatives.
“In his official launch speech Minister Chadzamira encouraged local authorities to budget for cultural activities from devolution funds. To appreciate our differences and diversity in cultural terms and explore the many ways we can express our unity, happiness and development as a province, culture projects need to be prioritised,” added Mudefi.
The occasion was graced by Chiefs Chitanga (host), Mazungunye (Bikita), Nyakunhuwa (Zaka), Makore (Gutu), Shindi and Nemauzhe (Chivi).

Budding Chiredzi Stars winger aims higher

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Budding Chiredzi Stars winger aims higher

Emmanuel Chitsika

Despite a troubled up-bringing after being orphaned at a tender age, one Chiredzi Stars budding soccer winger aims higher after a ray of hope shone on him from well-wishers and caring neighbours who motivated the upcoming star.
Tawanda Chatiluka also known as Porongi among his team mates says his dream will be donning the famous Blue and White stripe of decorated Zimbabwe soccer giants Dynamos Dembare and for him the sky should be the limit.
Born 20 years ago in Chitungwiza, the exciting winger who is a dribbling wizard and composed when in possession and getting past his markers says he aims higher on the football journey he embarked on at a young age.
“The manner in which I started playing soccer is a bit funny. I went at an institution where young people were being fed and was invited to turn up for training the following day. By then I started playing for Chitungwiza-based side Eagles which was in my neighbourhood.
“From then, the club started paying my school fees and that is the point in time when I lost my parents and that marked the dawn of a new era of struggles to make ends meet. Fortunately the owner of the team took care of my welfare and I started staying at his place of residence.
My neighbour started looking after my needs like providing soccer boots for me and other forms of encouragement. I am also grateful to then Seke High School Head who weighed in with his support. I then joined Black Rhinos plying their trade in Division One before being off-loaded from the first team resulting in my trek downwards to Chiredzi,” said Chatiluka.
The dribbling wizard says he is enjoying his time at Chiredzi Stars though he aims higher at the grand stage in the Castle Lager premier league with the big guns.
“In Chiredzi, I joined Lowveld United better known as ‘Mahwindi’ before joining Chiredzi Stars. Despite the setback of being off-loaded then, I got support to soldier on from fellow peers and adults in my hood because after the disappointment, I started working as an assistant builder. Initially, the move was initiated by premiership side Triangle United so am patiently waiting for their promise though my heart is with Dynamos,’ said Chatulika
Like any other ambitious footballer, Chatiluka said despite his target to cater for his fellow two siblings, he would wish to ensure youth are occupied from drug and substance abuse by establishing sporting facilities that harness their talents.
“First of all would i like to look after my fellow siblings so that they lead a proper and decent life. Fellow ghetto youth will also be among my major priorities. I want to support them especially those who want to pursue footballing careers so that they realise their dreams. If resources permit, I dream of one day owning a soccer academy for junior players,” he added.

CIASA/NANGO rehearse adjustment to PVO Bill

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CIASA/NANGO rehearse adjustment to PVO Bill

Emmanuel Chitsika

Citizens Action Southern Africa (CIASA) has partnered with the National Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO) in a move meant to map advocacy strategies that would suit the context of their operations in case the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Bill is passed in to law.
The movement spread across three regions namely Western, Southern and Central last week saw about 60 such organizations in attendance as they discuss on the way forward.
CIASA Programmes Officer Archibold Madida in a report provided to this publication said the meetings were meant to come up with possible solutions to likely challenges CSOs would face in the near future.
“The platform created by CIASA/NANGO across the three regions was to meant create an on-going discussion on the state of affairs, identifying gaps and challenges in the Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) and have an insight in to their needs and build sectorial collaborative frameworks for the region in confronting the PVO Bill. PVO Bill and other legislative frameworks are meant to shrink civic space.
“The same meetings also sought to map advocacy strategies which suit the context and operating environment of the CSOs in the regions. The objective of these movement building meetings was for CSOs to undertake scenario mapping on operationalization in the event of the Bill passing in to law,” said Madida.
He also said CSOs are in fear of likely escalation in interference of state security agents as their activities are now labelled political activities.
“CSOs who attended raised serious issues over the way activists and Human Rights Defenders are being arrested for example in Masvingo alone nine of them (members of Masvingo Residents Forum) were arrested accused of unlawful gathering with intend to promote violence. CSOs reiterated that paying attention to such events, means the operating space is no longer safe and is continuously shrinking making it difficult for humanitarian actors to implement their activities and even conduct meetings,” he added.
The CSOs however resolved to engage in meetings with different stakeholders among them international humanitarian actors, government, church and business sector.
“At Masvingo meeting, CSOs resolved to engage stakeholders in business sector, grassroots leaders, church and international humanitarian actors on the PVO Bill, come up with agendas to make a difference and impact rather than sitting back when there are critical issues which need to be attended to and support those CSOs that seek to engage government in wanting to save the sector.
“In Midlands, we resolved to engage government on adoption of national, regional and international benchmarks to develop common norms and standards, capacitate CSOs on monitoring and evaluation as well as proposal writing, develop self-sustaining support initiatives among others,” added Madida.
The PVO Bill yet to be passed in to law by Zimbabwean government is/has been a bone of contention with most CSOs as government seek to control operations of these organizations while the organizations feel the authority want to shrink civic space for political motives.
Zimbabwe government has labeled most CSOs regime change agents, a charge the latter has declined and thus the former seeks a legal framework to keep them under check.

Gold coins, another big scam

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Gold coins, another big scam

Whoever is writing speeches for the Jenarari should be fired with immediate effect, Yes, I mean how can a sane person continue humiliating our esteemed liberator like that. You need not to forget he is the one guy who risked his life to give us the problems we are experiencing now. Everyone chanted his name paNovember 2017 paya as a true hero who delivered us from the jaws of Uncle Bob and her wife Dr Gucci Gire Stop It. So is this now the thanks he is getting. But honestly can’t the speech writer avoid some words so that it becomes easy for him to read. Remember he didn’t get time to go to school as he joined the liberation struggle at a very tender age. Pliz Mr Speech writer, shape up or ship out nguva ichipo than this kkkk. Mapombi is in a jovial mood today, the western sponsored cold front is subsiding as you can see.
However, Mapombi gets angry when fellow women are victimized, pliz mazivanhu imi siyanani naFadzi wedu, hee hee kutora murume wemunhu what what, imi hakuna munhu anotorwa anoenda ega, angatorwa kuti chingwa here. We have serious issues to discuss like the Pomona saga, let’s talk about releasing ana Sikhala and unwarranted arrest of Amos Chibaya. But kana tazogaraka ladies and gentlemen, Chibaya should leave Mkoba constituency in 2023 and concentrate on organising the party. Hatidi vanhu vanoita more than two terms, especially kuOpposition who claim to be democratic. Ndonyaya dzine musoro not talking about Mjolo, after all asingaite ndiani kkkk. But Fadziwo kana wakazviita pliz zvisiye or make sure hazvizikanwe because you are now a public figure, you should lead by example, chete ndogame yaEdmund Kudzai ndobasa rake, ndiye wekufumura ana Chigumba in 2018, he did the same on Sex More Hard kkk baba vanew ZEC commissioner.
Speaking of Dugish, I hear his daughter is now kuZEC, mmm havana kana nyadzi wena. I hope haana kutora musana waBaba, I tell you if she did, with Chigumba, the combination will be troublesome. She has been groomed and now aibva, she has been warming up and now akupinda as a super sub and one expects ZEC to be neutral? It’s further being compromised, kukama mukaka wakakora kare, asi Zanu, chete Mwari haasi wemunhu umwe.
But this time vanhu vasvinura, I saw a handful of Varakashi for ED toy toying in town ndikati nhamo, the numbers could tell kuti vanhu havachada that’s not the Zanu I used to know, dai kuri kare they could have blocked the road but haa haiwa hapana hapana.
Can someone care to help me with an explanation on what this gold coin thing is, I dont understand it. What is Mthuli and Mangudya upto ipapa? We should not accept whatever these two bring about, kana muchifunga ndonyepa muchaona henyu. Nothing will materalise from the move. Chete ndikataurisa people will say Mapombi atanga but I am telling you the truth. I hear the coins will be sold at more that a thoudand US, who will afford that beside the few clowns who have personalised this country. This is just another gedye gedye scam I tell you. Someone is going to have a fat pocket from all this. No financial solution that has been put in place has ever worked, so I dont know where they get the confidence to think this will. If you want to believe them, do it at your own peril, I will never trust Mthuli.
The only solution to the economic woes is change of management which will restore confidence in people. Even if you bring the most noble idea, people no longer trust the system. Who can blame them when Mthuli lied that the country was recording surpluses only to report an overspending. Iko yakazodiiko nyaya iya. You want to tell me that yakatofa yakaloader? Chete maZimba ndozvatiri, good at making noise on social media but no action. Direct confrontation is the solution, and these guys are afraid of it that’s why they are locking up Sikhala the man of action.
But some people will not go to heaven, how can they deny bail to Sikhala asina mhosva while real thieves are walking scot free. Why not caging the authors of this country’s misery?
Blessed are those countries where leaders resign kana vabhaiza zvino muno iii, they do reassign chete kkkk. Campbell is still enjoying the perks of a Vice president even though he resigned. Kutofamba achiita mameetings nxaa zvinosiririsa.
But guys what do you think, I suggest we just let Chamisa get to State House in 2023. Zvakaipei asi nhai. Isn’t he a Zimbabwean? I really wonder why some people hate him so much. If anybody cared to listen to his speech at Magaisa’ funeral, you would see that he is a real and true statesman. Chete he is also surrounded by criminals saka ma1. That speech at the funeral made me think I would vote for him. By the way I haven’t decided who to vote for 2023 because vanhu vacho vese haa. But if elections were held soon after that speech, I tell you would have voted for him. He spoke as a real unifier who is needed to unite the country which is polarised. People no longer think. Kungoti uri wedivi ripi chete and that’s the basis of every discussion. Manje tingaendepi? We need a leader who can do what Scarfmore failed in 2017. He had chances but he failed to utilize them now its haunting him. Kana mati hamudi henyuzve Nelson madii tipe chero Linda Masarira kkkkk. You think angazotadza kugeza here ava panyanga kkkk. I don’t care who gets in that office, all I need is someone capable of uniting people because that’s the first step towards development.
But guys tell me, where is the Godfather of Masvingo. Baba vaHungwe, that guy is the only one in Zanu PF whom I heard publicly denouncing corruption. Hanzi rambai fufuro kkk. I heard he is not corrupt that’s why even after serving for so many years as govenor for Masvingo, he has nothing to show, havana kana chinhu baba vaHungwe. If anyone see baba Hungwe please tell him we miss his husky voice and hope to see him over the Heroes holidays in August.
Before I pen-off so that I can enjoy my usual lunch let me plead with you Zimbabweans to respect human life. Eish the killing of people in cold blood is unbecoming and thus the need to take heed to my call, zvakaitika kumaIndustry nevana vanosanganisira waChief Whip weZanu PF in parliament leaves a lot to be desired shame.

Masvingo ZNFPC manager Vhoko calls it a day

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Masvingo ZNFPC manager Vhoko calls it a day

Brighton Chiseva

MASVINGO – Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Masvingo provincial manager Abyssnia Vhoko has called it a day after serving the institution as manager for 19 years.
Vhoko joined the provincial office in 2003 from the Ministry of Health where he was the Provincial Health Education officer.
Born in 1957 in Zaka District, Vhoko did his primary education at St Anthony’s Central Primary School before enrolling at Mashoko High School in Bikita for Secondary education.
After completing secondary education, he went on to train as a medical assistant at Morgenster Mission Hospital and went on to train as a general nurse at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).
He worked in the ministry of health from 1979 to August 2003 and served in different positions over the time.
He worked as a bedside nurse, Tuberculosis (TB) Officer, Clinical Instructor, Health Education officer and Provincial health Officer until the time he joined ZNFPC.
At ZNFPC, Vhoko said he facilitated a number of developments, including team building, good provincial performance, and improved stakeholder networking and promoted public partnership.
A good director of ceremonies, Vhoko is also a farmer, marriage counsellor, book writer and has since published a book titled Journey of Marriage and above all, a family man.
On his future plans Vhoko said he wanted to concentrate on writing books and do consultancy work as well as farming.
“I will now concentrate on writing books and doing consultancy work. I also have a passion for farming so I will invest some time in it,” said Vhoko.
Former ZNFPC Provincial Accountant who is now Masvingo urban legislator Jacob Nyokanhete described Vhoko as a born leader who used his excellent leadership qualities to form a team that always won at the organization’s national ratings.
He said he was a fatherly figure who allowed his subordinates to fully exercise their potential without too much interference.
“Mr Vhoko is one of the excellent leaders I have ever met. I started working with him as a student in 2003 and rejoined the organization as a full time employee in 2006, and was later promoted to provincial accountant in 2009. He managed to build a very competent team and our province always won at the national ratings because of him.
“He would not interfere with people’s work and allowed everyone to execute his or her duties to the maximum abilities and when one fails, he would always give a second chance,” said Nyokanhete.
He went on to describe him as a professional leader who wanted everything to be done to the highest level and corruption free.
Another former colleague Olga Muza who is the Provincial Human Resources and Administration Officer said Vhoko is the best manager ZNFC has ever had and described him as a mentor who gave his subordinates direction and inspiration.
“He is one of the best managers ZNFPC has ever had. He was more of a mentor than a boss because he gave his subordinates direction and inspiration more than instructions.
“We celebrate the end of a terrific career that has achieved insurmountable goals, the knowledge and years of experience have brought the organization to where it is today,” said Muza.
ZNFPC Provincial Marketing and Communications officer Herbert Chikosi described Vhoko as a leader who cared about the well-being of his subordinates and cared to listen to everyone’s problems with his leadership philosophy being of leading by example and this has been witnessed by the successes recorded by ZNFPC Masvingo.
“Not all bosses are like Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada, but Mr Vhoko embodies the traits of highly effective people as described by Steven Covey. Since Mr Vhoko has been our provincial manager for the past 19 years, we have had the great fortune of working with someone who genuinely cares about our personal well-being and professional advancement.


He was a student of emetic, mentoring new team members, providing unwavering support for initiatives, helping colleagues who were having work-related problems. He was the gerrymandering baker of excellence, as noted by many leaders who came through him.
“He was a patient, intelligent, and powerful man with a great demeanor for taking the time to explain things in a way that his subordinates could comprehend and then build on.
He believed in continuity, mentoring, and assigning work tasks to us that were sometimes quite difficult, but, allowed us to have the chance to expand our knowledge and build confidence in our abilities.
“His leadership philosophy was based on the idea that by setting an example, people can improve their abilities, increase their value, and establish a track record that makes them valuable. The valuable skills that he nurtured over the past years have been illuminated by the success of ZNFPC Masvingo.
“He was the gel that bound the team.
He had a strong human side to his leadership, humility defined him, and humor accentuated his character and tough when necessary.
We affably called him Mudhara wedu or Palatable,” said Chikosi.

Heavenly Cinema and Restaurant opens doors in Masvingo

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Heavenly Cinema and Restaurant opens doors in Masvingo

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Chivalry and fine dining lovers in Masvingo are in for a treat as Heavenly Cinema and Restaurant has opened in the Central Business District (CBD) at the Junior Complex.
The restaurant and movie house, which gives a new feel to the local entertainment scene come as a breath of fresh air to both locals and visitors in Masvingo as the city did not have a movie house and very limited options when it came to fine dining.
Situated in the second floor of the Junior Complex building, diners will have a view of the city while sipping to their favorite drinks that including both hot and cold beverages.
The movie house has options for both children and adults, with a popcorn and beverage booth to cater for movie-goers.
Launching on Saturday June 9 2022, comedienne Kudzai ‘Mbuya Piyason’ Chengedza will entertain guests as there will be exciting activities that include raffle tickets draw and some invited disc jockeys.


In an interview, events manager Tatenda Makava said they were expecting a big crowd at the launch as well as regular customers going forward.
“This is something that is going to change the arts sector in Masvingo as we also showcase even local movies and local talent.
“We are expecting a big crowd for the launch. This is something Masvingo will come to appreciate in terms of standards because we did not have such locally,” Makava said.
Tickets for movies will be sold at the venue going for US$5 for adults and $3 for children. The first movie screening will start at 1100hrs.

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