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Chamisa laments state media ‘blackout’

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Chamisa laments state media ‘blackout’

Kimberly Kusauka

MASVINGO- The Chamisa led MDC-Alliance has lamented the lack of coverage by state-run media outlets which they say is a threat to media diversity and accuse of being a Zanu PF mouthpiece.
These allegations were raised during a press discussion titled ‘Road to Great Zimbabwe.Where to from here?’ that was hosted by TellZim News on October 12 with the party’s president Nelson Chamisa.
Chamisa said his party has been portrayed negatively by the state media and only received negative coverage and criticism.
“We have been banned on state media platforms for the past five years except when we are being attacked for causing havoc or mobilizing a large crowd. It is not like I want to be interviewed, but we want equal representation, we also want our success to be published and what we are doing as a party,” said Chamisa.
He went on to say that his party has been targeted by the ruling party and was abusing government parastatals to fight his party.
“Any organization from Zimbabwe that works with the government desists from engaging us and you might see those in charge of roads being told to ban us from travelling,” said Chamisa.
Chamisa was in Masvingo province where he was expected to meet party structures and the general populace to map his party’s way forward ahead of 2023 polls.

Una Una not losing hope

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Una Una not losing hope

…but loses to amateur side

Fredrick Moyo

MASVINGO- Masvingo United Football Club (Fc) which is on a rebuilding exercise is keeping its eyes on the ball as it steps up its preparations ahead of the upcoming season.
Una Una as the club is affectionately known, last week played a practice match with social league side Mustafa FC and lost 2-1.
However, the club is still holding trials and the technical team is optimistic that they will work some magic when lower league action resumes.
Speaking to TellZim News, Una Una head coach Ezekiel Mutoda said preparations were going on well adding that they were almost ready for the resumption of the Eastern region Division One league.
“The preparations are going very well and as planned but for now we are still holding trials and waiting for Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to release the dates for resumption of action,” said Mutoda.
Club Chairperson and former City of Masvingo Mayor, Hubert Fidze said the coaches were doing a stellar job in talent identification ahead of the much-expected 2021 season.
“We are still conducting trials at the moment and the coaches are working more on players’ fitness levels as they have not been playing for a long time,” said Fidze.
Fidze however declined to disclose the current squad but hinted that they had a well-equipped arsenal, a mixture of young and experienced players.
“Yes, we are in the process of rebuilding the team, big names are there and still expecting more but I cannot disclose their names to you now,” said Fidze.
Last weekend the club reportedly received five balls from an undisclosed well-wisher and is still appealing to the community for sponsorship deals.
The team has been struggling financially and has failed to attract a single benefactor since the lapse of its 2019 deal.

Boys dzeSmoke taking us for granted

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Boys dzeSmoke taking us for granted

Mapombi is really baffled. I think this whole ministry of finance is being run by Boys DzeSmoke – Mapombi thinks the guys are smoking marijuana yakazanganiswa nehupfu hweyellow maize kkkkkkk. From the boss uyu Mutuvi, or is it Mthuli?I don’t care much about names especially those who are ruining our economy takatarisa, then uyu Mangundya to the perm sec Guvamatanga. It’s Boys DzeSmoke band. Mutuvi talks of surplus every day and Mapombi is beginning to doubt if that self-proclaimed professor really know the meaning of the word surplus or chinongova chirungu chakabatirwa pamusoro? What surplus when our hospitals and clinics are in such sorry state? When civil servants are languishing in poverty? When industries are closing? Nhaiwe Mutuvi ukatoti surplus unoiziva?
And Panonetsa is busy troubling citizens nekutisungisira tuvanhu tusina kana nebasa rese hanzi ndotunokwidzisa rate. Mangudya please know that the people of Zimbabwe are not that dull; they know and some are even more educated than you. We want real culprits to be arrested not this useless attempt of wanting to convince us that those individuals with bank accounts that have less than two billion RTGS moti ndivo vakwidza rate kkkkkkkk zvimwe muchiti munotamba varume. Anyway, tinobatana hedu pakuyambuka rukova zvokwadi 2023 umwe uchaipangura mhere masikati machena. At least I have warned you Boys DzeSmoko.
Can someone tell me how old is this Guvamatanga guy. I mean the finance perm sec? Mapombi is not really good with figures saED wo wekuti 10+4=40 kkkkkkkkk. Mapombi is not jealousy nevanhu vane mari dzavo and I really liked it when Guvamatanga said he cannot pretend to be poor in order to make people happy. No need to pretend to be poor my guy, chop your money isu vana Mapombi tinenge tichitodyawo maputi edu and rotten bananas kuno kuChitima ende hatitombokendenge wena. But I then have a problem when the things that Guvamatanga says are not tallying. The guy has accounting background so zvemafigure hazvingamunetsi seni naED kkkkkkk nhasi zvangu ndichaswera ndanwiswa sewage nevakomana.
But I am always a gentleman handivanzi ini and ndinofira kureva chokwadi. Anyway, let me not say much but please Guvamatanga can you just tell Zimbos kuti wakambotanga basa kuBarclays uine makore manganiko iwe, 16? I don’t have problems with you having flash parties celebrating your birthday and girlfriends or whatever, but the moment you start saying things that don’t tally I then beginning kuti wava kutinyepera and one I think you are a pathological liar I begin to think you are stealing from the Govt coffers. Come clean cde. Mapombi just want to warn these Boys DzeSmoko kuti imbomirai whatever you are smoking and become serious – the policies and financial reforms they introduce are clear evidence that the cdes are always drunk. They are drunken masters! Mapombi thinks vanotorova mutoriro chaiwo because zvimwe zvaxcho zvinoitiwa zvokunda ngoma kurira. Enough is enough!
Mapombi will not waste time talking about Boys DzeSmoko because there are more important things to talk about especially when elections are coming soon. Mapombi thought violence died with Mugabe but yoooh, kwaiva kuzvinyepera. Violence is part of Zanu’s DNA. By the way where is Tinashe Mugabe? Kkkkkkkkk haaa nyika ino so ka, it never seizes to amaze me. Anyway, I thought of Tinashe Mugabe when I mentioned issue yeDNA apo.
Zanu is very violent guys. They almost killed Chamisa here in Masvingo. Yes, Chamisa confirmed that it was indeed an assassination attempt by Zanu thugs. I think ED is using same old and unfashioned tactics that were used by Mugabe. I remember Chamatama Morgan Tsvangirai chichidashuriswa naMugabe back then, and now ED ava kuda kudashurawo Chamisa. Inga zvakaoma.
But Mapombi just want to warn Ezara Chadzamira – please don’t use violence when dealing with opposition. The violence that happened in Masvingo West where Chadzamira is the MP exposes him big time. I think Mapombi will not waste time on Chadzamira but kana aine nzeve dzekunzwa atonzwa. Maybe I will say more as we move closer to the Zanu PF provincial elections, probably next year.
I think Masvingo province by using violence against Chamisa is doing disservice to itself. Chamisa emerged victorious and he now has more sympathy from the citizens because everyone is asking ko vanomuiteiko mukomana? After taking party name, MPs and councillors, but still Nero ari kungodiwa nevanhu. Vamwe vari kutoti Ngapinde hake Mukomana futi. Of course Mapombi doesn’t want to dabble in politics but kana mukaramba muchishandisa violence ndinoitawo kuti Ngapinde weee. Itai kuti pewee kana muine nharo nditi ngaapinde izvezvi tigoona kuti munondidii kkkkkkk
We all know that ED wakapinda because of public sympathy when he used to be attacked left, centre and right by Grace Mugabe and the G40 cabal, and Chamisa is getting that sympathy now. Munomuroverei nhaimi vanhu veZanu? Nhai Chadzamira? Nhai ED? Why using brute force?
Mapombi now beginning to think that those backing Skilled Rebhara Chiwenga kuti apinde are very right because we cannot continue to be led by violent people. We need peace, and it seems Chiwenga is a peace loving someone. Anyway, that’s a topic for another day but Mapombi will never condone violence. Chero iri hama yangu chaiyo kana wangoshandisa violence tatobudana.
But the attack on Chamisa recently is a warning that Zanu wants to use violence come 2023. We know them and their capabilities but tinoramba tichivanamatira kuti Mwari avaitire nyasha because we don’t want violence in our country. We want peace, respect and tolerance. What I know is when Zimbos decide it will not matter whether you use violence on them or not kana vatoda munhu vatoda. We all know that Zanu PF used violence during 2008 elections but uncle Bob vakadashurwa seri neseri naMorgan. Vakamboedza kubira asi still vakakonewa Morgan chasukurudza munhu.
Anyway, let me go ndindokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch but before I go let me call for peace in the country. Zanu PF should refrain from using brute force; we are one nation. Let love lead.

 

Coca-Cola, Minerva extend helping hand to Olympic Zimbabwe

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Coca-Cola, Minerva extend helping hand to Olympic Zimbabwe

Priviledge Muchadenyika

HARARE- Coca-Cola Women’s Linc Zimbabwe in partnership with Minerva Risk Management Services on October 13, 2021, handed over a consignment of goods worth over ZW$1 million to the Special Olympic Zimbabwe (SOZ) as they continue with their philanthropic work targeting marginalized groups.
Women’s Linc, a group of female Coca-Cola company employees delivered items worth ZW$1.2million and has been in recent years helping vulnerable members from various communities including sports personalities.
Patricia Murambinda who is Chapter president and Coca-Cola General Manager said they are dedicated at appreciating the talent of People with Disabilities (PWDs) and fostering unity in communities.
“For over 50 years, the Coca -Cola Company has led a true commitment to showcase the unlimited potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities and the power of sport to bring people together and transform lives,” said Murambinda.
She also said Women’s Linc had chosen to donate towards (SOZ) in an effort to help them undertake a project that will bring forward positive developments.
“This is a fulfilment of our burning desire as caring sisters, mothers and daughters to the community of intellectually disabled, the Special Olympic Zimbabwe needed a project that can bring forth other developments,” she added.
In his acceptance speech, SOZ Board Chair Clever Mugadza said they were humbled by Coca-Cola’s gesture to extend a helping hand to people with intellectual disabilities in sport.
“Thank you for becoming more aware of those in need. As a founding partner and global sponsor of Special Olympics, Coca-Cola has been at the forefront of the movement to celebrate the limitless potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities and the power of sport to bring people and ultimately, transform lives.
“This longstanding partnership is grounded in the shared values of optimism, acceptance and inclusion, which Special Olympics and Coca-Cola have brought to communities across the globe over the last five decades,” said Mugadza.
In August this year, Coca-Cola Woman’s Linc also handed over a poultry project to Mutemwa Leprosy Centre in Mutoko District, Mashonaland East Province.

Makorokoza win battle for gold buyer’s burial place

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Makorokoza win battle for gold buyer’s burial place

…burial takes place after 8pm

Kimberly Kusauka

MASHAVA- Friends and family members of the late popular gold buyer Lucky Munorwei gave in to the demands of Mashava gold panners who demanded that their colleague be buried in Mashava where he mostly plied his trade
Sources claim that Munorwei was supposed to be buried at Mangwandi cemetery where a grave had already been dug as his final resting place.
When notified that the deceased was going to be buried at Mangwandi cemetery, hordes of makorokoza’s blocked the family from transporting the body to Masvingo.
There was a standstill between Munorwei’s family and Mashava gold panners who withheld the deceased’s body and demanded that he be buried in Mashava.
Sources close to the family confirmed and said friends and family had secured a grave for Munorwei and Nyaradzo Life Assuarance Company had already dug the grave.
“Munorwei was supposed to be buried in Masvingo urban where Nyaradzo had already dug a grave but gold panners in Mashava refused to hand over his body to the family demanding that he be buried in Mashava,” said a close friend.
He was however laid to rest at Bere Cemetery in Mashava at around 8pm after grave diggers encountered a hard surface and had to use a jack hammer to dig the grave.
Munorwei died on Sunday in Bulawayo where he was admitted after a horrific car crash near Mushagashe along the Harare-Masvingo highway.
In July this year another famous gold dealer David Chaka succumbed to Covid-19 and gravediggers also had a hard time only for him to be buried after 6pm.

Veteran Masvingo Trs’ College lecturer dies

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Veteran Masvingo Trs’ College lecturer dies

Priviledge Muchadenyika

One of Masvingo’s seasoned educationists, Veronica Madziva who was with Masvingo Teacher’s College for over 30 years is no more.
Madziva reportedly passed away on October 14, 2021 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after a long illness.
Masvingo Teachers College Principal Benson Mutambudzi confirmed the passing on of Madziva saying the institution had lost a pillar and a staff member committed to her duties.
“We have lost a very committed lecturer who was an asset to the institution and will be difficult to replace. She was a hard-working lecturer who produced results with minimum supervision,” said Mutambudzi.
The 53-year-old joined the institution in 1998 as a teacher and served until her promotion to the post of lectureship in 2012.
She was later elevated to serve as Head of Subject in Health and Life Skills Education a portfolio she held for one year before retiring on grounds of deteriorating health last year.
Born August 25, 1964 Madziva is survived by three kids, she will be buried in Mutsauri village near Madamombe Shopping Centre in Chivi on October 16.
A former student with Masvingo Teachers Ratidzo Ruduwo expressed sadness on the passing on of Madziva whom she described as a motherly figure to every student she interacted with at the college.
“Madam Madziva was very friendly and motherly to every student. She was very humble, helpful and lovely to us as students. This is a great loss to us. All who studied and are studying at the college will always cherish the good works and character Madam Madziva was,” said Ruduwo.
Another student Richard ‘Senator’ Mutetwa said her death is a great loss to the institution.
“The death of Madam Madziva is a great loss to us as students. She was a figure we could approach knowing that she will help us because she would deal with us without fear or favour. I can say ‘zororai murugare amai vedu’ rest in eternal peace our mother,” said Mutetwa.

Mwonzora’s party claims victory with MDC Alliance name debacle

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Mwonzora’s party claims victory with MDC Alliance name debacle

….as Chamisa claims he is not moved by identity crisis

Thabiso Nxumalo/Fredrick Moyo

MASVINGO- The Mwonzora led MDC-T political outfit has confirmed the MDC-Alliance name debacle is as good as done as they will soon be the legitimate owners of the MDC-Alliance party, proving the illegitimacy of Nelson Chamisa’s party.
MDC-T deputy chairperson Giles Mutsekwa, who was in Masvingo recently confirmed the developments and told party supporters that the issue was almost solved and they were only waiting for communication from the courts to start identifying themselves as MDC Alliance.
“The party name wrangle we have with MDC Alliance is as good as done as we have already won the battle.
“We are coming from the high offices where the matter should end, and I can assure you that the matter is done. Chamisa and crew are just making noise but they are illegitimate,” Mutsekwa said.
Addressing journalists in Masvingo earlier this week, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa said he was not worried about the name issue as claimed in political circles that he will suffer an identity crisis come 2023.
“Fighting over names is petty because the electorate is conscious of the people they need to occupy office.
“We are not worried about names because you can call a donkey something else but people know that it is donkey, so whatever they call us we will remain MDC-A because people know their leadership,” Chamisa said.
The opposition party leader said they were keeping their cards to the chest to avoid yet another ‘impersonation’ fiasco from their rivals.
“One bitten twice shy, we want to be very distinct in our identity, in what we stand for so that there is no confusion in the minds of the people, so do not worry about those who want to claim that there are us. We just want to make sure that we stop them from continuing to impersonate us going forward especially in the elections,” said Chamisa.
“The people know their leadership and the people are very clear that they are going to support us to win Zimbabwe for a change and we are all determined that the new Zimbabwe is on the horizon,” said Chamisa.
The MDC-Alliance is currently in a voter education drive and has said it is targeting to get six million votes in the 2023 elections.
On the other hand, the ruling party Zanu PF is envisioning five million votes with youths being their prime target.

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Inclusion of marginalised communities key to citizen convergence: Chamisa

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Inclusion of marginalised communities key to citizen convergence: Chamisa

Melinda Kusemachibi

MASVINGO- Opposition party MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa has said he will prioritize inclusion of marginalized communities and special interest groups as the party’s election mood continues to gather pace.
Speaking at a recent press conference in Masvingo, Chamisa said his party’s focus was to break the jinx and be an all-inclusive party with critical attention being given to special interest groups.
“Special groups are very important and we have created a special disability council within the party to drive and monitor the process of inclusion of those who are marginalized. We have done a good part to make sure that we consider everyone and it’s our policy that everyone should not be left behind or excluded,” said Chamisa.
Chamisa also revealed that the party had decided that input from special interest groups were critical in policy formulation and nation rebuilding exercise.
“These people should not be neglected but should be involved in decision making at national level down to local authorities. In the party we have special and marginalized portfolio secretary who is engaging and coordinating the work with all special interest groups,” said Chamisa.
Zimbabwe Disability Advocacy Empowerment Rehabilitation Technology (ZDAERT) International Founder Pastor Cover Mugwadhi noted that they are terribly behind the technological standards
“We are terribly behind especially when it comes to technological standards and as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), we are not being consulted in developmental issues. It is very difficult and worrisome that we are neglected in the societies that we live in,” said Mugwadhi.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the country’s national disability policy on June 9, 2021 with support from United Nations (UN).
The policy seeks to address marginalization and discrimination of PWDs and empower them to improve their own livelihoods.

Shot in the arm for civic leaders and social entrepreneurs

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Shot in the arm for civic leaders and social entrepreneurs

Emmanuel Chitsika

Young people and civic organisations with interests in ensuring accountability prevails in their communities will soon receive a major boost as Accountability Lab Zimbabwe has opened a call for proposals towards such initiative.

In a press release dated October 11, 2021, the organisation opened applications to aspiring trainees mainly targeting young people and social entrepreneurs.

“The accountability incubator has opened applications for its second cohort, to commence in January 2022. The incubator is an initiative of the Accountability lab that nurtures young civic leaders and social entrepreneurs working to address accountability challenges in their communities.

“Accountability Lab makes governance work for the people by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions,” read the statement.

The main thrust of the nurturing will be the grooming of emerging civic leaders who would ensure that sanity and accountability prevails in corporate governance practices.

“The training will support innovative applications that promote integrity and ethical behavior within public institutions and new innovative ideas that foster accountability, open government and participation in communities.

“Accountability Lab will look for applications that creatively address citizen participation in governance, promote accountability in public resource management, including but not limited to land governance, local governance and environmental management, promote access to information on governance issues, and enhance service delivery and human rights especially for women, the disabled as well as marginalized communities,” the report read.

The accountability programme’s first batch enrolled in January 2021 and some of the inaugural ‘Accountapreneurs’ is Courteney Mukoyi well known for developing Astrea Justice, a mobile app with user information about the constitution as well as court and police contacts in all provinces.

Two other graduates are Mtokozisi Ndebele, founder of Gender Accountability for Peace and Security (GAPS) and Nkosikhona Dibiti founder of Community Podium.

The 2022 programme will cater for 10 accountapreneurs who will benefit from a hybrid approach to the Incubator due to Civid-19 restrictive situation though the organisation will adhere to strict rules and regulations of the pandemic.

All set for Masvingo provincial agriculture show

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All set for Masvingo provincial agriculture show

Fredrick Moyo

All roads lead to Masvingo Showgrounds for the annual event scheduled for the end of October according to Masvingo Provincial Agricultural Show Society.
Provincial show society chairperson Fadzai Jirivengwa confirmed dates for the three-day show that will run under the theme ‘Open for business to sustain economic stability and growth’ from October 28-31.
“I can confirm that government last week gave us the green light to hold the agricultural show which will be conducted under strict Covid-19 protocols adhering to World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines such as social distancing and proper wearing of masks,” Jirivengwa said.
She also said that they have approached the Ministry of Health and Child Care to provide them with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the Red Cross Society in order to assist with vaccination process to willing exhibitors and those attending in order to minimise the spread of the deadly corona virus.
“We have submitted our letters to the Provincial Medical Doctor (PMD) so that they can help us with necessities like sanitizers, face masks, temperature guns and also the vaccination process,” she said.
Jirivengwa also added that there will be no residents to attend the agricultural show but anything can happen as the regulations might be relaxed before hosting the event.
“We will be following the health regulations at the time of hosting and the number of visitors will be determined by rules and regulations set but as for now we do not have a number on people to attend,” said Jirivengwa.
Pertaining to entertainment, the chairperson said that they are working on something although some of the events might be limited because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“We will submit what we have come up with and select as some of the activities might be affected by the Covid-19 protocols. I think we will have dog displays, mock battle drills, the army band on the official opening date, horses, soccer and boxing, we expect Manyuchi to bout against a Chiredzi boxer and we are likely to have The Strong man,” advised Jirivengwa
The last agricultural show edition was held in 2019 and due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 cancelled.

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