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Mnangagwa in no hurry to fix economy— NGO Forum

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Mnangagwa in no hurry to fix economy— NGO Forum

Upenyu Chaota
As
the world marks the 61st anniversary of the International Human
Rights Day, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) has lamented the
deterioration in living standards, claiming that the President Emmerson
Mnangagwa’s government was not showing an urgent quest to fix the economy.
The
2019 commemorations are being held under the global theme, ‘Youth Standing up
for Human Rights’.
The
United Nations, in coming up with this theme, aims to celebrate the potential
of youth in facilitating sustainable development, amplify their voices, and
engage a broad range of global audiences in the promotion and protection of
rights.
In
a statement on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day on Tuesday
(December 10), The Forum slammed the government for not dealing decisively with
the current economic crisis which has seen doctors embarking on a crippling
strike which has brought chaos at the public hospitals.
“It
is within that context that the Forum takes time to reflect on the state of
human rights in Zimbabwe in 2019 and how it has advanced the tenets of the
Declaration as it commemorates this day. Zimbabwe has embraced the Declaration
by incorporating its provisions in its Constitution, expounded under the Bill
of Rights.
“The
Forum laments that we are commemorating the coming into effect of this
milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is
inherently entitled to as a human being, against a background of a
deteriorating political, economic and social environment in Zimbabwe.
“The
Forum is particularly concerned by the lack urgency on the part of government
to resolve the economic crisis, contrary to the spirit of the Declaration we
are commemorating today,” said the Forum in a statement.
The
Forum noted with concern the economic crisis that has resulted in erosion of
disposable income and unemployment resulting in widespread poverty primarily
because of poor governance, pervasive corruption and mismanagement of funds.
“This
has manifested in a crippling industrial action by healthcare personnel in
state medical facilities, continuous surging of prices of foodstuffs, shortages
of clean water, and the right to education has also been severely affected,”
reads the statement.
The
Forum slammed the government for suppressing the views of the masses in the
face of the economic crisis by using brute force on all opposing views.
“It
is regrettable that while all this has been happening, the government instead
has increased suppression of rights and freedoms.
“In
particular, the freedom of expression, assembly, association and the freedom to
demonstrate and petitions are severely curtailed. During the year the Forum
recorded an increase in levels of violence and brutality especially against
known and or perceived protestors and human rights defenders.
“The
Forum notes with concern the growing impunity and disregard for the rule of law
by government institutions whose mandate is to serve and protect the citizens
of Zimbabwe,” reads the statement.
The
Forum also castigated the President Mnangagwa led administration for not
implementing the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1, 2018
violence which saw soldiers shooting civilians in the streets of Harare.
“It
is over a year since the release of the findings from the Commission of Inquiry
into the August 1 post-election shootings and the recommendations which include
prosecution of the police and military officers responsible for the shootings
are yet to be implemented.
“Instead
there has been an escalation in the brutality by the same security institutions
on protestors and innocent civilians,” reads the statement.
The
Forum said that it was launching the Tolerance Matters campaign which seeks to
promote a culture of respect for one another and appreciation of diversity and
inclusion.

Techwomen Alumnae helps Gweru with digital economy skills

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Techwomen Alumnae helps Gweru with digital economy skills

Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU –
Technology advocacy movement Techwomen Alumnae last week engaged the Gweru
community on data and privacy issues with emphasis on the digital economy.
The
organisation is on a mission to improve inclusive access to technology and
digital security through a campaign dubbed Digital Aspirations.
Digital
Aspirations programs coordinator, Aritha Mare said skills on digital commerce
were important as citizens were increasingly already making use of online
platforms to do business.
“We
came today to engage with stakeholders because we are participating in some of
the components of the digital economy hence we need to be fully-equipped. In
the digital economy, there is need for inclusivity so we engaged students who a
critical stakeholder in this discourse. We need to appreciate them on what they
know,” said Mare.
She
said digital skills were essential for the advancement of abilities to make
full use of contemporary technologies.
“When
we talk about the digital economy, our mind-sets start to look at the experts
but we should rather include everyone; those in the informal sectors and in the
rural areas.
“Looking
at what is required to take part in the digital economy, we want to see if we
have the requisite skills. We understand lack of skills is still a challenge to
many people in our society. There are also those who don’t have access to the
gadgetry and there are those that have the gadgetry but do not know how to use
them,” said Mare.
Technology
expert and entrepreneur, Innocent Mupasi said in the digital economy, there was
need to make use of the available methods to protect data.
“To
young people, the issue of date security is vital because we use data almost every
day. Of particular concern is the issue of data privacy because we don’t know
in whose hands the data may end up.
“One
thing you must know as youths in Africa is that your data is now everywhere; in
the form of pictures on social media platforms and email accounts. In Zimbabwe
mobile telecommunication operators keep enormous amounts of our data so how
they use it should be of concern to us. They have to be accountable to us,”
said Mupasi.
  

Chironda launches ‘SheDecides’ movement

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Chironda launches ‘SheDecides’ movement

Mukai
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MyAge Zimbabwe director
and child rights activist, Onward Chironda recently hosted the launch of a
global movement called SheDecides at Holiday Inn in Harare as part of efforts
to promote the girl child’s right to sexual and reproductive health
information.
SheDecides, which was
launched on December 06, is a global movement advocating for gender equality
and empowerment of girls and women.
The event was graced by
many dignitaries including Canada’s ambassador to Zimbabwe Rene Cremonese,
HIVOS Southern Africa director Tanja Lubbers and Harare West Member of
Parliament (MP) Joana Mamombe.
Speaking at the event, Cremonese
said it was important to spearhead the movement and make it known to various
people from various backgrounds
He said it was critical
to ensure that everybody commits to the promotion of young women and girls’ well-being.
Cremonese’ sentiments
also found support from Lubbers, who is a vocal equality advocate in the civil
society.
Lubbers said there was
need to unlock many resources to empower the girl child and make sure she is in
a better position to decide for herself.
“We are committed to
reach to communities at grassroots level and regionally, nationally as well as
internationally as we intend to push the movement until the girl child is able
to decide on her own,” said Lubbers.
During the Miss TellZim
charity modeling show on December 09, Chironda pledged a substantial amount of
money which he said should be directed towards the relieving vulnerable girls
in distress.

Just go to jail Madame Mupfumira!

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Just go to jail Madame Mupfumira!

What is wrong with the youth in this country? They do
not have the guts to stand by their own words and actions. Mapombi is
disappointed by this Chivange guy. Cde Chivange for the lack of a better word I
think makazungaira and muri mbwende. Who do you think you are fooling? They do
not want you in Zanu PF because you are G40, Simple. Zvenyu zvekudaidza kapress
conference monyepera kuvhiringika zvinokuvadzisa. If you are G40 you are G40
stay that way. There are plenty of G40 people who Mapombi will not name but are
still hiding in Zanu PF with their fingers crossed. Imo muno muMasvingo kana
pakada kunyatsa kuitwa witch hunting tinogona kuwana all the MPs vari maG40
kusiya kwana Chadzamira nevamwe vashoma. KuZaka munondinzwa here uko. I heard
ndimi makamira mira kuti Chivange apinde muprimary election paya muchiziva
henyu kuti muG40 akakwana. Pane vamwe vatainzwa hedu kuno kuChitima vachibheja
kuti Chiduwa haapindi because he will not play the G40 tune. Manje makanyangira
yaona vakomana. Masvingo yakati pasi nemaG40 saka ini Mapombi and my chairman
Chadzamira we are coming for you all. We are going to expel you from the party.
You will be pardoned at national level but kuno tinenge takugadzirirai size.
Zivhu uriko here mwana wamai. Warova shamwari, ko what happened with your case
kkkkk. I heard First lady wakapindira to save you but chidzikamawo kana wapona
because tsuro haiponi rutsva kaviri.
Masvingo inonakidza vakomana. Those who said the
politics of this country are shaped here in wezhira wezhara wezhowezha was
right. It’s a small city but with hot heads. This is the province which stood
with Mnangagwa paya paanga adzingwa naMugabe. This is the same province which
Mugabe almost gave up on saying imi veMasvingo endai munoita yenyu party kkkk.
Masvingo ine musvo wemusangano. If you ask the G40 cabal they will tell you
kuti Masvingo haitangiki. Ndipo paunoona kedu Chivange koda kuita misarinya
nezvisukuwere zvake. There are a lot of people who come to whisper into Mapombi’s
eyes vachiti things are not well in the Zanu PF Masvingo provincial structures.
I do not care what happens to Zanu PF because I wish it will just self-destruct
one day. This is the party which has authored all this mess we are in. Don’t
get me wrong, I do not like Zanu PF at all neither do I like Chamisa. I have
come to the realisation that no politician ever wants to better the lives of
the masses. They are all selfish ediots who suck the life blood out of the poor
and beat us when we complain. Mapombi however has some few individuals she
likes and admires in both MDC and Zanu PF. Not the presidents or Presidents. If
you touch the people I like I will fight with you. I heard Matemadanda bragging
that Masvingo has no factions and is the best province in the country, is that
true iwe Matemadanda? Have you not heard that there are people who are secretly
plotting to oust Chadzamira? The same people eat from the same plate with Chadzamira
and when he turns around vanotanga kumurongera hondo. But who can blame them
kkkk. Chadzamira is too powerful and those surrounding him get jealous and they
will do anything to attack him.
Chete Chadzamira chacho chine nharo ask Kasukuwere he
will tell you about this man. He is the only chairman akazvambura G40 in
elections kusvika Mugabe aita give in. Kasukuwere knew he would not get
Masvingo’s blessings if Chadzamira was in the way and they tried to drop him
but Masvingo yakamira nacho chimuchinda ichi. Now pane twumwe twumbwanana
twakuda kukura musoro hanzi we want to drop Chadzamira kkkk keep dreaming.
Chairman Chadzamira today is your lucky day because Mapombi is giving you free
advice. Don’t fight in the North or the South. Fight every battle, everywhere,
always in your mind. Everyone is your enemy. Everyone is your friend. Every
possible series of events is happening all at once. Live that way and nothing
will surprise you. Everything that happens will be something that you have seen
before. You are surrounded by criminals who give you fake smiles. If you dare
me I will provide you with names kkkk. I will not get into details about this
plot but Chairman please be careful.
Don’t say I did not warn you. I know pane vamwe
vapinda chando izvozvi. Kana munhu achigona basa siyai aite kwete kuita jealous
imi vanhu. Ndokutaurai mazita enyu pano kana mune nharo. Pane anoti pwee here
ndizvivharise kkkk. Handidi vanhu vanonditadzisa kudya patafura kuno
kuGoromonzi. This week no rotten bananas for Mapombi because I have joined the
thieves here in Goromonnzi vachimbodya zvavo zvevapfupi nekureba. I will be
careful not to eat poison because when dealing with thieves you have to sleep
with one eye open. Kurongerana kwega kwega. Vanhu veZanu PF dai Mwari akuitirai
nyasha. The people are suffering and you are blowing millions on the useless
conference. Why not just sacrifice kuti this year hakuna conference mari yacho
mopa teachers, nurses and doctors. Masoja nemapurisa chero mukavanyima havana
basa. They are useless those people kungwarira kurova innocent people who will
be demanding better lives even for them. Baba vebenzi havana mufaro.
But mbavha hadzina nyadzi chokwadi. I heard Mupfumira
akutopenga nemari yekuba kkkk. She does not even feel ashamed and has the guts
to tell the court kuti anoda time to recover mentally. Iwe Mupfumira you must
face justice. Do not try to delay it. Do you know how many Zimbabweans are
losing their minds because of poverty? Isu vana Mapombi tinotoita semipengo
nekuda kwenhamo yamunoita impose on us. Zvekuti you are mentally unfit izvo
ndezvenyu. We want you to be judged for the crimes you committed against the
people like Mapombi. You must get justice. Izvi zvenyu zvekuda kutivhara isu
kuti tikanganwe hakuna iyoyo. Zanu PF hamudi kunyarwa. Hapana hedu zvatogona
kukuitai because you will unleash your dogs on us if we try to raise our voices
but mari yakabiwa naMupfumira inondirwadza hangu. Imagine if you had given a
fraction of that money to people with brilliant minds like Mapombi kuti vatange
their small businesses. Those millions stolen by Mupfumira could have helped a
lot of people in the country but one person pocketed all the money and many are
still stealing but justice will never catch up with them. The arrest of
Mupfumira was just a smokescreen kuda kutibata kumeso and her case is dying and
will soon disappear. Mentally unfit my foot.
Go before the courts and face justice. We have a lot
of Zanu PF big wigs who should join you in jail because they have robbed this
country of a future it deserves. We have individuals in Zanu PF who have more
money than the treasury. Where do they get the money from? ED wacho is very
corrupt. Why else would he protect the corrupt temple? Many in Zanu PF should
be at Chikurubi. Nyika haina magetsi, mvura and drugs but imi you keep
stealing. Do you have hearts of stones? Hapana chisingaperi varume. Inguva
yenyu chimboitai but just know kudenga kuna Mwari. Hamungafariwo here kana
nyika yenyu ichibudirira and your people living better lives. Is your vision
2030 about sending the country back to Stone Age? Just stop stealing please Cde
ED and team. Be patriotic. I have said enough regai ndinodya zvangu lunch yangu
with these thieves. Like I said, this week no kunokanga maputi for lunch or
rotten bananas. I am in Goromonzi wining and dining at the Zanu PF annual
conference. Pameri nemusangano unotonga kkkkk. Mboko imboko.

Gert Nel Primary School builds library

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Gert Nel Primary School builds library

Mukai
Musimwa

GUTU
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Gert Nel Government Primary School in Chatsworth has built its first library in
partnership with Aussie Books for Zimbabwe.
The official opening of
the library was graced by Australian High Commissioner Bronte Moules
accompanied by the Aussie Books for Zimbabwe director Dr. Alfred Chidembo.
Aussie Books for
Zimbabwe is an Australian Non-Governmental Organisation that has embarked on an
ambitious programme to establish libraries for disadvantaged communities in all
the country’s 10 provinces.
Chidembo confirmed that
Aussie Books for Zimbabwe has already established eight libraries in eight
different communities including at Gert Nel Government Primary School.
The organisation has
shipped over 90 000 books for distribution to different primary schools.
The commissioning event
was held under the theme “Footprints Come in Pairs.”
The construction of the
school library, building materials, shelves, desks and the reading materials
were sponsored by Aussie Books for Zimbabwe.
Gert Nel Primary School
head Atinos Tonhodzayi told TellZim News that parents also contributed some
funds the construction of the school library.
“I would like to thank
our pupils’ parents for contributing towards the construction of the school
library as they were responsible for paying the builders and moulding all the
bricks used,” said Tonhodzayi.
He said he believed the
school library will boost the learning culture leading to the improvement of
the pass rate.
“Our pupils now have
access to enough reading materials so I believe we will achieve a 100 percent
pass rate next year and all the other years to come. 
Gert Nel Primary School
managed to attain 79.6 percent pass rate for grade sevens this year from 75
percent in 2018.
The library
accommodates 40 pupils and Tonhodzayi confirmed that Aussie Books for Zimbabwe
pledged to provide computers in the following months.

Fern Valley Academy in another milestone

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Fern Valley Academy in another milestone

TellZim Reporter

MASVINGO – Fern Valley Academy has registered a 100 percent pass
rate for all the pupils who sat for the 2019 Grade 7 examinations at Chikato
primary School.
The school, which opened its doors to the public in 2016 and offers both
primary and secondary classes, has partnered with other local primary schools
like Chikato to provide examination sitting space as the school is yet to
receive its own accreditation as an exam centre.
Situated in the fast developing suburb of Victoria Ranch, the school
offers excellent learning facilities manned by competent teachers with
requisite qualifications.
Fern valley opened its doors in January 2016 and has
registered a steady rise in its enrollment levels as more people become aware
of the school’s quality learning facilities, individual-oriented instruction
techniques as well as its low pupil/teacher ratio rules.
“This has been our third year in existence and we are
pleased with the strides we are making as a school. Pupils who will join us
next year will find us themselves in a much improved school because we are making
progress every year.
“We are putting emphasis on the quality of the
results we produce. Our children who sat for their examinations last year were our
second exam class and they have done well to market the school as a place with
quality learning methods are employed. We will work tirelessly so that more
parents can see the advantages of enrolling their children with Fern Valley
Academy,” said Fern Valley director Tsungai Mufamba.
She said enrollment for all classes starting from ECD
were in progress.

Lawyer faces 22 counts of forgery, fraud

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Lawyer faces 22 counts of forgery, fraud



Beatific
Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI–
A Harare-based practicing lawyer, Farai Chauke last week appeared before
Chiredzi magistrate Geraldine Mutsoto facing 21 counts of forgery and one count
for defrauding Nyangambe Wildlife Project, TellZim News can reveal.
The
State represented by David Tafangenyasha alleges that on January 16, 2018,
Chauke, of Village 5, Nyangambe in Mkwasine, forged 21 signatures and
fraudulently compiled a notarial deed of trust in respect of Nyangambe Wildlife
Conservation Trust.
Chauke
is employed by F. Chauke and Associates Legal Practitioners.
Nyangambe
is alleged to have fraudulently appended signatures of 21 people onto the
notarial deed of trust.
The
matter came to light when the registered deed of trust was presented before a
meeting held in Nyangambe in May 2018 where the 21 were surprised to see their
signatures on the deed of trust when in fact had never appended their
signatures onto it.
The
complainants are Luka Mukwena, Ranganai Rukwava, Phenias Muzamani, Climate
Tapudzai, Peter Chipfere, Godfrey James Machadu, Benjamin Masocha, Isaiah
Salani, Antony Mashiri, Peter Chanaka, Annah Murambi, Ishmael Machipisa, Amos
Chikamhi, Isaac Tizirai, Pedzisai Muchini, Marisa Chihanya, Chomu Majimba,
Pilason Mucheni, Shandurai Chinodya and Rhaina Musapoyoka.
In
the 22nd count, Chauke is alleged to have defrauded Nyangambe
Wildlife Conservation Project when he visited the office of the Registrar of
Deeds in Harare on the February 02, 2018 where he presented the fraudulent deed
in respect of Nyangambe Wildlife Conservation Project Trust.
In
his defense outline, Chauke claims he did not forge any signatures but was
asked by the parents, commonly called the Nyangambe (1983) Resettlement Scheme
(also known as the 181 Farmers) who are the owners of Nyangambe Wildlife
Project, to advise them on how to avoid tax.
He
said he was given register of the 181 farmers where he was supposed to choose
the 21 signatories to draft the deed for the benefit of the community and not to
his benefit as it only sought to lawfully avoid tax.
The
deed is currently being used by the community’s auditor, one Mashonga Manyika
for tax avoidance purpose only.
By
the time of writing, the case was now awaiting judgement on the December 05,
2019.

Govt negligence behind zero percent pass rate at Mwenezi School

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Govt negligence behind zero percent pass rate at Mwenezi School

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI –
Children’s access to appropriate education is a constitutional right which the
government should honour.
Section
19 (1) of the national constitution precisely specify that in matters relating
to children,  the State ought to take
measures to ensure that their best interests are taken good care.
However,
at Turf Primary School, which is located some 85km away from the
Masvingo-Beitbridge highway in Mwenezi district, the right to decent education
does not exist.
The
place is a microcosm of all that is wrong in this country; forgotten innocent
pupils who are completely hopeless of a brighter owing to the depressingly bad
conditions in which they find themselves. 
Located
in Ward 15 of remote Mwenezi West, Turf Primary School has for the past 17
years been conducting lessons under unimaginable conditions.
While
government has become very good at shifting blame and giving excuses, one
wonders how any responsible authority with the slightest sense of
responsibility could shift blame on this one.
Since
the schools’ inception in 2003, it has been operating without a single
classroom block and has consistently recorded a zero percent pass rate in grade
seven examinations as correctly reported by TellZim News in an earlier article
about conditions at the school.
Many
have pointed an accusing finger at the government for the misery at Turf
Primary and other satellite schools established in the wake of the Land Reform
Programme.
The
school has not received any support from authorities ever since its
establishment despite being the only one available for hundreds of children in
the resettlement area.
The
understaffed school is seriously under-staffed and the Teacher-in-Charge (TIC)
Bernard Mahutse told TellZim News that only five teachers are available for the
368 pupils currently enrolled there.
During
lessons many pupils sit on the ground under makeshift structures built of
wooden poles and dagga with thatched roof.
There
seems to be no plan or even concern on the part of government which enjoys
taking all the credit for redistributing land to previously landless natives of
the land but does not want to account for its neglect of the social needs of
those resettled people.
In
an interview, Ward 15 Cllr Edson Chauke blamed the Ministry of Lands for
backtracking on pegging the school to make its site officially permanent.
“Conditions
at Turf are tragic to the future of our children as some of them are conducting
lessons in open spaces and they are always at the mercy of the weather. Owing
to the bad conditions, teachers do not stay longer at the school and this is
disadvantaging pupils,” said Chauke.
In
a telephone interview with TellZim News, Mwenezi West legislator Priscilla
Zindari-Moyo acknowledged the difficulties at Turf Primary School.
“I
am not happy with condition at the school. I have been pushing for authorities
to speedily address the issues there. I have mobilised some locals and there
are structures that are already being worked on as we speak.
“After
publication of the issue in the media recently, I approached the Ministry of
Education and engaged with them on how best we can help. I am confident a
solution will be found soon,” said Zindari-Moyo.
In
this digital age, several primary schools across the country, especially those
in urban areas, are establishing e-classrooms and computer laboratories where
pupils access education materials digitally.
Given
that there are several known primary school which are being funded by the
government with regard to those programmes, it is ironic some schools like Turf
Primary are not even being afforded the support to build mere classroom blocks
and furniture.
“To
us the blame game does not work but the truth of the matter is that government is
failing us and perpetuating all these problems. If they were serious about addressing
our plight, it we could be in a better situation by now.
“We
no longer see the value of sending our school children to Turf as nothing is learnt
there. We feel this is just wasting time and our hard earned money on fees and
uniforms. Since the school’s inception, there is not even a single professional
to emerge from that school. We are just grooming only cattle herds, child
brides and domestic workers due to the school drop-out rate. Many are migrating
to South Africa as illegal immigrants after dropping out of school,” said one
parent.
Other
parents said they appreciated the nobility of the Land Reform Programme but
feel that government did not follow it up with the requisite development of
social amenities like schools, hospitals and decent roads.
Most
beneficiaries of the programme, therefore, are living in remote areas when
those areas could now be reasonably developed after all these years.
A
local war veteran said the neglect of the area was a disservice to the Land
Reform Programme.
He
said it was outrageous that politicians only visit the area in the run-up to
elections looking for votes by making endless false promises.
“We
are just looking forward to the government to urgently act on this crisis that
has gone for too long. During this rainy season, pupils do not go to school
because most of them conduct lessons siting on the ground under the trees.
“During
elections, politicians visit the area for selfish reasons and never honour
their promises afterwards,” said the war veteran.
Mwenezi
district has a total of 172 schools 102 of which are such satellites as Bubi,
Nyuni, Dembe, Muvhoko and Vezvi.      

Our soldiers’ shots do not miss

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Our soldiers’ shots do not miss

…Matemadanda
warns ‘drama queen’ Chamisa
Upenyu
Chaota
Zanu PF national political commissar and deputy
minister of Defense and War Veterans Affairs Victor Matemadanda has lashed out
at ‘drama queen’ MDC leader Nelson Chamisa whose party sensationally claimed
that the army and police used live ammunition at him in Marondera saying the
Zimbabwean security forces do not miss their targets.
Matemadanda said that if Chamisa is alive today it
means that no one in the government or Zanu PF want to cause him any harm
because the security forces have a record of hitting their targets with
precision.
Addressing a Zanu PF Masvingo provincial
inter-district meeting at Masvingo Polytechnic College on Monday (December 2),
Matemadanda said that the Zimbabwe military has left a good record with their
precise and lethal tactics.
“Someone (Chamisa) goes to Marondera and claims that
the army fired live ammunition at him. The media goes wild with the story
saying Chamisa missed death by a whisker.
“Our soldiers have a record of hitting their targets
with precision. They do not miss. If you want to know more about our soldiers
go to Somalia, Angola, Mozambique and DRC then ask if our soldiers miss their
targets.
“They will tell you that vanonzi vana mapfura nhunzi,”
said Matemadanda.
Chamisa was in Marondera for a tree planting ceremony
earmarked for Dombotombo Clinic but he is said to have abandoned the exercise
scurrying for cover as police allegedly fired rubber and live bullets at him.
Matemadanda said that Chamisa is losing relevance and
he tries by all means to get public sympathy but the people of Zimbabwe are now
seeing his true colours.
“This same guy (Chamisa), some eight or so months
staged a kidnapping scene with a Toyota Harrier and he brought a lot of
cameras. Who is that fool who kidnaps a nonentity like Chamisa?
“Our army and government does not benefit anything by
killing Chamisa. What value has he got other than making noise? There is also
another nobody in Marondera who claimed that the army wanted to kill him and
ended up shooting his fuel tanks.
“Our army does not miss a person to hit tanks, no.
These guys are so desperate. We will not lose sleep over Chamisa. He is just a
desperate young man. He has failed,” said Matemadanda.
He said that Zanu PF will never beg Chamisa for
anything and they will move the country forward since they were given the
mandate by the people.
“They say President Mnangagwa is desperate to be
recognised as the legitimate leader by Chamisa and we laugh because it is
fools’ talk. Who is Chamisa, kumisa ani?
“The issue of legitimacy was dealt with by the
Zimbabwean people in the ballot and Chamisa challenged it at the Supreme Court.
He lost again at the Supreme Court so who is he to talk about legitimacy?
“Legitimacy does not come from your opponent. We do
not care about being recognised by MDC. There is no value addition whatsoever.
They must worry about their dying MDC. Hatishaiswi hope nembudzi iri kukwesha
madziro,” said Matemadanda.

Chief Neshuro lives large

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Chief Neshuro lives large

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he demands forex from villagers

Cephas Shava
MWENEZI – Village
heads that are under Chief Neshuro (real name Rodwell Gudo) are complaining
that the traditional leader is charging foreign currency for services that are
often rendered free of charge.
Last
weekend, each village head in Rutenga West had to pay R50 to receive a 10kg bag
of rice which village heads receive under an annual government programme.
Some
of the village heads told TellZim News that they felt Chief Neshuro was conning
them, saying he was making them pay for services that must not be paid for.
When
contacted for comment, Chief Neshuro denied the allegations, arguing that there
was a named senior politician fighting him and trying by all means possible to
soil his name.
“It’s
true that rice was distributed to village heads under the Zunde raMambo
programme but the truth of the matter is that no one was charged in forex.
There are politicians here who are trying to tarnish my image because we have
got some unresolved land issues,” claimed Chief Neshuro.
However
one of Chief Neshuro’s headmen, Tanaka Zano whose area covers Rutenga West
confirmed that village heads were indeed being made to pay forex for services.
“It’s
true that we convened a meeting that was presided over by the chief himself. Our
village heads were given rice and they were asked to pay R50 transport cost but
those who did not have money were also given the option to pay in the local
currency,” said Zano.
Text
messages had been sent to the village heads informing them that they were
required to pay the R50 when they come to collect their share of the grain.
“Sabhuku
uyai neR50 nesaga empty paMutove neSvondo magwanani muzopiwa rice naMambo
musanonoka kana kutadza. (village head bring R50 and an empty sack at Mutove on
Sunday morning so that you receive your share of rice from the Chief. Make sure
you come early and you comply accordingly),” read one of the messages sent to
one village head.
Other
village heads also complained that the chief was demanding that they raise
foreign currency from their subjects on his behalf.
“Earlier
this year, we were each forced to raise R200 for his car tyres. Although we
managed to raise the money from the villagers the chief did not come back with
the said car tyres, rising suspicious that he could have used the money for
something else.
“He
is exploiting us for his lavish lifestyle and we are now helping him to raise
his maintenance arrears,” fumed one village head who spoke on condition of
anonymity.
Chief
Neshuro has on several occasions been in the media all for wrong reasons. He
was convicted twice at the Mwenezi Magistrate Court after he failed to pay
maintenance arrears to his ex-wife.   

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