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35.1 percent of Masvingo population openly defecates

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35.1 percent of Masvingo population openly defecates

…Chiredzi, Mwenezi top in open defecation

By Staff Reporter

35.1 percent of the population in Masvingo Province still practises open defecation, posing significant health and environmental risks, TellZim News has learnt.
Speaking during a press discussion organized by TellZim, Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa said the province was still behind in terms of reducing open defecation according to a 2022 National Housing Census report with Chiredzi topping the statistics at 47 percent.
“35.1 percent of the population in Masvingo Province still practices open defecation, posing significant health and environmental risks.
“The districts of Chiredzi and Mwenezi are most affected with a staggering 47 percent of the population in Chiredzi resorting to open defecation. However government is working towards improving the situation in the province by the next census,’ said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
Ministry of Health and Child Care Provincial Health Administrator Samson Nyoni who was representing Provincial health Medical Director Dr Amadeus Shamu however said the province had not recorded any cholera cases during this rainy season.
“For the record, one confirmed case of cholera is an outbreak but for all the cholera suspects that we tested we did not record any positive case. This means we do not have cholera around those areas from around the end of last year upto now,” said Nyoni.
Nyoni also noted government’s efforts in improving water, sanitation and hygiene and said 104 boreholes had been drilled at health facilities across the province for accessibility of potable water.
“We have had 104 boreholes drilled in the province to augment potable water provision,” said Nyoni.
Zimbabwe has experienced several cholera outbreaks with the recent one in 2023/2024 which was declared over after 18 months. Over 150 deaths were recorded with over 1 000 cases confirmed.

Tongaat pledges more support to Triangle FC

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Tongaat pledges more support to Triangle FC

By Beatific Gumbwanda

TRIANGLE-Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ), the main sponsor of Triangle United Football Club (TUFC) has promised to rally behind the team promising full support as the team returns to Premier Soccer League.
Speaking during the club’s congratulatory dinner held at Triangle Country Club recently, Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe (THZ) Managing Director, Tendai Masawi promised the team full support towards their stay in PSL and warned the team against match fixing as it would cost the club.
“You won’t be representing yourselves but the 16 000 THZ employees and their families, meaning you will have a huge support base. As long as I am here, I will be coming to Gibbo Stadium whenever you play to support you. We do not need undercuts, it costs the team,” said Masawi.
Club president, Ushe Chinhuru applauded the team’s success saying it was the Managing Director’s desire for the team to return back to the premier league and it was the team’s first key result area.
“The Managing Director eagerly wanted TUFC to get back into the premier league and it was made my first key result area apart from my other job. Things just turned around since then as we got all we needed including financial and emotional support,” said Chinhuru.
During the dinner, the company honored best performing players during their run up towards the return to the premier league. Thabani Kamusoko was awarded most disciplined player and Praise Machengeta most improved player.
Munashe Bamara was named player of the year, Jordan Pedro most consistent player and Prince Mujuru with the goalkeeper of the year. Stephen Zhowe was awarded the golden boot and Ali Sadiki with the player of the year award.

Geza and Co, where are you?

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Geza and Co, where are you?

Ladies and gentlemen I was surprised on Thursday hearing baba vekukonewa Finance Ministry, uyuzve Chinamasa announcing that Zanu had expelled Geza from the party, ndikati aah ko anga achimo muparty? But did anyone notice that this script sounds very old, reminding us of the days anaMatemadanda nanaMahiya versus Baba Bona? Chete we need to keep the man who became famous for officially opening bins in the rural area busy, otherwise he will lose relevance. I hear he is wreaking havoc kuvarakashi uko, purging the shallow minded trolls from defending the party on online spaces because zvimwe zvacho vanenge vaakutonyadzisa musangano. Kurakasha kunoda uine a bit of umbowo hwemabook chaihwo, because the resistance will be coming from people who know their stuff when it comes to propaganda. Manje team rekupihwa manew phone iri chozikanwa hapana, they just want to fill their tummies with free food, go online and say whatever, without even putting any thought in it. I hope they also recruit mwana waDhagi Bango Rako Berita because she seems really good at trolling, but handizozivi if she can do that to anyone else asiri Nero because whatever it is Nero did to her chihombe. If she only she could turn all the hate she has for Muvhangeri wenyika Nero into electricity, loadshedding would be a thing of the past. Back to Geza, I wonder where he is and why he went quiet even when they got his namesake, journalist Dhara B. The regime clearly got the wrong Blessed, and havatorina zvavo nyadzi. I said it last week, that locking up a journalist is bottom of the barrel tyranny because what is that? Zimbabwe inenge bheke raTizirai, because anyone can get arrested for anything. Gore riya we were arresting tourists, hapana asingazezesi. I was hoping to see war veterans condemning the arrest of a journalist on flimsy charges, but maya, that’s when you see that all these are just ‘moutheatrics’, nothing about what is right, as long as tadyavo nevamwe. They hated vatengesi muhondo, but letting Blessed Mhlanga stay in jail for another day ndohutengesi hwekupedzisira because you were given a platform to air your grievances, nhasi vamwe you now have zvibhorani padzimba, and also those houses dzamakavakirwa although some of the houses look like zvirugwi zvembudzi, kkkk. Zanu inombotsvinya zvayo vakomana. Dai muchizorega kuzadza pamasaisai, bringing the poverty yevanhu vakafira nyika ino pajekerere for them to be laughed at, musadaro imi. Tongoti zvedu it’s the thought that counts, ko tingatii? But on a serious note, if all these programmes anoitwa neZanu to appease vekumasero were being done diligently and with integrity, some of them would have brought meaningful change. Pakugadzira mamodel here, haa ishasha dziya, hande paground uone mashura aani iwayo. I once said the war veterans cannot see why the regime wants them to remain in the gutters, because vanozovanyengerera sei? The war vets do not know the power they have ndoproblem. Geza spoke out on Mai Two’s nhodo and pada expeditions mumaruwa, who had the guts to do so? He called out the personalization of the country by a chosen few, tikanzwa voti I will persuade the persuaders to stop persuading me, amwe madununu ndokutotanga kutozviti Persuaders4ED. That’s how powerful Geza was. My biggest wish right now is for them to find and arrest Geza, that is if they haven’t found him yet, which I highly doubt. I just want them to arrest him, if they are sincere, vanotyanana vanhu ava. I bet Baba Two cannot tread the path yekucreator the kind of animosity between him and Genarari pachena like what Dr Gire and Bhobho did with him. Kurumirana muvhu. I saw mai sitting muPolitburo the other day, vakati zete zvavo, ndikati zvaakuda kutanga. Zvepitikoti government zviri kwese izvi ladies and gentlemen. What Dr Stop It didn’t do, Dr Auxy will do it. Madzimai arikuvhura hombe these days, vanaChinomona vane akambovaudzawo here kuti kwaimbove nanaMandiitawepi nanaSarah Mahoka? Vaudzei, not for anything kungomuudzawo kuti pane vaakubika magwinya paMoza apa kumadzisekuru awo, kkkkk. The only woman wandinongoti anenge akagona kutamba tsoro dzacho ndivo Dr Gire pachavo, because she still looks fresh, even though her children look like varikutanda botso. She was looking nice kunhamo kuNamibia the other day, and I understood why Mai Two may feel jealousy of her, chinogeza Gire. Same same naSecond Lady Mai Genarari, unongoona wega kuti vanosimudzikawo pavanhu kuti simukai mai venyika muonekwe nepovo, kkkk. Sometimes I think Dr Gire is relieved that she does not have to deal with diapers and catheters echidhara Bhobho, she is now enjoying her youth zvavo. But power yakaoma vakomana, munhu kuita chitokwani achirambirapo, apa his supporters ironically called themselves G40, muchenjere kupenga imimi. Nhasi you want to sell us Kasukuwere as if he is a saint of sorts. Speaking of, while I think the regime has gone completely nuts in arresting journalist Dhara B, I feel like it’s jittery over the Kasukuwere threat, especially after the interview he was given by Dhara B’s stable. Knowing the power journalism has, they thought of silencing them, because zvakataurwa naGeza, Kasukuwere and Mawarire especially on the POSB scandal vakatozvinzwa. Zanu really wants to destroy the Fourth Estate, and their actions are very deliberate and calculated. I got really disappointed when I heard that journalists had been given phones and money naTungwarara, only to hear names I had never heard of, zvivarakashi zvenzara nzara, who think journalism inongonhongwa mubin. Varume, zvinotoenderwa kuchikoro izvi, you just don’t wake up and tell us watove journalist uchisimudza chibhakera parally wakapfeka regalia nhaika. Zvikoro zvejournalism zviri kutoda vanhu, matondinzwa so. They know that once journalism becomes what they want it to be inenge yangova njake njake, no one will be questioning power. Regerai vakomana. I also aspire to be a scribe muthird republic pachauya free education because ndairova chikoro ini paChirimudombo apa, but haumbonzwi ndichizviti ndatova journalist, time will come. Ini ndingori gentleman chete, handivanzi.
Let me go ndinokanga maputi angu for luch zvangu, these days mabanana nezhizha ndodhakwa nazvo muChitima umu, kwakaibva. Pfumvudza yakazongotangirwa zvayo neFall Army Worm but havazoshayisise. I only wish communal farmers would have a bumper harvest tione kuti Zanu inovhairira ani nechibage chakapfukutwa nemupunga une mavhu, kkkk, nhasi hangu nanaHwende vemusangano usiri kutonga. Ukuwo Nyakakomana Mafume paHarare apa achivaonesa chitsvuku nekudya paakasungirirwa, imiwoye. Ndiye adii, he is eating zvevapfupi nekureba or whatever it is his height, I mean political height, allows him. Please tell Madungwe asandisiye on Sunday kucompetition yanaPapa, ndine CV rakasimba mukuonera, maybe ndingangodyawo mita. Until next time, free Dhara B, journalism is not a crime!

New pest, African Army worm wrecks havoc

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New pest, African Army worm wrecks havoc

By Tatiana Mhararira

After struggling with the fall army worm in recent years, Zimbabwean farmers were optimistic about a good harvest due to normal to above normal rainfall received this season.
However, their hopes have been dashed by a new invasive pest, the African Army Worm natively known as Mhunduru.
The black worms have been devouring everything green in their path, including pastures thereby threatening the livelihoods of animals as well.
Their destructive power is so intense that wherever they invade, they leave a trail of destruction and can cause up to 70 percent crop loss if left unmanaged, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The fall army worm has already been reported in 22 districts of the country.
Masvingo Provincial Agritex Director Caleb Mahoya said the African army worm was first recorded early February in Chiredzi District eating sugarcane plants at an early stage and went on to spread in all the other seven districts.
Mahoya told TellZim News that the provincial department of agriculture was making efforts to control the spread of the armyworm throughout the province.
“When a report is made and confirmed extension officers from wards get chemicals from the district Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots or from the department of migratory pests. District offices can supply wards with chemicals for control. Agritex coordinates movement of chemicals and writes letters to GMB.
“Farmers affected by the outbreak are being provided with technical guidance, Agritex is playing a front row by coordinating access of chemicals from different sources such as GMB, Migratory pests department and some private players. In some scenarios farmers are mobilized so that they do contributions to purchase chemicals,” said Mahoya.
Mahoya said the African armyworm will have long term consequences on the province if not controlled.
“The long term consequences of the outbreak on the province include severe crop yield loss hence food insecurity for the communities. In future the outbreak can be mitigated through supply of standby chemicals before onset of season intensifying collaborations with private sector since African armyworm is a notifiable pest,”said Mahoya.
Migratory Pest Control Director in the ministry of agriculture, Shingirai Nyamutukwa said the ministry was increasing chemicals in areas affected by the African armyworm outbreak
“As a Ministry, through the Migratory Pest Department, we are sending more chemicals to areas which were affected most by the armyworm outbreak, chemicals have been there but they need to be added. We are also sending materials for farmers to use during the application of chemicals.
“We also encourage farmers to check in their fields on a daily basis so that we know areas which have been affected and assist them on time with chemicals,” said Nyamutukwa.
In Masvingo, the pest was reported in six out of seven districts and only Chivi has not recorded cases of the African army worm.

Car import fraudster vanishes with US$48K

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Car import fraudster vanishes with US$48K

By Tatiana Mhararira

A 36 year old man from Masvingo is on the run after he allegedly swindled US$48 750 from various residents pretending to be a car import agent with Be Forward.
In a statement released on February 19, 2025, police in Masvingo confirmed the incident and warned members of the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters especially those intending to import motor vehicles.
He encouraged residents to seek the services of reputable organisations when importing vehicles.
“ZRP Masvingo Province is warning members of the public to be wary of a fraudster who is defrauding unsuspecting members of the society their hard earned savings. Tinashe Tabarembengo (36) from ZBS in Masvingo is being sought in connection with the cases which occurred in Masvingo
“Members of the public are also advised to safeguard their savings by engaging or using reputable organizations in the procurement of vehicles,” read parts of the press statement,”
It is alleged that from the period extending from February 2024 to December 2024, Tabarembengo who pretended to be a Be Forward Agent was approached by about 10 people who wanted to be assisted to purchase and process papers for different motor vehicles. The victims would give Tabarembengo cash or deposit money into his account.
Tabarembengo promised to import the vehicles but failed to deliver them or return the money. He later disappeared to an unknown destination and the total value stolen is US$48 750.
The police appealed to members of the public to inform the police information that can lead to the arrest of the accused.

Man left for dead after winning cellphone in gambling bout

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Man left for dead after winning cellphone in gambling bout

By Tatiana Mhararira

In a shocking incident, a Zaka man was almost killed by his colleague in a fight after a gambling bout where the victim won a cellphone belonging to the suspect.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and urged people to avoid using violence to solve disputes.
“I confirm an incident of attempted murder where Prichard Sonono hit Vengai Manyanga and left him for dead after a gambling argument. I urge members of the public not to engage in gambling and should find amicable ways to solve disputes,” said Dhewa.
On February 18, 2025 at around 1900 hours Manyanga and Sonono were playing a gambling game of cards natively known as Makasi/Makasa at Chisiya Business Centre in Masvingo Central.
The accused gambled his Samsung cellphone and lost the game. Manyanga took the phone as per agreement.
After an hour Sonono demanded his cellphone back but Manyanga refused saying he had won it in the game.
The accused became angry, took a stick and hit Manyanga from behind. Manyanga fell unconscious and Sonono took his cellphone and left the scene.
Some villagers who were around took Manyanga to Chatikobo clinic where he was referred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital.
He was further referred to Harare for CT scan and was reported to be in a serious condition.

Jerera woman loses cash, valuables during robbery

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Jerera woman loses cash, valuables during robbery

By Meditation Mposi

A woman from Ndanga area in Zaka was robbed of valuables and cash with a combined value of US$856 and R1010 on February 23 while walking home from Jerera Growth Point.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and encouraged members of the public to avoid walking with important valuables especially at night.
“I confirm an incident where Deletria Banda (55) of Mushayavanhu Village, Ndanga was robbed of money and some important valuables while walking home from Jerera Growth Point. I urge members of the public to abstain from walking during the night with important valuables,” said Dhehw.
On February 23 around 1900hours Banda was walking alone going home in Jerera residential area from the growth point. A man came from behind and stabbed Bhanda several times demanding valuables and cash.
Bhanda surrendered Itel P40, two power banks, a laptop, US$216, 1010 Rands and the person vanished into the darkness.
Banda was taken to Msiso Hospital for treatment where she was later on discharged and investigations were ongoing by time of writing.
The suspect is still on the run.

SDA Church donates solarized borehole to Zaka community

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SDA Church donates solarized borehole to Zaka community

By Meditation Mposi

The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) recently donated a solarized borehole to Munjanja Village, ward 18 in Zaka Central Constituency on February 23, 2025.
The donation came at a time when the community was in dire need of water for domestic use and animals.
Zaka District SDA Pastor Patson Magobola said the project was a reflection of the Church’s Mission to share the love of Christ through acts of service and compassion.
“As a church, we are humbled to be able to provide the solarised borehole to Munjanja community, a gift that will bring life, giving water to those who need it most.
“This project is a reflection of our Church’s mission to share the love of Christ through acts of service and compassion. We pray that this borehole will be a blessing to the Munjanja community and a reminder of God’s love and care to his people,” said Magobola.
SDA Zaka District Chairperson and Jerera Central SDA Church first Elder Euvencio Hungwe said they were moved by the biblical verse in the book of James about faith and works.
“Our Church was moved by faith and desire to serve. We were inspired by the word of God in James 2 verses 17 to 26 which says faith without works is dead. The borehole represents more than just water but hope for a brighter future, for a healthier community and hope for healthier children.
“Funds were contributed by members of the Church and we are happy because the spirit of giving has nourished our souls. Above all we hope our gesture will be a vehicle for evangelism to prepare souls for the second coming of Jesus,” said Hungwe.
Ward 18 councilor Hakufiwi Hakufiwi thanked the SDA Church for relieving the community and urged the church to expand its support to the entire constituency.
“One solarised borehole was donated to Munjanja community by Seventh Day Adventist Church after realizing serious shortage of water in the Village.
“I urge members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church not to tire and end with this but to also extent their love and support to the entire constituency,” said Hakufiwi.
Munjanja Village Head Philip Munjanja said they were happy as a community and said the donation had eased water challenges in the area.
“The church drilled 50m and we had to put an effort and paid for extra 30m to make them 80. We then got a pump, solar panels and a Jojo tank from the church and now people have clean water. We are happy and wish the church well ,” said Munjanja.

Chiredzi RDC commissions fire tender, road equipment

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Chiredzi RDC commissions fire tender, road equipment

By Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI- Chiredzi Rural District Council (CRDC) recently acquired road construction machinery including the Belarusian Fire Tender which the local authority said would go a long way in fighting veld fires in the district.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony at CRDC Head Offices recently, CRDC Chairperson Aspect Mashingaidze said the equipment, motorized graders and tippers, was going to be used for road rehabilitation across the district.
He said the district was at risk of fires which could emanate from burning of sugarcane during harvest and at times get uncontrollable and the fire engine will be handy.
“I want to thank the President for the devolution initiative which is empowering local authorities. Here in Chiredzi, we are a farming community for both crops and wildlife and the fire tender will help us fight fire hazards. We burn sugarcane during harvest and sometimes the fire might be uncontrollable.
“We also have the grader and tipper which are currently deployed at Sango Border Post where we have more than 800 kilometers of road under rehabilitation,” said Mashingaidze.
Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe who was the guest of honor said the government availed fire tenders to every local authority in order to fight the spread of fires.
“Fire tenders should be distributed to all local authorities in order to fight fire across the country and most were delivered to the respective councils. We are now going to embark on training of the operators,” said Garwe.
Veld Fires are common in Chiredzi during sugarcane harvests as well as during the beginning of farming seasons in communal areas.
CRDC is home to various National Heritage sites including game parks and conservancies which are at risk from veld fires which originates from surrounding communities.
The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Park (GLTCP) which includes South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Mozambique’s Limpopo National Park and Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park which is to the South Eastern side of the lowveld, Malilangwe Conservation Trust and the Save Valley Conservancy, are all housed by Chiredzi Rural District Council, which makes them responsible when it comes to veld fires from the surrounding farming communities.

Kamangira set to participate in the Bonaqua Triathlon Africa Cup

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Kamangira set to participate in the Bonaqua Triathlon Africa Cup

By Rangarirai Shanyurai

Prominent Zimbabwean triathlete, the Lightning Bolt of Triathlon, Milton “Khama” Kamangira (54) is set to participate in the Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup on March 8, at Troutbeck Resort in front of Lake Nyanga.

The Bonaqua Africa Triathlon 2025 is poised to be a spectacular showcase of talent, determination and athletic excellence as senior Elite and Junior triathletes from across the globe converge to compete in a thrilling battle across the swim, bike, and run disciplines.

Kamangira confirmed that he will be competing in the Bonaqua Triathlon African Cup and said he was participating in the tournament to inspire others and representing his company Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited (SHAL).

“The 2025 Triathlon season will mark my fourth year competing in the Bonaqua Triathlon African Cup as part of the Corporate Team Challenge. Each year, my excitement grows as I look forward to representing my company on a bigger stage and being part of the incredible Zimbabwe Triathlon family.

“What keeps me coming back is the unique combination of camaraderie, personal growth and the thrill of pushing my limits alongside inspiring teammates and competitors. The sense of achievement and pride in representing my company, while contributing to the vibrant triathlon community, makes this event a highlight of my year

“The combination of the serene environment, the camaraderie among teammates and the thrill of competition makes every race day special. These moments, big and small, are what make the triathlon journey so rewarding and keep me coming back year after year,” said Kamangira.

He said the greatest benefit he gets from the tournament was improved physical and mental fitness due to exercises.

“My greatest gain from participating in the Triathlon Corporate Challenge has been achieving and maintaining overall body fitness. Taking triathlon seriously has motivated me to train daily, ensuring I stay in peak condition to tackle the challenging terrain at Nyanga, commitment to fitness has not only improved my physical health helping me avoid concerns like high blood pressure and diabetes but has also become a powerful way to de-stress.

“Running, in particular, has become my escape from the daily pressures of life, allowing me to clear my mind and recharge. Professionally, the discipline and resilience I have developed positively impacted on my work ethic and ability to handle challenges,” said Kamangira.

Kamangira said he was thriving to win a top spot and urged all corporates to join.

“I am aiming for the top of the podium and I won’t be taking it easy. This year, I’m fully focused on bringing my A-game and leaving everything on course. Winning is not just a goal it’s a mind-set and I’m determined to make it happen.

“I encourage all corporates, individuals, running clubs, gym clubs and fitness enthusiasts to join us in Nyanga. This event is not just about competition it’s about coming together as a community, challenging ourselves and having fun while celebrating fitness and teamwork,” said Kamangira.

In a statement, Coca-Cola Companyindicated that the Bonaqua Africa Triathlon 2025 showcased young athletes aiming for Olympic success amid intense competition and high stakes.

“These young athletes represent the future of triathlon and their performances in Bonaqua Africa Triathlon 2025 will be a testament to their potential to shine on the Olympic stage in the years to come.

“As the countdown to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo continues, the Bonaqua Africa Triathlon 2025 takes on added significance. For many athletes, this event is a crucial opportunity to earn valuable points and strengthen their chances of qualifying for the Olympics. The stakes are high, and the competition will be fierce, promising edge-of-the-seat action for fans and spectators,” part of post reads.

 The tournament will have athletes from Austria, South Africa, Japan, Morocco, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Germany, France, Greece, USA and beyond, the event celebrates the diversity and universality of triathlon. As athletes compete for points and pride, the event will serve as a stepping stone to the 2026 Winter Olympics, adding an extra layer of excitement and significance,” other part reads.

A triathlon is an athletics competition in which each competitor takes part in three events: swimming, cycling, and running.

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