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Zanu PF Gutu Cllr attacks women at polling station

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MPANDAWANA – Zanu PF candidate for Ward 34 Gutu Central, Jepson Nemashakwe caused a commotion at Hwiru Primary polling station after he tried to beat some female voters whom he accused of canvassing for the opposition.
TellZim News witnessed Nemashakwe, who is the sitting ward councillor and is trying to retain his council seat, advancing menacingly at a group of women who had just arrived at the polling station.
He started to shout at them saying he knew them and was sure they were campaigning for the opposition.
Other voters quickly intervened in the commotion to defend the women, and police had a difficult time restraining the crowd.
It was only after the arrival of a group of other Zanu PF members that Nemashakwe got restrained but the police did not arrest him.
He then left the polling station in the company of his fellow Zanu PF members. Masvingo provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Charity Mazula could not be immediately reached for comment.politics

New Zvishavane MP makes grand post-election promise on housing

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Cuthbert Mpame


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 Caroline Gumbo

ZVISHAVANE – The newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Zvishavane – Runde constituency, Cuthbert Mpame has made a grand promise to build over 10 000 houses as part of his own efforts to fight housing backlogs.
Mpame, who defeated his closest rival Leopold Mudisi of the MDC Alliance to become the new MP, said government had given him a tender to build more than 10 000 houses.
"We are going to develop Zvishavane through construction of houses as the government has already approved the tender. We have also identified some schools which we will upgrade to 'A' schools; such schools as Mazhou and Mahumashava in Ward 18," says Mpame.
His promise, however, may sound outrageous to some people who know how national housing processes work and who understand that the numbers being put forward could be too farfetched.
Being one of the most poorly administered town in the country, Zvishavane struggles to pump enough water to the city and it would be a wonder if 10 000 stands are serviced and developed in the next five years.
The adjacent Runde Rural District Council (RDC) also struggles with endless service delivery problems with most of its people lacking access to the most basic services that a local authority is expected to deliver.
Mpame, however, also promised to make sure that clinics and hospitals have adequate drugs although this area is a sole responsibility of the Ministry of Health and its identified development partners.
During the campaign period, Mpame drilled boreholes in Murowa Ward 18 and another one at Lundi Hospital to fight water shortages.
Mpame said he was also running a 'Go Green ' project by which dams and irrigation schemes were being built in communities to empower women and the youth.
It, however, remains to be seen whether his latest promises are anything to go by or the usual empty promises that politicians make when they are excited or seeking to curry favour with the public.local

Female voters ‘hire’ babies to jump Qs

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Female voters ‘hire’ babies to jump Qs

TellZim Reporter

There are reports from many polling stations in Masvingo province that some women were ‘lending’ babies to each other or hiring them for a small fee so that they could be allowed to jump slow-moving queues.
There is a provision allowing nursing mothers be given preferential treatment at polling stations such that they are not required to join the ordinary queues.
TellZim News has, however, gathered that this facility is being abused by some women who are allegedly ‘hiring’ their friends, relatives and even strangers’ babies for this purpose alone.
There was pandemonium at Shakashe Primary School polling station AB this morning when a woman was asked to go out and join the slow-moving ordinary queue following suspicions that she had hired a baby. The baby had cried uncontrollably but the woman failed to calm him down and give him suckle.
At Sally Mugabe Preschool, Gutu Central Ward 34, there were loud complaints from agitated voters who alleged that babies were changing hands.
Similar reports were received from Ward 4 Masvingo Urban and Jerera growth point, Zaka Central, where hiring a baby was said to be costing US$5.
At Dikwindi Primary School, Ward 6, a well-known kombi driver faked blindness so that he could be allowed to jump the queue. He was busted by other voters who shouted him away as he was about to get into the polling station.local

Nemanwa Primary wins 2018 RCZ Moderator’s Merit Award

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Nemanwa Primary wins 2018 RCZ Moderator’s Merit Award

Clever Madzivire

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Nemanwa Primary School are the latest winners of the biennial Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) Moderator’s Merit Award for primary schools after a meticulous selection process.
The award was presented to the school on June 30, with many dignitaries from the RCZ as well as school heads from fellow RCZ-run schools gracing the occasion.
RCZ education secretary, Samson Shava later told TellZim News that Nemanwa Primary had distinguished itself in terms of everything that is considered for a school to win the award.
“We are impressed by the progress that Nemanwa Primary is making. They have proved themselves worthy of the award and our hope is that this will inspire all our schools to do better in whatever that needs to be done. We congratulate Nemanwa for the feat,” said Shava.
Primary schools that are run by RCZ in the region are Gutu, Marozva in Bikita, Chamarare in Zimuto, Copota in Zimuto, Henry Murray at Morgenster Mission, Muzogwi in Chivi as well as Nyashanu and Makumbe; both in Buhera.
Factors that are considered in determining a recipient of the award include overall infrastructural development, performance of pupils in class as indicated by grade seven results, administrative efficiency and performance in sports.
Besides its consistent record of good grade seven results, Nemanwa Primary has a thriving banana project and has built an impressive cultural village which typifies the traditional day to day lives of Karanga people.
Earlier this year, Nemanwa Primary excelled in the Primary Schools Heritage Quiz Competition that is sponsored by the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ).
“This does not mean that other schools are not good; all our schools are doing well and we would like to motivate them to do more. They must know that it is possible for anybody to win. Right now, we are looking at what we can do for such schools as Nyajena Secondary and Muzogwi Primary. These have not won anything but we feel that they have made immense progress at their own level,” said Shava.
Nemanwa Primary head, Clever Madzivire said he was pleased that the school’s efforts were now paying fruit.
“We thank our responsible authority for appreciating our work and motivating us to do more. There is indeed many other good plans we have for the school and we will keep on working together to achieve more,” said Madzivire.education

I won Gweru Urban but ground was not fair – Dube

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I won Gweru Urban but ground was not fair – Dube

Itai Muzondo

GWERU – MDC Alliance’s winning parliamentary candidate for Gweru Urban, Brian Dube has said his victory came against huge odds that were stacked against the opposition.
Dube won the race by 17 928 against his closest rival; Esau Natare of Zanu PF who garnered a total of 7 142 votes.
Speaking to TellZim News, Dube said there were a lot of anomalies that marred the elections, adding that the polls had dismally failed the test of credibility, freeness and fairness.
“I am happy I won but I am still troubled by how the Zimbabwe Election Commission (Zec) handled affairs before and during the polls. A good example is how they turned a deaf ear to our reasonable requests for the final voters’ roll as well as the opaqueness surrounding the printing, security and distribution of ballot papers.
“Currently, as results are being announced, there are a lot of issues being raised by our people on the ground but Zec does not care,” said Dube.
“I can’t speak much as most issues that trouble us as MDC Alliance have been noted in reports from monitors,” he added.
Dube also said people who demonstrated in Harare over what he called Zec’s clear bias against the MDC Alliance were justified as they were practicing their right to assembly.
TellZim News also caught up with independent candidate, Nkosikona Ndlovu who said he accepted defeat.
He said he strongly agreed with Dube’s sentiments that several aspects of the electoral environment and the voting process itself had countless anomalies.
“I lost and I accept the result as I have always said this campaign is part of my 15-year plan to get into the hearts of Gweru people. In the process, I will continue working with them regardless of my current loss.
“I however expect better from Zec in future elections because much of the anomalies started on the day of the nomination court. I expect a lot of improvement in how elections are administered in the country if Zec is to regain our trust as citizens,” Ndlovu said.local

100 cops promoted in Masvingo

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100 cops promoted in Masvingo

Assistant Commissioner Coneli Dube with some female police officers during
proceedings at Phoenix Police Base 

Tiyani Hahlani

MASVINGO – Hundred non-commissioned police officers were recently promoted to various ranks in the province as the force continues on its restructuring path meant to improve operational efficiency and regain lost public confidence. 
The promotional parade took place at Phoenix Base, with 70 constables – 27 males and 33 females – being promoted to the rank of sergeant while 11 sergeants comprising seven males and four females were promoted to the rank of assistant inspector.
Officer commanding Masvingo provincial police, Assistant Commissioner Coneli Dube said the parade was historic and memorable as it was one of the new dispensation’s most notable restructuring exercise in the province.
“This is the first such event with me as Propol so I am really humbled. The force is working to improve efficiency and reward hard work. Similar promotions have happened through-out the country so we are pleased that our own officers here have been recognised as well,” said Dube.
He called upon all promoted officers to always remember the mandate of the force and comply with relevant ethics to improve services to the public.
Nationally, a total of 1147 constables; 588 males and 559 females were promoted to the rank of sergeant while 176 sergeants with 115 males and 61 females became sergeant majors.
Some 309 other sergeants comprising 163 males and 147 females became assistant inspectors.
Assistant commissioner Dube praised the gender mainstreaming efforts in the force, saying more work was being done to achieve gender balance.local

Gutu underage ‘sex worker’ strangled to death

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Gutu underage ‘sex worker’ strangled to death

Precila Takabvirakare

MPANDAWANA – A 14-year old girl believed to be a sex worker died in the early hours of on Monday after being strangled allegedly by her boyfriend.
The girl was reportedly eight-month pregnant.
Police in Masvingo acknowledged receiving a report to that effect though they said the details were still scant.
The girl, who was identified as Sekufile Dhewa, of House Number 241 Hwiru, died reportedly after an argument with the boyfriend.
Police in Gutu collected the deceased’s body on Tuesday afternoon for a post mortem.
Sources say Dhewa went to Gulamu Nightclub at around 23:00 hrs on Sunday, then proceeded to Emagumeni Nightclub at around 03:00 hrs before coming back home at around 04:00 hrs the following morning.
Soon after coming back home, a heated argument between her and the said boyfriend began, with the girl later sending out a loud wail of distress.
It is further said later that morning, suspicious neighbours who had come to check on the girl discovered that she was dead.
The neighbours reportedly found her lifeless body lying on the bed with a pillow covering her face, with used condoms on the floor and some ARVs beside her.local

President Lungu petitioned over Zim rights violations

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Zambia Social Forum, a movement of civil society organisations, has petition President Edgar Lungu highlighting the deteriorating human rights situation in Zimbabwe following the disputed July 30 harmonised elections.
The civil society organisations, through a statement issued by their national coordinator Gershom Kabaso, say they are concerned with the deployment of the military in the towns such as Harare and Bulawayo.
“The Zambia Social Forum, a social movement working with civil society organisations, community groupings and individuals, condemns in the strongest terms the reported human rights violations on our sisters and brothers in Zimbabwe in the aftermath of the July 30 harmonised elections.
“As a movement we are deeply concerned with the use of brute force on unarmed citizens by the military which even lead to the death of some people in Harare. We would like to call upon the leadership in Zimbabwe to respect the citizen’s rights and de-militaries the major cities. The military should be confined to the Barracks so that citizens can freely enjoy their freedoms.
“We call upon President Edgar Lungu as the incoming Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation to take a keen interest in the rights violation of citizens in Zimbabwe. We are equally concerned that the Government of President Emerson Mnangagwa is now targeting opposition figures.
“The stability of Zimbabwe is not only important for the citizens of that country but for the region as a whole. It is in the best interest of Zambia to support peace initiatives in Zimbabwe as the socio-economic effects will also negatively impact all its neighbors.
“As a social forum we will petition President Lungu and the other Heads of State in the SADC region to ensure that people’s rights are respected in Zimbabwe. Never again should SADC and indeed Africa tolerate any form of dictatorship that abuses citizen’s human rights,” the statements reads.
Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Zambia has defied a court order and deported MDC Alliance principal and newly-elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Harare East, Tendai Biti, back to Zimbabwe.topnews

Musiso Hospital matron sent on forced leave

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Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – Musiso Mission Hospital matron, Modester Mutombwa has reportedly been sent on a three-month forced leave after a dispute with the priest-in-charge, Fr Fidelis Dakwa.
Sources told TellZim News that Mutombwa crossed the priest’s line by refusing to lend the hospital’s car to Musiso High School.
“Father Dakwa instructed that Musiso High School be allowed to use the hospital’s car for their errands since theirs was not there. The matron, however, refused and this angered the priest, leading to her being sent on forced leave pending dismissal,” said the source.
Roman Catholic Church Masvingo diocese vicar general, Fr Walter Nyatsanza dismissed the claim saying the matron was just on leave and nothing else.
“I haven’t heard of any disagreement between the two. What I know is that she is on leave,” said Fr Nyatsanza.
Other sources said Fr Dakwa wanted to get rid of Mutombwa so that he can exert more influence on all Mission institutions.
“Dakwa wants to control everything within the two institutions. He does not want to be challenged and that is why he was not in good books with the matron. He wants to get rid of her like he got rid of the school’s previous school head, Immaculate Tinago,” said another source.local

Cultural villages: A need in tourism

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Stephen Ephraem

Growing interest in cultural tourism worldwide cannot be ignored by the South Eastern region of Zimbabwe if the place is to tap into its vast potential and attract more tourists in the country for the benefit of host communities.
A cultural village can be described as an area that is designed to portray to visitors how a particular ethnic group lives. It displays all aspects of village life in one place. A cultural village will take a format of a museum.
The main advantage of establishing such a village is that it creates identity. Locals feel a sense of citizenship and belonging. A community has potential to develop if locals take pride in their environment.
A cultural village can be established by a learning centre or the community itself; Emganwini Secondary School in Bulawayo is one example of a learning institution which built a cultural village in 2011.
Before urbanisation, communities used to have their traditional ways of preserving natural resources. Chiefs played a pivotal role in the policing of natural resources and there were rules governing the exploitation of the resources. The forest was the pharmacy and people hunted to feed the family, with flora and fauna species flourishing.
A cultural village helps communities return to their original conservation methods and it is a cultural village is the link between different cultures.
Many Zimbabwean communities get connected with the rest of the world through cultural villages. It is important that a cultural village does not portray the local culture as stagnant and incapable of responding to global change.
For example, services like electricity, communication network (phone/internet) and banking facilities are a global necessity. If available, at or near the village, tourists are motivated to keep visiting the area.
Groups that have a direct interest in visiting a cultural village include local educated women who earn more money and have a much spending power as well as students and foreign elite class which spends more on vacation, scholars and students. Establishment of a cultural village can keep these groups on tour.
The influx of these people gives birth to the hospitality industry. Tourists require lodging and food. Communities can operate guest houses and eating houses that serve traditional food. As a result, farm produce from local farmers can have a ready market.
Tourists tend to visit nature reserves after experiencing village life. The cultural village can partner a tour operator to offer them a nature reserve service. Also, the tour operator can offer alternative accommodation if tourists outnumber the cultural village’s accommodation facilities. Due care must be given to ensure that the tour operator and the cultural village do not end up killing each other’s business.
Some tourists come to a cultural village for the sole reason of experiencing total village life. They would prefer staying in the villagers’ homes doing daily chores like washing and fetching water in rivers, farming, fetching firewood in the forest and cooking using firewood.
Such a gesture would influence communities to upgrade homes as long as the traditional flavour is kept alive. As a result, local brick-making and thatching industries flourish.
A cultural village helps market the arts and crafts industry. The villages can act as a centre for displaying sculpture, art and design, and artifacts. Usually, tourists want to return home with souvenirs. These can be in form of designer clothes (tie and dye), weavings, embroidery, metal work, pottery, handmade beads, paintings, sculpture and basketry. The creative industry thus benefits.
A cultural village helps market performing arts and festivals as tourists require entertainment during their stay at the cultural village where they can relax listening to local story-tellers, local musicians and local poets.
They can also watch traditional dances and play traditional games thereby keeping performing artistes busy.
Establishment of a cultural village helps in the improvement of the road network. Most communities are accessible by road than by rail or by air but the rainy season usually leaves earth roads in bad state. It is wise that a cultural village don’t suffer due to a poor road network.
Sometimes it requires the local authority to support the cultural village’s road network. A good example is Chiredzi Rural District Council that improved road network to the Great Limpopo Cultural Village situated at Boli Muhlanguleni in Chiredzi south. More rural councils should follow suit.
Mahenye community in Chipinge south has received a donation of US$25 000 for its conservation efforts. According to Liberty Chauke, who is chairperson of Mahenye CAMPFIRE project, part of the donation shall be used to establish a cultural village.
“We shall construct a Tsonga (Shangaan) cultural village in Mahenye. The money is already available,” said Chauke.
Equipped with the existing Great Limpopo Cultural Village at Boli Muhlanguleni in Chiredzi South and Kambako Cultural Centre at Chizvirizvi in Chiredzi North and the forthcoming Mahenye Cultural Village in Chipinge South, there is no doubt that the South East of Zimbabwe shall continue to be cultural tourism.tourism

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