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Traditional medicine, the better alternative to cancer treatment

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Traditional medicine, the better alternative to cancer treatment

Newton Mudzingwa

Beatific Gumbwanda

Cancer is not new to our humankind as it has always existed for many years, with our ancestors using traditional herbs to cure all cancerous ailments of their times.
In Africa, contemporary knowledge on cancer points an accusing finger to fast food outlets whose means of food preparation and preservation have been argued to be unhealthy.
Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells that tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, to metastasize (spread).
In many countries, skin cancer is the most common type of malignancy for both men and women but the second most common type of cancer in males and females globally is prostate cancer and breast cancer respectively.
Newton Mudzingwa, a senior traditional medical practitioner from the Herbal Wellbeing Clinic, says traditional medicine is the only fully effective way to fight cancer in Zimbabwe.
“Scientific cancer management gives an average of 2-5 percent success rate as compared to 60 percent globally for traditional medicine. In a nation like Zimbabwe, curability rate of cancer can go up to 80 percent based on people having sufficient knowledge of food types,” said Mudzingwa.
Mudzingwa says while traditional medicine seems to be gaining respectability elsewhere, most Zimbabweans are still steeped in Eurocentric backgrounds that prevent them from taking an alternative approach to health and wellbeing.
“Cancer is a single disease. It is named after the part of the body it has affected, for example, breast cancer on the breast, cervical cancer on the cervix, skin cancer on the skin and lung cancer on the lungs.
“Traditional medicine works better if the person has not been exposed to chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical procedures. It’s good to know your body in order to cure cancer at its early stages.
“Our nation is under siege from new cases of cancer that are not being treated due to lack of knowledge on the scientific side. With traditional medicine, cancer is curable and it has existed for many years and was treated using traditional medicine,” said Mudzingwa.health

Angry Zaka parent assaults school head, SDC chair over injured pupil

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Angry Zaka parent assaults school head, SDC chair over injured pupil


Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – Manyiri Primary School deputy head, school clerk and the School Development Committee (SDC) chairperson were recently assaulted by an angry parent whose grade six pupil, Brian Mutasa, had been injured in a soccer training session.
The matter was not reported to the police because the victims are afraid of further victimisation by the feared parent.
Sources in the area said they were afraid of the pupil’s father who happens to be the area’s village head and a traditional healer.
Zaka acting District Schools Inspector (DSI) Beaula Shambambeva confirmed the incident, saying she had since visited the school.
“Sport is part of the new curriculum. If a pupil gets injured, parents and the school should work together so what the parent did is uncalled for because teachers will now be afraid to help the child and other pupils.
“We are happy, however, that the school played its part in shouldering the medical expenses of the injured pupil,” said Shambambeva.
Sources said when the boy was injured, the school rushed him to Mashoko Mission Hospital where he was referred to Masvingo Provincial Hospital before being transferred to Harare.
“They were working together with Sabhuku Mutasa but the relationship turned sour when the school failed to send transport fees in time when the boy was discharged from hospital in Harare. His father is known to be very harsh,” said a source.local

Zimbabwe microfinance excellence awards launched

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Zimbabwe microfinance excellence awards launched
Rachael Mushosho

Shingirai Vambe

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Microfinance Institution (ZMFI) last week launched its inaugural microfinance excellence awards at Jameson Hotel where institutions that have excelled in the sector for the past 15 years in areas of working with women, establishing in the rural market and those embracing the digital platforms as the country is headed towards a cashless economy.

ZMFI which works with both the micro finances in Zimbabwe and the RBZ has taken another step in recognising micro financiers who have done well in past years on compliance, resilience and transparency.
With all 190 micro financiers on board, the institution hopes to motivate micro financiers to work towards the goal of developing the country through financing of small projects and the informal sector.
ZAMFI board chairperson Patrick Mangwendeza said the micro finance has come of age and results should be seen through executing befitting programmes.
“Today we are launching the Microfinance Excellence awards to reward excellence to the sector and the public at large. The awards are a way of encouraging hard work and inculcate positive competitive spirit within the sector as we learn from other institutions,” said Mangwendeza.
The RBZ representative at the occasion Rachael Mushosho commended the step taken by ZMFI as a milestone achievement since the Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) are helping to drive the economy in the financial sector.
The awards are set for November this year and nominations will be in progress soon as the benchmarks are put in place since there are on their final stages with key stakeholders participating to make the awards a success.

Dzimbahwe Traditional Dance Group scoops Chibuku Neshamwari provincial trophy

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Dzimbahwe Traditional Dance Group scoops Chibuku Neshamwari provincial trophy

…to represent Masvingo province at nationals

Anesushe Mamhute

CHIREDZI – The Dzimbahwe Traditional Dance Group last Sunday scooped first prize of the Chibuku Neshamwari 2018 provincial dance festival and will represent Masvingo Province on August 4 in Mutare for the national competitions.
Chibuku neshamwari last weekend celebrated its 55 years in style at the biggest beer garden in Zimbabwe, Chigarapasi, where ten traditional dance groups showcased their cultural dances.
The groups included Dzimbahwe Traditional Dance group, Muchongovoyo dance group, Bira Dancers from Hippo Valley Estates and Chigarapasi Traditional Dance group among others.
All ten dance groups managed to showcase their cultural talents in form of Hoko of the Xangani culture, Majukwa, Bira and Muchongoyo among others.
Dzimbahwe Dance group put up a good show and their efforts paid as they bagged $500 as the first prize and a China trip.
Muchongoyo Dance Group came second and bagged $300 while Bira dancers came third and got $150.
The hosting group, Chigarapasi Traditional Dance Group came forth.
Each participating team was given $100 for attending the festival.

2018 elections: People with disabilities who registered as candidates

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2018 elections: People with disabilities who registered as candidates
Vengai Kurunzirwa
Henry Chivhanga

Moses Ziyambi 

MASVINGO – Three people with disabilities last week successfully filed their papers with the nomination court to contest in the upcoming elections, raising hopes that the disability community will have a greater voice in issues of governance.
Henry Chivhanga will contest for the Chivi Central parliamentary seat on the MDC Alliance ticket. He will have to beat five other competitors; Ephraim Gwanongodza of Zanu PF, Esau Menganai of NCA, Joseph Chijaka of MDC-T (Khupe), Brighton Sharara (PRC) and Cleopas Mbangure of ZIPP for him to make it to parliament.
Chivhanga has worked with the disability community for a long time and his commitment to a friendlier public space for people with disabilities can be seen in the work he has done as leader of the Disability Amalgamation Community Trust (Dact).
There is Mucharairwa Mugidho who is the alliance’s women’s quota proportional representation candidate for Masvingo.
Rasphine Gudo is representing the coalition as a senatorial candidate for Manicaland province while Dennis Mudzingwa is a candidate in the Midlands.
In Masvingo Urban Ward 5, Vengai Kurunzirwa will contest against such candidates as Daniel Mberikunashe of MDC Alliance, Wanzai Chimwayi of Zanu PF and Admire Mufamba of People’s Rainbow Coalition (PRC).
Kurunzirwa has a remarkable record working to improve the conditions of people with disabilities, and has made a mark himself as an articulate speaker during the course of the Young Voices community project.
The community project was meant to improve awareness and understanding of disability issues especially among traditional leaders and other influential community leaders.
In Ward 7, sight-impaired Jori is contesting as an independent candidate against Richard Musekiwa of the MDC Alliance, Talent Majoni of Zanu PF and others.
Asked what he wanted to achieve by running for political office, Kurunzirwa said it was time for change, pledging to champion disability, youth and women’s issues in council.
“People with disabilities need a fairer representation in council so that their issues can be articulated better. We need public places and buildings that are friendlier to us and that can only be achieved if we give it attention right from the planning phase. Corrective measures have to be made on all existing public buildings and other infrastructure so that their use is not discriminatory.
“I however do not intend to be a councillor for one particular group alone, but would work for the good of all the residents. The vendor policy needs to be revised so that we don’t chase around our parents who are trying to make a living on the streets without providing a suitable alternative market place for them,” said Kurunzirwa.
When asked about his own personal thoughts on the increased interest to seek political office by people with disabilities, Chivhanga said the new trend was encouraging.
“For the first time, there is a clear demonstration and evidence of the willingness to mainstream persons with disability into politics in the MDC Alliance. It was difficult to reach where we are so we congratulate our coalition for this feat and, as the disability fraternity, we are really encouraged by that gesture.
“I urge the people of Zimbabwe to support people with disabilities in the elections. They have the merit, skills and capacity to deliver,” said Chivhanga.
Disability activist, Nasper Manyau said she hoped all candidates with disabilities will win so that they will be in a better position to drive change.
“We have a long way to go. The government must domesticate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities if we are to have the kind of fair opportunity and representation that is desired. There is need to urgently meet the President so that we engage each other on the importance of these issues,” said Manyau.politics

Manicaland teams top eastern region PSL promotion race

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Manicaland teams top eastern region PSL promotion race

Luke Masomere


Clayton Shereni

Race to play in the much decorated Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) next season has heated up as teams in the Eastern Region Division One league are doing their best with the games about to reach mid-season.
Teams from Manicaland have been dominating the lower league and are enjoying a wider gap at the top of the region’s league.
Manica Diamonds, Tenax CS FC, Green fuel and army outfit Buffaloes FC occupy the top four positions respectively leading the race of securing the premiership ticket for Manicaland province.
Luke Masomere’s Manica Diamonds FC are on pole position with 26 points from 10 matches followed by Tenax and Greenfuel who both tie on 22 points and Buffaloes on the fourth spot with 19 points from the same number of games.
Masvingo teams have for the past five years struggled to bring back premiership football to Mucheke Stadium despite having many teams formed in recent years.
Masvingo Pirates, United Lions and Masvingo United have struggled to reach top form since both teams are on 10 points and trapped in the bottom half leaving PSL hopes for Masvingo clubs in jeopardy.
For the past few years, Manicaland teams have proved to be the big guns in the eastern region although the teams have failed to make a mark in the country’s top league.
Speaking to TellZim News Manica Diamonds head coach Luke Masomere said the race is still on considering the two teams behind them are trailing by only four points but his team has been playing exceptionally well.
“The competition is very stiff and we are leading by four points ahead of Greenfuel and Tenax so we have to maximize points every game and so far we have been consistent,” said Masomere.
Matchday 10 saw log leaders Manica Diamonds thrashing Masvingo United 3-1 while Greenfuel were held to a one all draw by Zero One One FC while Bikita Minerals FC succumbed to a 4-2 loss against Buffaloes.sport

Voters think local govt elections not that important, new report finds

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Voters think local govt elections not that important, new report finds


Clever Taperamoyo

MASVINGO – The We Pay You Deliver (WPYD) Consortium on Tuesday, June 19, launched a local government election survey report titled ‘The Uncertainty of 2018’ whose findings point to low interest in local government elections.
Different political players, council officials and other stakeholders attended the launch at Urban Lifestyle Guest House in Rhodene.
The report is a result of a survey conducted in Bulawayo, Harare, Chitungwiza, Gweru, Mutare and Masvingo between August and October 2017.
The report highlights that the electorate and political parties do not attach as much priority on local government elections as they do on the parliamentary and presidential vote.
Some 53.1 percent of respondents felt the harmonisation of elections affected the importance of council elections.
It also shows that in the upcoming elections, the local government vote will be split between the Movement Democratic Change (MDC) and Zanu PF at 23.3 and 15.1 percent respectively. Some 50 percent of participants were afraid to answer questions.
In his presentation, Davison Muchadenyika, one of the researchers, touched on such areas as councillor performance ratings and voter preferences, prioritisation of local government elections and the role of civil society, mayor`s functions as well as  the future and credibility of the electoral process.
“Political parties are urged to prioritise council elections by fielding candidates with a traceable record of public service commitment or excellence in other sectors,” Muchadenyika said.
Speaking at the same event, Dr Takavafirei Zhou said the findings were critical in interpreting voters’ attitude towards the country’s electoral processes.
“The major problem is the politicisation of local council. We do not have political sanity in Zimbabwe though we appreciate the effort taken in coming up with this report. Our real challenge is on leadership; we need to have a paradigm shift from politics to potential, where the electorate chooses councillors with potential not along partisan lines,” Dr Zhou said.
City of Masvingo mayor, Hubert Fidze said councillors appreciated the effort behind the research and its importance in providing scientific information to policy makers.
He also urged all councillors and aspiring councillors to familiarise themselves with the report.
The WPYD consortium partners include Masvingo United Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (MURRA), Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA), Habakkuk Trust and Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA).

Chirima High pupils victimised over TellZim story

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Chirima High pupils victimised over TellZim story
Chirima High School head, Henry Mugwira

…as more allegations against school head emerge

Brighton Chiseva

BIKITA – Following the recent publication of a story by TellZim News titled ‘Chirima High pupils up in arms against school head’, some ‘A’ level children have been forced to write reports as they are suspected of leaking the story.
The story, which revealed allegations of mismanagement and abuse of school funds by Chirima High School head, Henry Mugwira, has opened floodgates of more complaints against him.
It has now been learnt that there is now a big witch hunt targeting teachers and pupils who are suspected to have leaked details to TellZim News.
Sources said dozens of form six pupils have been asked to write reports on the matter and there are teachers too who have also drawn Mugwira’s ire.
 “Acting on the headmaster’s instructions, the deputy headmaster and the senior master asked most ‘A’ level pupils to write reports and name those who leaked the information to the media.
“There is widespread fear among pupils because they could be expelled from school for an offence they did not commit,” said the source.
Meanwhile, another parent has since came forward claiming that he was forced to transfer US$60 to Mugwira’s EcoCash wallet after his child lost an ‘A’ level accounts book in 2015.
“We contributed towards the purchase of the book which was quoted at King Jays bookshop at Nyika growth point but the book was never bought. For several times, I called the bookshop to find out if the book was indeed bought but was told it was never bought. I have always doubted that the book could cost that much,” said the parent.
When contacted for comment, Mugwira played hard to get at first, but finally admitted the school had launched an investigation after bare facts were laid before him.
“People are trying to tarnish my name by falsehoods. There is a teacher I suspect is spreading these falsehoods so that he can take over the job perhaps.  Investigations are underway to get to the bottom of the matter,” said Mugwira.
Masvingo Provincial Education Director (PED) Zedius Chitiga was not available to comment as he was said to be out of town.local

Chipinge tourism: Advice for ZTA

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Chipinge tourism: Advice for ZTA

Rachel Danda and Marvelous Sengwe of Chiredzi ZTA office

Stephen Ephraem  

Advancement in the digital era has seen the birth of social media platforms that have, however, been characterised by both curses and blessings.
Verbal face-to-face interaction has been reduced as even family members in the same room sit glued to their communication gadgets when they would otherwise be talking to one another.
On the bright side, people can now interact with relatives and friends who are now reachable in real time regardless of the length of the distance between them. Even business entities have also seen the importance of using social media platforms for marketing purposes.
That’s the same case with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), a government arm responsible for marketing tourism in the country.
ZTA’s wide presence on Facebook and Twitter has seen the birth of hashtags like #VisitZimbabwe and #WowZimbabwe.
Many ZTA regional offices have active Facebook pages where the responsible branch does marketing work for localised events as well as for tourism products and packages. The move is timely and well-calculated.
Under the management of Marvelous Sengwe, the ZTA Lowveld branch has its own Facebook page aptly named ‘South East Lowveld Region – Home of The Famous Sandstone Cliffs.’ 
Through this page, Chiredzi tourism activities are now on the radar. The page has attracted some notable names including stand-up comedians Doc Vikela and The Comic Pastor, with their recent visit to Gonarezhou National Park being well-publicised.
A friendly message for ZTA
In contrast, Chiredzi district’s sibling, Chipinge is not on the radar. Chipinge might not have a national park and as many conservancies as Chiredzi, but for whatever it has on offer to be well-known, it all depends on what ZTA does.
Upper Chipinge’s climatic conditions have enabled the area to have a natural forest in the name of Chirinda Forest in Chipinge East. The jungle is home to The Big Tree of Chirinda Forest.
The Big Tree is the largest Red Mahogany in Southern Africa and the second largest tree in Africa. It is a tourism package in its own right. Unfortunately, The Big Tree remains in the shadows of others tourism packages.
Chipinge’s northern landscapes of Chibasane Waterfalls in Ngaone communal lands are a pride to the region. With one of the four waterfalls reaching a height of 150m, there is no doubt that those ornaments along Changazi River are a unique package.
Rupise Hot Spring on the outskirts of Chipinge Safari Area at Chipangayi is a unique natural feature with huge potential to put Chipinge on the map. The hot spring shall, however, remain in the shadows of Nyanyadzi Hot Springs for as long as ZTA overlooks it in social media campaigns. 
In cultural tourism, Chipinge has two galas, MaChangana Festival held in Mahenye and Ndau Festival of the Arts held in Chikore. Both galas take place in September of every year and they usually take place on the same day.
It seems as MaChangana and Ndau Festival of the Arts are competing for supremacy in the eastern district. Whether it is purely coincidental that the two galas hold their commemorations on the same day or not is not the issue. The real issue here is the fact that such kind of competition is not at all healthy for cultural tourism.
There is no reason why tourists should be made to choose between the two events when they can be made to attend both.
ZTA, please engage the organisers and help them understand the importance of complementing each other rather than to be seen as antagonising one another. Cultural tourists need to attend both festivals and this is only possible if the galas are held on different dates.
Chipinge has the potential to become a tourism hub. What lacks, unfortunately, is a sustained and regular marketing campaign for all the available tourism packages.
ZTA Lowveld, Chipinge pins all its hopes on you.local

Of the Bulawayo bombing

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Of the Bulawayo bombing

My apologies ladies and gentlemen; I missed the deadline last week. The paper went to bed when I was still busy submitting my papers at the Nomination Court and when I submitted my article it was too late. I received several calls from my avid readers expressing their disgruntlement over the missing column; I am truly sorry.
 I had successfully filed my papers at the Nomination Court, however, I had to withdraw my candidature after some fellow comrades with sound minds as mine approached me and encouraged me to withdraw so that we can rally behind one of the candidates.
As you all know Mapombi Adonha has people at heart therefore, I opted to sacrifice my personal interests by withdrawing my candidature so that we can fight our biggest enemy from one corner.
By the way, I heard there was an explosion at the White City Stadium in Bulawayo over the weekend where quite a number of Zanu PF members were injured, while two others later died at hospital from the injuries sustained during the explosion.
May their souls rest in peace. Mapombi condemns with all possible strongest terms the violence that occurred at White City Stadium – hatidi mharapatsetsetse dzakadaro.
But munongoti zvenyu Mapombi anotaurisa but sometime we have to be honest with each other – before the junta joined politics hatina kumboona mashura akadaro isu. I’m not suggesting anything here but ndiri kungoti dai makarega junta riri kumaBarrack vanoita politics vachiita havo manje izvi zvokuita mix junta and politics honai manje zvimbambaira zvava kungodhuuka pese pese.
I know many people are already pointing fingers to our dear uncle Bob but Mapombi totally disagree; it’s an inside job iri haambosiri Mugabe uyu. I think the Saturday explosion was actually an indication that there are a lot of disgruntled members in Zanu PF and they are working tirelessly to wipe away the so called new dispensation.
But those who care to remember Mapombi once urged our President ED that he will not rule for long if he wants to solely rely on intelligence reports from the military intelligence only. It’s high time ED seriously considers the CIO and police because these security breaches show that junta riri kurara pabasa.
Not so long ago in Gweru we saw Mavhusa achienda pastage kuda kutotorwa selfie with the President while the security watched.  ED had to shove away Mavhusa before the security intervened. With this kind of security naMwari kudai ndinokupikirai mukaita zvekutamba kuelection hatisvike tinenge taenda kuheroes  Acre chete. Namai kudai.
But people here at Chitima Market are raising a lot of questions and most of them would need our VP Chiwenga to answer. It’s unfortunate that Mapombi does not have a smart phone and as a result did not manage to watch the video of the explosion doing the rounds on social media so that I could give my personal opinion, but vanhu vari kungoti Chiwenga akanyumwa zvechokwadi because his movement before the explosion yanga yakapenga  kkkkkkkkkkk zvamuri mugofamba muchitaura zvandisina kutaura.
I know people are good at spin-doctoring my statements – I said hanzi VP vakanyumwa chete and nothing more. Those who want to suggest otherwise please, please musapinza zita rangu mukati because I explained myself clearly.  After all I said ndozviri kutaura vanhu.
And of course the voice of the people is the voice of God. But I am always a gentleman handivanzi ini. I have seen so many elections but this time around ndinoona sekuti Zanu PF is clueless – this is not the Zanu PF we know isu zvedu vamwe. ED wakanyanya kutonhora uyu; Mapombi is very sure that our President as someone who has vast experience mukudyiwa election after successive defeats by Blessing Chebundo kuKwekwe uko before an animal-infested constituency, Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe was created for him, knows exactly what awaits him come July 30.
This is not because people love Chamisa but simply because people want change. I mean genuine change not zvatakaona last year in November. People want a genuine new era and new dispensation not vanongoimba Zimbabwe is open for business without really producing any tangible results.
Mind you even uncle Bob was good at sweet-talking the electorate; in fact he was more articulate and charming than vana ED vanoita senge vaparidzi vekuZion yetambo ava. ZimAsset had all the best policies but implementation dololo.
Kkkkkkkk but vana ED vanogumirwawo futi, kusvika pakungonyora a policy document risina kana zita zvaro kkkkkkk kukundwa even with Muzvare Thokozani who came up with BEST policy document even though her policies might not the best.
MDC Alliance also came up with their SMART document as well as Dr Nkosana Moyo but reZanu PF handimbozivi kuti rinonzi kudii kana paine vanoziva ndibatsireiwo shuwa.
I managed to get a copy of its manifesto and I saw some pictures of spaghetti roads which they labeled modern roads  ndikabva ndaseka zvangu kusvika ndonzwa mbabvu because these are the kind of roads Chamisa often refers to as spaghetti roads – it is just a matter of semantics my comrades in Zanu PF, so why criticizing the young man?
Anyway, it’s almost lunch time guys let me go ndindokanga zvangu maputi angu for lunch. But before I go, let me hint that we might experience serious intimidation during the run-up to the July 30 elections. That feeling is growing in me especially after the Bulawayo grenade bombing.
By the way, is Mphoko in Bulawayo? I just pray that people will not point fingers on him as the one behind the bombing – I know the guy very well and we have worked together so closely kuG40 uku and I can assure you that he is not the kind of politician to do such a heinous act. Not Mphoko. Of course you can suspect Uncle Bob because he is shrewd but Mphoko I say no, a big no. Mboko imboko!
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