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Chipinge to host World Refugee Day commemorations

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Chipinge to host World Refugee Day commemorations

Petronella Kagonye


Stephen Ephraem     

Chipinge – The World Refugee Day commemorations will this year be hosted by the Tongogara Refugee Camp on July 5, 2018 under the theme, “Becoming Neighbours”.
The commemorations shall be graced by the minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Petronella Kagonye.
 Tongogara Refugee Camp administrator, Johannes Mhlanga, said the 2018 commemorations are co-hosted by the government of Zimbabwe and United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
     “Tongogara Refugee Camp has been operational since the early 1980s when political instability in neighbouring Mozambique caused people to flee the country. Zimbabwe hosted the Mozambique nationals at Tongagara and Chambuta Refugee Camps.
      “Chambuta Refugee Camp in Chiredzi has been transformed into a vocational centre leaving Tongogara solo in its role of hosting displaced and asylum seekers in the country. But Tongogara is now hosting refugees and asylum seekers from all over Africa and beyond,” said Mhlanga.   
     Tongogara is now home to refugees from Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Somalia, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Eritrea, Mali, Libya, Sudan Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and South Africa.
     As of September 2015, Zimbabwe officially hosted 10 089 asylum seekers, refugees and their dependants. DRC constitute 80 percent of the refugees while Rwanda 9 percent, Burundi 8 percent and the remaining 3 percent is made up of the other nationals.
    UNHCR and the government of Zimbabwe oversee the welfare of those in refugee camps with help of Non-Governmental Organisations like Christian Care and Goal Zimbabwe.local

Red Cross commissions Dakate Bridge

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Red Cross commissions Dakate Bridge
Vehicles cross the newly-built Dakate Bridge soon after it was officially opened

Stephen Ephraem     

CHIPINGE – The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society recently commissioned Dakate Bridge which was constructed in partnership with government and local authorities.
The bridge, situated in Chibuwe communal lands of Chipinge West, has brought relief to local traders especially livestock buyers.
Built to the tune of US$69 000, the 100-metre-long bridge was officially opened by the Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa on May 12 this year.
Livestock, hardware and clothing traders told iTellNews they were grateful to the partnership between government and Red Cross which enabled the construction of the bridge.
Gideon Chiororo, who hails from Chibuwe but owns some butcheries and an entertainment joint at Checheche growth point said the bridge was helping to lower costs of doing business.
“The bridge is lowering my travel costs and has reduced the time I used to spend when buying livestock here.
“The area is now accessible even in bad weather, something that we had never imagined before. It is indeed a relief to me and most business people,” said Chiororo.
Cecilia Nkomo, who owns a fast food outlet in Chipinge town, is another businessperson who frequents Chibuwe area.
“Dakate Bridge made my business easy as a female businessperson. We used to be cut off when the river got flooded. But it’s now all history,” said Nkomo.
Councilor for Chipinge rural Ward 20, Charles Mugidho said he was happy that there was a notable increase in traffic using the route.
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society constructed Dakate Bridge in partnership with Chipinge Rural District Council (RDC), District Development Fund (DDF), Department of Public Works, Ministry of Roads and the Ministry of Defence.
The relief organisation’s president; Edson Mlambo, secretary general; Maxwell Phiri and ambassador; Alick Macheso graced the official opening of the bridge.local

Battle for Chiredzi district hots up

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…17 parliamentary candidates emerge
…3 female candidates hope to defy odds

Beatific Gumbwanda

CHIREDZI – The parliamentary race for the Chiredzi district has become tighter after a total of 17 candidates emerged with three females hoping to navigate around the male dominated political field.
A total of five independent candidates are also hoping to break down the popular belief that dominates the political discourse of association by political parties.
Chiredzi West has seen eight candidates coming forward while Chiredzi South has four, Chiredzi North has three and less competition is in Chiredzi East where only two candidates from MDC Alliance and Zanu PF will battle it out.
The MDC Alliance failed to field a candidate in Chiredzi North where Zanu PF’s Roy Bhila is going to compete against novices Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity (ZIPP) Faith Machiva and National Patriotic Front (NPF) Joseph Chiturumani.
Zanu PF’s Bhila, farmer and businessman, is poised to win resoundingly in Chiredzi North, where more than 42 000 people are registered as voters.
Chiturumani, who is one of the executive members of the Cotton Producers and Marketers Association of Zimbabwe, might be able to gun few votes using his interaction with cotton farmers in the region but will be heavily defeated by Bhila.
In Chiredzi East, former CIO agent and incumbent Zanu PF Member of Parliament, Denford Masiya needs to pull his socks up as the ticket he is holding might facilitate his downfall against MDC Alliance’s Sure Makuni.
Makuni lost to Masiya with a slim margin during the controversial 2013 harmonised elections, where many MDC-T candidates cried foul play from Zanu PF.
Masiya survived many political homicides as he was once aligned to the much popular ‘Gamatox’ led by Joyce Mujuru which led him to be given a two year suspension from Zanu PF.
In Chiredzi South, where Brigadier General (rtd) Kallisto Gwanetsa has been doing a tremendous work and survived the chaotic Zanu PF primaries, more needs to be done as the MDC Alliance’s Patrick Tsumele can pull a shocker owing to the figures they got in the 2013 elections as MDC-T then.
Gwanetsa also survived many political homicides as he was once involved in the G40 and Gamatox scandals and it remains unclear whether his five year suspension from Zanu PF was lifted.
MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe also fielded a little known Sithembinkosi Shumba to battle it out with Tsumele and Gwanetsa. Little known Chinhavi Jephias also filed his nomination papers to stand as an independent candidate.
Chiredzi West is the group of death for the whole district. Eight candidates have come forward to battle it out in the July 30 polls. Chiredzi West was the most affected by the Zanu PF primaries leading the incumbent legislator Darlington Chiwa to pull out and later filed as an independent.
Farai Musikavanhu who will stand as Zanu PF candidate has a mammoth task ahead of him as Chiwa is giving him sleepless nights due to his independent candidature which is likely to split more Zanu PF votes.
Chiwa, poses a serious threat to Zanu PF and is more popular with the electorate than Musikavanhu who is accused of rigging his way through the Zanu PF primaries.
The odds in Chiredzi West favour MDC Alliance’s Stanley Temba who will be looking to capitalise on the split Zanu PF vote but another independent candidate poses a serious threat to both MDC Alliance and Zanu PF.
The United Kingdom based businessman John Manganye who was denied chance to contest in MDC-T primaries bounced back as an independent candidate and will be rallying behind Nelson Chamisa’s candidature.
Manganye is one of the major financiers of MDC-T and hosts many party members who visits the UK. Manganye is heavily oiled and is likely to win the seat as many from South Africa and UK will be financing his campaign as he vows to be representing disgruntled MDC-T supporters.
Mnaganye has a vision of linking Chiredzi West with UK’s Leads town for developmental projects.
Samson Makonese, husband to Veronica Makonese, former Masvingo provincial chairwoman, will stand for Chiredzi West on NPF ticket. Makonese, during Mugabe’s tenure was more silent in politics and was bitter on how his wife was expelled from her post and they were Grace Mugabe’s right hand people in Masvingo province.
Little known Bhebhe Livison will also stand as an independent candidate while popular Majekwane Fungisai will be rallying behind ZIPP ticket.
Any candidate can win the Chiredzi West seat because of the stiff competition and nature of candidates.
Zanu PF is likely to lose more councillors in Chiredzi town seats with MDC-T’s  Gibson Hwende taking over ward one against Zanu PF’s Zinaka Siyapela. In ward 2, Ngwenya Obert (Zanu PF) is having difficult times with MDC Alliances Denford Chikanyau and Emmanuel Mazuru. Juwela Turai will stand on ZIPP ticket while Willard Simango will stand as an independent.
In ward 3, Tarusenga Makamba is having another tough time with his former Zanu PF ally, Thager Cader who has filed as an independent but will all likely to be dwarfed by MDC-Alliance’s provincial youth leader Philip Chingini. Makumire Ropafadzo, Chirove Josephine and Mapurisa Charles will stand as independent candidates with Ndarowa Solomon racing as a vendors select.
In ward 4 Liberty Macharaga of Zanu PF will battle it out with Mupapuri Solomon (MDC-Alliance) and Hwerengwe Hardlife for ZIPP. In ward 5, Blessings Mazinyani of Zanu PF will race with Wadzi Tinofirei of MDC-Alliance and Manjeru Elious who is independent.
In ward 6, Zanu PF’s Mombe Consten is having tough times with MDC’s Musingashani Musingashani while in ward 7Chikonye Rodgers of MDC-Alliance will fight with Zanu PF’s Mandava Tinei Mandava.
In ward 8, MDC -Ts Makuvise Simon will battle with Zanu PF’s Nzombe Josphat and Rungware Tsungirirai of MDC Alliance. Chigidi Gift and Sikwila Charlse Lovemore will stand as independents.polictics

Chiredzi-born producer makes waves in Mzansi

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Chiredzi-born producer makes waves in Mzansi
Stephen Ephraem

Music producer Largest Billion Coles, real name Thomas Bhemba Mavasa, is making waves in South Africa through his impressive talent.
Mavasa was born 30 years ago in Makhosiya under Chief Chilonga in Chiredzi.
His studio is managed by Tawanda Macheke and he has produced more than 40 Mzansi-based hip-hop and dancehall artistes from Zimbabwe and Mozambique. He works with Shadreck “Xifu” Makondo and Flexible Lihinga in his productions.
Speaking to TellZim News from his GaRankuwa base in Pretoria, Mavasa said he was satisfied with the talent that Zimbabwe artistes have.
“I have produced talented artistes from home especially lady singers and I am confident their future in the music industry is bright,” he said.
He appealed to promoters in Gauteng province to consider upcoming artistes when organising shows.
“Promoters are many but they sometimes have their own favourite artistes. I appeal to them to consider a new artistes,” Mavasa said.
He also urged upcoming musicians to take their work seriously.
“Sometimes, promoters get frustrated by how some of the artistes conduct their business. Musicians should create good images in order to acquire good air play on radio stations,” he said.

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Grace Mugabe attack style lands Mwenezi woman in trouble

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Grace Mugabe attack style lands Mwenezi woman in trouble


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – Just like former first lady Grace Mugabe attacked the South African model Gabriella Engels with an electric cable, a copy-cat Mwenezi woman had no immunity and was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment after leaving a seven year old step daughter nursing injuries from an electric cable assault.
Linnette Dovi (25) of Zvihwa village 2 under Chief Negari pleaded guilty to two counts of physical abuse when she appeared before magistrate Honest Musiiwa.
For the two counts, Dovi was sentenced to 20 months behind bars of which 8 months were conditionally suspended.
The remaining 12 months were set aside on condition that she performs 420 hours of community service at Negari Clinic.
The state case as presented by Angelinah Makonyah was that on two consecutive days, May 21 and 22 this year, Dovi assaulted her step daughter accusing her of coming home from school late and being disrespectful.
Dovi assaulted her step daughter with an electric cable all over her body causing her bodily harm.
After the assault, Dovi threatened the girl not to tell anyone.
The little girl went to school and told the headmaster about the assault and the school filed a police report leading to Dovi’s arrest.
After noticing that the medical report produced in court showed a possibility of permanent injuries and a danger to the life of the minor, magistrate Musiiwa recommended that the Social Welfare probation officer further investigates how Dovi and the minor are residing.crime

Zanu PF supporters up for stealing 60 litres diesel

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Zanu PF supporters up for stealing 60 litres diesel

Berita Chikwama

Precila Takabvirakare

Three Zanu PF supporters, who are employees of Gutu Central legislator Berita Chikwama, were last week arraigned before Gutu magistrate Victor Muhammad facing theft charges after they stormed Maphios Mlambo’s home and took off with 60 litres of diesel, car jack and wheel spanner.
Admire Masiya (37), Kudakwashe Mundezha (28) and Zvaoma Musha (26) were charged for contravening with Section 113(1) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23.
They were remanded out of custody to July 4 for continuation of trial.
The state’s case as presented by Samuel Magobeya was that on May 17 this year, Mlambo’s driver, Mathias Mazuva, was on his way from Bhasera Business Centre driving Mlambo’s lorry.
Upon reaching 200 metres from Mlambo’s homestead, Mazuva stopped to assist Levison Marwizi who was attending to a breakdown on his vehicle.
Then immediately Masiya arrived driving Chikwama’s car full of Zanu PF supporters wielding iron rods who then disembarked from the vehicle and charged towards Mazuva.
Sensing danger, Mazuva drove off home and hide himself in a nearby bush. Masiya and company then followed Mazuva to Mlambo’s home and they took three containers that had 60 litres of diesel, wheel spanner and a car jack before driving off.
Mazuva then came from hiding and immediately filed a police report leading to the trio’s arrest.politics

NicozDiamond extends helping hand to Mucheke Old People’s home

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NicozDiamond extends helping hand to Mucheke Old People’s home
Rev Chaka receives goods from Benedict Betera

Tiyani Hahlani

Masvingo – As part of their corporate social responsibility, NicozDiamond Insurance Company on Tuesday extended a helping hand to the Mucheke Old People’s home by donating groceries and cleaning equipment aimed at improving their daily lives.
NicozDiamond Masvingo branch controller, Benedict Betera said the company was making these donations in order to improve the lives of the less privileged.
“As NicozDiamond we feel happy to be associated with Mucheke Old People’s home through these donations and we promise to come back every year to help you.
“We believe every community should take care of their elders because at some point in time everyone will pass through that stage if God gives us the gift of life. We may not have donated all the things that may be in deficit here but we believe this token will go a long way in making sure that our elderly will have a better living,” said Betera.
Mucheke Old People’s home superintendent Reverend Matopos Chaka expressed his profound gratitude to the kind gesture by NicozDiamond.
“What has been done here today shows that the society has matured and we hope that others out there will emulate what NicozDiamond has done today,” said Rev Chaka.local

MDC Alliance Bikita East candidate preaches peace, says victory is certain

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MDC Alliance Bikita East candidate preaches peace, says victory is certain

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MDC Alliance parliamentary candidate for Bikita East constituency, Bonface Mudzingwa has called for peace ahead of the July 30 harmonised polls saying resorting to violence will discredit the election which without doubt will go the alliance’s presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa’s way. 
Addressing a well-attended rally at Chikuku Business Centre in Bikita East, Mudzingwa said the people of Zimbabwe have seen that there is a brighter future with Chamisa than with the Zanu PF administration.
“It is time for the generational consensus. This is our time as the young people. The future is ours and we cannot trust an old man to lead us into the future we want.
“There is nothing for the young people without the young people so our time to rise is now and vote for the MDC Alliance,” said Mudzingwa.
It has been reported that a group of MDC-T supporters in Bikita East beat up two Zanu PF supporters for wearing their party’s regalia and left one of the victims battling for his life in hospital.
“We condemn violence in the strongest terms. We should tolerate diverse views and we encourage dialogue when there is a misunderstanding.
“This election is crucial because the youth will decide and the youth must campaign peacefully,” said Mudzingwa.
Mudzingwa said people should vote into parliament people who have the capacity to discuss issues that will make an impact on their lives not bench warmers.politics

Zanu PF threatens independent cand

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Zanu PF threatens independent cand
Darlington Chiwa

…Warrant of arrest issued

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CHIREDZI – Incumbent Chiredzi West legislator Darlington Chiwa who broke ranks with his party Zanu PF after he defied the directive against contesting as an independent candidate claims that a warrant of arrest was issued against him a day before nomination court to detain him for a case which was supposedly closed in 2014.
In 2013, before Chiwa was elected Zanu PF legislator for Chiredzi West, he was supposed to stand as a witness in a criminal case over a stolen tractor trailer from Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe.
It is alleged that the tractor trailer was sold to someone who was close to Chiwa who then sought shelter of the stolen property at Chiwa’s residence in Triangle. Chiwa failed to turn up to court on the day saying he was not served with summons to attend the court hearing.
Chiwa claims that the case was re-opened and a warrant of arrest was issued against him a day before nomination court aimed at stopping him from filing his papers with the nomination court.
“A warrant of arrest was issued a day before nomination court on the pretext that I defaulted to attend court as a witness.  The said case was closed in 2014. It was a desperate strategy to bar me from attending the nomination court.
“I learnt of the warrant whilst at nomination court when Comrade Ndava confessed that some officers were being charged for not arresting and detaining me. It was the plan to have me detained until the nomination court is over.
“However the local CID officers are resisting the execution of the warrant and they have asked me to take them to Masvingo on a day when I will not be occupied so that they can verify,” said Chiwa.
Zanu PF Masvingo provincial secretary for information, Ronald Ndava, rubbished the claims and indicated that Chiwa was not a threat to them and they don’t believe in dirty tricks other than defeating someone on a free and fair election.
“Those are just speculations my brother. As Zanu PF we have a history of winning elections and Chiwa isn’t a threat to us. We don’t even believe on dirty tricks,” said Ndava.
Chiwa decided to stand as an independent candidate after a disputed primary election which was won by Farai Musikavanhu.top news

Robber cries for help after victim grabs privates

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Robber cries for help after victim grabs privates

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A machete wielding robber who had launched a reign of terror on Rutenga residents through violently seizing valuable assets and groceries at night escaped death by a whisker after one of his victims grabbed his privates causing him to wail for help leading to his arrest.
This was heard during the trial of Edmore Ngwenya (23) who was convicted on three counts of robbery after he pleaded guilty to all the offences.
For all the counts, magistrate Honest Musiiwa sentenced Ngwenya to 30 months imprisonment of which 6 months were conditionally suspended, leaving him to serve an effective 24 months jail sentence.
The court heard that between the periods June 5 to 15, 2018, during the night, Ngwenya ambushed and robbed three different complainants on separate occasions. He took valuable properties, cash and groceries by threatening his victims with a machete. However his nefarious acts came to a halt when he robbed his third victim.
It was heard that during the late hours of June 15, Ngwenya met his third victim, Ella Mutero, soon after she had dismissed at her work place at Pedzisai shop where she is a shopkeeper.
Upon meeting Mutero at Rutenga Flyover, along the Masvingo-Beitbridge road, Ngwenya produced a machete and ordered Mutero to surrender her cell phone, cash and some groceries she was carrying.
Mutero complied and was then ordered to move to a nearby bush area with Ngwenya following from behind. After walking a few steps towards the bush, the courageous Mutero swiftly make a U-turn, grabbed Ngwenya’s waist belt and then tightly gripped his testicles, causing Ngwenya to fell on the ground with Mutero firmly grabbing his private parts.
The court further heard that, due to agony Ngwenya began to wildly wail, while the unmoved Mutero still clutching and shouting for help. This forced people to rush to the scene leading to the apprehension of Ngwenya.    
 According to State papers the value of the stolen property from the three complainants amounted to US$300. Some of the stolen property including cell phones and cash was recovered. 
Angelinah Makonya appeared for the State.crime

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