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Mwenezi brothers acquitted on charges of attacking wife snatcher

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Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A man who reportedly impregnated a married woman and allegedly instigated her husband’s arrest on charges of unlawful entry has been left disappointed after the magis-trate court acquitted him.
Freddy Mandebvu was the complainant in a case involving brothers Joseph and Godfrey Hlanga both of whom were set free by magistrate Honest Musiiwa.
The two brothers, of Plot 17 Altornburg under Chief Chitanga, pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawful entry into premises.
They argued that they were framed by Mandebvu and his wife Evelyn Madya because they had reported him to Chief Chitanga’s court for impregnating Joseph’s wife.
On her part, Madya blamed Joseph for his wife’s infidelity, saying she was bound to have extra-marital affairs since Joseph had spent a long time away from home.
“You went to South Africa for three years and did not return and how would you have ex-pected your wife to get love and a livelihood?” said Madya.
She said her husband Mandebvu had started to see Joseph’s wife who was now doing piece jobs for them to fend for herself as Joseph had neglected her.
It was the State’s case, as presented by prosecutor Willard Chasi, that last year on October 6 at around 21:00 hrs,  Godfrey approached Mandebvu and his wife who were at a church ser-vice.
He began to threaten them, taunting Mandebvu for impregnating Joseph’s wife.

The court heard that Godfrey was later restrained by other congregants and was forced to leave but he later teamed up with Joseph and went to the complaint’s homestead where they destroyed property including a TV set, speakers and cups valued at US$393.

They got away with US$300 cash which they found in the room. That same night, the com-plainant saw the duo leaving her homestead after committing the offence.
A report was made to the police leading to Joseph and Godfrey’s arrest.local

Man jailed for possessing thousands of Bronco bottles

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Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A 26-year-old Harare man was last week convicted by magistrate Honest Musiiwa for possession of 2 999 bottles of Broncleer cough syrup and 36 bottles of Stilpane syrup.
Charles Kakomwe, who resides at House Number 472 Mbare, Harare, was convicted on his own plea of guilty for contravening Section 38 (3) of the Medicine and Allied Substances Act Chapter 15:03, ‘found in possession of unregistered medicines’.
Asked by magistrate Musiiwa what he intended to do with the medicine, Kakomwe pointed out that it was destined for sale so that he could earn a living.
Magistrate Musiiwa strongly admonished Kakomwe before sentencing him to 10 months be-hind bars. From the 10 months, four months were conditionally suspended leaving Kakomwe with an effective 6 months to serve.
Led by prosecutor Angelinah Makonya, the State’s case was that on February 28 at around 13: 30 hrs, Kakomwe boarded a commuter omnibus from Beitbridge to Harare. Upon reach-ing a 174 km peg towards Masvingo, at around 1520 hrs, the omnibus was stopped by traffic officers who were manning a roadblock.
Upon conducting a search, police officers arrested Kakomwe after finding him in possession of 2999 x 100 ml bottles of Broncleer syrup and 36 x 100 ml of Stilpane syrup.
The net value of all the syrup amounted to US$7 308.local

Pay back the money, bribe-taking Mwenezi detective told

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Pay back the money, bribe-taking Mwenezi detective told


Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – A police detective with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is in trouble with the law after he allegedly accepted a bribe from two suspects who had been caught with fake money, TellZim News has learnt.
When contacted for comment, Masvingo provincial police acting spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said he had not yet received the report.
Reliable sources, however, confirmed that the detective (name supplied) was under investigation and a criminal case had already been opened against him.
Vandirai Mhoya and Pressmore Dziva from Rineti 8, village Sithole under Chief Neshuro are said to be now demanding their bribe money back from the detective.
They were arrested sometime in January this year after they reportedly used fake R1000 to buy beer at Gumbo Night Club at Rutenga growth point.
The two were later released but were arrested again last week in connection with a similar offence allegedly committed at Maranda Business Centre.
“Dziva and Mhoya claim that they paid the then investigating officer after they were arrested for their first offence in January. When the two suspects were arrested yet again, the detective didn’t want to meet them, knowing too well their previous deal,” said a source.
Other sources also claimed that the detective was indeed paid a big bribe to quash the case.
“He demanded a total of R10 000 to facilitate the release of Dziva and Mhoya so their families sold some cattle to raise the money. He was then paid R8 000 and he assured them that the case was now history.
“They were, however, surprised to hear that the case was still pending and that the two still had a case to answer. They now are demanding that he should pay back the money,” said a close source.local

Mwenezi RDC takes action against vendors, mishikashika

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Mwenezi RDC takes action against vendors, mishikashika

Albert Chivanga

Cephas Shava

MWENEZI – The Mwenezi Rural District Council is implementing tough measures to rid the streets of illegal vendors and unregistered taxes commonly known as mishikashika at Rutenga growth point.
The exercise has seen vendors who used to operate day and night along the main highway to Beitbridge being ordered to demolish their structures and leave.
Mwenezi RDC chief executive officer (CEO) Albert Chivanga told TellZim News there was sufficient designated space for all those who want to do their business legally.
“We are definitely going to succeed in driving vendors to designated points. We are not alone in enforcing this operation. We have the support of other stakeholders from the security sector.
“Transport operators should operate from the official terminus. For vendors, we have also enough proper markets to accommodate all of them,” said Chivanga.
Many informal traders, however, slammed the operation which they said was inconsiderate to their plight.
“We have been making good business here but we are now being forced to go to less lucrative market places. Our clients are mainly the travellers using this road so I don’t see how we will survive selling our products away from the road,” said one informal trader.local

NASH in controversial provincial election

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NASH in controversial provincial election

Cuthbert Chuma

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MASVINGO – Some members of the National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) in the province are fuming over what they say were controversial elections held during the organ-isation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Civic Centre last week.
The elections were presided over by the organisation’s counterpart; the National Association of Primary School Heads (NAPH) and the Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) to choose a new executive.
The process, however, nearly stalled after representatives from some districts raised objections and protested that the nominations were improperly done, leading to the disenfranchisement of many prospective contestants.
Such districts as Masvingo, Chivi, Zaka and Gutu appeared to be totally unhappy, with indica-tions that they were given insufficient time to fill nomination forms and submit their nominees.
The anomaly meant that there was little, if any real opposition to the current executive, led by Cuthbert Chuma of Mwenezi High School, which won back power uncontested.
TellZim News later caught up with Clapos Chauraya of Mapanzure Govt High School, Masvingo district, who admitted that the elections had left many people unsatisfied.
“We were only given three days to collect and fill the nomination forms. It was hard to get offi-cial information on the process so everything was like guess work.
“People feel they have been denied their rights as Nash members to contest in the election. How come the whole board could be elected back into office without any contestation?” Chiuraya quipped.
Emmanuel Chavarika of Zaka blamed the NASH constitution for the anomalies, saying it was silent on many critical areas thus giving people the latitude to act the way they want.
“This is what we have now and we have to go with it. Some people are definitely not happy but the problem is in our constitution which is weak and silent in many respects. That would have to be corrected if there is to be greater consensus and harmony in the future,” said Chavarika.
Other heads from Chivi said the nomination process was rigged in favour of the sitting execu-tive and all prospective contestants were shut out of the official communication channels.
“That was not a credible election at all. The nomination process was opened on Wednesday and quickly closed on Friday before some people had even had about it. Our presence at the elec-tions was just used to provide a façade so that it appears everybody was involved when in actu-al fact, the process was exclusionary. It’s difficult to see how these guys can claim legitimacy based on such a defective process,” said one head.
In his remarks after the elections, Chuma, however, said he was satisfied by how the process was ran.
“We would like to thank you for the support and we appreciate the confidence that you have in us. I can assure you that where there are issues of disgruntlement and we will attend them am-icably,” Chuma said.
He later told TellZim News in an interview that in every process of that nature, there is bound to be some disagreements.local

FUZ intensifies bid to improve professionalism in Zim football

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FUZ intensifies bid to improve professionalism in Zim football

Desomnd Maringwa president of FUZ in red then Labour and law consultant Eliah Zvimba in white

Clayton Shereni

BIKITA – Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) recently held a one-day workshop at Bikita Minerals where the message of professionalism in the country’s football fraternity was emphasised.
The workshop was attended by executive members and players of Bikita Minerals FC who engaged in a dialogue concerning the welfare and conduct of both active and out-of-contract players.
While addressing players and stakeholders who attended the workshop, FUZ labour and law consultant Eliah Zvimba urged clubs and players to be more professional in their day-to-day activities.
“Clubs should honour what was agreed on contract and not deprive players of their rights. On the other hand, serious football players know that the game is actually their job so they don’t involve themselves in the use of drugs. Rather, they use their natural talent and are always disciplined,” said Zvimba.
Speaking at the same event, FUZ president Desmond Maringwa, who played for Dynamos and the Warriors in the midfield, said the organisation was in the process of lobbying the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) so that it becomes an obligation for every club to have an up-to-standard pitch.
“I would like to applaud Bikita Minerals authorities for putting up a state-of-the-art stadium with one of the best surfaces you can find in the country. We want to engage Zifa so that they make it compulsory that all teams have good pitches. Such a move would protect players from life-threatening or career-damaging injuries,” Maringwa said.
The Players’ Representative Union, which works with Fifpro – a world football union – enjoys a membership of 1 200 players.
FUZ is currently on a nationwide tour targeting almost all clubs in division one before the commencement of the new season in mid-April.sport

Nyakunhuwa clansmen petition DA over acting chief

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Nyakunhuwa clansmen petition DA over acting chief

Ndeya Nyede


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ZAKA – The Mutonhori family, one of the houses with a stake in the Nyakunhuwa chieftain-ship, last week petitioned the District Administrator (DA) Ndeya Nyede to register their dis-pleasure with their acting chief, Courage Mashavave whom they say has overstayed.
Representatives of five branches of the Mutonhori family; namely Chikara, Muchokwa, Matem-budze, Mashongera and Chivasa visited Nyede last Wednesday to seek an audience with him over the issue.
In a letter seen by TellZim News but addressed to the DA’s office, the Mutonhori family said Mashavave, who is from the Machingambi family, had surpassed the two year gazetted period that an acting chief should hold office pending the selection of a substantive one.
“We, the undersigned are concerned rightful heirs to the throne following the untimely death of the former Chief Mashavave Jerera. We urge the responsible authority through the ministry of Local Government to act now by initiating the selection process.
“Mashavave Courage has been acting Chief for around 3 years following his father’s death which is against the regulation period of two years. This has led to serious unrest in the royal family hence (we are) seeking the intervention of the responsible authorities,” reads part of the letter.
They also said a wrong precedence had been set by Jemias Bangamuseve who reigned for seven years on an acting basis.
When contacted for comment, Nyede confirmed having had an audience with the Mutonhoris and the other families on the issue.
He said Mashavave will remain acting chief until such the time when the selection of a new chief is done in consultation with all the involved families.
“We have not yet been instructed to choose a new chief but when the time comes, they will be told. What they are doing now is just about rushing around. All other families are doing the same and it’s normal in as far as chieftainship issues are concerned,” said Nyede
The Machingambi family, which is the youngest in the Nyakunhuwa clan, has held the throne for a record three times.
Other families with a claim to the Nyakunhuwa throne include Mutsvangwa, Murembwa and Mututuvari.
The Mutsvangwa family has sat on the throne two times while the Murembwa and Mututuvari have held it once each. The Mutonhori has never taken the throne.
The Machingambi family is however itself divided over the eligibility of Mashavave to sit on the throne, with others claiming that he is an imposter who only appeared after his ‘father’s’ death.
He has been reported to the DA several times on allegations of abuse of office and the wrangle is said to be unsettling the nearby Nhema and Bota chieftainships.

Zvishavane tightens screws against mishikashika

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Zvishavane tightens screws against mishikashika

Exsto Makunzva

ZVISHAVANE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in the Zvishavane policing district say they will continue with their operation against pirate taxis until total order is achieved.
Speaking during a campaign organised in partnership with Zvishavane Town Council, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the traffic section, Assistant Inspector Brighton Nzima said police wanted all cars in the passenger business to be registered.
“As traffic police and the responsible authority of Zvishavane town, we are not going to tolerate any mushikashika in town. The council has allocated you proper pick up points for different destinations.
“Make sure your cars are registered to do the job and make use of the designated pick-up points you have been allocated. Whoever is going to be found wanting in this regard will face the wrath of the law,” said Ass Insp Nzima. 
The town council has come up with six different pick-up points for passengers from different destinations.
Machipisa was named the official pick-up point for Zvishavane – Rutenga travellers and touts were warned to observe orderliness by not to invading the road to look for passengers.
Macarios was officially pegged as another pick-up point and the necessary signs are set to be put in place.
Number 1 was deemed the most suitable pick-up area for passengers travelling to Mberengwa.
Taxis plying local routes were allocated Madeira as their pick-up point and were urged not to invade the road as it would lead to disorderliness and accidents.local

Oasis of Life International Ministries pastor up for culpable homicide

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Oasis of Life International Ministries pastor up for culpable homicide

Nyasha Marumbi

MASVINGO – Roy Ndlovu, a pastor from Oasis of Life International Ministries based in Harare, on Wednesday appeared before magistrate Peter Madiba to answer charges of culpable homicide in connection with a car accident which led to the death Philemon Vambe.
He was sentenced to 90 days in prison with an option to pay US$500 fine.
It was the State’s case, as presented by Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa, that on December 12, 2017, Ndlovu was driving a Toyota Noah registration number ACP 4202 towards Harare with five passengers on board.
Upon reaching Mushagashe business centre, the pastor lost control of the vehicle, swerved to the left and veered off the road.
The vehicle hit a culvert and rolled twice before landing on its left side.
The now deceased was thrown outside of the vehicle and he sustained a swollen face and painful ribs and was rushed to Masvingo Provincial Hospital where he died on admission.
Ndlovu was asked to pay the fine after the magistrate had considered that after the accident, he bought a coffin for the deceased and he also ferried his body to Bindura for burial.
The accused also bought Vambe’s family groceries and he gave them US$180 to pay rentals.local

Misa writes to Sadc, AU on elusive media reforms

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Misa writes to Sadc, AU on elusive media reforms
Golden Maunganidze


Clever Taperamoyo

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (Misa) Zimbabwe recently wrote a letter to the South-ern African Development Community (Sadc) and the African Union (AU) complaining over the lack of progress in the media reforms.
After the 2013 general elections, the AU Elections Observer Mission (AUEOM) made recom-mendations to the effect that the country’s media environment ought to be reformed.
In a letter signed by Misa Zimbabwe national chairperson Golden Maunganidze, the body high-lighted the AUEOM’s recommendations on improving the state of the media in Zimbabwe.
These recommendations would complement the media rights enshrined in Zimbabwe’s Consti-tution, and gazetted shortly before the 2013 elections.
“Five years later, the Zimbabwean government is still to implement the envisaged media re-forms. This indeed is cause for great concern, especially in light of the fact that Zimbabwe is expected to hold general elections sometime this year,” reads part of the letter.
Misa-Zimbabwe cited some grey areas that it said needed urgent attention if the country is to conduct free, fair and credible elections this year.
Issues raised include the need for alignment of media laws with the constitution, the continued partisan reporting by the public broadcaster ZBC, the need for liberalisation of radio and televi-sion ownership, the lackluster safety and security of journalists as well as the dual regulation and or accreditation of journalists.
The submissions, Misa says, will assist the AU and Sadc missions to hold the Zimbabwean gov-ernment to account based on its repeated promises to implement the long overdue media re-forms.
“Media reforms are of paramount importance and urgency ahead of the 2018 elections, which the government has repeatedly promised will be free, fair and credible,” the letter reads.local

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