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New Gweru mayor calls for unity

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New Gweru mayor calls for unity

Itai Muzondo in Gweru

28 April 2017, GWERU – The newly-elected Gweru mayor, Charles Chikozho last week called for unity in the council as he took time to meet fellow councillors for the first time since taking over from Hamutendi Kombayi.
Speaking to TellZim News after the closed door meeting held at council offices, Chikozho said he gathered the councillors to emphasise the need of working as a team.
“The meeting was a big step forward on how we are going to work as council. I felt it was time I called my councillors to emphasise the issue of unity as I believe team work can bring us good results in rebuilding Gweru’s lost dignity.
“Honestly speaking, this place had fallen into shambles and even respect had become a thing of the past. Imba yacho yanga yangova dongawatonga. I would like to thank the commission for going half way in restoring order and unity in the town house,” Chikozho said.
He also said if unity was attained, all councillors would stand a chance of retaining their posts in 2018.
“Partisan politics must be left at our respective party offices. When we arrive here, I wish to see councillors doing the business of working for residents instead of accelerating political fights as if we come to council to campaign. If everyone supports what I am trying to bring, we all stand a chance to retaining our wards in 2018,” added Chikozho.
Meanwhile, council committees are expected to convene their first full council meeting on March 31 where major decisions on land audits and the complaints of vendors are expected to be made.politics

Mwenezi man beds daughter, infects her with herpes

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Mwenezi man beds daughter, infects her with herpes

Cephas Shava

28 April 2017, MWENEZI – A 59-year-old man who engaged in several sexual encounters with his 14-year-old step-daughter and infected her with genital herpes was recently slapped with a 4-year jail sentence.
Appearing before Magistrate Honest Musiwa, the man, (who cannot be named to protect the minor) of Village 6 Baloyi, Chief Chitanga, was convicted on his own plea of guilty.
The man said he was in “love” with the minor and pleaded with the court to be lenient on him since he was on medication.
“Ndinomwa mapiritsi your worship…,” said he said. The court however told him that he will be given the freedom to take his medication while in prison.
It was the State’s case that some time in December last year, the man took advantage of his wife’s absence from home and proposed love to the 14-year-old step-daughter who accepted the offer. He then had sex with the minor on several occasions with her consent.
The matter however came to light last month after the girl’s mother became suspicious before setting a trap and catching her husband and her daughter having sexual intercourse in her bedroom. She immediately filed a police report leading to her husband’s arrest.
A medical report that was produced in court reveals that the girl engaged in sexual encounters and had developed genital herpes. Willard Chasi appeared for the State.local

Ten years for raping minor

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Ten years for raping minor

Shumirai Zhou

27 April 2017, GWERU – A cattle herder from Munyamani village in Mberengwa was recently sentenced to ten years imprisonment by Gweru Magistrate Morgan Nemadire after he pleaded guilty to raping his employers’ 11-year-old daughter.
Magistrate Gumbo suspended two years on condition that the accused does not commit a similar offence in the next five years.
The court heard that man and the girl fell in love in May 2016 and on several occasions, the man lured the minor into his bedroom for sexual intercourse, each time giving her US$1 to buy her silence.
On March 18, 2017 at around 09:00 hrs, the accused requested that the complainant accompany him to a nearby well to fetch some water and she agreed. He then took her to a bush where he stripped her naked and raped her but act was seen from a distance by the minor’s sister who then reported the case to their mother.
After being asked, the minor revealed that the accused had violated her on several incidences and a police report was made leading to the arrest of the accused.
Kelvin Guvheya stood for the State.local

Demystify sex, says ZNFPC

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Demystify sex, says ZNFPC


Memory Rasa

28 April 2017, MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Masvingo last week called upon stakeholders to join hands and improve parental sex education to their adolescent children as a measure to minimise teen pregnancies.
Speaking during the provincial Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health (ASRH) coordination forum at Chevron Hotel, ZNFPC ASRH manager Kefas Chanana bemoaned the ‘big gap’ between parents and their children.
“Gone must be the days when parents lie to their children that babies are bought at hospitals. Children who get sex education at family level earlier in their lives are the most empowered. Sex is no taboo, so please teach your children,” said Chanana.
Research, Chinana said, showed that 43 percent of adolescents who fall pregnant young have never had any sexuality talk with their families.
Speaking at the same event, ZNFPC Masvingo provincial marketing and communication officer Herbert Chikosi called for girl empowerment through education saying the best contraceptive for a young woman is education.
“Pass rates in some of our districts especially in Mwenezi and Chiredzi are far below pregnancy rates. Let us all work together because adolescence pregnancy has huge psycho-social, economic and health consequences to the nation,” Chikosi said.
The forum dwelt on topics of adolescence fertility study and ASRH strategy with the main vision being that of reducing teenage pregnancy from 24 percent to 12 percent by 2020.
Other stakeholder organisations at the event were Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric Aids Foundation (EGPAF), SayWhat, Zvandiri (AfriCaid); Ministry of Youth Development, Indigenisationand Empowerment, Bhaso, Regai Dzive Shiri, Ministry of Women Affairs, Young People’s Network (YPN) among others.health

Dembo offspring out to revive great name

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Dembo offspring out to revive great name
Morgan Dembo

Itai Muzondo

28 April 2017, MASVINGO – Two decades after his father’s death, Morgan Dembo, son to legendary sungura musician, the late Leonard Dembo, has revealed that it has always been his wish to fill his father’s big shoes.
The artist, who has been working as a backing vocalist to his brother Tendai, last week released his own album named ‘Jackpot’, which contains two tracks; Jackpot, which is the title track, and Zvinondinetsa.
“Jackpot is a lucky win, a dream come true so the album reflects my desire to be like my father. I have always wanted to be my father. This has inspired my track ‘Zvinondinetsa’ which is a continuation to my father’s ‘Tinokumbira kurarama’.
“The song decries the bondage of sin which hinders progress and it also laments the spirits of poverty, evil and vice. The Lord of Africa promised salvation to the gentiles. He must send forth the Holy Spirit to us all in order to fight the devil,” Morgan said.
The youthful musician expressed his admiration for iconic lead guitarist Innocent Mujintu as well as sungura maestro Alick Macheso whom he said has always been a father figure to him.
“I do not work with anybody from my father’s team but I would be happy to engage the last surviving Barura hero, Innocent Mujintu,” Morgan said.
“My mother is my biggest fan and she says my looks remind her of my late father. Baba Sharo (Macheso) has been my father in the absence of my late father. Macheso has always discouraged me from abusing drugs and urged me to revive my father’s fame, telling me that I have a place among the kings of sungura music,” he added.
Music experts Willard Loti of the then Utakataka Express, and Douglas Inusa of Zim Select were also part of the ‘Jackpot’ project.
Popularly known as Mogiza in the entertainment circles, Morgan has also promised to drop another album in September.entertainment

Zaka praises GZU

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Zaka praises GZU

Front Row…From left, Rungano Munyariwa, Sarah Phineas Munemo, GZU Registrar Sinikiwe Gwatidzo.
Back Row…from left, Zaka Council Chair Sebastian Musundire, Zaka DA Victor Zinanga, GZU PVC Dr Andrew Chindanya and Dean of Garry Magadzire School Dr Chikodzi

Brighton Chiseva in Zaka

28 April 2018, ZAKA – Community leaders in Zaka last week praised the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) and fowl breeder, Safra Chickens (PVT) Ltd, as a good step towards the harnessing of local energy for economic development.
The partnership agreement was signed last Friday at Jerera growth point.
Zaka district administrator (DA) Victor Zinanga said the agreement opened doors for investors and more farmers to join the project.
“What GZU has done is an eye opener to potential investors and farmers who will decide to venture into similar projects. We all now know that GZU is ready to give information and technical support to those with the zeal for success.
GZU Pro – Vice Chancellor Dr Andrew Chindanya said it was the university’s role to impart technical knowhow as produced by scientific research.
“We have parted ways with the concept of a university which is merely an idol in town; something which you hear about a lot but you don’t know much about it, something which is not immediately relevant in your lives,” said Dr Chindanya
Ward 5 councillor, Livison Makwanye, who is now doing business with Safra, said the company had helped him to see the opportunities that are in his areas.
“If we want to repair our bridge, we no longer run around looking for donors. We simply do contributions because we are earning some money through the work being done here,” said Makwanye.
Safra director, Sarah Phineas Munemo thanked GZU for the partnership which she said will help her to gain new knowledge to grow the business.
“I thank GZU; the partnership we have created here will help promote my vision and my dream,” said Munemo
Safra produces ‘roadrunner’ chicks, eggs and it operates a hatchery business from where local farmers buy the chicks.
Last year GZU last year signed an agreement with Zaka Rural District Council for the for the construction a culture centre.education

Deaf, epileptic orphan appeals for help

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Deaf, epileptic orphan appeals for help

Tobias and his grandmother Fungisisai

Shumirai Zhou

28 April 2017, MBERENGWA – Fungisisai Zhou of village Chinyoka under Chief Bvute in Mberengwa North is seeking financial assistance for the treatment of her 11-year-old severely epileptic grandson, Tobias Zhou.
Tobias’s mother Sitshengisiwe Zhou passed away in 2011 and he is currently staying with his elderly grandmother.
Fungisisai told TellZim News that Tobias was born deaf and dumb, and he became epileptic earlier this year.
The boy is currently unable to walk properly and has to be supported by his grandmother when walking. He has sores all over his body that result from falling when the fits attack him.
“I went to Mnene hospital to have him treated and we were given tablets but the illness did not stop. I was then told that he should visit doctors to have a scan but I cannot afford to pay for the scan. I also do not have any relatives who can help pay for his medication.
“In 2013, I visited social welfare offices in Mberengwa for help but nothing came out of it. They said that the government had no money. Tobias must be going to school but I cannot afford to pay for his school fees,” Fungisisai said.health

Mahofa silences critics

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Mahofa silences critics

Shuvai Mahofa


Upenyu Chaota

27 April 2017, MASVINGO – Fit-again Shuvai Ben ‘Chikoforo’ Mahofa silenced critics, especially from rival faction Generation 40 (G40) who were anticipating that, as usual, she would either breakdown or fail to inspect guard of honour due to poor health after she managed to inspect and read the speech while standing Independe Day commemorations at Mucheke Stadium on Tuesday.
 Previously, Mahofa would sent someone mostly Physchomotor minister Josaya Hungwe to stand in for her due to poor health and old age, which G40 used as a tool to agitate for her ouster.

When Mahofa who is the Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs stood to inspect the guard of honour, people were expecting drama as they anticipated that she would fall or leave the inspection in a huff, but she defied all odds and even proceeded to read the speech while standing.
Mahofa was quick to acknowledge that she miraculously recovered from an undisclosed illness and thanked people for praying for her.
“Ndinoda chekutanga kutenda vese vakandinamatira kuti Mwari andipe upenyu hwandinahwo kuti ndikwanise kuva nemi nhasi pano (I want to thank all those who prayed for me; I am now fit as you have witnessed],” said Mahofa who had negotiated the steps to the podium without any difficulty.
In her address, Mahofa took pride informing people that the Beitbridge-Harare highway, which has long been labeled a death trap, had entered the first phase of its rehabilitation.
“We are pleased to inform you that the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Harare – Beitbridge road is going to start. Iyi ndeyedu vomuno muMasvingo.
“Tava nemakore tichingotaura zveBeitbridge road kuti igadzirwe. President Mugabe is going to come on May 5 to officially open the project,” said Mahofa.
She said the rehabilitation of the busy highway will lessen accidents that have claimed probably hundreds of lives over the years.
The Independence Day celebrations were hosted on a budget of US$8 625 with Mahofa donating 100 kg rice while sugar producer Tongaat Hullet donated 600 kg beef.
The Bikita Rural District Council and National Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) donated a giraffe and a buffalo respectively.topnews

Football must begin at grassroots – Zifa

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Football must begin at grassroots – Zifa

Children from Vurombo Primary School with the coaches who took part in the programme at Vic High

Moses Ziyambi

26 April 2017, MASVINGO – The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) will introduce measures that will make it mandatory to have a proven track record with grassroots football before anyone could obtain a level one coaching certificate.
This was said by Zifa vice president Omega Sibanda during the close of a week-long grassroots football coaching programme organised in partnership with the Federation of International Football Association (Fifa) at Victoria High School.
Sibanda indicated that there was no future for football without putting in place proper measures to scout for talent early.
“The future of football is within these children and that is where our main focus must be. We are looking at building the future player and I think it must be mandatory that one is well-versed with grassroots coaching before they can get a level one certificate,” said Sibanda.
He also said Zifa will introduce an under 15 league in the regions starting next year as part of the drive to strengthen grassroots football.
Speaking at the sidelines of the event, Fifa elite instructor Ulric Mathiot, who is also the Seychelles Football Association technical director, said the course was meant to help countries build their football capabilities.
“The next generation of football players will come from this programme. We target children from six to 12 years old and give them organisation skills in different exercises and at the same time developing the skills of those who are involved with the children; the coach educators,” said Mathiot.
He said it was fortunate the programme had come to Zimbabwe for the first time but warned that everything would be lost if local authorities fail do not capitalise on the momentum.
“It might be easy to open a shop, but keeping the shop open is another thing altogether,” said Mathiot.
Zifa Masvingo provincial chairperson Nobioth Magwizi said he was pleased the province had been chosen to host the event.
“I am happy that a historic Fifa grassroots instructor’s course was conducted in our province. I would also like to thank the Zifa board headed by Dr Phillip Chiyangwa and deputised by Mr Omenga Sibanda for affording us the opportunity to host such a big event. I hope everyone is going to take the results of this programme to develop the talent in children of various age groups,” said Magwizi. sport

Machaya donates farming equipment, cement

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Machaya donates farming equipment, cement

Tatenda Shunyai

26 April 2017, BIKITA – Masvingo businessman, Everson Machaya of Evergrow Trading, last week donated 35 ox-drawn plough shears and 13 bags of cement to a destitute family and a church.
The family had their house destroyed by incessant rains that culminated in Cyclone Dineo some few weeks ago.
The farming equipment was donated to farmers from Bikita West Ward 10, Zvada village under Chief Mukangamwi and Ward 23 Mungezi resettlement under Chief Marozva.
The cement was donated to Mutamba Marozva Church to help complete their church building while the other bags were donated to the needy family.
Speaking at the field day held at Hozvi Primary School, Machaya applauded the hard work displayed by farmers.
“I am very happy to partner hardworking farmers in my home area. I support those who work hard for their families and the nation and I will keep on supporting farming activities in my area. This is just a small gesture from the bottom of my heart and I promise to do more,” Machaya said.
Recipients of the donations expressed gratitude to Machaya whom they said was a selfless man who wants to share the products of his sweat with everybody else in his community.
“I wish to thank him for everything that he is doing in our community. This is important to us as residents of this area and we really appreciate it,” said one villager.
Machaya was accompanied by Bikita Cross Boarder Association (BCBA) coordinator and fish farmer Wellington Mutisi who encouraged farmers to venture into fish farming which has proven to be a lucrative venture.

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