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BancABC brings water relief to Chimedza, Chitonhora schools

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BancABC brings water relief to Chimedza, Chitonhora schools

From left…Chitonhora High head Magama, MP Mavhenyengwa, Chief Ndanga’s rep, BancAbc Masvingo Branch Mudzviti, Alderman Mapuranga and Chitonhora High SDC chair Manyangadze stand at the borehole

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13 April 2017, BancABC, part of AtlasMara, through its division BancEasy, last Friday officially commissioned a brand new borehole at Chitonhora High School in Mbizvo village under Chief Ndanga in Zaka North, bringing relief to a community which had been experiencing severe problems getting access to clean water.
The borehole was drilled by BancABC as part of its broader social responsibility programme in communities served by the bank.
The new borehole will service the high school which has around 1 700 pupils, the adjacent Chimedza Primary School with over 600 pupils, as well as the surrounding communities that have been fetching untreated water mainly from the nearby Nyabise River.
The event was attended by many respectable people including Zaka North Member of Parliament (MP) Robson Mavenyengwa, Ward 3 Councillor; Alderman Cornelius Mapuranga, a representative of Chief Ndanga, Mbizvo village head Ndume Mbizvo, Chimedza Primary School head Johanisi Mucheki, Chitonhora High School head Charles Magama and the school’s SDC.
Addressing the gathering, Mavenyengwa praised BancABC for showing commitment to the development of communities.
“There are many banks that have been making money out of our communities for a long time but they have never given back. I am happy to have a bank which has the welfare of the people at heart.
“There are 42 schools in Zaka North most of whom lack reliable sources of water. We urge this school to exploit this opportunity and start a thriving gardening project now that they have water close by. BancABC is good because they don’t give you fish, they teach you how to fish; use the borehole to generate money for yourselves,” said Mavheneyengwa.
Alderman Mapuranga also hailed BancABC for helping to develop a community that yearns for opportunities.
“We stand for development and we welcome BancABC’s gesture of goodwill. This borehole will help not only these two schools but all surrounding communities with people who have been experiencing a hard time getting water,” said Alderman Mapuranga.
The councillor also revealed that many children had been fatally hit by cars while trying to cross the Ndanga – Jerera road to look for water.
Chief Ndanga, through his representative, said he was glad that BancABC had engaged the traditional leadership before initiating the project.
“When a project like this is undertaken with the blessings of the traditional leadership and with the necessary courtesy on our cultural values, you are bound to succeed,” said Chief Ndanga, in remarks that were echoed by village head Mbizvo.
BancABC Masvingo branch manager Goodman Mudzviti said the bank was conscious of the developmental needs of the communities.
“Ours is not exclusively a relentless pursuit for profits but an ethical business model underlined by the necessity to plough back to the communities that have sustained us for this long.
“There would be no bank without the communities and the people who open bank accounts or apply for credit with us. We look forward to a more fruitful working relationship,” said Mudzviti.
BancABC has been providing reliable credit lines to civil servants for a long time and its Construction Finance facility is open for schools to get money to build better classroom blocks and staff houses. The bank also has an Asset Finance facility which helps schools to buy buses, cars and information technology equipment.business

Mnangagwa in Command Agric song collabo

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Mnangagwa in Command Agric song collabo

Emmerson Mnangagwa


Itai Muzondo

MASVINGO – Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa and popular Zimdancehall artist Wilton Dobha have partnered musician Wellington Magura of Gutu for a command agriculture song.
Speaking to TellZim News, Magura said they came up with the song; ‘Command Agriculture’ to spread help publicise the command agriculture programme.
“We took it upon ourselves to further publicise the command agriculture program through music. As you might be aware, not all of us are interested in reading newspapers or watching television which are the major channels that have been publicising command agriculture. Our part was to appeal to music lovers on general aspects of the programme,” Magura said.
He said he was humbled for cooperation received from the office of the VP for the success of the project.
“We simply asked for permission to use his vice clips from rallies and feature his voice in our song. I was really humbled from the cooperation I received from his office and also how he humbled himself to work with a youthful group like us.
 “We also made it clear that the command agriculture is a programme that Vice President Mnangagwa was given by President Robert Mugabe to implement. It’s not his personal programme as many think,” said Magura.intertainment,local,topnews

Bikita Minerals donates lab to Bikita Fashu

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Bikita Minerals donates lab to Bikita Fashu

Bikita Minerals Chief Executive Officer Grant Hudson cuts a ribbon during the handover of the laboritory block

Itai Muzondo in Bikita

BIKITA – In support of government’s STEM initiative, Bikita Minerals last week stretched their generous hands and honoured their promise to refurbish and equip the Bikita Fashu High School science laboratory.
The latest gesture of goodwill adds to the previous textbook donation made by the mining company to the school last year.
The Bikita Fashu High School science laboratory now boasts state-of-the-art equipment purchased to the tune of thousands of US dollars.
Safety goggles, safety shoes, electronic microscopes, funnels, flasks, beakers, acid resist gloves, hot plates, a fridge, experiment acids and a digital lab scale forms part of the equipment in the lab.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Bikita Minerals Chief Executive Officer Grant Hudson said the donation is part of the company’s efforts to improve learning conditions in Bikita.
“Our focus is to make Bikita the driving force in education. We will do all we can to help schools in this district. I have also made it a personal commitment that I should give these pupils all equipment needed so that they can do better in science than I did,” Hudson said.
The lab, which Bikita Minerals built back in the 1990s, now serves as a symbol of the company’s commitment to the advancement of science education in the district.
Bikita District Schools Inspector (DSI) Zakaria Makopa said the donation has helped bridge the technology gaps in Bikita’s drive to fully embrace STEM.
“Thank you for this great job. Through this development, science has been made easier. As a ministry, we are delighted by this special gift because most of our schools lack such facilities. We also do not forget the school feeding scheme which is benefitting primary schools in Bikita,” Makopa said.
Bikita Fashu school head Hapias Madzivo said he believed the school was destined for something greater especially if Hudson remains with the company.
 “When I first met Hudson, we informally discussed the challenges at the school not knowing it will lead to a lot coming our way. Besides this building and equipment, we received many textbooks from Bikita Minerals.
“We can now boast of being the only school in the province with such state-of-the-art equipment, thanks to that relationship,” Madzivo said.
Chief Chiwara, born Reuben Mupasi, who came as a parent, said local traditional leaders should thank the ancestors for having a caring company in their land.
“We have a lot to be proud of because of this mine. Our land is really blessed with a company which takes cares of our needs. It is not a secret that most mining companies are only exploit resources and give back nothing to the communities but Bikita Minerals has proved to be a different case altogether,” Chief Chiwara said.education

Another four-year term for Mboto

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Another four-year term for Mboto

Mboto and his secretary

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MUTARE – Farai Mboto has been re-elected Manicaland Volleyball chairperson at a meeting presided over by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC)’s Shupikai Berejena at Pafiwa Mutasa High School recently.
Mboto was first elected in 2012 at Mutare Museum and his re-election means he will oversee volleyball activities in Manicaland until 2020.
Speaking to TellZim News, Mboto said that he was happy to be given another chance on the steer ring.
“I’m sincerely grateful for nomination and pleased to accept the chairperson’s post for Manicaland province. I realise and understand the scale of the task before me and my executive.  This nomination comes as a big vote of confidence that people have in me and I promise to guard it jealously.
He will be deputised by Hector Kabhunu of Nyanga and Charles Sakala of Mutare Boys High School.
Mutare Poly’s Hapison Mangezi is now the new secretary general while James Bore is the treasurer. Brenda Matsiya is the gender portion member while Denford Mudiwa is the athletes’ representative.
Samuel Berejena, Mambure Mercy and Tinashe Muzondo are committee members.
Mboto said he was looking forward to start a vibrant provincial league since Manicaland is lagging behind other provinces.sport

New club for Mashava

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New club for Mashava

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Mashava – In a bid to promote football following the demise of Gaths Mine football club, the Mashava community has formed the Mashava Social League where 14 teams will battle it out for a sole ticket to ZIFA division two promotion.
Speaking to TellZim sports, the vice chairperson of the league, Abiot Musundire said the league will comprise of 14 teams from the surrounding community.
“We formed the league after realising that there was immense untapped talent in the dormant mining settlement,” said Musundire.
“The teams are drawn from Bere, Gaths Mine, Lennox, King Mine, ZRP Mashava and Madamombe area.The league will be played on a home and away basis with the top team gaining promotion to ZIFA second division.We are happy that we now have a constitution in place that will guide us in our operations,”he said.
Musundire appealed to the businesspeople in Masvingo to chip in with sponsorship.
“The league is going to bring the much needed entertainment in Mashava community after the closure of Gaths Mine hence we are appealing to sponsors to assist us with whatever assistance,”said Musundire.
The league is also contemplating forming a league for netball.
Some of the members of the league executive include veteran retired referee, Geofrey Mapiye (president), Musundire (vice-president) and Collins Munemo (co-ordinator).sport

All set for ZPCS Commissioner Golf Tournament

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All set for ZPCS Commissioner Golf Tournament

Moses Ziyambi

All roads lead to Masvingo Golf Club this Saturday where the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Masvingo province has organised a golf tournament in support of the Commissioner General’s Good Will Trust Fund.
The tournament will be graced by ZPCS Commissioner General Rtd Mjr Gen Paradzai W. Zimondi who will be a player as well as the Guest of Honour, and ZPCS Deputy Commissioner General MCN Chihobvu who will also be a player.
In an interview, ZPCS Masvingo Provincial Commander Acting Ass Com Social Ndanga said they were pleased with the response of stakeholders.
“We are happy with the support given to our efforts to contribute to the Commissioner General Good Will Trust Fund as part of our collective social responsibility programme. We would like to thank all staking keholders who are supporting us; corporate partners, churches, individuals and members of ZPCS who are all contributing in one way or the other,” said Acting Ass Com Ndanga.
Organisations that are supporting the event include Bikita Minerals, Nyaradzo, Regency Hotels, EMRAS, FBC Bank, FMC and Doves.
The trust fund dates back to 2011 when realisations were made regarding the gaps in the charitable needs of vulnerable groups. The fund has so far paid school fees for around 345 orphans and has assisted 110 widows with agricultural inputs.
In addition, child-headed families are being given food hampers courtesy of the fund while the Albino Association has also received donations in the form of sunscreen lotions.
ZPCS Masvingo golf club captain Assistant Principal Correctional Officer (APCO) Tapiwa Madhara encouraged members of the public to come and enjoy the activities of the day.
“It will not be all about golf, there are many activities lined up for everybody including a performance by the ZPCS brass band. Everybody is welcome to enjoy themselves.
The call was echoed by ZPCS Masvingo Public relations/Marketing Officer, Correctional Officer Grade 1 (CO1) Nevson Tagarira.
“The band will be belting out sweet melodies. We encourage people to some in their numbers and enjoy our hospitality while supporting the Commissioner Good Will Trust Fund,” said CO1 Tagarira.sport

United Lions FC enter Division One

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United Lions FC enter Division One

United Lions Chairman,Lieutenant Colonel  Lovemore Dominic Nolwazi Jiyane

Shelon Mudhara

MASVINGO – Headquarters 4 Infantry Brigade-based United Lions Football Club will participate in the Eastern Region Division One league this season.
The team has already done all its ground work to ensure they make their mark.
Well known by its popularity in the domestic soccer circles since the early 1980s, United Lions is a team formed by members of the Brigade Headquarters and its units namely 41 Combat Group, 42 Infantry Battalion, 43 Reserve Force Battalion. The team also includes some few civilians.
Their ambition is to gain promotion up to the country’s elite league to match their counterparts such as Black Rhinos and Chapungu Football clubs.
Speaking to the ZNA magazine reporter, team chairperson Lieutenant Colonel Lovemore Dominic Nolwazi Jiyane who is also the Commanding Officer 41 Combat Group has promised fireworks in Division One.
“In Division Two, we were the best team so we want to maintain that and I can confirm that we are here to stay. We are going to take each game seriously. We are in Division One to enjoy ourselves and learn but we are also very focused.  We will try as much as possible to play our best football and hope that at the end of the season we will be in the Premier League,” said Lt Col Jiyane.
Lt Col Jiyane also urged the community and the business people of Masvingo to support the team as the club does not only belong to soldiers but to all soccer loving fans in the province.
“I want to challenge every citizen especially the business community to come on board in far as the development of soccer is concerned as our aim is to bring premiership matches to Masvingo,” he said.
There has not been any premiership team in Masvingo city since the relegation of Masvingo United in 2011 with United Lions being a probable solution to the city’s premiership drought.sport

NMMZ holds regional quiz competition

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NMMZ holds regional quiz competition


Brighton Chiseva

April 2017, MASVINGO – Gutu United Primary School last week won the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) regional quiz competition held at the Great Zimbabwe world heritage site after beating six other schools.
Gutu United outshone its closest competitor Morganster Primary School which came out second.
Professor Raphinos Alexander Chabaya, who was guest of honour, congratulated Gutu United Primary School for its hard work.
“Congratulations to the winning school. The level of competition was impressive, a factor which raises the profile of our heritage in the region,” said Chabaya.
The team comprised of three Grade Seven pupils namely Tapiwanashe Muranda, Prince Furamera and Dylan Chikutu who are all in Grade Seven pupils mentored by Florence Chimbwari.
Other competitors were Rudhanda from Zaka, Rutenga from Mwenezi, Museti from Bikita, Bani from Chiredzi, Masunda Nort from Chivi; each school representing its district.
NMMZ Southern Region Director Lovemore Mandima thanked N.Richards Group and FBC Bank for sponsoring the competition through cash and kind.
“This event has been made a successful through our main sponsors N.Richards and FBC Bank. It is very hard to gather financial support for special events like these and we thank them for coming along,” said Mandima.
The event was preceded by an NMMZ-sponsored awareness campaign at to enlighten the community on how environmental hazards are threatening the site.
 “This is one of the oldest and famous World Heritage Site and should be safeguarded from environmental threats. Currently, we are under threat from lanatana camara, stray cattle, veiled fires and littering which can shorten the lifespan of this great site,” Mandima said.local

FC Platinum unveils 2017 squad

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FC Platinum unveils 2017 squad

…thumps Dynamos

Jubilee Mahlamvana

10 April 2017, ZVISHAVANE – There was excitement last week when the Pure Platinum Play 2017 squad was unveiled at Mandava Stadium in front of fired-up supporters.
The unveiling was followed by a 1-0 win over Dynamos at National Sports Stadium last Sunday after the platinum miners were awarded a penalty which was converted by midfielder Winston Mhango in the second half.
The squad consists largely of players who had been there in the 2016 season save for Brett Abdul Amidu, Talent Chawapihwa, Spencer Ngwerume and Lawrence Mhlanga.
Club chairperson Evans Mtombeni told the media that he wants the club to lift the next trophy and become the best club in the country and in Africa.
 “I’m looking forward to collecting maximum points in all our matches and lift the championship so that we become the best in Africa,” said Mtombeni.
Club head coach Norman Mapeza emphasised unity among the players, supporters and executive members so as to achieve the goal of winning.
“I want to encourage our players and supporters to unite and work as a family towards this cause. If we win, we do it as a team and if we lose, we lose as a team. We should not insult each other because wars do not take us anywhere,” said Mapeza.
Meanwhile, club president George Mawere handed over six buses to the team. The buses will be used to ferry the team and its supporters to their away games.
“Over the years, we have been hiring buses for the transportation of our players and the executive whenever there was an away match. This sometimes resulted in delays since the buses would at times not be fit for the road, said Mawere.sport

TellZim News hits Gweru with a bang

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TellZim News hits Gweru with a bang

…scoops award after two months

Itai Muzondo in Gweru

GWERU – TellZim News, the fastest growing private community newspaper in the southern region, has already made an impact in Gweru barely two months after hitting the streets of the Midlands capital by winning an award for being an outstanding partner supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the province.
The award was presented at the Midlands Region SME Awards Dinner at Village Lodge last week.
TellZim News was the first runner-up in the SME Media Supporters category with Gweru’s Sun newspaper coming first while The Mirror was the second runner-up.
The award was sponsored by the Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium Enterprises (ZCSME).
TellZim News editor, Passmore Kuzipa said it was an honour to receive the award as it showed that the newspaper was committed to the growth of small indigenous businesses in the southern region of the country.
“We are humbled to receive the award and we take pride in receiving accolades which point to our efforts of supporting small and medium business development. We take pride in making positive change to the community we operate in. This comes as a confirmation that we are following our commitment to community empowerment through amplifying ordinary people’s voices in Zimbabwe.
“We are there to give businesses and individuals an opportunity to tell their own stories,” said Kuzipa.local

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