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FOC launches borehole drilling fundraising campaign

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FOC launches borehole drilling fundraising campaign

By Precila Takabvirakare

For Our Children (FOC) Organization recently launched a fundraising campaign aimed at raising money to drill a borehole at Domborembavha High School in Ward 22, Gutu.
The launch was done on October 4 in Gororo village under Chief Nesongano.
FOC founder and director Sissy Chinhamo said they came up with the fundraising idea after receiving a request from Domborembavha school head who said they did not have water at the school.
“We came up with this program after receiving a request from the school head who said they were walking more than three kilometres to the nearest water point.
“We sat down as an organization and decided to engage former Domborembavha high learners to contribute towards the drilling of the borehole. Our target is to raise US$4000 in three months and each person is expected to contribute US$40.
“So far we got hold of a few people and we managed to raise about US$342 and if all goes well by the end of the year we would have reached the target,” said Chinhamo.
The school head Edward Mashiri said they were looking forward to the project being successful as teachers were now resorting to bathing in the nearby river.
“We approached FOC with our problem and they said they could make use of former learners to help raise the money and our eyes are on the success of this programme. Lack of water is greatly affecting the school as teachers and learners are transferring. This year alone we had three teachers and 17 learners transferring from the school.
“The water situation is also affecting us to do other projects like agriculture and that was affecting the practical side of other learning areas,” said Mashiri.
Ward 22 councilor Elizabeth Simbanegavi appreciated FOC’s efforts in helping the school.
“I am very happy with the programme and I pray it goes well for our teachers and learners to get clean water. Some were leaving the school because of water problems so I believe if the programme succeeds we will see minimum transfers,” said Simbanegavi.
The organization also donated exercise books and sanitary pads to 30 learners who are its beneficiaries.

Renco Mine workers demand Full dues before getting back to work

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Renco Mine workers demand Full dues before getting back to work

By Staff Reporter

Renco Mine workers have remained resolute, insisting they will only return to work once all outstanding dues are settled as their stay-away protest has entered the third day despite the mine’s promise to pay half of July’s salary.
The mine workers downed tools on Wednesday October 09 and held out for full payment of their three months’ outstanding wages before they could resume work.
Sources said Mine Manager Irvine Taurayi Nyamukondiwa was now playing the middle man role after the worker’s committee was dissolved last week through a vote of no confidence.
“We will remain resolute and this time we are not going to bend until we get our salaries, if the mine is not producing enough to cover salaries then why should they continue operating, let them close or sell to another investor.
“The current strike is different from the previous ones where we used to have the worker’s committee leading the negotiation. Now the manager negotiates with the head office and speak to the general workers,” one of the workers said anonymously.
Another source said on Thursday two mine captains were chased away after they tried to access their offices as the workers called for a total shutdown except for essential services.
“We have closed down all offices, this is a total shut down and the message is very clear; if they do not pay our dues we are not going back to work. Today two senior employees were chased away after trying to get into their offices. We only allow the essential services to work like the clinic staff, sanitation and water treatment,” said the source.
The industrial action comes barely a month after another one that took place in September and was prompted by a local spirit medium who had said if the operations continue without workers getting salaries people will die in the mine.
The medium gave some time frame and within the days, one worker died in an accident at work forcing workers to down tools fearing for their lives.
They only returned to work after negotiations with the local traditional leaders including headman Muchibwa.

National budget consultations reveal healthcare gaps in rural areas

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National budget consultations reveal healthcare gaps in rural areas

By Virginia Njovo

The ongoing national budget consultations have laid bare the dire state of healthcare in rural Zimbabwe, with citizens revealing gaps in access to medical facilities.
Rural communities are struggling to access basic healthcare services, including maternity care, due to crippling shortages of facilities, staff, and supplies and participants at the national budget consultations called for government to prioritise improvement of basic healthcare especially in rural areas.
Speaking during 2025 National budget consultation which was held on October 9 2024, at Mucheke Hall in Masvingo a participant Julie Chekeche revealed that Mushandike Clinic has for years operated without expecting mother’s shelter forcing pregnant women to travel long distances whilst in labour.
She pleaded with the government to include the maternity home issue in the national budget.
“I wish you include and remember Mushandike clinic in the 2025 budget since women are walking more than ten kilometres to the clinic while in labour and some deliver on road sides thereby promoting home births,” said Chekeche.
She said due to poor road networks in the area, it was still a challenge for expecting mothers to connect to the clinic even during emergencies.
“Even if they want to hire vehicles during emergencies, the roads which connects to the clinic are in sorry state and some areas do not have link roads,” said Chekeche.
Mushandike clinic is in Ward 10 of Masvingo Rural District which is located in a resettlement area serving ward 9, ward 3 and ward 10 which are over 10 kilometres apart.
Participants from Makasi and Gwengavi areas echoed the same sentiments saying they were being served with a clinic that is 10km away.
“We walk kilometres from Makasi ward 19 to Nemamwa or Mapanzure clinics which are far away from our area. At times we walk close to 10 kilometres only to get a prescription and no medication. Because of the situation some people no longer go to clinics and many are dying at home, so we want more clinics.
“In Gwengavi we go to Nemamwa clinic which is over 20 kilometres from our area or to Rujeko here in town clinic which is very hard for us since we have to fork out money for transport to go to the clinic,” said one participant.
The same situation prevails in Chivi North where Takavarasha clinic serves at least five wards and the only alternative is the district referral hospital which is Chivi District Hospital.
Bikita South legislator Energy Mutodi who was coordinating the Masvingo consultation meeting commended the turnout saying it was the highest so far and said the proposals were almost the same as other areas.
“Masvingo turnout is best compared to other places we visited, and the level of participation shows that people know what they want in their communities. We were in Bikita where citizens raised similar issues as; improvement in health services, education as well as inclusion of people with disabilities,” said Mutodi.

Y-Secure empowers Mutare women through knitting dialogue

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Y-Secure empowers Mutare women through knitting dialogue

By Heather Buzuzi

Youth Sustainable Economic Contribution through Up-skilling, Retraining, and Engagement (Y-SECURE project) conducted a groundbreaking knitting dialogue initiative aimed at transforming the lives of women in Mutasa, Ndorikanda Ward 16, providing economic empowerment and social connection through engagement.
The Knitting Dialogue Initiative empowers young women through a safe space for community engagement, enhancing awareness on civic participation, decision making and stakeholder support, and articulating their demands
Y-Secure field officer Nadine Fortunate Black said the Knitting Dialogue Initiative was a project aimed at empowering young women with its primary objective being providing a safe space for engagement with local leaders, enhancing awareness on civic participation and decision-making, securing stakeholder support, and drafting a list of women’s demands in Mutasa District.
“Knitting plays a pivotal role in facilitating dialogue and community building among participants. By engaging in this shared activity, participants relax, build rapport, and foster camaraderie.
“The non-confrontational atmosphere encourages open discussions on sensitive topics, while the tactile nature of knitting promotes active listening and focus. Additionally, learning a new skill empowers participants, boosts confidence, and strengthens social bonds through shared storytelling. The therapeutic benefits of knitting also create a conducive environment for meaningful dialogue, reducing stress and promoting constructive engagement,” Black said.
He said the dialogue created a unique space for young women to discuss freely challenges, share experiences and proffer solutions.
“Through this innovative approach, the Knitting Dialogue Initiative creates a unique space for young women to share experiences, address challenges, and drive positive change in their communities. By leveraging knitting as a facilitation tool, participants also become active agents of transformation, fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and collective Growth,” said Black.
One of the participants, Nelita Chipfuwamiti said the programme was informative as they learnt several ways to generate money.
“The knitting dialogue group has been a game-changer for me. I’ve learned valuable skills, and now we expect to generate a steady income as soon as we start our project,” said Chipfuwamiti.
Another participant and entrepreneur Scharlene Sighudu said after attending the dialogue, she is now confident to start her own business to become financially independent.
“This initiative has given me the confidence to start my own business. I’m proud to be financially independent and contributing to my family’s well-being,” said Sighudu.

Missing Harare teacher’s remains found in Gutu

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Missing Harare teacher’s remains found in Gutu

By Meditation Mposi

Police in Gutu recently discovered the skeletal remains of Stella Chidzenga(46) of Ushewekunze, Harare who had been missing since September 7 2024.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the discovery of the body and said investigations were underway.
“I can confirm that the police in Gutu discovered the dead body of Stella Chidzenga who had been missing since September 7 and investigations of what transpired since her disappearance are underway,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that Chidzenga, who stayed in Ushewekunze, Harare left her home on September 7 going to the hospital for medical attention since she had a headache and never returned home.
She was reported missing since that day at Zimbabwe Republic Police Southlea Park, Harare.
On October 5 children who were heading goats saw a human skull in a field in Hwicho Village, Gutu and reported the matter to their father.
The matter was reported at Gutu Police Station at around 1830hours that there was a human skull in the field. Police attended the scene and searched until they found some human bones about 200 metres away from the skull.
They also found a handbag with a samsung cellphone, US$9, ZIG9 and an empty pesticide container. There was also a black paper bag with clothes and sandals. The body had already decomposed and the remains were taken to Gutu Mission Hospital awaiting postmortem.
Police managed to extract the contacts of the now deceased’s uncle Joseph Chaka Ndiriza(72) of Bluffhill, Harare from the cellphone and notified him. He told the Police that they had been looking for the now deceased since September 7.
Some sources said that Chidzenga was a grade 2 teacher at Shingai Government Primary School in St Mary’s Chitungwiza. She was a graduate of Morgan Zintec College in Harare and according to messages on her Facebook page shows that she was a member of the Anglican Church.

Zanu PF leader in fuel tender scam

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Zanu PF leader in fuel tender scam

…Zaka RDC operations grounded as thousands of litres of fuel were never delivered

By Brighton Chiseva

ZAKA – A Zanu PF Zaka District Coordinating Committee (DCC) member is at the centre of a storm after failing to deliver 9000 litres of fuel already paid for to Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) in a three year period.
Sources within the local authority said Confidence Mukau who is Zaka Zanu PF District Coordinating Committee (DCC) Secretary for Women Affairs unscrupulously got a tender to supply fuel to the local authority in 2021 whilst she was renting a local service station but later on closed down but had not delivered over 9 000litres of fuel already paid for by the local authority.
It is alleged Mukau and some of her business associates were running fuel station in Jerera and were paid to supply 20000 litres of fuel to Zaka RDC but delivered only 11 000 before closing down without delivering the remaining 9000 litres.
Efforts to get a comment from Mukau were futile as her cellphone went unanswered several times and repeated efforts yielded nothing as the number kept on indicating that it was either engaged or even blocked.
Concerted efforts to use another cellphone number also failed to yield results as she answered the first call and remained silent, later on failing to answer several calls made to her.
On his part, Zaka RDC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Majaura, as has been the norm could neither confirm nor deny saying he was not sure and needed to verify first.
“Not sure of figures. I need to verify the issue. Be patient,” said Majaura.
A source in council said Mukau was running a fuel company called MITMIC and were about 9600L and they wrote several letters and held meetings where promises were made to no avail.
“We wrote letters and had several verbal communication from the Procurement and Administration departments. We also held meetings, and promises were made, but were not fully implemented,” said the source
Other sources however alleged that at its inception, the current crop of councilors led by Fungai Maregedze accused council of failing to run operations of which management told them they were being affected by poor revenue inflow.
Management then compiled a list on which Mukau was at the top, and allegations of her being in the same Zanu PF faction with Maregedze’s husband Clemence Chiduwa who is the DDC Chairperson, the council chair did not act.
“Last year the new council accused us of failing to run council and they were told that the local authority had no revenue and was owed large amounts of money by individuals and other debtors,” the source said.
Contacted for comment, Maregedze who is out on bail after being arrested by ZACC recently on abuse of office charges, refuted the allegations saying it was not the duty of councilors or the council chair to follow up on debts.
“I am not aware of any list, it’s not the council chairs duty to do follow up on debts so there is no way I would have blocked the follow up,” said Maregedze.
Asked if she was aware of the 9 000 fuel scandal Maregedze said she only saw it in the press and said the matter was supposed to be taken to the courts which she said are not biased.
“I saw the issue in the press but it was all lies, it’s just character assassination and they should simply take the matter to court, at least there are magistrates who try people not trying people in newspapers,” said Maregedze.
Sources said Mukau and Maregedze are so close to the extent that the former tried to mobilise Zanu PF youth in the district and other faction members to demonstrate against the latter’s arrest accusing management of causing her arrest.
Zaka district is one of the least developed, with ruling party factional wars hindering development at the expense of the local authority as Zanu PF bigwigs fight for control of the district.
The district factions within the ruling party are said to be divided between Zaka Central legislator Davies Marapira who is also Deputy Minister of Agriculture and his Zaka South counterpart Chiduwa who chairs the DDC.

USAID hands over Takunda Community garden to Chivi community

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USAID hands over Takunda Community garden to Chivi community

By Perpetua Murungweni

The United State Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over Takunda community assets to the Rumbweruchena community in Tagwirei Village Ward 11, Chivi district Masvingo province in a significant step towards sustainable development,.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, US Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont said the project was meant to enhance food security in Masvingo and Manicaland provinces.
“Takunda’s goal is to enhance the food and nutrition security of more than 321,000 Zimbabweans in the districts of Masvingo and Manicaland provinces. Takunda means ‘we have overcome’ so it is fitting that the project empowers women and youth fostering livelihoods and building resilience among all community members,” said Tremont.


She also said the project promotes gender equality local governance and accountability in the community.
“The project emphasizes the importance of good nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and children. Additionally Takunda promotes gender equality, local governance and accountability. This project seeks to help Zimbabwe become a self-sufficient country and through this project the Rumbweruchena community developed a joint vision for its future. The community has defined their needs and worked with USAID to make their vision a reality,” said Tremont.
Care Zimbabwe country director Patrick Sikana said as USAID agency, their work was to support vulnerable people and empowering women and girls through implementing developmental projects.
“We particularly focus on empowering women and girls increasing food security resilience and responding to emergences as they strike. Over the years we have implemented a number of projects and today we commemorate the Takunda Project that is funded by the USAID. Takunda is one intervention in Masvingo and Manicaland provinces where our work is supporting vulnerable people especially those prone to drought and harsh weather conditions,” Sikana said.
Permanent Secretary in the office of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa thanked both CARE and USAID for the support and acknowledged the good work that was carried by women in the community.
“Thank you for your support CARE, Takunda USAID not only for the people of Chivi and Zaka but for the generality of Masvingo province because what is realized here does not only benefit this community but they will sell their produce to other communities outside the boarders of Ward 11.
“With women we will never go wrong, they will take all it cost to fend for their families. In terms of food security through these projects we are moving in the right direction. Through implementing UN SDGs we also talk about no to poverty, the project has taught the community some life skills that they will use to generate income for the community. We have noted how their money is growing, they now have hundreds of dollars from zero and soon it will be thousands. This is the correct recipe as we journey towards vision 2030,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
The Garden Committee Chairperson Patience Mukuze expressed her gratitude towards Care and said through the Takunda Project their livelihoods had changed.
“I want acknowledge the project and thank CARE for changing our lives, before the project we faced a lot of challenges due to lack of water but now the USAID drilled boreholes for us and we are now able to do agricultural activities and have water to drink for us and for our cattle. Through this project we have learnt a lot we were taught about gender based violence and how to prevent it in our community.
“We were also taught money saving initiatives known as Fushai and it helps us save all of the profits that we get from the garden and then share the money amongst the members every year end. The project has changed our livelihoods since we started the garden in January this year and from June to August we have managed to make around US $1 092.00,” said Mukuze.
Takunda Project is a USAID funded Resilience Food Security Activity (RFSA) targeting 301,636 vulnerable and food insecure women, men, and youth from extremely poor and chronically vulnerable households and households with adolescents, children, and women at risk of chronic and acute malnutrition
The Rumbweruchena garden under Takunda Project comprises of 52 participants, who are pursuing diverse nutritious food crops that include covo, cabbage, rape, carrots, tomatoes, onions, and citrus fruit trees. Group members are also participating in other interventions that include Care Groups, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Village Savings and Loans Associations (Fushai), Farmer Field and Business School and Gender Initiatives.

Dexter Nduna should apologize to the nation

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Dexter Nduna should apologize to the nation

Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope I find you well this week which had perfect weather, it was not too hot nor too cold, you know how those two conditions affect us Zanu PF anointed destitutes. Yes, I am in this kind of situation where you see kuti kupenga kuri nani than being sane because of Zanu PF and Mugabe followed by Ba 2. Zanu PF is the author and library which keeps records of our troubles since 1980 when independence was given to us by the whites who had other business to do than fighting the war. I know the war vets, ana Mujibha nana Chimbwido will dispute this but I tell you, we fought for independence yes but it was later given to us before we defeated the enemy. That is why you see the negotiations to stop the war and map a way forward were done at Lancaster House in Britain. Where have you see ever seen the loser or villain in any war dictating the place and time for negotiations? I heard they tried to resist but they were told to go for the negotiations but vana Moza and Zambia vakati hey bayai vakomana or we stop giving you operating bases kkk. I am not a history teacher but I just wanted you to see that the claims by Zanu PF to have liberated us are exaggerated to justify their stay in power chero vachiporonga zvavo. They were called to England, booked in hotels then called went for negotiations where they were duped into believing that Britain and America will compensate the white farmers. I hate people who say kare kwaiva nani but at times I am tempted to say so because eish kwaitova nani zveshuwa because we were certain of the future, not future, at least the following day or week manje now no one knows where we are heading. Kana kuti tikuendepi neZiG hapana anoziva. No one knows tomorrow, tozongoonawo tamuka kuti vakomana vakatirongera zvipi, people are now afraid even to sell wares in ZiG manheru because rate rogona kungomuka rachinja, nxaaa. Ndikafunga ZiG ndinonzwa shungu hey, I think Mushayamazano should just resign immediately, his project has failed before a year and that’s a clear sign of failure.
Rumour reaching me here at Chitima market formerly known as Dr Gire Trading Centre is that former soldier and former mistakenly and ZEC appointed Chegutu legislator Dexter Nduna apologized to Ba 2 for forcing himself on University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony despite him failing some modules and not being part of the graduating class. I was shocked, baffled and stunned; where did he get the nerves to apologise to one man out of around 16 million Zimbabweans? He wronged Zimbabwe not Ba 2. He is putting the whole of Zimbabwean tertiary education system in disrepute. Now the whole world thinks UZ is dishing out degrees to people worse after the Dr Amai scandal yegore riye. Now it’s difficult for Zimbabweans in diaspora to get employment outside Zimbabwe using the degrees from local universities. Which company would take us serious with this caliber of doing things? Iro degree racho anombonyatsoridii chaizvo, I tried to find an answer kubva paitika nyaya iyi but have failed zvachose. This exposes how selfish Zimbabwean politicians are. They want to be everywhere, izvezvi pane dhiri rakarongwa and he wants to start a law firm that will get money from subscriptions and doing nothing. He will never stand in court just like the President. Yes I mean Ba 2. We heard he is a lawyer and studied at the University of Zambia but handina kumbonzwa kana one case yaakaita, sorry, I mean yavakaita kkk. Maybe he has plans to join the other side because wese angoita lawyer wants to join opposition politics. So Nduna wore the apolojezy to please Ba 2 achitya kubviswa pahuchair hwe national mobilization resource mobilization kkk. Haa kuZanu sooka, kungotsvakirana zvimabasa zvekuita chete but contributing nothing to the national cake. So on a serious note, if Nduna is sincere about his apology he has to write another one or appear at Dead BC and apologise to the nation for his madness. Haanyare muchinda uya. He wanted to take over City Parking with his company Team Chapter kkk. Kana kumbonyarawo how he disgraced himself nekuda kungonzi graduate. But I wonder vamwe vakadzi vanoita basa rei if not advising their husbands against such miscalculated decisions. Kungoda kunzi lawyer chete, haa ini ndazviitadza ini.
Speaking of lawyers in the opposition, where is Job Sikhala? He has been quiet of late just like his fellow advocate and Pastor Nelson Chamisa. Zvinondibowa ndikapedza kunyora and not mention the country’s only hope. Yeah I mean Mukomana, he is the only hope Zimbabwe has but the hope is fading away gradually as he disappears from the political arena zvishoma nezvishoma so. I heard even the way he used to post bible verses on X is different from what he used to do and I would want to believe he is strategizing and putting structures in place before he launches a surprise and if he doesn’t do that, then 2030 vanenge vachipo. We can even say good bye to elections and I will even support forgoing them if Nero’s face is not on the ballot, he represents the only and narrow chance this country would ever have after Morgan Richard Tsvangirai’s death, maybe vamwe havo have somewhere to pin their hopes fanika the likes of Linda Masarira kana Togarasei Mwonzora.
Before I go hangu kunokanga maputi angu for lunch, I want to encourage my fellow countrymen to pray for the return of the US$4 million lost during the Bulawayo Ecobank heist. By the way, we were never told kuti whose money was in there but anyway, hazvina hazvo basa, what is important is that our police officers reported the matter to Interpol and in most cases ndopazvinoperera. I know many of you like me thought vanodai vabatwa kudara but alas. I hope the money will not disappear without trace like Itai Dzamara. What I want to advise my friends from the City of Kings and Queens is musafarisa these days because you know how our police operates. If you were not eating chicken mazuva ese aya even if you get money musatombotenga. Even eating kudya more than four slices of bread pamunhu at home imbomirai, kkkk. Here at Chitima I have even reduced my portions of maputi ndingazonzi ndini ndakaluma 4mita kkk. Anyway pane akambonzwawo here nezvaDr Gire. She is also too quiet and she was supposed to come out now that she has a fellow scammer in the name of Nduna. Enough of the lunatic Nduna, regai ndinodya zvangu maputi nemabanana akaora as usual, until next week, Mboko imboko!!!

Former GZU Chaplain dies

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Former GZU Chaplain dies

By Virginia Njovo

Long-serving Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) former Chaplain Retired Rev. Dr Anos Rex Mutumburanzou passed on October 10, 2024 at 24hour Medical Clinic in Zimre Park, Masvingo after a long illness.
He died at the age of 78 and is survived by his wife, four children, two sons, two daughters and six grandchildren.
GZU Communications Director, Anderson Chipatiso confirmed Dr. Mutumburanzou’s demise and said he had not been well for some time.
“I heard he passed on early this morning at 24 hr Clinic in Zimre Park Masvingo. He was not feeling well for quite some time,” said Chipatiso.
Dr. Mutumburanzou was a Reverend with Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) and served as Institutional Chaplain at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) for about fifteen years before his retirement.
The late Rev Dr Mutumburanzou was a dedicated leader in serving the church according to some church members who worked with him.

Septic tank thieves raid Masvingo City

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Septic tank thieves raid Masvingo City

By Virginia Njovo

A bizarre string of thefts has hit Runyararo West and Rujeko suburbs with thieves targeting an unlikely prize: septic tank covers, leaving residents to deal with costly replacements and potential health hazards
Thieves allegedly sell the stolen lids to iron smelters who manufacturing three legged pots and other iron materials leaving several open pits that pose serious risks to children and pets in the residential areas.
Masvingo Provincial Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa urged members of the public to report such cases to the police since some of the cases were not reported.
“Some of these cases are not reported, I urge Masvingo residents to report such cases to the police,” said Inspector Dhewa.
Residents who spoke to this publication said the open pits release foul smells and were posing a risk to young children and pets.
One victim Memory Kanyume from Samson Kanyemba Street in Runyararo West said one morning five households woke to find septic lids gone at their house.
“On September 26, I woke up to bad odour in our residence only to realize that my septic tank lid was missing. Afterwards I realised that four of my neighbours had theirs missing too. We could not trace the thieves and reported the matter to the police at KMP Police Base.
Kanyume said they had resorted to using metal sheets as an alternative for the lids and called upon responsible authorities to improve security in neighbourhoods.
“We are currently using metal sheets as lids since we cannot leave these pits open. We are appealing to local authorities to put up street lights as a security measure. We further appeal to the police to increase patrols because the thieves may end up robbing people,” she said.
In Timothy Mapfudze Street, Runyararo West suburb a number of households lost their lids too with three lids having been stolen on the night of October 1. One of the victims Ratidzo Antonio said the rate at which the lids were getting stolen was alarming.
“The rate at which septic tank lids are going missing is alarming we appeal for to the police to investigate and arrest the thieves,” said Antonio.
Sources said the lids cost around US$400 and were at Mucheke Rank for US$20 or even less where they are later used to manufacture three legged pots and other iron materials like hoes and axes.
Another source said recently, a whole street was raided in Rujeko C with residents waking up to open manholes but the matter was not reported.

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