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A South African hospital has engaged debt collectors to recover almost R6 000 (less than US$500) remaining from the late former Zimbabwe Prime Minister and Movement Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai’s medical bills.
Tsvangirai died at the age of 65 on 14 February 2018 at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre (WDGMC) in South Africa after battling colon cancer.
Following Tsvangirai’s death, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had succeeded the late former president Robert Mugabe through a military coup in November 2017, said the government would assume the hospital bills.
Mnangagwa made the pledge while addressing mourners at Tsvangirai’s home, saying they will fulfil the financial and material promises made to Tsvangirai including settling his hospital bill.
However, on behalf of a South African medical doctor, Dr Liakos, Chantel Grobler of Med-e-Claims engaged officials at the Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg in 2019 over an outstanding bill of R5840. 99 that is yet to be settled.
In an interview with CITE, Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), George Charamba, said the government stands ready to clear the outstanding bill of R5 840. 99, “as long as proper channels are involved.” He said:
<blockquote>
This means some payment was made by the government isn’t, so all they need to do is raise an invoice for the government’s considerations.
We underwrote the medical bill of the late departed, we did that as the Zimbabwean government we don’t expect any intermediation in terms of routing of invoices, do we?
</blockquote>
Charamba said settling this “little” debt was a straightforward matter that would have been dealt with procedurally.
He noted that the outstanding figure was a remnant that indicated some payments had been made previously. Said Charamba:
<blockquote>
We have been clearing for all this time, this is just a remnant amount. Did they have to hop on to the media to get that payment done?
At whatever point were you (the media) ever part of the deal? He knows how to place an invoice to the government of Zimbabwe and must do likewise.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/sa-doctor-engages-debt-collector-over-unpaid-tsvangirai-medical-bill/">CITE</a></h4>

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SA Doctor Engages Debt Collector Over Unpaid Tsvangirai Medical Bill

Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday delivered his mid-term budget review statement, making no major policy decisions and saying he may not need additional funding for his 2021 budget.
He made no major announcements on taxation, the currency, or any measures likely to shake tables immediately.
Here is a summary of some of the main takeaways from Ncube’s statement:
Economic Growth
Ncube revised his initial prediction of 7.4% growth for 2021 to 7.8%. His predictions are far higher than the IMF’s projection of 6% and the World Bank’s 3.9% forecast.
He also said agriculture will this year grow faster than expected. It will grow by 34%, higher than the initially predicted 11%. He bases this on output from key farm segments, such as maize production.
Ncube sees year-on-year inflation slowing down to between 22% and 35% by December 2021.
Vaccine procurement
Ncube said COVID-19 vaccines that have been bought so far have been purchased “utilising the savings from last year, in the main.”
However, for Zimbabwe to achieve the target of 60% of the population, the vaccination campaign will require “mobilisation of additional resources for the procurement of more vaccines, over and above the US$100m resource envelope.”
No extra budget is needed, for now
Ncube has stayed away from asking for more money from Parliament. Unless there is a major shock, he says, there will be no need for a supplementary budget this year.
So far this year, the Government has managed to live within its means. The government raised an estimated Z$198.2 billion in revenues between January and June and spent Z$197.6 billion.
Diaspora’s support for the economy keeps growing
During the first six months of the year, Zimbabweans living abroad sent home a total of US$746.9 million. Over the same time last year, they sent US$288.7 million. Remittances are projected to reach US$1.3 billion by year-end, Ncube said.
The contribution of Diaspora remittances to the economy is growing.
Sold: Gold refinery
Ncube said ten gold miners have agreed to buy the 60% of Fidelity Printers and Refineries, the company that refines and exports gold, for US$49 million.
This will be the first time that the refinery will be in private hands since it was established in 1988.
<h4>More: <a href="https://newzwire.live/highlights-key-takeaways-from-mthulis-play-it-safe-budget-review/">newZWire</a></h4>

Key Takeaways From Mthuli Ncube's Midterm Budget Review Statement

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has mourned the death of Angela Haritatos, the mother to Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Vangelis_Haritatos">Vangelis Haritatos’.</a>
In a statement this Thursday, President Mnangagwa said it was “heartbreaking” that the Haritatos family was mourning the death of Angela just 18 days after the death of her husband, Peter, Vangelis’ father, who also succumbed to COVID-19. The statement read:
<blockquote>
Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa, following the death of Mrs Angela Haritatos, Mother to the Honourable Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Vangelis Haritatos, Harare, 29 July 2021
I am deeply shocked by the passing on yesterday of Mrs Angela Haritatos, mother of our Honourable Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement, Vangelis Haritatos.
It was only 18 days ago that our Deputy Minister lost his father, our liberation hero, Mr Peter Haritatos.
While the loss alone of his father was a very painful and heartbreaking experience for him and his family, losing their mother before they have recovered from their father’s demise, must be equally heart wrenching and devastating for our Deputy Minister and the Haritatos family.
On behalf of the Party, ZANU PF, Government, my family, and indeed, on my own behalf, I wish to express my deepest condolences to the Haritatos family, especially to the Honourable Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos, for the loss of their dear mother, Angela.
May they derive comfort from the knowledge that the Nation shares their pain and sorrow during this their darkest hour of grief and double tragedy.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
E.D. Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT
29/07/21
</blockquote>

Mnangagwa Mourns Angela Haritatos

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday expressed condolences over the death of Janet Mbuyazwe Banana, the widow of former President Canaan Sodindo Banana, who passed away at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo.
Pindula News is publishing President Mnangagwa’s condolence message below:
<blockquote>
Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Cde Mnangagwa, following the death of Mrs Janet Mbuyazwe Banana, widow of former President Canaan Sodindo Banana. Harare, 29th July 2021.
It is with deep grief and sorrow that I inform the Nation of the passing on today, Thursday, of our inaugural First Lady, Mrs Janet Mbuyazwe Banana, at Mater Dei Hospital.
When I last visited her at the family home in Luveve, Bulawayo, to console her following the death of her son Michael, she was ailing, and our thoughts and prayers were for her speedy recovery. Sadly, we have lost her when we thought she would be well again.
The country remembers her with fond memories and admiration for the important roles she played during the period of our liberation struggle, and as our First Lady.
During the struggle for our Independence, the late former First Lady exhibited courage and bravery as she endured persistent harassment at the hands of the Rhodesians for supporting her husband, the late First President of the Republic, Reverend Canaan Sodindo Banana, in his activism.
To the very end of her husband’s life and her own, she remained a strong pillar of support to both her husband and children.
We shall not forget her as a mother of our Nation. She carried herself with simplicity and dignity. Our country is all the poorer with her passing on. 
On behalf of the Party, ZANU PF, Government, the First Lady, my family, and indeed on my behalf, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the Banana family, especially to the children who remain and have lost a loving mother.
May I assure them of our support during this their darkest hour of grief. 
I have directed that the late former First Lady be accorded a State-assisted funeral.
E.D. Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT
</blockquote>

Mnangagwa Accords Janet Banana A State-assisted Funeral

Harare Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC), Tafadzwa Muguti, said that NGOs and Trusts that have failed to comply with a directive to present their credentials to his office by 30 June 2021 will be forced to cease operations until they comply.
Last month Muguti directed all Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Private Voluntary organisations (PVOs), Trusts and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) operating in the province to submit their work plans for the year 2021 to his office as they would be reporting to him.
<ul>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-pdc-tafadzwa-muguti-cracks-whip-on-ngos/">Harare PDC, Tafadzwa Muguti, Cracks Whip On NGOs</a></li>
</ul>
In a memorandum dated 29 July 2021, Muguti revealed the 40 NGOs that complied with the directive. He said:
<blockquote>
The enlisted NGOs have been permitted to conduct their operations within Harare Metropolitan Province subject to them complying with the outlined procedures.
Those that failed to comply with the request on the 30 of June 2021 shall with immediate effect be stopped by law enforcement from conducting any operations whatsoever until they fully comply with the policy.
</blockquote>
The organisations that have complied with the directive are:
<ol>
<li>Junior Achievement Zimbabwe (JAZ)</li>
<li>Action Aid Zimbabwe</li>
<li>Adult Rape Clinic</li>
<li>KATSWE-Sista-hood</li>
<li>Birdlife Zimbabwe</li>
<li>Kunashe Foundation</li>
<li>CARITAS Zimbabwe</li>
<li>Legal Resource Foundation</li>
<li>Childline Zimbabwe</li>
<li>Mwenje Wedu Child Care</li>
<li>Cancer Serve</li>
<li>Netherlands Development Organization</li>
<li>Chiedza Chenyika</li>
<li>Mwana Wedu Child Care</li>
<li>Consolidated Africa Services PVO</li>
<li>Plan International</li>
<li>Destiny Mission Organization</li>
<li>Pangae Zimbabwe AIDS Trust</li>
<li>Deborah’s Heart Foundation</li>
<li>Restless Development</li>
<li>Danchurch Aid</li>
<li>Robina Times Trust</li>
<li>Family Bonds Foundation</li>
<li>Shamwari Yemwanasikana</li>
<li>Faith In Community Aiders (FICA)</li>
<li>SAYWHAT</li>
<li>Family Support Trust</li>
<li>The Future of Hope Foundation</li>
<li>Goal Zimbabwe</li>
<li>The Hospice and Palliative Care Association</li>
<li>Helpline Zimbabwe</li>
<li>Worthy Work Care Trust</li>
<li>Harare Wetlands Trust</li>
<li>Youth Advocates</li>
<li>Harare Residents Trust</li>
<li>Zimbabwe Old People ASSOCIATION (ZOPA)</li>
<li>Integrated Sustainable Livelihoods</li>
<li>Zimbabwe Young Positives</li>
<li>Zimbabwe National Network of People</li>
<li>Justice For Children Living With HIV (ZNNP+)</li>
</ol>
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Harare PDC, Tafadzwa Muguti, Bans Noncompliant NGOs

The body of a Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer who went missing following a boat accident on Lake Kariba last Friday has been retrieved.
The remains of the soldier, Tafadzwa Mashingaidze, were retrieved on Wednesday and two of the people who were in the boat when it capsized remain unaccounted for. Mashingaidze’s body was found floating on the lake.
An eyewitness who is part of the rescue mission, Chenjerai Zambezi, told H-Metro that Mashingaidze’s body was found around 7 am. He said:
His body was found around 7 am floating from where others were rescued. The lake is now calmer than yesterday. I hope we are going to find the other two bodies left.
Mashingaidze’s aunt Elizabeth Chengeta told H-Metro that the body has been identified and they will be on their way to Chinhoyi. She said:
<blockquote>
If all goes well, we will be in Chinhoyi today. However, there is going to be a church service at home. He is going to be buried in Mudzimu, Hurungwe.
</blockquote>
A fisherman who refused to be identified told the publication that small boats were being used as a form of transport by fishermen, buyers and traders to and from the fishing camps.
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<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/25/elite-soldier-among-lake-kariba-boat-accident-victims/">Elite Soldier Among Lake Kariba Boat Accident Victims</a></li>
</ul>
However, he bemoaned the overloading of people and baggage in these unlicensed boats as a recipe for disaster.
Five people are believed to have drowned when a boat they were sailing in capsized on Lake Kariba on Friday morning.
The incident occurred around 4 am when the vessel hit turbulent waters, stirred by strong winds, near Ndomo fishing camp.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/soldier-retrieved-from-lake-kariba/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Soldier Retrieved From Lake Kariba

Janet Banana, the widow of the late former president, Canaan Banana has died. She was 83.
Reports suggest Banana passed away early Thursday morning at Bulawayo’s Mater Dei Hospital after suffering a stroke two weeks ago.
Family spokesperson, Nathan Banana told <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-mrs-janet-banana-to-be-buried-next-to-her-husband/">Chronicle</a> that his mother, the late Mrs Banana, had been unwell for some time. He said:
<blockquote>
She was having problems with her kidneys for a long time; for over four years. But more recently, about two weeks ago, she had a minor stroke and was hospitalised and had been struggling to recover after that stroke. This is what was the main cause.
</blockquote>
He said she had five children, but two had died one of them being Michael, who passed away last week. 
Banana said he believes that her stroke could have been caused by her not being able to bury her son, who was buried in the United Kingdom, due to COVID-19 restrictions. He added:
<blockquote>
She had five children, but two have died, one passed on last year, that is Michael. And I think part of the stroke was a result of the pain because she didn’t get a chance to actually see him being buried or visiting his resting place and this affected her quite a lot. This was because of the COVID-19 restrictions on travelling.
</blockquote>
Banana was married to Zimbabwe’s first president, Canaan Banana, whose office was largely ceremonial as the Prime Minister at the time, Robert Mugabe, exercised executive powers. Banana was president from 1980 to 1987.
In a Twitter Thread, outspoken Independent legislator, Temba Mliswa, castigated President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government for allegedly neglecting Banana, claiming she died a pauper. <a href="https://twitter.com/TembaMliswa/status/1420685233100312576">Said Mliswa:</a>
<blockquote>
In news just received I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the first former First Lady, Mai Janet Banana.
I’m angered by the fact she died a pauper, once again another example of Govt not looking after our National Heroes’ wives.
After the immense contribution, her late husband made to the country, regardless of anything, she died a destitute in Luveve.
I thought the Second Republic would address issues neglected by the First Republic and it’s about time we’re able to move motions in Parly to this effect.
Govt must account for the welfare of all National Heroes surviving spouses and families.
Last year in November, she lost her son, Micheal and now her. My condolences to the entire Banana family. MHDSRIEP.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Former First Lady, Janet Banana, Dies Aged 83

The government has pledged 304 soldiers to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Standby Force Mission in Mozambique to train an infantry battalion-size unit at a time.
This was revealed by Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri while briefing journalists at Defence Headquarters in Harare on Thursday morning.
She said the contingent will consist of 303 instructors and one specialist officer to the coordinating mechanism of the SADC Force Headquarters in Maputo. Said Muchinguri-Kashiri:
<blockquote>
While other countries have to deploy combat troops, Zimbabwe pledged to assist in the training of Mozambique armed forces to enhance their capability to combat terrorism.
</blockquote>
Muchinguri-Kashiri said the contingent will be sent to Mozambique once the Status of Force Agreement has been signed.
She said in terms of Section 214 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Parliament will be informed accordingly.
Meanwhile, Botswana sent 296 troops to Mozambique on Monday while Rwanda, a non-SADC member, sent 1 000 troops earlier this month.
Last month, SADC resolved to send troops to fight Islamist insurgents in the oil-rich Cabo Delgado region.
The civil unrest has claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people while an estimated 800,000 people have been displaced.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zim-pledges-304-soldiers-to-mozambique/">The Herald</a></h4>

Zimbabwe Pledges 304 Non-combat Troops To Mozambique

The Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T has reportedly been forced to close its offices at the Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House after the City of Harare cut water supplies over unpaid bills amounting to over $1.9 million.
The party, which is facing crippling financial challenges, has also failed to pay its workers since December.
MDC-T workers have threatened to beat up top executives, including treasurer-general Tapiwa Mashakada, once they set foot at the offices.
NewsDay reported sources as having said that the MDC-T on Wednesday held its standing committee meeting at a church premise in Hatfield which was hired due to the water crisis issue as well as fear of being beaten up by angry party vigilantes.
A senior party official who spoke to the publication revealed that the party failed to clear salary arrears for employees who had gone for months without being paid. Said the official:
<blockquote>The water bill has been accumulating since the party offices were taken over by the MDC-T. They can’t convene where there is no water, so they are hiring venues to conduct their meetings.
Today (yesterday), they had their meeting in Hatfield at Baptist Church. They are not financially stable to settle the $1.9 million unpaid water bill.</blockquote>
The party is experiencing financial woes despite having received $29 million from the government as part of the grants under the Political Parties (Finance) Act.
It received another grant from the government under the Political Parties (Finance) Act and Mashakada said he had set aside $3 million for salaries.
The money, however, vanished and Mwonzora kept promising the youths that Mashakada would pay them.
Mwonzora’s spokesperson Lloyd Damba confirmed the party had closed its offices but said the decision was made in compliance with the COVID-19 regulations set by the government.
Contacted by NewsDay for comment over the party bill, Harare City Council spokesperson Michael Chideme said: “Let me check for you.”
The publication however could not get an update from Chideme at the time of going to print last night.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/07/mwonzora-flees-party-hq/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Mwonzora Abandons Morgan Tsvangirai House

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba says the media will not be informed when government deploys soldiers to fight jihadists in neighbouring Mozambique.
Posting on his Twitter handle @Jamwanda2 on Wednesday, Charamba said the army will not be deployed in the full glare of the media. He said:
<blockquote>Do not expect images of our men and women in fatigues. It is not the tradition of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to deploy in the full glare of the media.
We know well enough what is never done ahead or during operations. I am just saying zvangu.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is set to deploy its contingent of soldiers to the neighbouring country to help quell a crisis fueled by Islamist insurgents in the Northern Cabo Delgado region.
NewZimbabwe.com reported military sources as having said soldiers have been on standby for the greater part of the past week.
Charamba’s statement comes after Botswana and South Africa announced plans to deploy hundreds of their troops to Mozambique.
South Africa is set to send 1 495 soldiers to Mozambique, while Botswana sent 296 troops to the country on Monday to join soldiers from other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries.
Meanwhile, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri spoke on the deployment of soldiers to Mozambique for the first time this week, telling Senate “all was under control”. She said:
<blockquote>We are taking a regional posture because of the definition of the threats.
We need to define the rate of threat, in our case, it is not a direct threat …If there is a threat, we will not hesitate, we will definitely come to Parliament to seek your support but as it is, yes there are some threats and we continue to monitor developments in the area.
I cannot divulge much but intelligence has it that there is some movement or manoeuvring. We are monitoring and the nation has to take comfort that we are on top of that situation.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/charamba-confirms-media-blackout-on-deployment-of-soldiers/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Charamba Confirms Media Blackout On Deployment Of Soldiers

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Vangelis_Haritatos">Vangelis Haritatos’</a> mother, Angela, has died of COVID-19 related complications.
Angela passed away on Wednesday, only 18 days after the death of her husband Peter, who also succumbed to COVID-19. Haritatos said in a Facebook post:
<blockquote>I always knew that life comes to an end, but for me to lose you both in just 18 days is something I never once thought would happen.
You were the most amazing mother a son could have ever asked for. You were so kind, caring and so loving to everyone who came into contact with you.
You looked after dad so well on Earth. Thank you so much Mama. May your Soul Rest in Eternal Peace right next to dad.</blockquote>
<ul>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/10/peter-haritatos-succumbs-to-covid-19/">Peter Haritatos Succumbs To COVID-19</a></li>
</ul>
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement John Basera expressed his condolences over Angela Haritatos’ death in a social media post. He wrote:
<blockquote>It is with the deepest sorrow that I inform you of the death of our beloved Mbuya Haritatos, mom to our incredible Honourable V. Haritatos, today, 18 days after the passing on of Sekuru Haritatos.
Colleagues, I’m honestly devastated. May the good God comfort you Hon. VPH.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/deputy-minister-haritatos-mother-dies/">The Herald</a></h4>

Deputy Minister Haritatos Loses Both Parents To COVID-19

Contrary to social media rumours, the government has not adjusted the level 4 lockdown measures announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last month although there is a varied lockdown in Victoria Falls city.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said this week the lockdown measures would remain in place until President Mnangagwa announced otherwise.
Schools will remain closed although Government is continuing with preparations for the safe resumption of classes once dates for reopening have been announced.
Schools were supposed to have opened on 28 June but owing to the surge in infections, the opening was initially deferred for two weeks, then another two weeks on 12 July and now deferred again as infection rates are still so high. Said Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>Schools remain closed, but Government advises parents to prepare PPEs for their children for the eventuality of schools opening in the future.</blockquote>
Under the Level Four lockdown imposed to combat the third and worst wave of COVID-19, Mnangagwa announced a ban on intercity travel, a tighter curfew from 6.30 pm to 6 am, reduction of business hours 8 am to 3.30 pm and workforces on the premises of non-essential entities and businesses reduced to 40 per cent and preferably the 25 per cent now being used by Government.
Meanwhile, the Victoria Falls and Kazungula area will be getting a different set of lockdown measures.
The border posts in that prime tourism belt are being opened for vaccinated tourists to allow for the resuscitation of the tourism industry.
The government says more than 80 per cent of Victoria Falls adults have been vaccinated, meaning 64 per cent of the entire population of the city has been vaccinated. Added Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>There is a varied lockdown in Victoria Falls because of the number of people vaccinated there which makes herd immunity a reality.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/level-four-lockdown-still-in-place/">The Herald</a></h4>

Level Four Lockdown Still In Place

West Property Zimbabwe, a Harare-headquartered property development company, has responded to allegations levelled against its Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Sharpe by former Finance Minister Tendai Biti and Harare North MP Allan Markham (MDC Alliance). The company said in a statement:
<blockquote>We have noted, with concern, the false and malicious attacks on social media including Twitter and YouTube, and other public platforms by Mr Tendai Biti against our company Chief Executive Officer Mr Kenneth Sharpe’s persona and reputation.
Whilst we reserve our right to pursue further legal recourse and remedies available to us, we hereby inform members of the public that Mr Tendai Biti’s statements are not true.
Contrary to what Mr Tendai Biti and his political allies, in particular, Honourable Allan Markham (MP Harare North Constituency) baselessly allege, Mr Kenneth Sharpe’s business dealings are 100% above board and that the land we are currently developing was legally obtained.
Without any breach of the sub-judice rule in respect of matters already in court wherein we are suing Mr Tendai Biti for US$1 million in defamation damages, we wish to advise the public that he has his own agenda for his uncouth behaviour that goes against the sub-judice rules.
We hereby inform members of the public to disregard the malicious and vile attacks upon our brand and that of our Chief Executive Officer Mr Kenneth Sharpe.
As a company, we are firmly behind our Chief Executive Officer’s vision to build exceptional homes and properties and improve the lives of Zimbabweans.
Be accordingly advised.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

FULL TEXT: West Property Responds To Biti, Markham

Independent Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, says white-owned companies in Zimbabwe are looting the country’s natural resources much more than those owned by indigenous people. In a Twitter thread Tuesday, Mliswa said the looting is taking place, surprisingly, with the government’s blessing. He claimed the white-owned companies are given preference in the granting of treasury bills, singling out Bindura-based fertilizer manufacturing company, FSG. Pindula News presents the thread.
<blockquote>How was corrupt, dishonest Mike Nunn, who had his platinum license cancelled by ZMDC due to corruption, be awarded USD60 million? Govt must appeal. They’ve the right to take it away. Why should they pay him? He’s corrupt.
Mike Nunn’s notorious reputation precedes him. A corrupt, white, South African who’s infamous even amongst the local white community. Govt you need to protect our interests, please. Especially now that the British are slapping our own indigenous people with sanctions on the back of rumours and yet these whites are still being enriched at our expense. Even on the farms, I really don’t understand this. I think a motion needs to be moved in Parliament to expose all these white companies benefitting from this Govt and ZANU PF.
Let’s see if they’ll be put on sanctions. Who says they don’t help ZANU-PF?
Many of these white companies were given Treasury Bills by Govt. FSG, the fertiliser company has been given more money to supply inputs for the Presidential Inputs Scheme and has a 5-year contract to this effect and given TBs. Why aren’t they on the sanctions list?
There are many other white companies that have entered into such deals. Univern, Innscor the lot are engaging in questionable business practices, some of which are suspected to be pushing up the forex rates etc and yet they are not put on sanctions, why?
They all wine and dine with and sponsor ZANU-PF and yet are allowed to continue without the fear of being slapped with sanctions. Those imposing sanctions should wait for the Public Accounts Committee’s report to be released which will highlight a lot.
The selective application of imposing sanctions is how the element of racism &amp; discrimination is suspected as evidence is available to question the motives. It’s not about targeting 1 person, if sanctions are to be applied, let the policy be consistent &amp; applied across the board
These white companies are in partnerships with ZANU-PF and support and sponsor them, why are they being left out? The Auditor General’s report is very clear in exposing this.
During the time when Biti Chaired the Public Accounts Committee, it was revealed that Univern were tainted. Tendai Biti you know this and have onus to assist in advising the Americans and British the truth, if they’re unaware.
These are findings you Tendai Biti presided over and have full knowledge of the extent of the corruption in these white-owned companies. What’s the basis of being placed on sanctions? It shouldn’t be on rumourmongering or hearsay.</blockquote>
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White People Looting With Government's Blessings  -Mliswa

The state-owned Agricultural Rural Development Authority (ARDA) has moved to evict at least twelve (12) families from its Nyarungu Training Centre, which is located in Stoneridge, Harare South constituency.
Arda is specifically targeting the purported ring leaders, Anderson Mutenje and Rangarirayi Muzvanya, whom it says have settled at the core of the property.
ARDA has since approached the High Court seeking the eviction of the families, arguing it has tried to engage the families who, however, disregarded the agency’s petitions.
Concerned families are said to have already erected houses which means ARDA will have to demolish those houses if it wins the court case. Reads the court application now before the High Court:
<blockquote>The defendant is in unlawful occupation of the plaintiff’s property. The defendant has erected illegal structures on the plaintiff’s property. Defendant has no legal basis for such occupation and the construction of structures, thus entitling the plaintiff to vindicate its property.</blockquote>
ARDA is also claiming costs on the higher scale of attorney and client on the basis that the families have caused the agency to incur expenses in the recovery of its property. Reads the draft order:
<blockquote>The plaintiff’s claim against the defendant is for an order compelling defendant and all those claiming occupation through them to demolish and remove any structures that they have constructed on plaintiff’s property. In the event that defendant fails to vacate and or remove structures within the time period given in the order, the Sheriff of Zimbabwe of his lawful deputy be and is hereby authorised to evict them from Nyarungu Training Centre Stoneridge, and to demolish any structures erected thereon.</blockquote>
The matter is yet to be heard.
Demolition of structures is a common infamous phenomenon that has left dozens of families homeless across the country.
Some of the stated reasons for razing down structures include acquiring land illegally and or building structures on undesignated sites.
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ARDA Moves To Evict At Least 12 Harare Families

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa on Tuesday announced that Cabinet had approved a request by the tourism industry to open the Victoria Falls and Kazungula Border Posts to tourists who are fully vaccinated.
This is in view of the realisation that over 60% of the population in Vic Falls has been vaccinated.
She also announced that:
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<li>Level 4 lockdown measures remain in force.</li>
<li>Cabinet also directed that the Police should adhere to the curfew times when mounting roadblocks.</li>
<li>Cabinet considered and adopted the National Development Strategy 1 Communication Strategy, which was presented by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services.</li>
<li>The cabinet received a report on a Government delegation’s visit to the San Community in Tsholotsho District in Matabeleland North Province, which was presented by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works.</li>
<li>The delegation noted that the San people lack birth certificates and identity documents, encounter high teenage pregnancies as well as very low school completion rates at primary and secondary school, and suffer food insecurity mainly due to human-wildlife conflict and failure to practise modern agriculture.</li>
<li>In that regard, all constraints relating to testimonies by parents, relatives and guardians should be wavered;  the Ministry of Health and Child Care should establish clinics that will benefit the San/Tjwao and other similarly disadvantaged communities; the Security Ministries waiver the entry requirements to enable San/Tjwao citizens to enlist into the respective uniformed services; the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works expeditiously appoints headmen and chiefs to enhance the participation of the San/Tjwao in governance.  The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development should ensure the timeous release of funds requested by Ministries for the implementation of development programmes and projects in San/Tjwao communities.</li>
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Post Cabinet Briefing: Victoria Falls, Kazungula Border Posts Open To Fully Vaccinated Tourists

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has advertised the Primary Care Nurse Training September 2021 Intake saying applications will be accepted not later than 30 July. Said the ministry in a statement:
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<h2>Ministry of Health and Child Care Primary Care Nurse Training September 2021 Intake</h2>
Applications for the Two-year Certificate Primary Care NUM Training to be conducted by the Ministry of Health and Child Health Care (MoHCC) are invited from suitably qualified Adders of the following qualifications:
A minimum of 5 ‘0’ Level subjects with a grade C or better including English and a science subject (practical subjects such as Fashion and Fabrics, Metal Work, Graphic Art, Art and Woodwork are not acceptable) obtained from not more than three sittings with full certificates as Examination Result Slips are not acceptable.
• Must be aged between the ages of seventeen (17) and thirty (37) seven years on the date commencement of training which is 06/09/2021.
• Candidates should not be less than 17 years and not more than 37 years by 06 September 2021.
• Nurse Aides and General Hands already working in the health care delivery system have an added advantage and their applications should be submitted through the Provincial Principal Nursing Officers.
• Only candidates who meet the recruitment criteria will be shortlisted for interviews. Accepted candidates will be deployed to where training posts exist throughout the Country and upon having a full medical examination by a registered Government Medical Doctor.
All applications should be addressed to: The Secretary for Health and Child Care, Attention: Director Nursing Services, P 0 Box CY 1122, Causeway, Harare
The envelope should be clearly marked, “PCN Training September 2021 Intake
Application letters should be posted or dropped at the Ministry of Health and Child Care,3rd Floor, Office Number 100 or in the office of the Principal Tutor/Tutor-In-Charge at the nearest training schools.
<h2>Closing date: 30 July 2021</h2>
<h2>NB: The Ministry does not advertise through any other source except the newspapers.</h2>
<h2>NO THIRD PARTIES HAVE BEEN REQUESTED TO RECRUIT ON BEHALF OF MoHCC</h2>
<h2>“Zero Tolerance to Corruption in Student Nurse Recruitment’</h2>
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MoHCC Primary Care Nurse Training September 2021 Intake

The United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) has suspended a nurse from a training programme after a pregnancy test returned a false-positive result. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have since written to the institution asking that the suspended nurse be reinstated. Pindula presents ZLHR’s statement on the matter.
<blockquote>Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has asked United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) to reinstate a nurse who was suspended from a training programme after a pregnancy test returned a false-positive result.
Authorities at UBH on 17 May 2021, suspended Sibongikosi Jacoline Dube from participating in a nurse training programme after a pregnancy test conducted on her as a requirement of the programme reportedly returned a positive result.
In a letter written to UBH Chief Executive Officer Dr Narcisius Dzvanga, Jabulani Mhlanga of ZLHR protested against the discrimination and ill-treatment of the aspiring nurse.
Mhlanga said Dube had advised him that on the day the pregnancy test was taken, a certain Ms. S Moyo had informed the group of nursing trainees of a “mix-up” in the test results conducted at a UBH laboratory.
Mhlanga said after receiving the pregnancy results Dube conducted a self-test whose results were negative and she informed officials at UBH of this development. 
Dube, Mhlanga said, also undertook further testing at Mpilo Central Hospital and the results were negative.
But despite the outcome of the second set of the pregnancy test results and numerous engagements with some UBH officials as well as some officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dube has not been reinstated to continue with the nurse training programme.
Mhlanga charged that the decision taken by UBH to keep Dube out of the training programme was grossly unreasonable and unfair and in violation of section 68 of the Constitution, which provides for the right to administrative justice and also in violation of section 3 of the Administrative Justice Act.
The human rights lawyer said UBH’s policy is contrary to the national objectives of the Constitution in particular section 17 which provides that the State must promote the full participation of women in all spheres of the Zimbabwean society on the basis of equality with men.
Furthermore, Mhlanga said section 56 of the Constitution affords women to enjoy the right to equal treatment including the right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and social spheres and prohibits unfair treatment or discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy.
Mhlanga asked UBH to reinstate Dube to continue with the nurse training programme with immediate effect and also urgently align its policy to the provisions of the Constitution.
The human rights lawyer said if UBH fails to respond favourably to Dube’s request, he will institute legal proceedings against the state-run hospital to assert and protect her constitutionally enshrined rights.
UBH is yet to respond to Mhlanga’s letter.</blockquote>
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UBH Suspends Nurse Over Pregnancy

Gweru residents are up in arms with the city fathers after it emerged that the local government authority spent over $3 million on a three-day strategic workshop held in Masvingo last month.
This was revealed during a recent virtual Constituency Indaba facilitated by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD).
A report read during the Indaba claims that the city fathers squandered $3.5 million in a space of three days during a strategic workshop. Reads the ZIMCODD report:
<blockquote>Gweru city council could have developed Mtapa market or addressed other binding constraints the city is faced with and improve service delivery, however, due to misplaced priorities ZW$ 3.5 million was squandered in three days by a few individuals while the majority of the city dwellers languish in abject poverty.</blockquote>
Residents in the Midlands capital expressed disappointment in the council’s expenditure and choice of priorities.
Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Alliance (GRRA) Director, Cornelius Selitiwe said they have for long called for rationality at the townhouse but this has fallen on deaf ears. Said Selitiwe:
<blockquote>We have always been complaining about the council’s priorities, they prioritize things that disadvantage the residents. We understand the workshop was for strategic planning but why travel all the way to Masvingo when we have a lot of recreational facilities here in Gweru.
We are now disadvantaged in terms of service delivery and we are not happy at all, this can’t be tolerated.</blockquote>
However, City of Gweru Mayor Josiah Makombe justified the spending saying that the workshop was inevitable and was going to help improve service delivery in the city. He said:
<blockquote>We spent the money on a strategic planning workshop that was held in Masvingo. Residents always blame council for overspending, even when we hold a workshop like this one to plan for the development and ways in which we can run the city.</blockquote>
Gweru, like all other local authorities, has been failing to provide public goods and services such as water, sewer reticulation, street lighting and garbage collection and road maintenance.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>; <a href="http://www.tellzim.com/2021/07/council-spends-35-million-on-three-day.html">TellZim</a>

Gweru Council Spends Over $3 Million On Three-Day Workshop

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Police in Gweru has launched an operation code-named “Chishika-Shika Chapera” targeting pirate taxis and kombis.
Pirate taxi operators have been taking advantage of transport shortages of late due to Covid-19 lockdown regulations to ply several routes, including the banned inter-city travel.
Monday morning, dozens of pirate taxis were impounded and Gweru Central Police Station had run out of space, with the police taking other impounded taxis and kombis to either Mtapa or Mkoba 1 police stations.
Private-owned commuter omnibuses (kombis) were last year banned from the roads as a measure to curb the transmission of the coronavirus.
Stakeholders and members of thee public have been calling for the return of the kombis to ease transport shortages but the government is adamant that kombis will not return.
The Local government ministry urged kombi owners to contract their vehicles to the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO).
Some considered the suggestion while some refused saying the arrangement was unsustainable.
Some have been operating illegally resulting in chases with the police.
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Pirate Kombis, Taxis: Police Launch Chishika-Shika Chapera

Mashonaland West Minister of State, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, has warned land barons that it is a crime to conduct farm and land invasions.
She speaks amid reports that some land barons are invading farms and grazing lands.
Speaking last Friday in Mhangura after a monitoring and evaluation visit at Gandawasvika Clinic being constructed by Makonde Rural District Council in Ward 13 using devolution funds, Mliswa-Chikoka said the period of farm invasions “was now behind us”. She added:
<blockquote>We want people to follow the right procedure of acquiring pieces of land. There is a process that one has to follow and the lands committee will verify the applications accordingly.
My office is seized with complaints of land invasions in Mhangura area where fights and bloodshed, have ensued. It is a crime to conduct any farm or land invasions.</blockquote>
Makonde legislator and Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Deputy Minister, Kindness Paradza, recently lamented farm invasions, saying they were affecting production.
Elsewhere, land barons have in the past two decades been illegally acquiring and selling land to desperate and unsuspecting home-seekers.
Resultantly, thousands of home-seekers have seen their structures erected in undesignated sites demolished by authorities leaving them counting their losses.
While the central government and local government authorities have in the past spoken against illegal selling of land, the practice has lingered for a long time.
Some analysts believe that land barons are politically connected, therefore, they violate the law with impunity, at least until elections are over, as land is being used to amass votes.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/minister-warns-against-farm-invasions/">The Herald</a>

It's A Crime To Conduct Farm Or Land Invasions - Minister

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Justice Mary Zimba-Dube as the new Judge President to fill the vacancy created by the promotion to the Supreme Court of the immediate past Judge President, Justice George Chiweshe.
Justice Zimba-Dube, who has sat as a judge of the High Court for 10 years is the second woman to occupy the top High Court office after Justice Rita Makarau.
Meanwhile, Mrs Fortune Chimbaru who was the Director Civil Division of the Attorney General’s office was appointed the Deputy Attorney-General.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Permanent Secretary Mrs Virginia Mabhiza confirmed the latest appointments over the weekend.
Justice Zimba-Dube will be sworn in as the Judge President tomorrow, according to the Judicial Service Commission secretary Mr Walter Chikwana. He said:
<blockquote>I can confirm that Justice Zimba-Dube will be sworn in as the JP (Judge President) by the Chief Justice Luke Malaba at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.
By virtue of being the Judge President, she becomes a commissioner of the JSC. This means she will take two oaths, one as the JP and the other as the Commissioner of JSC in terms of the Constitution.</blockquote>
Justice Zimba-Dube was appointed to the High Court bench in 2011 after serving as president of the Administrative Court since 2004.
On June 29 this year, she was appointed Acting Judge President when Justice Chiweshe moved up to the Supreme Court to fill one of the vacancies created when the Constitutional and Supreme Courts were split.
Mrs Chimbaru (51) joined the Justice Ministry in March 1994 as a public prosecutor after leaving the University of Zimbabwe.
She prosecuted in different courts until 2008 when she joined the civil division of the Attorney General’s Office as a chief law officer, becoming the director in 2013.
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President Mnangagwa Makes Key Appointments In Judiciary

Villagers who were resettled at Ledbury Farm in Matepatepa in Bindura are now sleeping in the open at night after a mysterious fire gutted more than 30 homesteads.
There is now speculation in the village that there could be someone using Sandawana, a goblin believed to bring good fortune to one person at the expense of others.
One of the villagers, Amai Chipo, whose homestead has not been affected, described the fire as a ‘silent’ fire that starts at the rooftop inside the house and is only identified when the house is already engulfed.
The village head, Antony Chipandire said the immediate need of the affected families are tents so that they have shelter. He said:
<blockquote>However, our major need is for the problem to be solved. We were resettled at this farm in 2001 and we have never witnessed such an incident.
This is a mysterious event and we are appealing for help to have the problem solved.
I was in Mbire on a work-related trip when I received a call that houses were mysteriously burning down. I cut short my trip and came back home.
I went to Chief Negomo’s homestead to inform him of the events and he called a spirit medium who said one of the community members used sandawana juju for money-making rituals.
The Chief gave us people to perform traditional rituals at the compound. The following day prophets who were sent by the Chief arrived and said they were afraid to point at the culprits without adequate security.
A lot of prophets volunteered to assist us. We received prophets who came through the radio and I was made to collect ashes at every burnt down house and put them in a clay pot. That was the longest night of my life.</blockquote>
Chipandire said after two days, the prophet came back and cleansed the pot saying the problem was solved. He added:
<blockquote>They raised the cleaned clay pot and started praying until smoke came out of the pot. They smashed the pot and said they had solved the problem.
Before they left the compound a grass precast wall caught fire and afterwards another house caught fire.
We decided to approach Chief Masembura and he did some rituals. The problem subsided for two days and the fire started again.
We went back to the Chief and he summoned spirit mediums who said some people in the community have used juju.
The spirit medium performed some rituals and for now, the fire has subdued for four days now.
A lot of rumours are going around in the compound with some saying the first fire victims are the juju culprits, these are just rumours.</blockquote>
Chipandire thanked their legislature Kenneth Musanhi (ZANU PF) for providing blankets and grain to the affected families.
<h2>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mysterious-fire-leaves-bindura-villagers-stunned/">The Herald</a></h2>

Mysterious Fire Wreaks Havoc In Matepatepa

Huge quantities of tobacco worth US$700 000 suspected to have been smuggled from Zimbabwe, have been recovered in South Africa.
The matter was first reported by a South African publication News24 on Friday, which said South African police found the unprocessed leaf worth 10 million Rand in Eastern Cape.
The publication reports that the tobacco is suspected to have come through the Beitbridge border post from Zimbabwe and that East London police made the bust in collaboration with customs officers.
South African police have since arrested a 31-year-old male suspect for possession of unprocessed tobacco and bribery.
The report comes on the heels of allegations raised by Parliament that the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is protecting tobacco cartels.
Tobacco Industries and Marketing Board (TIMB) Chief Executive Meanwell Gudu recently refuted the smuggling allegations when they were raised in Parliament. He said:
<blockquote>No smuggling will take place as I am the one who signs export permits, it is a deliberate policy that no unprocessed tobacco should be exported before being shredded and removing the stem.</blockquote>
Gokwe-Nembudziya MP, Justice Mayor Wadyajena (ZANU PF), who leads the parliamentary portfolio committee on Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement insisted that smuggling is happening and blamed the TIMB for allegedly protecting tobacco cartels. Said Wadyajena:
<blockquote>There are companies that are smuggling unprocessed tobacco to South Africa, are you aware of that?
There are merchants who have tobacco plants in South Africa what are their names.
TIMB you are accused of protecting them at the expense of the national interest of value addition policy.</blockquote>
According to the News24 report, 1 279 boxes of both raw and cut rag tobacco were discovered in a warehouse in Eastern Cape.
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Zimbabwean Tobacco Worth US$700k Found In SA Warehouse

The City of Harare has shut down its main water treatment plant, Morton Jaffray, for critical maintenance to be carried out.
In a statement on Sunday, Harare City Council Acting Town Clerk Engineer Phakamile Moyo said all northern suburbs, as well as some south-western suburbs, will be affected.
Moyo urged residents to use water sparingly during this period until supplies are restored. The statement read:
<blockquote>Our major water treatment plant, Morton Jaffray is currently on shutdown to allow for repairs on leaks that are causing the flooding of pump station number 3 at Morton Jaffray.
Affected areas include all Northen suburbs, CBD, Kuwadzana, Dzivaresekwa, Warren Park, Crowborough, Workington, Southerton, Parts of Mbare, Eastlea, Hillside, Highfield, Houghton Park, and Parts of Waterfalls.
Residents are urged to use water sparingly during this period until supplies are restored.</blockquote>
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Harare Shuts Down Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Plant

An unidentified Zimbabwean man has caused a stir in his home area after he was found with human bones, including a skull, wrapped in a cloth.
In a video that circulated on social media platforms, the man claimed that he had the authority to exhume the bones.
A crowd gathered around the man to witness the bizarre occurrence, with some onlookers claiming that the man had exhumed his mother’s remains.
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WATCH: Zimbabwean Man Exhumes Dead Mum's Remains

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has suspended the pensioners’ biometric registration process in response to rising coronavirus infections across the country and the suspension of non-essential travel.
In a statement, the commission said it will inform pensioners when it was convenient for them to visit the Registrar General’s office for registration. The statement read:
<blockquote>The Public Service Commission wishes to update valued pensioners that the planned biometric registration process has been temporarily put on hold.
This follows a significant surge in the COVID-19 cases and current measures put in place to curb the pandemic, including travel restrictions for non-essential service individuals.
The need to protect the lives of citizens, including that of our valued pensioners, remains paramount and the commission will do all that is possible in ensuring their safety.
In this regard, the commission shall inform pensioners when it is convenient for them to visit the Registrar General’s office for the biometric registration process.
Meanwhile, the commission urges esteemed pensioners to adhere to all health protocols in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic including masking up, social and physical distancing, sanitising, washing hands and staying at home as much as possible.</blockquote>
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Biometric Registration Of Pensioners Suspended

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday expressed his condolences to the Kahari family following the death of Professor George Payne Kahari who succumbed to COVID-19 on Friday. Pindula News is publishing President Mnangagwa’s message of condolence below:
<blockquote>Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa, following the death of Professor George Payne Kahari, Harare, 25 July 2021
It was with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing on last Friday of Professor George Payne Kahari after succumbing to COVID-19-related illness.
The death of Professor Kahari adds to the pain and suffering our Nation is going through after losing many Zimbabweans to the dreaded disease, especially in the month of July.
With the passing on of Professor Kahari, the Nation has lost one of its pioneering crop of intellectuals to join nationalist politics from the formative days of our struggle for freedom and national Independence.
We held him in high esteem for his scholarly achievements as an authority in the field of languages, literature, arts and cultural heritage.
He served his country loyally and faithfully in various capacities including as our country’s ambassador to Germany, Italy and then Czechoslovakia, and at the helm of the board in charge of the Zimbabwe National Gallery.
On behalf of Government, my family, and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the Kahari family, especially to his wife Betty and the children, who have lost a husband, father and guardian.
May they take comfort from the knowledge that the nation mourns with them.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.</blockquote>
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President Mnangagwa Mourns Professor George Kahari

A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) fitness instructor, Tafadzwa Mashingaidze, has been identified as one of the five people who drowned when a boat they were sailing in capsized on Lake Kariba on Friday morning.
The incident occurred around 4 am when the vessel hit turbulent waters, stirred by strong winds, near Ndomo fishing camp.
Mashingaidze was reportedly in the company of his two unidentified ZNA workmates, and five others when tragedy struck at dawn.
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The police subaqua unit, ZNA Boat Squadron, with the help of locals, on Friday, managed to retrieve the body of a woman believed to be a fish dealer.
Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com, the boat’s coxswain, Clever Muvengwa, revealed that the mishap occurred when the boat was hit by a heavy water current. He said:
<blockquote>We were eight of us on the boat. Tragedy struck when a high wave hit us and water started flooding the boat which immediately went underwater.
I and two of the soldiers held onto life jackets which is why we survived. Tafadzwa (Mashingaidze) and a local woman whom l only know as Fay, as well as Noah Mwindo who was holding his child and another male adult, all drowned.</blockquote>
According to reports, divers reached depths of over 30 metres, without a trace of the four missing persons.
The search for the missing four bodies is still in progress and neither the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) nor the ZNA has given details about the accident.
<h2>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/elite-soldier-among-lake-kariba-victims-after-boat-capsized/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h2>

Elite Soldier Among Lake Kariba Boat Accident Victims

Five family members of the Mkandla family who died in a horrific car accident in Polokwane, South Africa were buried at West Park Cemetery in Bulawayo on Saturday.
The deceased were identified Nomasiko Mkandla (33) who died together with her four-year-old son Jayden Moabe, Mluleki Mkandla (30), Thulani Mkandla (26) and Mthabisi Mkandla (22) the last born in the family.
A malayitsha friend identified as Vusumuzi ‘Makukisi’ Mhlanga who was accompanying them, also died in the accident.
The five bodies arrived in the city at about 1.30 pm due to delays experienced at the border and a short funeral service was held at Doves Funeral Parlour.
Speaking at the family house in Entumbane, family representative Isaac Ncube said the death of their children was a life-changing moment for the family. He said:
<blockquote>What is sad is that the father of these children also died in a sad way and his body never entered his home.
To have his children also dying in this manner and not being taken to their homes is painful to us.
We need psychological support, especially the mother. If she doesn’t get counselling it will be a disaster.</blockquote>
The Government provided support to the Mkandla and Mhlanga families with each body receiving ZWL$10 000, while the Government also said it will reimburse the money used to transport the bodies from South Africa.
The five were laid to rest side by side in four graves with Nomasiko Mkandla being laid to rest with her son on top of her coffin.
Meanwhile, the sixth person who died in the same accident, Vusumuzi ‘Makukisi’ Mhlanga (37) from Magwegwe West in Bulawayo, was also buried at Athlone Cemetery yesterday.
According to The Sunday News, the six died when their car was involved in a head-on collision and during the process, another car rammed the side of their car.
They were trapped and emergency services in South Africa had to cut open the car to retrieve them.
Three of them died on the spot while Thulani, the car owner and the one who was driving when the accident happened, was thrown out of the vehicle on impact and died in hospital.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/five-family-members-who-died-in-horror-crash-buried/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

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