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United Kingdom-based law lecturer, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Alex_Magaisa">Alex Tawanda Magaisa</a> has said the case of ousted Chief Justice Luke Malaba is an important milestone as far as democracy in Zimbabwe is concerned.
He makes the remarks when some have argued that the celebrations over the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/15/luke-malaba-no-longer-chief-justice-high-court/">ouster of the learned judge</a> were premature as he was set to appeal the High Court ruling that declared the extension of his term of office null and void. Magaisa said:
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I have immersed myself in studying the US Civil Rights Movement in the 50s &amp; 60s. The legal strategy is part of the fight for rights &amp; democratic space. It is not the only one but it is important. Knocking down the edifice of dictatorship is not a one-day event but a process.
<div class="js-card-container">I remember one of the doyens of that struggle saying every struggle requires moments of victory, no matter how small. They provide a glimpse of hope; that it’s possible. We knew the regime would fight back &amp; it is. Still, we pursue; focused &amp; tenacious. Nothing lasts forever.</div>
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Malaba Case Important For Democracy - Magaisa

Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have issued a statement expressing concern over Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ziyambi_Ziyambi">Ziyambi Ziyambi</a>‘s attack on the judiciary following <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/15/luke-malaba-no-longer-chief-justice-high-court/">the ouster of Chief Justice Luke Malaba</a>. We present the ZLHR’s statement in full below.
<blockquote>STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COMMENTS BY JUSTICE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS MINISTER HON. ZIYAMBI
ON 15 May 2021, the High Court of Zimbabwe in the urgent applications of Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe and Musa Kika issued an order to the effect of which was to inter alia confirm that the term of office of Honourable Justice Luke Malaba had expired and he had ceased to be the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe after attaining the age of 70 years.
In a statement issued on the same day, Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi, the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs although professing to respect the above decision proceeded to criticise and demean both the decision and the Honourable Judge, who on behalf of the High Court delivered the judgment.
The criticism is in our view intemperate, less than measured and not befitting of an Honourable Minister of the Government of Zimbabwe.
It also contained threats to judicial independence which are unacceptable in a democratic nation and are inconsistent with the doctrine of the separation of powers as enshrined in our Constitution.
We are further concerned and disturbed by the patently false narrative in the statement that Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), is using money to capture various state institutions and to destabilise the Government of Zimbabwe.
There is not an iota of truth in these reckless and defamatory allegations. The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs knows this only too well.
ZLHR is a law-based organisation of law-abiding legal practitioners whose sole objective is to promote and support observance of the rule of law and the promotion of constitutionalism.
In our efforts we have collaborated with both civil society and various arms of the Government of Zimbabwe; the Minster of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs will attest to this. We have litigated extensively in order to defend the indigent and defenceless and to uphold the rule of law. In this respect, our work speaks for itself. We take strong exception to the false and defamatory statements of and about ZLHR and our rights in this respect are fully reserved.
While we do not wish to comment on a matter which may very well be the subject of an appeal we point out that in our law a litigant who is unhappy with a court decision has the option of an appeal, where this is available and is not entitled to demean the court that handed down the decision or threaten unlawful action against the successful litigant or vent their anger on third parties, regardless of how disappointed they may be with the outcome.
The statement by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs does enormous disservice to Zimbabwe and its citizens and sends the wrong message to all those who cherish justice and the rule of law.
It is our hope that on reflection, the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs will withdraw these gratuitously offensive, defamatory and false claims against ZLHR and his contemptuous utterances against the judiciary as they are unwarranted and harmful to the interests of Zimbabwe.</blockquote>

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Lawyers Respond To Minister Ziyambi's Attack On Judiciary

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Lawyers have hinted that they will oppose any appeal against the ouster of Chief Justice Luke Malaba. The High Court last week ruled that Malaba had ceased to be the Chief Justice and Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has since been appointed the acting CJ. We present the lawyers’ statement below.
<blockquote>ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe (YLAZ) note the landmark judgment of the High Court of Zimbabwe in the consolidated cases of Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe &amp; Fred Mutanda vs the Judicial Service Commission, the former Honourable Chief Justice Luke Malaba &amp; the Attorney General, which was filed with the support of ZLHR, and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Musa_Kika">Musa Kika</a> v Minister of Justice and Others, which was filed by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum.
The consolidated application challenged, among other things, the extension of tenure of former Honourable Chief Justice Luke Malaba, by virtue of the amendment of section 186 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe by Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Act (No.2), which came into force on 7 May 2021. Section 186(1)(a) of the Constitution had provided that Constitutional Court judges must retire upon reaching the age of 70 years. Mr Malaba, who turned 70 years old on 15 May 2021, was thus required to retire as the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe on 15 May. Section 186, as amended, now allows for extension of tenure after 70 years subject to a medical report of fitness and approval of the president, after consultation with the Judicial Service Commission. However section 328(7) of the Constitution expressly prohibits any amendments of the Constitution extending term-limit extensions from applying to incumbents.
The historic case was argued in the High Court before Honourable Justice Happias Zhou, sitting with Honourable Justice Edith Mushore and Honourable Justice Jester Charewa, by ZLHR members David Drury and Honourable Tendai Biti, together with Advocate Thabani Mpofu and Andrea Dracos, from 14:00 on 14 May 2021 until 00.30 in the early morning of 15 May 2021. On 15 May 2021, the court delivered its order, and have subsequently released a summary judgment, declaring that Mr. Luke Malaba’s tenure as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe came to an end at 00:00 on 15 May 2021, on the basis that as an incumbent he was prohibited from benefitting from the amendment allowing for extension of term-limits of judges after 70 years.
We applaud the declaratory order upholding the Constitution and confirming the end of Mr. Malaba’s tenure as Chief Justice, as a triumphant moment for the fundamental principle of constitutional supremacy and the rule of law in Zimbabwe.
We note with grave concern, however, the chilling statement of the Honourable Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi issued on 15 May 2021 in response to the order, stating that ‘multi-lateral and foreign organisations… have poured in a lot of money through the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights to capture various state institutions and to destabilise the Government’… and that, ‘the Judiciary has been captured by certain elements both within and outside Zimbabwe who want to destabilise the second Republic.’
We call upon the Government of Zimbabwe to respect the independence of the judiciary and the rights of legal officers to represent their clients without fear or favour, as well as to respect the importance of maintaining a vibrant civil society to work with Government to uphold the Constitution and rule of law.
We have also noted the indication from both the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, and the Judicial Service Commission of their intention to appeal the judgment, once full reasons are made available. We confirm YLAZ’s intention to oppose any appeal noted, and to take all steps available to ensure that the judgment is upheld and applied.
We call upon all Zimbabweans to jointly celebrate the court’s decision upholding the supreme law of the country, the Constitution, demonstrating our courts’ commitment to protecting the will of the people that is enshrined in the Constitution.</blockquote>
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We'll Oppose Any Appeal Against Malaba Ouster - Lawyers

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ZANU PF Director of Information and Publicity, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tafadzwa_Mugwadi">Tafadzwa Mugwadi</a> has said celebrations over the ouster of Chief Justice Luke Malaba are premature as the High Court ruling might be overturned if appealed at the Constitutional Court.
The High Court ruling on a challenge to the extension of Malaba’s term of office said the Chief Justice had ceased to be the leader of the Judiciary when he attained 70 years.
Mugwadi speaks when social media is awash with celebratory messages with some suggesting that the historic High Court ruling was the people’s victory against “an abusive” government. Mugwadi said:
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_What so-called learned advocates will not want you all to know is that the High Court set as a court of the first instance on this constitutional matter but certainly, its judgements are not binding on the High Court itself._ 
_The final arbiter is the Concourt which is why an appeal is imminent. The Concourt’s position will be final. Ironically, those celebrating the High Court ruling have refused to be bound by the Concourt decision of 2018 &amp; attacked it with impunity &amp; still remain stuck to the matters it resolved._ 
_The same people want to school you &amp; me on how court rulings should be respected when they can’t respect the apex court ruling. This is at best ignorant dishonesty._ 
_Hold your guns. It’s not Christmas time yet. Ask my lecturer Professor Lovemore Madhuku, this is a basic law position. A match lasts 90 minutes. Only 15 minutes played so far._
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Mugwadi echoes sentiments by former deputy Prime Minister (GNU era) Arthur Mutambara who said the matter was far from over. Mutambara said: 

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_The Next Step the Legal Struggle. The HC case was narrow. What was addressed was whether Malaba can benefit from the Amend (No. 2) Act. The HC said NO. The amendment itself has not yet been challenged. That is the next step in the Fightback: Challenge the Legality of the Act._
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In response, MDC Alliance Vice President, Tendai Biti who is one of the lawyers who challenged the extension of Malaba’s tenure just said “Pfavai VaMutambara [Clam down Mr Mutambara]).
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ZANU PF Official Says Celebrations Over Malaba Ouster Are Premature

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General, Godwin Matanga has been summoned to appear before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committees on Defence, Security and Home Affairs together with Mines and Mining Development over mineral smuggling in the country.
The Parliamentary committees wanted the police boss to appraise them on what was being done to stop cases of mineral smuggling across the country’s borders.
Matanga is summoned in the wake of increased reports of gold smuggling the latest known case being that of Zimbabwean Tashinga Nyasha Masinire who was arrested at OR Tambo after being found in <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/10/o-r-tambo-airport-gold-smuggler-identified/">possession of 23 pieces of gold worth US$783 000.</a>
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence, Security and Home Affairs Retired Brigadier-General Levi Mayihlome confirmed that Parliament summoned the police boss to explain cases related to the smuggling of minerals. He said:
<blockquote>_As a committee, we have summoned the ZRP Commissioner-General together with the Officer Commanding Minerals and Border Control following the alarming mineral smuggling cases._
_I would want to believe that these people who then get caught will probably not be doing it for the first time. As such we want to understand the nature of the problem._
_We want to ascertain whether these cases are a result of human mischief or inadequate resources to detect such criminal activities._
_If all the gold was being taken to Fidelity Refiners and Printers then we would not have cases of smuggling. As such we need to understand how mineral movement is monitored from small scale to large miners._</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is reportedly losing billions of dollars per year through fraud, theft or embezzlement in the mining sector.

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Police Boss Summoned To Parly Over Mineral Smuggling

ZANU PF official and lawyer, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tinomudaishe_Chinyoka">Advocate Tinomudaishe Chinyoka</a> has criticised the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr Ziyambi Ziyambi for attacking the judiciary after the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/15/luke-malaba-no-longer-chief-justice-high-court/">High Court ruled that Luke Malaba had ceased to be the Chief Justice</a>.
Ziyambi had insinuated that the courts were captured. In response to Ziyambi’s statement, the ZANU PF official from Mberengwa North constituency, Midlands, said:
<blockquote>_Today, l am hurt to know that l live in a country where a whole Minister of Justice and his PermSec feel that it is okay to issue such a rabid attack on the judiciary. It’s okay to be unhappy with losing in court, but you don’t react via contempt of court. You read the law!_</blockquote>
Former cabinet minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo applauded Chinyoka for his remarks. The exiled Political Science professor said:
<blockquote>_One of the reasons I respect you Tino, notwithstanding our political differences, is that you think like a lawyer most of the times &amp; you never shy away from telling things the way you see them; regardless of the consequences. That’s why I call you my brother, despite our fights!_</blockquote>
Another lawyer, Advocate Abraham Mateta also criticised Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and questioned whether the latter was a trained lawyer or not. He said:
<blockquote>_Is minister Zyiambi Zyiambi a trained lawyer? May the good men and women in our nation help him and save him from his dangerous self. Paragraph 19 of his statement reads like the rantings of some activist rebel movement. There is absolutely nothing governmental in his statement and no matter how disagreeable lawyers may be with court rulings, they don’t make statements like these._</blockquote>

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ZANU PF Official Criticises Ziyambi For Attacking Judiciary Over Malaba Ouster

The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr Ziyambi Ziyambi has issued a statement saying the Ministry does not accept the High Court ruling that effected the ouster of Chief Justice Malaba. Malaba’s term was extended albeit reaching 70 years triggering criticism and lawsuits. The extension of his tenure was preceded by the amendment of the constitution to give the president powers to make key appointments in the judiciary. The amendment was also criticised by some stakeholders. We present Ziyambi’s full statement below.  
COMMENTS BY THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE RE: HIGH COURT DECISION IN THE MATTER OF 1. MUSA KIKA VS MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND IS OTHERS HC 212.5/21; AND L YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF ZIMBABWE VS JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION AND 2 OTHERS HC2166/21
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<li>We have taken note of the decision made by the Court, and as a country which respects the rule of law. we will respect that decision, but you must also know that as litigants, we have our rights which are protected by the law.</li>
<li>With the greatest of respect, we do not agree with the decision of the Court for so many reasons and for that reason, we have already instructed our lawyers to file all appeal first thing on Monday morning.</li>
<li>We do not understand how the Honourable Justice Zhou insisted on proceeding with the matter after we sought his recusal because he is clearly conflicted.</li>
<li>We are also at a loss as to how the Honourable Judge President of the High Court was excluded from being cited in the litigation which included all Judges of the High Court who have acted in the Supreme and Constitutional Courts.</li>
<li>We are further alarmed that these proceedings went on through the night up to midnight. This is a typical case of a night court, consisting of night judges and night lawyers.</li>
<li>The Judges have not given us the judgment- they know that it is our right to file a notice of appeal. and we can only do that after we have been favoured with reasons of their decision, which they have not provided us with. Our conclusion is that they are therefore attempting to disable us from tiling an appeal because they know that after we tile an appeal, their decision will be suspended.</li>
<li>We have nevertheless requested our lawyers to put together our reasons for the appeal with the little information that they have provided us with.</li>
<li>One issue that is worrying which even the most basic layman would want to know is that the Judges appear to base their decision on the interpretation that is given to section 328 (7) of the Constitution and the new section 186 (4) of the Constitution but surprisingly, the interpretation of the provisions was not before them, and secondly, the institutions that put into effect these provisions that is Parliament and the President were not cited in this application how do they make such a decision without the benefit of having heard the side of Parliament and President who legislated these provisions? flow does the Judiciary turn itself into an Executive and Legislature at the same time?</li>
<li>This is a typical case of judicial overreach and as Government, we are not going to accept that. This is clear violation of the doctrine of separation of powers. the Judiciary should know where it ends. It is not the big brother of the other two arms of the State which it wants to purport to be. It is just another aim of the State.</li>
<li>I must also mention and make it very clear that we are aware of multi-lateral and foreign organisations who have poured in a lot of money through the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights to capture various state institutions and to destabilise the Government.</li>
<li>The situation now in this country is that there is a risk of judicial capture where the Judiciary has been captured by certain elements both within and outside Zimbabwe who want to destabilise the second Republic.</li>
<li>We are also aware of certain members of the opposition, the MDC Alliance, who are being paid monthly allowances for causing turmoil in this country and for being arrested.</li>
<li>The time may now have come to expose all these malcontents and economic saboteurs who are not sleeping until they bring down the second Republic.</li>
<li>We are now going to poke the enemy in the eye and confront it.</li>
<li>The time has come also to look at the transformation of the Judiciary- have we really succeeded as a country to transform the Judiciary? You need to only look at various decisions that have been made by a certain group of Judges which are meant to tarnish the second Republic.</li>
<li>How does one Judge whom we are aware of the circumstances of his appointment continue to make decisions that are against the Government? In the eyes of the Judge, does it mean that the Government is always wrong? And how are cases allocated at the High Court? Why does a certain group of Judges including that Judge continue to be allocated cases in which the second Republic is involved in?</li>
<li>What is going on in the Judiciary, more particularly at the High Court? A decision has been made that Judges of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court are benefiting from Constitutional Amendment Number 2- what about Judges of the High Court? Are they not going to benefit from the same Amendment?</li>
<li>We were told by our lawyers they had agreed with the applicant’s lawyers that the filing of papers and pleadings would be done up to ‘Thursday next week. but the Judges refused to accept these timelines because they were so determined to do away with the decision that had been made by His Excellency.</li>
<li>I want to make it clear today that we do not accept the decision of the High Court. We have a serious situation of a Judiciary that has been captured by foreign forces in this Country.</li>
<li>We are going to exercise our right in terms of the law and file an appeal against this baseless and meaningless decision of the High Court.</li>
</ol>

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Minister Ziyambi Attacks Judiciary Over Malaba Ouster

A woman from Marange, Manicaland Province, said that she was dumped by her husband for refusing to sell one of their triplets while in South Africa last year.
Olinda Maposa (30), from Muchabaiwa village in Marange, delivered triplets, but her husband was not pleased.
Maposa’s husband, Obey Mucheki divorced her after she refused to sell one of the triplets because all the babies were girls.
She was left to fend for the triplets as well as their 11-year old child, Ruvimbo, on her own. She narrated:
<blockquote>I gave birth to my three children that are Rukudzo, Rujeko and Runako, but my husband, Obey Mucheki, proposed to sell one girl in protest that all the children are girls.
When I shot down the proposal, he then gave me five days to vacate our home, threatening to kill me or the baby.</blockquote>
Maposa received some assistance from the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa when she attended the ZANU PF Women’s League inter-district meeting in Marange this Saturday. She said:
<blockquote>After having faced a lot of challenges since I gave birth to my triplets, I am happy that I got help from Mai Mutsvangwa. I am highly delighted as I was facing difficulties in taking care of the three girls.</blockquote>
Mutsvangwa pledged to assist Maposa with groceries and basic provisions every month. Said Mutsvangwa:
<blockquote>Mai Maposa gave birth in South Africa. We are going to assist her. The woman came with her children all the way from South Africa after she was not well-received by her husband for giving birth to triplets.
As a women’s league, we should bring to the fore such need cases. As the local senator, I will give the family food every month.
We will look for sponsors, even approaching the First Lady so that the three girls get support and are able to go to school.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/woman-dumped-for-giving-birth-to-triplets-senator-mutsvangwa-steps-in/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZBC News</a></h4>

Woman Divorced For Giving Birth To Triplets

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced that <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Elizabeth_Gwaunza" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza</a> is the Acting Chief Justice of the Republic of Zimbabwe with immediate effect.
This comes after the High Court ruled against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to extend Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s tenure by another five years highlighting that the decision was “illegal as it violated the Constitution”.
Below is a statement issued by the lawyers representing the Judicial Service Commission:
<blockquote>Statement issued on behalf of Judicial Service Commission (JSC) in respect of the High Court Ruling issued by Honourable Zhou J sitting with Honourable Mushore J and Honourable Charewa J on 15 May 2021, whose effect is to declare the position of the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe vacant.
The JSC wishes to advise that in compliance with the Order of the High Court of Zimbabwe, but subject to a pending appeal to be filed in due course by the 2nd to the 19th Respondents; and the 1st and 2nd Respondents respectively, in HC 2128/21 and HC 2166/21; the Honourable Deputy Chief Justice of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza, is now the Acting Chief Justice of the Republic of Zimbabwe by operation of law in terms of Section 181 (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
Three High Court judges Happius Zhou, Jester Charehwa and Edith Mushore Saturday upheld an application filed by top lawyer Musa Kika and the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe challenging Constitutional Amendment No.2 which was used by Mnangagwa to extend the retirement age of judges from 70 to 75.
They ruled that Malaba ceased to be a judge on 15 May at 0000hrs, when he turned 70.
The three judges said term extension does not apply to any sitting judges of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court.

Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza Named Acting Chief Justice

Susan Mutami, a socialite and Norton MP Temba Mliswa’s former lover has come out guns blazing in defence of a local publication, Zim Morning Post following the arrest of its journalists over a story that had something to do with the estranged lovers.
Zim Morning Post editors, Elias Mambo and Farayi Machamira were arrested on criminal insult charges in an article concerning Mliswa and Mutami, pressed by Mliswa.
Mutami who gave the journalists information used in the story said she was certain of every word she told them and had evidence of the details in the article. Mutami tweeted:
<blockquote>Dear Zimbabweans, I am prepared to testify in court that whatever Zim Morning Post wrote in its article was 100% authentic as it came from me during an interview.
I have got proof of all my claims, some of which CIO and CID are in possession of.
Therefore the charges pressed by baba Owen MUDHA, Mliswa/MATWINS against the journalists are baseless and possibly based on desperation to extort money from Zim Morning Post.</blockquote>
On 1 February, Zim Morning Post published an article titled ‘Three months relationship made in hell: Philanthropist in messy break up with Temba Mliswa’ which frustrated Mliswa.
Mliswa claimed he was not given an opportunity to defend himself as issues raised in the article were harmful to his character and career.
Mutami made several allegations about Mliswa in the article. She said during the course of their romantic affair, Mliswa had confessed to being bisexual, homosexual, and a spirit medium.
Mutami also claimed Mliswa had told her that he was preparing for his way up the ladder to the Presidential seat through clearing one political hurdle who happened to be July Moyo.
<h4>More: <a href="https://slymedianews.com/susan-mutami-defend-arrested-journalist/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Slymedia News</a></h4>

Susan Mutami Defends Journalists Arrested Over Mliswa Story

Private commuter omnibus (kombi) operators have continued operating in defiance of a government ban while also refusing to place their vehicles under the control of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO).
The government banned kombis from operating ostensibly as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus since last year.
The banned kombis and illegal pirate taxis commonly referred to as mushikashika, are back in full force following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in March.
The Government has made it clear that ZUPCO is the sole operator of urban public transport using buses and kombis.
Private operators were directed to join the ZUPCO franchise and operate under ZUPCO control and rules.
The police have been told to enforce the regulations and remove the pirate kombis and the mushikashika but it seems they are either unwilling or unable to enforce the order.
According to a report by The Herald, on Friday, along Simon Mazorodze Road, near Mbare Police Station at the ZBC corner, over 10 police officers were in front of illegal transport operators loading behind them and ignoring them.
Meanwhile, illegal transport operators argued that it is difficult for them to stop pirating because that is their only source of income to fend for their families.
They say that registering with ZUPCO is expensive, hence they cannot be contracted to them.
The ZUPCO buses and kombis are too few and expensive and this forces commuters to use the banned vehicles at time riding in open trucks.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/operators-of-illegal-kombis-mushikashika-remain-defiant/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Illegal Kombi Operators, Mushikashika Defy Ban

The High Court will this Saturday deliver its ruling in a matter in which the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe (YLAZ) are challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s extension of Chief Justice Malaba’s term of office.
YLAZ are also challenging the legality of the Zimbabwe Constitution Amendment Act (Number 2).
Frederick Mutanda, a liberation war veteran, filed an urgent chamber application at Harare High Court seeking an order to stop Chief Justice Luke Malaba from continuing as the head of the Constitutional Court.
High Court Judges Justice Jester Charewa, Justice Happias Zhou and Justice Edith Mushore are presiding over the case.
The court adjourned for a couple of hours as Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and the Judicial Service Commission attempted to stop the judges, particularly Zhou, from handling the case.
In the application filed by Honey &amp; Blanckenberg Legal Practitioners, YLAZ and Mutanda argued that Chief Justice Malaba ought not to benefit from the term extension provisions as introduced by the amendment of the Constitution since he has served 15 years as a Judge of the Constitutional Court.
YLAZ and Mutanda want the High Court to declare that in failing to activate the provisions of section 180 of the Constitution diligently and without delay, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) violated section 324 of the Constitution.
They also want Chief Justice Malaba not to benefit from the term limit extension as introduced by an amendment of section 186 of the Constitution and for him to vacate office as the chief justice at midnight on May 15, 2021.
In the alternative, YLAZ and Mutanda want section 14 of Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.2) Act, 2021, to be declared invalid for violating section 56(3) of the Constitution and be struck down.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zimbabwe-judgement-luke-malaba-case-set-for-saturday/5891565.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">VOA News</a></h4>

Judgment In CJ Malaba's Office Term Extension Case Set For Saturday

The Victoria Falls Town Clerk Ronnie Dube has been suspended again following his arrest last week on charges of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer.
Dube was suspended by the Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo, who said this will help stabilise operations of the city and avoid scaring away tourists or investors.
Minister Moyo said Dube’s suspension will remain until the finalisation of criminal allegations against him. Dube was released on $50 000 bail early this week.
After his arrest, Dube had continued executing his duties following a resolution by councillors to reverse the suspension by the Mayor Councillor Somveli Dlamini a fortnight ago.
Cllr Dlamini suspended Dube twice since last year, but fellow councillors on both occasions reversed the decision and reinstated the Town Clerk.
Minister Moyo visited the city on Thursday and implored councillors and management to work together for the benefit of the city. He said:
<blockquote>We want to bring sanity so that the city continues to work on a trajectory that will enhance the attraction of tourists.
Given that the President came here to receive the Freedom of City and that he upgraded it from a municipality to a city and came here to demonstrate that this is the city where we want tourists to come by being vaccinated here, the city has now attained herd immunity.
Anything that the council will do that can jeopardise this thrust that Government has, I needed to nip it in the bud.
So, once you have a Town Clerk in a city like this being investigated by the law courts then we have to stabilise the management and we have stabilised by saying there should be an acting Town Clerk while he (Town Clerk) is dealing with his issues.</blockquote>
The Chamber Secretary Kholwani Mangena will be acting Town Clerk.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/vic-falls-town-clerk-suspended-again/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Victoria Falls Town Clerk Suspended, Again

Gweru City Council is planning to implement recommendations of a job evaluation exercise as it moves to reduce its $50 million wage bill.
Mayor Councillor Josiah Makombe said the local authority has frozen <a href="http://vacancymail.co.za/">new jobs</a> and was in the process of implementing a job evaluation report which was generated in 2015 by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
He, however, stressed that no council employee will lose his or her job but those who would have retired will not be replaced. Said Cllr Makombe:
<blockquote>Our current establishment is around 1 320 and after the job evaluation, it will be around 790.
Our wage bill is around $50 million and about 49 per cent of our billing only is being paid.
… We are not going to lay anyone off. The <a href="https://vacancymail.co.zw/">job</a> evaluation is a process and it will take time.
What we will do is that we will not replace those who would have retired and the deceased until we reach the new establishment.
So there will be no loss of <a href="https://vacancymail.co.za/">employment </a>for anyone.</blockquote>
He revealed that there will be no more permanent employment for casual workers adding that move alone is saving money.
Other top positions which are not necessary and which can be done by one office will be removed.
Cllr Makombe said the council is struggling to provide service to residents because of the huge wage bill and residents who are not settling their bills.
He said some residents and stakeholders have not been paying since 2013 and this has affected the council in the provision of quality service delivery.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/gweru-freezes-new-jobs/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Gweru City Council Freezes New Jobs

A jackal seen roaming the streets in Seke Unit A, Chitungwiza, on Friday morning fled into a house when people started pelting it with stones.
A large crowd gathered in an attempt to see the unusual animal and the householder quickly phoned the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks).
A Zimparks team eventually shot dead the jackal after they failed to capture it alive. The owner of the house, Alfonce Mutengi, said:
<blockquote>The timid animal then sought refuge in one of our rooms after one of our tenants left the door to his bedroom open.
It hid under a bed and I went to investigate only to establish it was an unusual animal.
It was quite timid obviously because of the noise and the attack it had been subjected to by members of the public.</blockquote>
Mutengi locked the door and contacted Zimparks who asked him if he was sure the animal was indeed a jackal. He added:
<blockquote>They asked me to verify if indeed it was a jackal and told them it was. They then advised me to lock the door and wait for them.
When they came here they tried to capture it but could not do so because they did not have a cage.
One other problem was that they could not open fire given the crowd that had swelled and they decided to call the police so that they could control people while they deal with it.
They then went to get some police officers who managed to contain the crowd while they captured it.
They shot it rather than attempting to capture it.</blockquote>
One of the residents, Veronica Mugutso said she was part of the crowd that chased the animal.
She said what was strange about the jackal was how it got into the middle of the residential area given that the nearest bushy area is near Chikwanha business centre which is about 5km away.
ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo said the shooting was routine. He said:
<blockquote>We received reports and we responded. We treated it as one of the problem animals that is causing discomfort to human life.
Our officers shot it and took it away. It is part of the wildlife and human conflict that we have to deal with.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Mutengi felt that the incident cast a bad spell at their residence.
He said he had to administer some traditional muti to cast the bad spell associated with the coming of the jackal.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/jackal-found-in-chitungwiza-house/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Jackal Found In Chitungwiza House

The wife of a businessman <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/01/dotito-traditional-healer-arrested-over-bindura-triple-murders/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">who was allegedly poisoned and strangled to death by two traditional healers during a money-making ritual in the Bindura</a> area has died.
Medio Kashiri is one of the three people recently found dead at Bata Farm in Bindura. His wife died two days after his death, reportedly after experiencing a heart attack.
Petros Mwale and Antony Murombo Ndawana were the other two people found dead after they had drunk a concoction prepared by the traditional healers.
On Friday The Herald heard that the wife to Medio Kashiri died two days later with some in Rugare saying she died the night before her husband was buried.
According to neighbours, Kashiri’s wife was buried at Glen Forest to the north of Harare while her husband was buried at his rural home. One of the neighbours was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>We heard she complained of heartache. Akati ndabayiwa pamoyo and died that night before the burial of her husband.
We also heard her body was taken back to Harare for burial at Glen Forest where their children had bought graves for the couple.</blockquote>
The sister to Kashiri said the family spokesperson had travelled to the rural areas and he was the only one who was in a position to speak about the matter. She said:
<blockquote>I am sorry I cannot entertain your questions. We are still mourning. As you can see my mother is still mourning and cannot talk to you.
Our elder brother is the family spokesperson and he is not around. He is using a UK number and he will get back to you when he comes back.</blockquote>
Traditional healer Isaac Biningu (37) was arrested and appeared in court facing charges of murder and escaping from lawful custody.
He appeared in court on a stretcher bed due to injuries sustained after jumping from a moving police vehicle in his alleged bid to flee.
Biningu was remanded in custody to 27 May.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/more-misfortune-hits-kashiri-family/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Wife Of Businessman Poisoned & Strangled By Traditional Healers Dies

A 20-year-old woman and her 30-year-old uncle, both from Chibuwe Village under Chief Mutambara, have confessed to having an incestuous relationship that resulted in the birth of a child.
The duo risks being banished from Mutambara as the offence is regarded as taboo according to the area’s traditions.
The man, Belt Chibuwe has since paid mombe ye cheka ukama (beast meant to sever ties between the two relatives) to his brother’s family as an acknowledgement of his incestuous relationship with Mollen Chibuwe (20).
Besides the cheka ukama beast, Belt also paid two beasts to Mollen’s father.
The matter came to light after an unidentified family friend-cum-prophet exposed the two love birds in one of his prophecies.
Mollen initially denied that she was in an affair with Belt but confessed to the incestuous affair after her parents finally discovered that she was pregnant.
Appearing before Chief Mutambara’s court last Saturday, the couple confessed to having been in love since 2019. Mollen said:
<blockquote>I slept with him three times and it was consensual because we are in love. We found nothing amiss with the affair.
We slept together on three different occasions, once when my mother was around, another time when she had gone to fetch water and lastly when she had gone to church.</blockquote>
Despite being married to someone else, Belt insisted that he loved his brother’s daughter, Mollen.
Chief Mutambara said the matter was a first of its kind to be brought before his court and therefore he needed some time to consult widely to come up with a proper verdict. He said:
<blockquote>These two are blood relatives and we are in a dilemma on how to preside over this issue. What is more shocking is that, before my reign, Belt’s father committed a similar offence and had an affair with his daughter.
It was reported and the matter was dealt with and fortunately, there was no child sired.</blockquote>
Chief Mutambara has since ordered Belt and Mollen to end the two-year-old sexual relationship.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/father-daughter-incestuous-relationship-exposed/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

Man 'Marries' His Brother's Daughter

Harare City Council has been fined $800 000 by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) for failing to collect refuse regularly in and around the Central Business District.
EMA’s Provincial Education and Publicity Officer for Harare Metropolitan Batsirai Sibanda said this year alone, City of Harare had been fined three times for failing to collect trash. She said:
<blockquote>EMA has fined City of Harare $800 000 for failing to maintain a waste collection frequency that minimizes accumulation and avoids decomposition of waste on designated sites in Harare CBD, which is in contravention of section 14(1) of Statutory Instrument 6 of 2007 that is responsible for Solid Waste Management issues.
This year alone, the Agency has served City of Harare three Environmental Protection Orders for non-refuse collection and failure to remove illegal dumps in areas that include Mbare, Budiriro and in the CBD.</blockquote>
Sibanda warned the council that EMA will continue to monitor refuse collection and if there is no improvement, the Agency will take further action.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/harare-fined-for-failure-to-collect-refuse/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

City Of Harare Fined $800 000 For Failure To Collect Refuse

A driver delivering Pepsi soft drinks to Shurugwi was killed in a road traffic accident on Friday morning, Masvingo Mirror reports.
The now-deceased driver, Simbarashe Chiya (39) died when he lost control of his truck which overturned at Boterekwa Escarpment in Shurugwi and landed on its roof around 6:30 AM today.
Thousands of bottle drinks were strewn all over the place and villagers collected as much as they could after the owner of the truck Owen Mudzimba allegedly gave them the green light to take them.
The accident happened at a black spot infamously referred to as “pabutcher”.
Mudzimba is from Malbereign Harare while the driver is from Kuwadzana.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/pepsi-cola-truck-overturns-at-botorekwa-kills-driver/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Masvingo Mirror</a></h4>

Pepsi Truck Overturns At Boterekwa In Shurugwi, Kills Driver

A group of police officers who were rounding up vendors at Fife Avenue Shops in Harare assaulted one of the vendors who were already under arrest, using batons.
Below is the video of police brutality that was recorded by renowned photo-journalist Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi around 1 PM on Friday and <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1393160041440612361" rel="noopener" target="_blank">shared</a> on Twitter by Hopewell Chin’ono.
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Police were criticised for their brutality with one Twitter user, @love_humans01, saying: “White people used to treat us like this. Now our own do the same to us. Shame on them treating their own brothers in this manner.”
Another, Clive Anesu Bhebhe wrote: “Zvaitika right in front of me wena. Ndatotya kutora ma videos. It’s really pathetic. I think it’s about time citizens adopt an eye for an eye mentality. I also witnessed driver we Toyota Wish achiroverwa window ku down town earlier”.
@truter_owen said: “Do we still have professional police in Zim? Hell no! What we have ar overzealous Border Gezi trained Zanu footsoldiers willing to do any filthy cruel act in defence of Zanu whilst they earn peanuts!”

WATCH: Police Officers Beat Up Vendor In Harare

An elderly woman from Gweru was reportedly taken away by police officers after comparing current president Emmerson Mnangagwa to the former Rhodesian prime minister Ian Smith, The Zimbabwe Mail reports.
The old lady initially complained loudly of the continued price hikes of bus fare to local Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) inspectors.
She then grumbled about the rising cost of living especially since she is aged and receives no assistance from the government.
Two police officers who were on patrol thought she was being harassed by touts due to her loud voice only to find her praising Ian Smith.
She was then removed by the police officers and made to climb into the back of a police vehicle.
Passengers and onlookers began insulting the local law enforcers for disrespecting an elderly citizen by the way they handled her.
The old lady was later cautioned by police and released without a charge.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/law-crime/elderly-woman-arrested-for-saying-rhodesias-ian-smith-was-better/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Mail</a></h4>

Granny Arrested For Saying Rhodesia’s Ian Smith Was Better

Members of Parliament have called for the repeal of the Vagrancy Act saying it criminalises poverty and discriminates against homeless people in contravention of the Constitution.
The Vagrancy Act was enacted in 1964 and empowers the police to arrest vagrants or anyone who encourages another person to become a vagrant.
Online sources define as vagrant as a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging.
A motion to repeal the law was moved in the National Assembly by Bubi legislator Sonny Mguni.
Mguni argued that the Constitution provided for equality and non-discrimination based on nationality, race, colour, tribe, or economic or social status. He said:
<blockquote>An increasing number of children are being forced to the streets as a result of poverty, abuse, torture, rape, abandonment or have been orphaned by the AIDS pandemic.</blockquote>
He urged the government to address the plight of children living on the streets as the family unit had disintegrated due to the economic hardships being faced by many people.
Umzingwane legislator Levi Mayihlome echoed Mguni’s sentiments, saying the law makes poverty a crime. He said:
<blockquote>This law says a vagrant is a person of no fixed abode and a person who wanders from place to place without cause.
It criminalises these kinds of persons and it also criminalises the people who were giving them help, assistance or protectiveness.
So, it becomes a kind of a crime to be poor, a crime to be homeless, a crime to be destitute, a crime without employment and a crime to be without shelter.</blockquote>
He added it was time that society addresses the problem and show a human face as a country.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/repeal-vagrancy-law-parly/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

MPs Push For Nullification Of Colonial Era Law That Criminalises Poverty

An MDC Alliance councillor escaped death by a whisker following a savage machete attack Monday night in Chinhoyi’s Mzari suburb.
Ishmael Mudyavanhu who is Chinhoyi Municipality Ward 10 Councillor sustained a deep gash on the head from the attack.
Mudyavanhu was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants and left for dead as he walked home around 9 AM after escorting a visiting relative.
MDC Alliance Mashonaland West chairman, Ralph Magunje Wednesday confirmed the incident to NewZimbabwe.com. Said Magunje:
<blockquote>I received the news of the attack on councillor Mudyavanhu this morning (Thursday), but l am yet to get full details of what actually happened.</blockquote>
An MDC Alliance councillor who preferred anonymity told the publication that Mudyavanhu was attacked about 100 metres from his home. The councillor is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>At around 9 pm, Mudyavanhu escorted his younger brother who had visited his family in Mzari low-density suburb. As he walked back, about 100 metres from his home, three unidentified men pounced.
One of them struck him on the head with a machete and he fell to the ground. The other two attackers joined and continued bashing him.
The assailants only fled after being flashed by the lights of an approaching car.</blockquote>
NewZimbabwe.com reported sources as saying the attack could be politically motivated as the councillor had earlier received threats on his life from an unnamed individual over an undisclosed matter.
Mudyavanhu is serving his first term as a councillor after dislodging former Chinhoyi deputy mayor Derrick Matapure (ZANU PF) in the 2018 harmonised elections.
The councillor is reported to be recovering from his home.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mdc-alliance-councillor-attacked-left-for-dead/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

MDC Alliance Councillor Attacked, Left For Dead

Controversial former ZANU PF MP, Killer Zivhu has sensationally claimed that a sceptre that allegedly belonged to the late former president Robert Mugabe was handed over to Saviour Kasukuwere, an exiled former cabinet minister.
This comes after Chief Zvimba summoned former First Lady Grace Mugabe to a traditional court to force the exhumation of Mugabe’s remains for proper reburial.
Mugabe’s exiled nephew Patrick Zhuwao accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of sponsoring the attempt to have his uncle’s remains exhumed as he believes the veteran leader was buried with a sceptre that has spiritual powers which enhances a leader’s ability to govern.
Zivhu claims he was present when the sceptre was handed over to Kasukuwere because he “was chosen”. <a href="https://twitter.com/killerzivhu1/status/1393065354717536256" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Zivhu tweeted this Friday:</a>
<blockquote>Tsvimbo yakapiwa Cde Kasukuwere ndaivapo musi wacho chinhu chinokosha ichocho the is power on it for sure. Chamisa aingova mashoko chete mudhara atsamwa nezvaakaitwa. But tsvimbo yaishandiswa nomukuru ina Cde Kasukuwere. He was the chosen one zvokuti inoshandeyi handizivi zvangu.
(The sceptre was handed over to comrade Kasukuwere and I was there when it happened. The sceptre is of immense value, there is power on it. Chamisa was only bluffing. The old man was angry with what happened. But the old man’s sceptre is in Kasukuwere’s custody. He was chosen, but as to what the sceptre is used for, I don’t know.</blockquote>
Speaking in an interview with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Wednesday, Zhuwao said:
<blockquote>… the reason Emmerson Mnangagwa wants to exhume the mortal remains of president Mugabe is that he has been looking for what is referred to as tsvimbo yaMambo/[induku yeNkosi], which is really the sceptre that he believes will give him the authority to be the leader of Zimbabwe.
Emmerson Mnangagwa, in my presence and the presence of my two colleagues, has indicated that he believes that there are 16 traditional leaders who will effectively anoint the person that will be able to effectively govern Zimbabwe and he believes that president Mugabe had that tsvimbo yehuMambo/[induku yobuKhosi] (royal sceptre).</blockquote>

Mugabe's Sceptre Was Handed Over To Kasukuwere - Zivhu

Chief Zvimba, born Stanley Mhondoro, Thursday said he has nothing to do with the plot to summon former First Lady Grace Mugabe to a traditional court to force the exhumation of the late former President Robert Mugabe’s remains.
The summons was issued by the officer-in-charge Borrowdale Police Station, a chief inspector, an inspector, an assistant inspector, a messenger from Chief Zvimba’s court identified as Elvis Hundere and Jeremiah Moyo, from the President’s Office.
But speaking to NewsDay yesterday, Chief Zvimba distanced himself from the summons. He said:
<blockquote>I know nothing about this issue (summons). I am hearing it only from inquiries coming from here and there. I know absolutely nothing about that.
I have not seen anything and I have nothing to say about that because I am in the dark. I am not aware of anything.</blockquote>
The summons was inviting Grace to Chief Zvimba’s traditional court to answer to charges of “improperly” burying Mugabe at his Kutama homestead in September 2019.
The government wanted Mugabe to be buried at the National Heroes Acre and was already in the process of building a mausoleum for him, but the family refused to budge and buried him as per “his wish”.
Mugabe’s exiled nephew Patrick Zhuwao accused Mnangagwa of sponsoring the attempt to have his uncle’s remains exhumed “because he has been looking for a sceptre that he believes has the authority to be the leader of Zimbabwe”.
However, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana mocked Mugabe for “being buried” with a sceptre. He tweeted yesterday:
<blockquote>Saka kachikule kakaita zvetsvimbo, tsvimbo yaiva useless paeconomy (so this old man was using a sceptre which failed to solve the country’s economic woes).</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/05/mugabe-exhumation-saga-deepens/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Chief Zvimba Disowns Grace Mugabe Summons

Delish Nguwaya has been appointed Affirmative Action Group (AAG) consulting advisor responsible for security.
The appointment was made by AAG founding president Phillip Chiyangwa and is with immediate effect. Chiyangwa said in a statement Thursday:
<blockquote>I hereby appoint you as the AAG national executive council member responsible for security with immediate effect, to serve from May 2021-2025.</blockquote>
Nguwaya’s mandate is to advocate for and defend, the rights of the majority against market forces in light of the weaknesses in the public social support systems. Said Chiyangwa:
<blockquote>… Thus (he) will actively defend the right of all disadvantaged persons or groups unfair and unjust treatment at the bends of institutions that draw their strength or profit from the operation of democratic and popular based governance in Zimbabwe.</blockquote>
Nguwaya is the local representative of Drax International, which supplies various products including medical drugs.
The controversial businessman was arrested in June last year after he allegedly misled the government into believing that his company Drax International was a medical firm and could supply COVID-19 equipment to the Health ministry.
He was, however, removed from remand in December by Harare magistrate Ngoni Nduna.
In his ruling, Nduna pointed out the fact that Nguwaya had been remanded 10 times without trial. The State was seeking another postponement.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/delish-nguwaya-lands-top-aag-post/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Delish Nguwaya Lands Top AAG Post

Children of war veterans in Chiredzi town have been allocated 20 stands to erect market stalls at Melbourne Park.
The move comes after children of the ex-combatants called for recognition from the council by way of stands.
This adds to a long list of the perks that comes with being a veteran or a child of a veteran of Zimbabwe’s war of independence.
After demobilisation at the end of the war in 1980, the war veterans were offered jobs of their choice, pensions, free medical aid, state-assisted funerals, school fees for their children and farms.
Chiredzi Town Council vice-chairperson, Ropafadzo Makumire told a full council meeting on Monday that the local authority has allocated the land to the children of the war veterans.
Meanwhile, United Chiredzi Residents and Ratepayers Association chairman Josphat Tizirai said the children of war veterans should follow the same procedures of going on the waiting list to acquire stands.
Council chairman Gibson Hwende said the war veterans’ children made an application and council had secured the land. Said Hwende:
<blockquote>This is historical, they applied for land so that they will be recognized as children of war veterans. We have identified land for them in Melbourne Park.</blockquote>
Council secretary Charles Muchatikwa said the beneficiaries will pay for the stands.
In September <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/09/08/war-veterans-say-they-are-entitled-to-university-degrees/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">last year, war veterans demanded that the government award them honorary degrees</a> for their role in the liberation struggle.
Here are some of the demands made by war veterans in recent years:
<ol>
<li>University degrees</li>
<li>Tax rebates for their suppliers</li>
<li>Pension</li>
<li>Medical and dental care</li>
<li>Educational Assistance</li>
<li>Funeral Assistance</li>
<li>Gratuity</li>
<li>Clear categorization of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle members</li>
<li>Tax and Duty exemption</li>
<li>Quota system in Parliament and all government institutions and agencies</li>
<li>Automatic promotion of serving veterans of the liberation struggle in State institutions</li>
<li>Diplomatic passports</li>
<li>Bravery medals and new identity cards</li>
<li>Compensation of war victims and veterans of the liberation struggle living with disabilities</li>
</ol>
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/endless-milking-council-to-allocate-stands-to-war-vets-children/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Masvingo Mirror</a></h4>

Milking Zimbabwe Dry: Council To Allocate Stands To War Vets’ Children

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has sealed a broadcasting deal with local media company Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN) for the upcoming 2021 domestic league season.
The deal will see the topflight matches streamed live on ZTN’s social media pages and YouTube channel.
Speaking after signing the contract on Wednesday, PSL chairman Farai Jere said:
<blockquote>We’re extremely proud to be establishing a partnership with one of the most exciting, innovative and dynamic media companies in Zimbabwe.
ZTN has an outstanding track record of delivering top-quality programming. Our special relationship with ZTN began last year during the Castle Challenge Cup between Highlanders and FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium where we achieved a record viewing of 600 000 viewers across the board.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the PSL and Delta Corporation have renewed their sponsorship partnership for the next three seasons.
The new deal was unveiled in Harare on Thursday. It is worth US$1 130 000 per season which will be split across three competitions.
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League will get $700 000 while the Chibuku Super Cup will be sponsored for $375 000.
The Castle Challenge Cup which acts as the season opener between league winners and the Chibuku Super Cup champions is worth $55 000.
The prize money, however, is payable in Zimbabwean dollars at the bank rate of that day.
The 2021 campaign is expected to start on May 22 with the Chibuku Super Cup.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/05/12/psl-ztn-sign-broadcast-deal-for-local-league/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Soccer24</a></h4>

PSL, ZTN Seal Broadcasting Deal For 2021 Season

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is behind a bizarre push to exhume the remains of the late former president Robert Mugabe because he wants to lay his hands on his predecessor’s mystic sceptre, Mugabe’s exiled nephew Patrick Zhuwawo has sensationally claimed.
Speaking during an interview with the SABC on Wednesday from South Africa, where he sought refuge following the 2017 military coup that toppled Mugabe, Zhuwawo claimed Mnangagwa believes the sceptre, or “tsvimbo yaMambo” in the Shona language, was buried alongside Mugabe at Kutama Village in Zvimba.
This comes after Chief Zvimba on Tuesday summoned Mugabe’s widow Grace to a village court on accusations of violating tradition by burying the late former president inside of his rural homestead.
In the summons sent to Grace, the traditional leader said burying Mugabe at his homestead is unheard of in his area and he wants her to rebury the late president at a place designated by the family and his late mother.
Zhuwawo said Mugabe’s widow is not feeling well and is outside the country where she is seeking medical treatment. He said:
<blockquote>He knows very well that Amai Mugabe is not well, she is out of the country, he knows that she is receiving treatment.</blockquote>
He knows very well that she will not be able to attend and yet he sent one of his officers to be the head of the delegation that went to deliver the summons to someone that they know very, very well, will not be available.
<blockquote>… the reason Emmerson Mnangagwa wants to exhume the mortal remains of president Mugabe is that he has been looking for what is referred to as tsvimbo yaMambo/[induku yeNkosi], which is really the sceptre that he believes will give him the authority to be the leader of Zimbabwe.
Emmerson Mnangagwa, in my presence and the presence of my two colleagues, has indicated that he believes that there are 16 traditional leaders who will effectively anoint the person that will be able to effectively govern Zimbabwe and he believes that president Mugabe had that tsvimbo yehuMambo/[induku yobuKhosi] (royal sceptre).</blockquote>
Zhuwawo told the SABC that he has the evidence to corroborate his claims. He said:
<blockquote>I have the evidence of him having spoken to me and to a couple of my colleagues and one of my colleagues is willing to turn around and say ‘look this is what he believes.’
He believes that Zimbabwe, the governance of Zimbabwe is determined by 16 traditional leaders and he believes that it is those traditional leaders who handed a sceptre to president Mugabe, but president Mugabe had indicated to him that no such thing ever happened.</blockquote>
Zhuwawo vowed the Mugabe family will not attend Chief Zvimba’s court saying the traditional leader was promised cars during Mugabe’s funeral.
<h4>More: Kukurigo via <a href="https://www.thezimbabwean.co/2021/05/mnangagwa-wants-mugabe-exhumed-over-mystic-tsvimbo-nephew-claims/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Zimbabwean</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Behind Push To Exhume Mugabe, He Wants ‘Mystic Tsvimbo’, Says Zhuwawo

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum on Wednesday said it had approached the Attorney-General (AG)’s Office seeking the alignment of the Communal Lands Act with the Constitution to protect citizens from arbitrary evictions from their homes.
The Communal Lands Act is being applied by the government to displace villagers in Chilonga in Chiredzi to pave way for a lucerne project. Villagers have occupied that land for generations, but do not have title deeds. The Forum said in a petition to the AG’s Office:
<blockquote>It is a well-known fact that the aforesaid Act has provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution and are regrettably being used to violate human rights in communities.
We are urgently seeking you to intervene and come up with a Bill to push for the alignment of this law with the Constitution.</blockquote>
The AG indicated that persons occupying communal land were not protected by the Constitution as they did not own the land despite occupying it for decades.
The forum added that the Communal Lands Act was unconstitutional as it violated freedom from arbitrary evictions, violations of property rights and failed to recognise the cultural and indigenous rights of communities over communal land.
The request was forwarded to the inter-ministerial task force on the alignment of laws for consideration.

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