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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed that the list of beneficiaries for the US$40 million Kilimanjaro Sugar Cane project be drawn afresh so that local people are the main beneficiaries.
The project, dubbed “Kilimanjaro”, is being developed by Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe (THZ) in Chiredzi and will develop virgin land into sugar cane plantations at Triangle and Hippo Valley Estates.
On Sunday, Mnangagwa dispatched his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, to Chiredzi to “communicate key decisions of government to chiefs, headmen, councillors and MPs in Chiredzi, ahead of a massive irrigation project planned for the district.”
Yesterday, Presidential spokesperson George Charamba tweeted:
<blockquote>Through the Vice-President (Constantino Chiwenga), President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa directed that the list of beneficiaries for the giant Kilimanjaro sugarcane covering 4 000 hectares be drawn anew to ensure beneficiaries are locals in the main.
The President has taken a poignant interest in who is who on the list to ensure that government policy of local empowerment is not defeated by land barons from elsewhere intent on displacing locals, as happened during the colonial era when commercial cane agriculture took form through international finance capital.</blockquote>
Charamba said contrary to some claims that thousands of people will be pushed off their ancestral land, the project will bring development to the country’s marginalised communities. He said:
<blockquote>Development of Chiredzi falls within a broader national plan targeting for development of all marginal areas of Zimbabwe, principally Binga, Gwai-Shangani, Beitbridge, Chiredzi itself, Middle Sabi, Nyashanu, Rwenya and Kanyemba.
The key word is development, not displacement as claimed by detractors. At the heart of this national master plan for depressed areas is community empowerment through diversified irrigated agriculture, mining and eco-tourism.
Development of communication infrastructure, principally road networks, telecommunication broadcasting services is a key enabler in the matrix, as is also the intensification and upgrading of livestock in these zones which lend themselves eminently to animal husbandry.</blockquote>
Charamba said during the same visit by Chiwenga, a new water policy was unveiled at Tugwi-Mukosi Dam, which would meet the water requirements of commercial agriculture in the Chiredzi district.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/ed-moves-to-douse-chilonga-flames/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Pindula News

List Of Kilimanjaro Sugarcane Project Beneficiaries To Be Drawn Anew - Charamba

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved amnesty on prisoners serving lighter sentences or who have served over one-third of their sentences.
The move follows a request by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) who are keen on decongesting the correctional facilities for controlling the spread of the coronavirus.
Speaking during an interview yesterday on the sidelines of his tour of Beitbridge Prison, ZPCS Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu said:
His Excellency, the President has today signed our request to offer amnesty to some prisoners.
<blockquote>What is only left is to gazette the new order so that we may be able to release those who qualify.
… I don’t have the statistics offhand, but we are hopeful that the amnesty will help a great deal in decongesting crowded correctional facilities.
At the same time, I want to urge those that will benefit from the clemency to take this as a second chance for them to lead a better life.</blockquote>
Inmates in the country are graded into four classes, A-D and those in Class D are the ones serving long-term sentences ranging from seven years and above, including those who would have committed serious crimes some of which include murder, armed robbery, fraud, or rape, among others.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/president-okays-amnesty/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Approves Prisoner Amnesty Request

Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa on Tuesday announced that Cabinet has approved the re-establishment of the National Youth Training (NYS) Programme, a controversial initiative that had been suspended in 2018.
The “Green Bombers,” as they are derisively known, are accused of committing egregious human rights violations during the last 20 years or so years of the late Robert Mugabe’s reign.
The youths allegedly committed murders, rape, torture, and burnt down homes of mainly MDC members and ordinary people for not possessing a Zanu PF membership card.
Mutsvangwa told a press briefing that the programme was “crucial in nurturing young people into becoming responsible and resilient citizens with a clear sense of national identity and respect for national values.”
She said the proposal, adopted by the Cabinet, came as a result of consultations between the youth ministry and the defence and war veterans affairs department.
MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of plotting a violent election. He tweeted:
<blockquote>The desperate regime presses yet another disparate note of discontent. They want violence in 2023. They want another genocide in Zimbabwe. They have an itch that needs scratching. Shame on them and their false gods.</blockquote>
A Twitter user by the handle @mputailic reminisced:
<blockquote>End of December 2001, these militants beat me to a pulp, left me for dead for not possessing a Zanu PF card. My mom had bought one for me but I had left it in another car.
It was towards the March 2002 presidential election. I fell unconscious and had to be taken to town by ambulance.</blockquote>
However, former MDC spokesperson, Obert Gutu, who recently joined Zanu PF lauded the NYS Programme as a noble initiative. He tweeted:
<blockquote>I salute &amp; celebrate the return of the National Youth Service (NYS). Our youths should be taught the values &amp; ethos of patriotism, self-pride, selfless service to one’s country, nationalism &amp; Pan-Africanism.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2021/04/14/fears-of-violent-2023-polls-as-zanu-pf-revives-notorious-green-bombers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZimLive.com</a></h4>

Revival of 'Green Bombers' Sparks Fears Of Violent 2023 Polls

The government is reintroducing its controversial National Youth Service (NYS) programme after it was suspended in 2018.
It was first introduced in 2000 as a brainchild of the late former Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation Minister, Border Gezi.
The youths allegedly unleashed a reign of terror in rural areas, targeting opposition activists in the run-up to elections in the early 2000s.
The “Green Bombers,” as they are called due to their all-green uniforms, were accused of committing some of the most heinous of crimes against MDC members during the late Robert Mugabe’s reign.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Monica Mutsvangwa told a post Cabinet press briefing in Harare on Tuesday that the NYS initiative was important in nurturing young people into becoming responsible and resilient citizens. She said:
<blockquote>The programme is designed to equip youths, who comprise persons between the ages of 18 and 35 years with patriotism, discipline, volunteerism, survival skills, hard work, loyalty, tolerance, resilience, determination and honesty.
During training, the youths will be encouraged to participate in development projects and disaster response activities and thereby assist in enhancing national capacity to manage disasters.</blockquote>
Mutsvangwa added that the youths will be attached to various Government departments and local authorities. She said:
<blockquote>The roll-out of the National Youth Service Programme will involve community attachment of youths for work experience and service to various Government departments and local authorities.
Graduates of the programme will qualify for further training, assistance in starting businesses, and enrolment for careers in the police, the army, the airforce, nursing and teaching, among others.
The programme will also take on board the disabled and maintain gender balance and fair regional representation, with recruitment taking place through District Offices.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2021/04/14/fears-of-violent-2023-polls-as-zanu-pf-revives-notorious-green-bombers/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZimLive</a>, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/youth-service-programme-re-established/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Govt Re-establishes Controversial National Youth Service Programme

Around 20 gay rights defenders Monday marched on the Zimbabwe Consulate in Cape Town to deliver a memorandum calling for gay rights in Zimbabwe.
They had marched from Keizersgracht Street to the consulate in Kyper Street on Monday.
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Organisers of the march for gay rights in Zimbabwe, Shingirai Musekiwa, confirmed delivering the petition. Musekiwa said:
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We have handed over the petition to an unknown man who chose to discriminate against us. He has refused to tell his name and sign the petition … Zimbabwe calls itself an independent country and is turning 41 on 18 April, but still … sees gays and lesbians as animals.
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Musekiwa and his partner Elton Chibhebhe started the Zimbabwe LGBTQ+ Crusader movement to repeal section 78 of the Zimbabwean Constitution which criminalises homosexuality.
The march was supported by people from the Triangle Project, the Pride Shelter Trust, LGBTI asylum seekers and refugee activists Pachedu, and Queers Without Borders.
Talent Mazenge, who joined the march, and lives in South Africa, said he had suffered discrimination at the hands of his own family. He said he spent four years without talking to my family from Zimbabwe as they couldn’t accept him.
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Most African countries have rejected homosexuality saying it is a phenomenon alien to the continent hence a violation of the African culture.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zims-cape-town-consulate-besieged-as-protesters-demand-gay-rights/">NewZimbabwe</a>

Gay Rights Defenders March On Zimbabwe Consulate In Cape Town

Opposition MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has workers should reject salaries paid in the local currency urging them to say no to “slave wages.”
His remarks come when workers have resolved to report for duty only three days per week saying they were incapacitated to report every day.
Posting on microblogging and social networking site, Twitter, this Monday, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/11/govt-to-strictly-monitor-teachers-attendance/">Chamisa said:</a>
<blockquote>NO TO SLAVE WAGES!!! When the economy has dollarized with fuel, toll gates, passports being charged in US$, it is not only illogical but outrightly cruel to pay civil service salaries in worthless RTGS!! Pay decent wages! Maintain people’s right to dignity <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="ZctuZimbabwe" href="https://twitter.com/ZctuZimbabwe/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@ZctuZimbabwe.</a></blockquote>
Workers are demanding that the government restores their 2018 salaries when the majority of workers earned about USD500.
Meanwhile, the state’s offer to gradually raise the salaries was rejected when the employer met with workers’ representatives recently.
The government also said it will strictly monitor workers’ attendance at work after reports that some teachers are already reporting for work only three days out of five per week.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

"NO TO SLAVE WAGES!" - Chamisa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sensationally claimed that Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 vaccination programme has become a success so much that some world leaders are begging him to come to the country and get inoculated locally.
Mnangagwa told state media journalists at the State House in Harare on Saturday that Zimbabwe was open to vaccinating people from other countries but they will pay for the jab, unlike locals who are vaccinated free of charge. The President said:
<blockquote>I have been approached by several countries as well as organisations and individuals wanting to send their leaders to Zimbabwe to be vaccinated here because they think that we are doing well.
But I am saying that for all Zimbabweans whoever they are, local or in the diaspora if they come here they will receive the vaccine for free but anybody else if they come here they will receive the vaccine at a cost.
This is a human element where we cannot deny anybody but if you are not Zimbabwean we will give you the vaccine at a cost but if you are Zimbabwean the Government of Zimbabwe is giving you for free.</blockquote>
So far more than 150 000 people have been vaccinated mainly with vaccinations developed by Chinese pharmaceutical companies.
However, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/11/china-admits-its-coronavirus-vaccines-effectiveness-is-low/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">it has emerged that the Chinese-made vaccines have low effectiveness and the Chinese government is considering mixing them to give them a boost.</a>
The director of the China Centers for Disease Control, Gao Fu on Saturday told a conference in the southwestern city of Chengdu that Chinese vaccines “don’t have very high protection rates”.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/no-gatherings-on-independence-day-president/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sunday News</a></h4>

ED: World Leaders Want To Be Vaccinated In Zimbabwe

Katswe Sisterhood, a pressure group that advocates for the rights of women and girls, says it intends to lobby the Parliament of Zimbabwe to consider enacting a specific law on date rape.
This came out during the Goromonzi and Mazowe campaign on ending date rape that was held on 1 April at Strathaven in Harare. Katswe director, Talent Jumo said:
<blockquote>Date rape should be clearly defined in the law so that the role of the police is easier in ensuring that survivors secure justice.
It occurs when a perpetrator uses physical and psychological intimidation to force a victim to have sex against his or her will.
Date rape also specifically refers to a rape in which there had been some sort of romantic or sexual relationship between the two parties.</blockquote>
Jumo also revealed that Katswe is currently working on launching the date rape campaign at a national level in order to enlighten the whole nation of this type of rape.
Date rape fuels teenage marriages and forced marriages, unplanned pregnancies and the spread of HIV, Jumo further said.
The event was attended by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, officials from the Ministry of Health and the Clergy.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/katswe-sisterhood-lobby-for-date-rape-law/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">H-Metro</a></h4>

Katswe Sisterhood Pushes For 'Date Rape' Law

Rape cases of minor girls have risen alarmingly in Mashonaland Central province with between two and three rape cases reported on a daily basis for the past 12 months.
This was revealed by the Mashonaland Central Provincial Information Communication Technology Officer, Superintendent Sheila Tungadza during an International Women’s Day commemorations event in Bindura.
Superintendent Tungadza was representing the Officer Commanding Police Mashonaland Central at the event. She said:
<blockquote>The issue that has been worrying us as the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is the rise in incidences where minors are being raped.
I don’t have statistics for Bindura off hand at the moment but for the whole of Mashonaland Central in general, we record two or three rape cases on a daily basis of minors and perpetrators who are in most cases relatives or neighbours.
At times, mothers leave their daughters in the hands of trusted male relatives going to church or going to buy wares for sale in neighbouring countries. The relatives end up abusing the little ones sexually.
I urge all here to leave our children in the care of trusted female relatives more than male relatives because what we are witnessing here is not a good picture.</blockquote>
Tungadza urged parents to establish relationships with their children so that it becomes easier for them to notice a behavioural change in case of sexual abuse. She said:
<blockquote>Fathers are raping their daughters to an extent whereby the girls are falling pregnant.
The mothers at times take time to witness these changes in their daughters and the abuse goes on for long.
Mothers and fathers, let us establish relationships with our children.
Let’s take time to listen to them every day after work and listen to their stories.
By creating an environment whereby children feel free to share with us anything, we stand a chance of noticing early if they would have been abused.
The children will also be free to tell us if anyone touches them and does anything inappropriate to them.
At times what makes children hide things from parents is that they fear getting beaten or scolded.
Let’s not create an environment whereby children fear us.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/03/30/breaking-three-rape-cases-a-day-in-mash-central-family-and-close-relatives-major-perpetrators/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Health Times</a></h4>

Police Record 3 Rape Cases A Day In Mash Central

Activities at all roadblocks countrywide will soon be monitored under the computerised Ministry of Home Affairs Integrated ICT System.
This was said by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe during a wide-ranging interview with The Manica Post on the sidelines of the Lotteries and Gaming Board induction workshop in Mutare last week.
The system is expected to go a long way in eradicating corruption by police officers at roadblocks. Said Kazembe:
<blockquote>The Ministry of Home Affairs Integrated ICT System is all about smart policing, which is part of the integrated solution. Police officers at roadblocks will be monitored from the office.
When fully implemented, the system will curb corruption at the roadblocks. We will also have computerised crime and traffic management systems. We will have gadgets that will police the police officers.</blockquote>
On the issue of passports, Kazembe said a computerised system will also help eradicate corruption in the immigration and civil registration system. He said:
<blockquote>If the registration system is fully computerised, we will be able to remove the human interface element as people will apply for their passports from the comfort of their homes or offices, thereby eliminating corruption.
Technology is the solution in the fight against corruption since no one can bribe it. We should be moving ahead as soon as Treasury avails the resources.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/roadblocks-to-be-monitored-online/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

Roadblocks To Be Monitored Online

A residents’ association in Masvingo has vowed to continue wildcat protests against poor service delivery in the city despite threats from Zanu PF officials.
The Masvingo United Residents and Rate Payers Alliance (MURRA) has been holding demonstrations demanding improved service delivery including a reduction of council rates, more water supplies, improved refuse collection and road repairs.
This comes after Masvingo City Council imposed a unilateral 700% hike on all rates, with residents now paying a minimum of $2 600 a month for service delivery, which remains non-existent.
Zanu PF, through its Masvingo District Coordinating Committee (DCC) officials, has issued repeated threats against MURRA, accusing it of meddling in politics under the guise of residents’ interests.
However, MURRA coordinator Anoziva Muguti said their association was apolitical and only represented the interests of Masvingo residents. Said Muguti:
<blockquote>We always receive such threats, but that does not in any way deter us from doing our work.
We represent residents from across the political divide and those who want to criminalise our work, are doing that from an uninformed point.
Hikes in rates affect all residents equally, they are not selective.</blockquote>
The city fathers attempted to placate residents by tabling a paltry 20% reduction, which residents say is still low.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/residents-defy-zanu-pf-threats-continue-striking-over-poor-service-delivery/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Residents Promise More Protests Despite Zanu PF Threats

President Emmerson Mnangagwa chose to launch the second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and to get his first jab in Victoria Falls because the city is Zimbabwe’s most popular tourist destination.
The President said it was important for Victoria Falls to achieve herd immunity to assure tourists visiting the resort town that the entire population would be vaccinated.
President Mnangagwa was speaking during an interview at the State House in Harare on Saturday. He said:
<blockquote>We chose Victoria Falls because we felt that Victoria Falls is our tourist destination totally important to Zimbabwe and it is necessary that we achieved herd immunity there.
So I avoided getting vaccinated when the first consignment came and I had my Vice-President take it because the plans were that I should do it in Victoria Falls to demonstrate to the people of Victoria Falls to come forward and be vaccinated and achieve herd immunity so that tourists coming to Victoria Falls know that the entire population of 50 000 people will be vaccinated and when I informed my colleagues, the principals of political parties, they accepted to come.</blockquote>
President Mnangagwa also commended MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora and the leaders of other small political parties who received their jabs in Victoria Falls. He added:
<blockquote>That was the most beautiful thing, this is what should happen on a daily basis. I had leaders from the political parties who agreed to accompany me to Victoria Falls.
So when I was there people were gathered and I said I know as you are gathered there not all of you support Zanu-PF. Here are leaders of political parties. If your leader is not here it’s not my fault.
I think that people appreciated it because as the vaccination teams were going round there was no discrimination in terms of political affiliation and I said the virus has no political affiliation.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/no-gatherings-on-independence-day-president/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sunday News</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Speaks On Why He Was Vaccinated In Victoria Falls

There will be no public gatherings in celebrating the country’s 41st Independence anniversary on 18 April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.
In an interview at State House in Harare on Saturday, President Mnangagwa appealed to the nation to uphold the measures put in place by Government and the World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 protocols. He said:
<blockquote>Whereas I would love to see our population revelling day and night celebrating this freedom, this independence which gives our people dignity and self-determination, but because of the Covid-19 conditions, I appeal to our people to restrain from massive gatherings. Let them observe the measures we have put in place.
The WHO protocols must be observed. For instance, just now as a result of this Easter that has passed again, there is a spike in cases.
I would not encourage our people to assemble in huge groups, let us take these measures and preserve the lives of ourselves, our beloved ones and everyone’s life.
It is important. Enjoying ourselves will always be there when the time is correct when the time is suitable for us to do so.</blockquote>
This comes as Zimbabwe has registered a spike in new coronavirus infections in recent days, with the majority of the cases reported at Sacred Heart Girls High School located in Matabeleland South.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/no-gatherings-on-independence-day-president/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sunday News</a></h4>

ED: No Gatherings On Independence Day

Casual sex which has become rampant along Beitbridge – Harare Highway where several companies are widening the road has been blamed for a rise in teen pregnancy and the uptake of birth control pills.
Cases of teen pregnancy have been creeping up since the arrival of construction workers in the area.
Zimbabwe National Family Planning in Masvingo revealed that 64 underage girls have fallen pregnant while 45 others have dropped out of school.
Speaking during a workshop organised by My Age, Chikosi pointed out that villages around Gokomere Mission near Masvingo are some of the hotspots for teen pregnancies and STIs.
Chikosi said a lot of girls are engaging in sexual activities with the construction workers causing STI’s and unwanted pregnancies.
He also mentioned that there has been a high uptake of family control pills and morning-after tablets.
Chikosi’s findings were corroborated by Village head, James Ruhodhe.
Ruhodhe said a lot of children dropped out of school due to the increase of STI’s and unwanted pregnancies.
A significant number of unwanted pregnancies and STIs was recorded at Matova Secondary School.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/harare-road-construction-a-season-of-teen-pregnancies/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Masvingo Mirror</a></h4>

Construction Of Beitbridge – Harare Highway Fuels Teen Pregnancies

President Emmerson Mnangagwa desperately wants to extend Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s reign beyond his looming retirement on 15 May 2021, The NewsHawks report.
President Mnangagwa is believed to be keen on extending Malaba’s reign by another five years renewable annually.
Malaba is considered to be a vital cog in Mnangagwa’s political machinery, helping him to sanitise and legitimise the coup which toppled Mugabe and thrust him into power in 2017.
It was also Malaba who delivered the Constitutional Court judgment which confirmed Mnangagwa’s disputed 30 July 2018 presidential election victory.
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa had challenged the presidential election results alleging fraud and manipulation of the vote.
The nine Constitutional Court judges unanimously dismissed Chamisa’s challenge but it is understood that Malaba prevailed over some judges to ensure the unanimous ruling.
The NewsHawks reported sources as saying some judges wanted to dissent but were whipped into line.
Malaba was reportedly Mnangagwa’s strategic candidate to replace the late Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku when he was Vice-President and Justice minister.
At the time, Mnangagwa was plotting to succeed the late former president Robert Mugabe.
His faction broadly wanted Judge President George Chiweshe to succeed Chidyausiku but Mnangagwa personally wanted Malaba.
After the legality of Mnangagwa’s government was challenged, Malaba ruled that Mugabe carefully applied his mind and decided to step down without the embarrassment of impeachment.
<h4>More: <a href="https://thenewshawks.com/why-mnangagwa-wants-luke-malaba-to-stay/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The NewsHawks</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Wants Malaba To Stay Beyond 15 May - Report

Villagers in Donsa area, Silobela, are living in fear of crocodiles that have invaded the Gweru River, their source water.
The reptiles are killing people and livestock since the beginning of the rainy season last year.
Ward 29 councillor Willard Moyo told Southern Eye on Friday that they are exasperated by Zimparks’ failure to deal with the menacing crocodiles. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>Gweru River is now a no-go area. The river is our only source of water as efforts to rehabilitate Donsa Dam became politicised and it has no water.
We do not understand why the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) would allow such dangerous creatures to live among people.</blockquote>
ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said that people should be careful when approaching water bodies because crocodiles live in water.
Farawo added that there is a need to raise awareness so that people appreciate animal behaviour.
If people believe they are being threatened by crocodiles, they should report the animals to Zimparks so that they are eliminated, Farawo said.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/crocodiles-wreak-havoc-in-silobela/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Crocodiles Wreak Havoc In Silobela

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe this week marks the return of over 200 000 Migrant returnees since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.
The Migrants, mostly from the SADC region, were heavily impacted by COVID-19 within their host countries due to loss of jobs and sources of livelihoods following the enforcement of COVID-19 prevention and mitigation measures by governments.
IOM supported the Government of Zimbabwe’s National COVID-19 emergency response by reaching most of these returnees with assistance through the different pillars (Coordination and Partnership, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), disease surveillance, Points of Entry (PoEs), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Protection, Temporary Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Reintegration Assistance.
Marking the milestone of 200 000 returns, IOM Zimbabwe Chief of Mission Mario Lito Malanca acknowledged that the number of returnees far exceeded projections and demonstrates the massive impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had and will continue to have on the region. Said Malanca:
<blockquote>While the level of support we and our partners have provided Migrant returnees is commendable, we must remember that they [migrants] are returning to communities that are often ill-equipped to accommodate them.
We must, as a matter of urgency, consider and implement interventions that will cushion returning migrants from the negative socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic while providing for sustainable livelihoods for themselves and their home communities.
Without these measures, we will see many falling deeper into crisis, resorting to negative coping mechanisms, and possibly being forced to migrate once again through irregular means.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://ropretoria.iom.int/news/iom-marks-return-200-000-migrant-returnees-onset-covid-19-pandemic-march-2020-acknowledges" rel="noopener" target="_blank">International Organization</a></h4>

COVID-19: Job Losses Force 200k Diasporan Zimbabweans To Return Home

The late Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure’s former manager, Ms Shally, real name Shaleen Manhire-Nullens has announced that she has dumped her boyfriend, Simbarashe also known as The Hell Commander.
In an Instagram post, Ms Shally said Simbarashe’s self-centredness was the major reason she decided to quit the relationship. She said:
<blockquote>I’m just gonna do me. For the past few weeks, I took time to reflect. Love is a beautiful thing and what Simbarashe aka “The Hell Commander” and I shared, in the beginning, was heaven sent.
When dealing with an Alpha male with different opinions and views from yourself you will realise that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
When two strong personalities come together each one has a vision of how to build the brand or handle specific situations.
Some people prefer to put their own interest first yet some prefer to put their business and reputation first but I choose the latter.
After reflecting I feel like it is best for me to be single for now and focus on myself.
Simbarashe and I are still very good friends and business partners.
Thank you to all that has supported me through this journey.
Ms Shally</blockquote>

Ginimbi's Ex-manager Ms Shally Dumps Boyfriend, Hell Commander

Former First Lady Grace Mugabe’s elite schools and orphanage located in Mazowe, about 40km from Harare were reportedly rocked by a child sexual abuse scandal that was swept under the carpet.
Investigations conducted by Zimbabwe Independent revealed the scandal at Grace Mugabe Orphanage and Amai Mugabe Junior and High schools after 10 children were allegedly caught up in the impropriety from late 2018 to 2019.
The abuse, which allegedly occurred when school pupils in the boarding school were using the same facilities as the 94 orphans adopted by the former first lady, was reported to Amai Mugabe in 2019, but it was kept a secret.
The scandal came to the surface after four children sustained injuries related to the sexual abuse and were rushed to Concession Hospital.
Zimbabwe Independent reported medical personnel at the hospital as saying such cases were handled at the institution.
Orphanage resident pastor Miriam Chigiga, however, denied there was once a sexual abuse scandal at the orphanage and school. She said:
<blockquote>These children have responsible caregivers who are widows and single mothers who always keep an eye on them. There is no way the children can be involved in such abuse cases because we teach them Godly ways. We don’t tolerate that; we are an openly Christian school.</blockquote>
Sources told Zimbabwe Independent that they had evidence to prove that the abuse indeed happened and that Mugabe’s married daughter, Bona Mugabe-Chikore is aware of the scandal. The source is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>If they (school authorities) deny that there was such a case then we can surely produce the names of the children who were involved. Grace was informed about the issue; Bona Mugabe-Chikore is also aware of it. Evidence is available to that effect.</blockquote>
The publication also established that Grace Mugabe is keeping children at the Mazowe orphanage far above the stipulated 70 granted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2021/04/09/grace-mugabe-orphanage-rocked-by-sodomy-scandal/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Independent</a></h4>

Grace Mugabe Orphanage Rocked By Sodomy Scandal - Report

The marriage of an elderly Manicaland couple is reported to be on the rocks after two goblins (tokoloshes) in the family are allegedly fighting for supremacy over the household.
One of the goblins is reportedly claiming that Gogo Margaret Sachiota has been its wife since her childhood following an agreement with her mother.
The other one that belongs to Sekuru Sachiota has been passed from generation to generation in his family and he insists that it is harmless.
Three of the couple’s children are already mentally challenged, with Gogo’s goblin warning that all will lose their marbles if it doesn’t get its “wife”, that is Gogo Sachiota, back.
The family goblin is reportedly claiming responsibility for the family’s misfortune but Sekuru Chaota believes that it is harmless. He told Manica Post:
<blockquote>As I grew up, my father always told me never to acquire any goblins. He told me that the family goblin acquired from my grandfather was enough.
To this day, I only have that one that I inherited. It never caused any problems with my first wife and children, and that’s why I am convinced that my wife’s goblin is the trouble-causer.
… At first I thought she was just conscious of her rights as a woman, but then l realised it was more than that.
When it comes to fighting, Margaret is a hard puncher. I do not stand any chance against her.
These fights usually happen in our bedroom whenever I ask for my conjugal rights</blockquote>
The matter has since been heard before Chief Saunyama’s court after Gogo Sachiota pleaded for the traditional leader’s intervention in convincing her husband to seek spiritual help for children.
However, Sekuru Sachiota said the family consulted a Nyanga traditional healer, Sekuru Shingirayi Mukotsanjera, who blamed the couple’s marital problems on the jealous goblin.
Chief Saunyama adjourned the matter to 16 April to allow the couple and their parents to visit Sekuru Mukotsanjera’s shrine together.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/tokoloshes-fight-for-supremacy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

Jealousy 'Tokoloshe' Threatens To Tear Marriage Apart

ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON FRIDAY 09 APRIL 2021 VALID UNTIL SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021.
PREAMBLE
Cool conditions prevailed over most areas this morning, with a few areas such as Henderson (7 °C), Kadoma (8 °C), Gweru (9 °C), Kwekwe (9 °C), Kutsaga (9 °C), R. G. Mugabe International Airport (9 °C) and Chivhu (9 °C), being in the cold category.
This was by virtue of the mostly clear skies, which inversely led to a warm afternoon, as a relatively dry airflow covered much of the country.
FORECAST
TOMORROW, SATURDAY 10 APRIL 2021, a warm afternoon is forecast across the country with mostly sunny conditions prevailing.
However, it should be cool in the morning and toward evening with temperatures ranging between 11 °C and 14 °C for the bulk of the country.
This excludes some areas along the Eastern Highlands into the Highveld, which have an expected morning temperature range of between 7 °C and 10 °C.
On the other hand, both the Zambezi valley and Limpopo valley areas should be mild at first.
IMPACTS
<ul>
<li>These cool conditions during the early morning hours and evening may affect the health of vulnerable member of society such as young children, the elderly and ill persons.</li>
<li>Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time, especially between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm, increase the risk of heat exhaustion, migraine headaches and dehydration.</li>
<li>Moisture stress may occur, especially in tender crops</li>
<li>Temperature fluctuation, between night and day, negatively impact animals especially poultry.</li>
</ul>
ACTIONS TO TAKE
<ul>
<li>Ensure vulnerable members of society are kept warm during late evening and early morning hours,</li>
<li>Drink adequate amounts of water to keep hydrated especially during the daytime,</li>
<li>Wear a sunhat or carry an umbrella when performing farm activities such as harvesting or land preparations for winter cropping, as well as any outdoor activities.</li>
<li>Irrigation may need to be conducted where moisture stress is noted,</li>
<li>Constantly monitor and regulate the temperature within the hen-house/chicken-coop/fowl-run, and ensure proper air circulation to avoid suffocating chickens.</li>
</ul>
FORECAST FOR SUNDAY 11 APRIL 2021
OUTLOOK
A sunny Sunday is anticipated countrywide; though cool in the morning, it should become warm by afternoon, with a light breeze time and again.
The evening is expected to be cool once more with the wind slightly strengthening.
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MSD Weather Report And Forecast – 09 April To 11 April 2021

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent condolences to the United Kingdom following the death of Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, who has died aged 99. He tweeted:
<blockquote>My deepest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom and the Royal Family on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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My deepest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom and the <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RoyalFamily</a> on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) <a href="https://twitter.com/edmnangagwa/status/1380500347639189505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Friday that Prince Philip “passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle”.
The duke, who was the longest-serving consort in British history, had returned to Windsor Castle on 16 March after spending a month in hospital.
Meanwhile, Tanzania’s new President, Samia Suluhu also expressed her condolences via the microblogging site. She wrote:
<blockquote>On behalf of the Government and the People of the United Republic of Tanzania, I convey my heartfelt condolences to you Your Majesty and through you to the People of the United Kingdom following the sudden demise of Prince Phillip.
We stand with you during this difficult time of loss and mourning. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.</blockquote>
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We stand with you during this difficult time of loss and mourning. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Amen
— Samia Suluhu (@SuluhuSamia) <a href="https://twitter.com/SuluhuSamia/status/1380513422945714177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2021</a></blockquote>

ED Mourns Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s Husband

<blockquote>Condolence Message by His Excellency the President, Cde E.D. Mnangagwa, following the Harare-Mutare Highway Road Accident that claimed nine lives, 9 April 2021
The death on Tuesday afternoon of nine people in a horrific road accident that occurred along the highway between Rusape and Mutare came as a great shock to me.
This road tragedy overshadowed what had passed as a relatively peaceful Easter Holiday for our Nation.
I was deeply saddened to learn that most of the victims of this accident were members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Collaborators Association (ZILWACO) who were on their way to Mutare for a scheduled meeting by their association.
Our country cannot afford to lose precious lives needlessly through road accidents the majority of which are attributable to human error.
Life is sacrosanct and every one of us has a duty to respect and safeguard it.
I do once again, appeal to all motorists and road users to exercise extreme caution on our roads all the time in order to avoid loss of life through road carnage.
On behalf of the Party, ZANU PF, Government, and indeed on my behalf, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and to members of ZILWACO on this sad loss.
In the same breath, we offer our prayers for the speedy recovery of all those who sustained injuries from this unfortunate mishap.
May the souls of the dear departed rest in eternal peace.</blockquote>

President Mnangagwa Mourns Harare-Mutare Highway Accident Victims {Full Statement}

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) through the Government Gazette of 9 April 2021 has flighted an invitation for application for Broadcasting License services.
In its invitation for application of Broadcasting License services, BAZ has stipulated that the categories of licenses are; Content Distribution, Video on demand (VOD), Webcasting, Diffusion and Open Narrowcasting (e-billboards and PVA).
BAZ has additionally stated that all other broadcasting services licences which expire in 2021 are urged to submit their applications for license renewal for considerations by the Authority. General Notice 687 of 2021 reads:
<blockquote>IT is hereby notified, in terms of section 10 of the Broadcasting Services Act (Chapter 12:06), the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe is inviting applications for licences to provide the classes of broadcasting services for considerations by the Authority as specified in the Schedule.
Application forms can be collected from the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe, 27, Boscobel West Drive, Highlands, Harare, or can be downloaded from the Authority’s website www.baz.co.zw
All other broadcasting service licensees whose licences expire in 2021 are urged to submit their applications for renewal of licences for considerations by the Authority.
The categories of licences are as follows –</blockquote>
<ol>
<li>
<blockquote>Content distribution service.</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Video-on-demand service.</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Webcasting service.</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Diffusion service.</blockquote>
</li>
<li>
<blockquote>Open narrowcasting (electronic billboards and pva)</blockquote>
</li>
</ol>

BAZ Invites Applications For Broadcasting License Services

A man from Nyanga, Manicaland Province, who had been presumed dead by his family reappeared almost a week later.
Lovemore Chatindo was last seen on Christmas Day last year and everyone was convinced that he had been murdered for ritual purposes.
A search party failed to find Chatindo and his friend and traditional healer, Manyanga Sanyanga, claimed that he had seen Chatindo in his dreams.
Sanyanga said Chatindo had pleaded to be rescued as he was in pain, with four litres of blood having been drawn from his body.
The traditional healer claimed that Chatindo had died at the hands of a local businessman, Cossy Samanyika, who had reportedly used his blood for ritual purposes.
However, Chatindo resurfaced after New Year looking pale and hardly recalling what transpired on the day of his disappearance.
He was taken to hospital after he was picked up by Good Samaritans in Mutoko, about 300km from his home.
Doctors diagnosed that Chatindo had lost a lot of blood and that he needed an urgent blood transfusion.
Chatindo said he does not remember what happened during the six days he was missing. He said:
<blockquote>I do not remember those six days. I only remember falling asleep at Samanyika’s tuck-shop.
When I woke up, a donkey was neighing at me in Mutoko. I was in a gulley and I do not know what happened for me to get there.</blockquote>
Samanyika has denied involvement in Chatindo’s disappearance and he has since approached Chief Saunyama’s court for redress.
Meanwhile, the traditional healer made a U-turn to exonerate Samanyika, saying he never dreamt of Chatindo’s death.
Chief Saunyama ordered the parties to consult a traditional healer to unravel the mystery.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/dead-man-resurfaces-week-after-death/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Manica Post</a></h4>

‘Dead’ Man Resurfaces Week After Death

Civil servants have declared that with effect from 12 April, they will report for duty only twice a week.
In a letter addressed to Public Service Commission secretary Jonathan Wutawunashe, dated 8 April 2021, the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU), president Cecilia Alexander cited incapacitation as the reason behind their decision.
ZCPSTU is also accusing the government of lacking seriousness in improving their worthless salaries. Alexander wrote:
<blockquote>Following an offer of 25% of one’s current earnings which the Government brought on the negotiating table in the previous NJNC meeting set to be effected on 01 April 2021, which proved to be incapable of addressing civil servants’ capacity to execute their duties, ZCPSTU representing all member unions do hereby notify your august office that all civil servants will, starting on 12 April 2021, report for duty twice a week.
This resolution passed on by the full ZCPSTU council is informed by the following:
<ul>
<li>The prevailing economic situation no longer resonates well with the civil servants’ salaries.</li>
<li>The employer takes longer in responding to workers’ plight whilst they languish in acute poverty</li>
<li>The employer is making unilateral decisions in implementing offers that are not agreed upon in the NJNC rendering the negotiation process invalid</li>
<li>That the employer will have to swiftly react to addressing the capacitation of its workforce to ensure smooth service delivery of all the Government’s entities</li>
<li>That the employer should start to speak to workers position paper which calls for restoration of the civil servants’ pre-October 2018 salaries</li>
<li>That the employer should expedite the crafting of a roadmap towards the restoration of pre-October 2018 salaries.</li>
</ul>
In conclusion, the decision made by the workers that they will not be able to report for duty all the week’s working days is not by choice but as a result of prevailing circumstances.
It is to this end that as ZCPSTU, we call upon your office to respect this decision by not punishing any member who happens to be a victim of incapacitation.
Instead, we appeal for your indulgence that the issue is addressed with the urgency it deserves.</blockquote>

Civil Servants To Report For Duty Twice A Week

Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) youth league leader, Darlington Tawanda Sibanda said he will launch a book that chronicles the journey of the late Rtd Gen Solomon Mujuru up to the time of his death in 2011.
Mujuru, a liberation war icon and former Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander died in a mysterious fire at his farm in Beatrice on 15 August 2011.
Sibanda’s book, titled Conspiracy- Winds of Change, will be virtually launched on April 15 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The launch will be live-streamed on the book’s Facebook page @Conspiracy263 and will be available on the book’s website <a href="https://conspiracy263.online/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">www.conspiracy263.online</a>, on Amazon and other leading online stores. Said Sibanda:
<blockquote>The book is on the death of the late Retired General Solomon Mujuru, it’s a work of fiction inspired by a real-life individual who died under mysterious circumstances.
Many Zimbabweans and people from across the world find it hard to come to terms with the manner in which he passed so I tried to dramatize it in a way that embraces his heroics in the struggle for independence by depicting his death in a respectable way and just to say he never died but he multiplied.</blockquote>
Sibanda is currently working on a new project of a mini-series based on this book, and another script titled ‘Conspiracy – Sins Of The father’.
<h4>More: <a href="http://www.tellzim.com/2021/04/solomon-mujurus-death-zimpf-youth.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">TellZim.com</a></h4>

ZimPF Youth Leader To Release Book On Solomon Mujuru Death

A former security director in the President’s Office, Beaven Murahwa, who has been accorded a State-assisted funeral and liberation war hero status will be buried today in the afternoon.
Murahwa will be laid to rest at Muchena village in Penhalonga, Manicaland Province.
He succumbed to diabetes and kidney complications at a private hospital in Harare, aged 66.
Family spokesperson, Millicent Mombeshora announced the burial arrangements during a memorial service at his home in Mt Pleasant, Harare. She said:
<blockquote>We are leaving this afternoon to Mutare, Penhalonga. Cde Murahwa will be buried tomorrow (today) on Friday at 1 pm in Muchena Village. Mourners are now moving to Muchena.</blockquote>
Murahwa is a liberation struggle stalwart who joined the armed struggle in 1975.
He crossed the border into Mozambique before undergoing military training at Morogoro Camp in Tanzania later that year.
Murahwa’s Chimurenga name was Cde Shungu Dzemoyo.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah, three children and two grandchildren.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/murahwa-burial-set-for-today/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Murahwa Burial Set For Today In Penhalonga

Over 100 pirate taxis were on Wednesday reportedly impounded by police in Chinhoyi after some drivers celebrated the death of Sergeant Freddy Chipato, an escort motorbike rider who was killed on Good Friday.
Chipato, an escort motorbike outrider, was on traffic clearance duties to pave way for First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s motorcade when he was killed.
His motorbike collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Altezza and he died on the spot from the injuries he sustained from the crash.
Reports suggest that some unidentified motorists believed to be pirate taxi drivers drove to Chinhoyi Central Police Station’s main gate and started screeching tyres and sounding hooters.
Chipato was allegedly notorious for demanding bribes from motorists and touts. One of the drivers whose car was seized by the police told NewZimbabwe.com:
<blockquote>The police operation began early Wednesday morning. We heard from our police sources that what triggered the exercise was that some unidentified motorists came to the station and started skidding and sounding car horns.
Some arresting cops told us today they were punishing us for celebrating Chipato’s death.
Police are refusing to take admission of guilty fines and insisting they will only deal with us after two months and our cars will remain in police custody for the duration.</blockquote>
However, Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove refuted claims that the clampdown on Mushikashika vehicles was in retaliation to the alleged celebrations.
Chitove said the blitz was aimed at eradicating lawlessness from the roads and regulating the public transport system. She said:
<blockquote>As Chinhoyi Traffic we are currently on an ongoing operation targeting ‘mushikashika’ (pirate taxis) and touts. We want to warn all those who are operating illegal taxis that we are not going back until sanity prevails in Chinhoyi.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/cops-arrest-pirate-taxi-drivers-celebrating-death-of-first-lady-convoys-biker/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Pirate Taxi Drivers Celebrate First Lady Convoy Biker Death

The family of Herosi Moyo, a 64-year-old man from Silungidzi village, Matopo, fears police may have quietly closed investigations into an accident involving Chief Luke Justice Malaba’s vehicle that left him (Moyo) injured and hospitalised.
Moyo was cycling from a shopping centre in Tshapo village and was about to reach his homestead when he was knocked down by Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s vehicle in December 2018.
Lovemore Mangena, who works at the High Court in Bulawayo, was driving the vehicle at the time with Malaba, his wife and their housekeeper as passengers who were travelling to Bulawayo from his home in Kezi.
Mangena has never been arrested or charged, and the victim says police have never taken a statement from him.
When Malaba’s car hit Moyo, the latter was left bleeding from the ears and with a visible head wound.
Moyo’s family fears the accident triggered a mental illness as he now exhibits symptoms associated with dementia.
Mangena told CITE that he recalls driving behind Moyo who was cycling “whilst carrying a Calabash”. He said:
<blockquote>I hooted at him as I approached but he cycled into the road and the car hit him, denting the mirror. I stopped afterwards and took him to Natisa Clinic and left the Chief Justice there after calling another driver to come and fetch him.
I left the bicycle at Kezi Police Station. I went there to make my statement after I had already made a report to a police officer who was at Natisa Clinic. As the ambulance took Moyo to Mpilo Central, I followed with his relatives.</blockquote>
Mangena added that once in Bulawayo, he assisted Moyo to conduct X-rays and paid part of the bills at Mpilo Hospital.
Moyo’s wife Margaret Nyathi said the total hospital bill was $840 and Malaba was supposed to compensate the family but that has not been done.
Meanwhile, Malaba is due to retire at midnight on May 15 when he turns 70, but he is reportedly seeking President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s intervention to stay on.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2021/04/07/police-stall-investigation-into-chief-justice-malabas-2018-crash/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">ZimLive.com</a></h4>

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