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<p>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.</p>
<p>Murahwa will be laid to rest at Muchena village in Penhalonga, Manicaland Province.</p>
<p>He succumbed to diabetes and kidney complications at a private hospital in Harare, aged 66.</p>
<p>Family spokesperson, Millicent Mombeshora announced the burial arrangements during a memorial service at his home in Mt Pleasant, Harare. She said:</p>
<blockquote><p>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.</p></blockquote>
<p>Murahwa is a liberation struggle stalwart who joined the armed struggle in 1975.</p>
<p>He crossed the border into Mozambique before undergoing military training at Morogoro Camp in Tanzania later that year.</p>
<p>Murahwa’s Chimurenga name was Cde Shungu Dzemoyo.</p>
<p>He is survived by his wife, Sarah, three children and two grandchildren.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/murahwa-burial-set-for-today/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></strong></h4>


Pindula News

Murahwa Burial Set For Today In Penhalonga

<p>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.</p>
<p>Chipato, an escort motorbike outrider, was on traffic clearance duties to pave way for First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s motorcade when he was killed.</p>
<p>His motorbike collided head-on with an oncoming Toyota Altezza and he died on the spot from the injuries he sustained from the crash.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Chipato was allegedly notorious for demanding bribes from motorists and touts. One of the drivers whose car was seized by the police told <em>NewZimbabwe.com</em>:</p>
<blockquote><p>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.</p>
<p>Some arresting cops told us today they were punishing us for celebrating Chipato’s death.</p>
<p>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.</p></blockquote>
<p>However, Mashonaland West police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove refuted claims that the clampdown on Mushikashika vehicles was in retaliation to the alleged celebrations.</p>
<p>Chitove said the blitz was aimed at eradicating lawlessness from the roads and regulating the public transport system. She said:</p>
<blockquote><p>As Chinhoyi Traffic we are currently on an ongoing operation targeting ‘<em>mushikashika</em>’ (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.</p></blockquote>
<h4><strong>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></strong></h4>


Pirate Taxi Drivers Celebrate First Lady Convoy Biker Death

<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Mangena has never been arrested or charged, and the victim says police have never taken a statement from him.</p>
<p>When Malaba’s car hit Moyo, the latter was left bleeding from the ears and with a visible head wound.</p>
<p>Moyo’s family fears the accident triggered a mental illness as he now exhibits symptoms associated with dementia.</p>
<p>Mangena told <em>CITE</em> that he recalls driving behind Moyo who was cycling “whilst carrying a Calabash”. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p></blockquote>
<p>Mangena added that once in Bulawayo, he assisted Moyo to conduct X-rays and paid part of the bills at Mpilo Hospital.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h4><strong>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></strong></h4>


Police Stall Probe Into 2018 Crash Involving CJ Malaba’s Vehicle

<p>An elderly man from Silungidzi village in Matobo District has pleaded with Zimbabwe’s Chief Justice Luke Malaba to compensate him for his bicycle that was extensively damaged by his driver in 2018.</p>
<p>Herosi Moyo (64) was knocked down by Malaba’s driver while cycling from a shopping centre in Tshapo village.</p>
<p>He was about to reach his homestead, when he was hit by the speeding car in December 2018.</p>
<p>Moyo’s mangled bicycle was taken by the chief justice’s driver for repairs.</p>
<p>But almost three years later, Moyo has not received compensation for his damaged bicycle.</p>
<p>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</p>
<p>Speaking during a recent interview with <em>CITE</em>, Moyo revealed that he sustained injuries to his head and lost consciousness for some time. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>I was injured in December 2018. I suffered serious injuries on my head and I was unconscious until I woke up at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo.</p>
<p>I had to pay off my medical bills, as Malaba did not come back to do so.</p>
<p>My special request is that I need my bicycle back as that is a valuable asset I bought after retiring from work when I was given a lump sum payment.</p></blockquote>
<p>His family fears the accident may have triggered some sort of mental illness, as they suspect he may be suffering from dementia.</p>
<p>Moyo’s wife, Margaret Nyathi, told <em>CITE</em> that her husband’s medical bill was over $840.</p>
<p>She said when the money was paid off, Malaba was supposed to compensate them but that has not been done.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/man-knocked-down-by-justice-luke-malabas-driver-demands-compensation/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CITE</a></strong></h4>


Man Knocked Down By CJ Malaba’s Driver Pleads For Compensation

<p>The government will produce COVID-19 vaccination certificates with improved security features to prevent the proliferation of fake ones.</p>
<p>Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa briefing the Press after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, said:</p>
<blockquote><p>Government in liaison with Fidelity Printers and the Registrar Generals’ Office has strengthened security measures through designing a water-tight Vaccination Certificate Card.</p>
<p>The Card, to be printed by Fidelity Printers, will exhibit the following features: invisible coat of arms, which shines under UV Light; fluorescent numbering; water-marked security paper; micro text underground and guilloche pattern.</p></blockquote>
<p>Mutsvangwa also announced that Treasury is set to release US$4.5 million to the Registrar General’s Office towards the clearing of a 256 000 passport backlog.</p>
<p>Passport fees were also increased, with an ordinary passport going out for US$60, a three-day passport costing US$200 and a 24-hour emergency passport being obtained for US$318.</p>
<p>On the issue of public examinations, Mutsvangwa said Cabinet resolved to suspend the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council June examinations for 2021.</p>
<p>She said the government will make arrangements to ensure that candidates who wanted to write in June are accommodated in November.</p>


Govt Introduces Tamper-proof COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate Card

<p>An international human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has claimed in its report 2020/2021 The State of the World’s Human Rights, that Zimbabwe killed at least 10 people during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.</p>
<p>The report cites human rights violations across the world. Reads the report in part:</p>
<blockquote><p>The authorities used COVID-19 regulations to justify severe restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. They deployed security forces to abduct, assault and torture perceived critics, and opposition members and leaders. Police and security agents killed at least 10 people. Women were denied access to essential maternal health care, and violence against women and girls was widespread.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Download:</strong> <a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/AMNESTY-INTERNATIONAL-2020-2021-REPORT.pdf">AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 2020/2021 The State of the World’s Human Rights</a></p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></strong></p>


PDF: Amnesty International Accuse Zimbabwe Of Killing People During Lockdown

<p>Amnesty International has released a report that claims that the government of Zimbabwe has killed at least ten (10) people during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.</p>
<p>The report, 2020-2021 The State of the World’s Human Rights, says the killed include Paul Munakopa from Bulawayo and Lavender Chiwaya who was an MDC Alliance councillor.</p>
<p>The human rights watchdog is also accusing President Emmerson Mnangagwa of unleashing state security forces to assault journalists, critics including opposition members and human rights defenders. Listen to the Studio7 Audio below for more.</p>

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Amnesty International Accuses Zimbabwe Of Killing At Least 10 People During Lockdown

<p><strong>The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission</a> (ZEC) has said the suspension of by-elections in the country was informed by COVID-19 regulations that were issued by the Ministry of Health and Child Care. We present ZEC’s statement in full below.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Clarification on Further Suspension of By-Elections</p>
<p>The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) would like to state that it is guided by the country’s legal framework in fulfilling its statutory obligations. The legal framework governing the conduct of elections in Zimbabwe comprises the Constitution, the Electoral Act, the Referendums Act and all subsidiary legislation with a bearing on elections issued by authorities that be. It is also pertinent to note that while the Constitution enshrines the fundamental rights and freedoms for citizens which include the right to elect leaders of their own choice, there are also limits imposed to such rights. Section 86 of the Constitution limits freedoms in the interest of public safety, public health and the general interest of the public. Where such rights are limited through a statutory instrument and which instrument has not been set aside by a court of law, the Commission has no right to disregard lawful obligations.</p>
<p>ZEC suspended all electoral activities during the greater part of last year and at the beginning of this year in compliance with lockdown measures promulgated by the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Statutory Instruments in an effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. On 01 March 2021, the Ministry of Health and Child Care relaxed these measures and subsequently, the Commission also announced the resumption of some electoral activities such as voter registration and transfers while by-elections remain suspended since some lockdown measures of Statutory Instrument 10 of 2021 are still in force.</p>
<p>The Commission stands guided by the Ministry of Health and Child Care which has the expertise in the control of the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the execution of its mandate, the Commission issues out press statements to notify its activities to stakeholders but not as a clandestine means of operating outside the legal framework. Any insinuation to the latter is tantamount to misleading the public on the purpose of these press statements and the integrity of the Commission.<br/>
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FULL TEXT: ZEC Speaks On Suspension Of By-Elections

<blockquote><p>The Combined Harare Residents Association is calling all residents of Harare and motorists to resist machinations of the introduction of a roads levy by the City of Harare.</p>
<p>The move comes at a time when ZINARA has totally failed to use vehicle licensing and toll gate fees in road maintenance and rehabilitation.</p>
<p>We assert that any form of introduction of road tax or levy in Harare is double taxation and must be resisted by the residents and motorists.</p>
<p>The road levy is a move to cover up failures by ZINARA to be accountable, rehabilitate and maintain roads when it is collecting vehicle license and toll gate fees.</p>
<p>We are very clear that the current state of roads in Harare and Zimbabwe, in general, is a result of a centralized governance system that is not responsive to local needs since the ZINARA takeover of vehicle licensing in 2008.</p>
<p>We reiterate our position that if the government of Zimbabwe intends to improve the state of roads there should be political will from the Cabinet to reverse the ZINARA takeover of vehicle licensing from local authorities.</p>
<p>Residents and motorists should not pay the price and bear the burden of failing institutions such as ZINARA through the introduction of roads levy via the backdoor.</p>
<p>This injustice in the making is not welcomed in Harare where citizens have been grappling with over-taxation. We expect Harare City Councilors to make a rational decision and embark on broader consultation on this pertinent matter.</p>
<p>Furthermore, ZINARA must publish the amount of vehicle license fees that it has collected in Harare for the year 2020 and the amounts it has disbursed to the local authority for the same period.</p>
<p>In line with devolution enshrined in Chapter 14 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, we call upon the government of Zimbabwe to devolve the powers and functions of vehicle licensing to local authorities.</p></blockquote>


FULL TEXT: CHRA Urges Residents To Resist Council's Roads Levy

<p>Nine people died and several others were injured in a horrific road accident that occurred at the 217km peg along the Harare-Mutare highway on Tuesday afternoon.</p>
<p>National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi last night confirmed the fatal car crash. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>An Isuzu KB truck travelling from Rusape towards Mutare, carrying a yet to be ascertained number of people, burst a tyre and the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road and crashed.</p>
<p>Five people died at the scene while four others died on the way to hospital. We are still trying to establish the number of people who were travelling in the vehicle and the number of those taken to hospital.</p></blockquote>
<p>Ass Comm Nyathi added that police will release more details on the accident this Wednesday and the identities of the crash victims would be revealed once their next of kin have been notified.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/9-killed-in-car-crash/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></strong></h4>


9 Killed In Car Crash Between Rusape And Mutare

<p>A Masvingo man broke his leg after being thrown out of a kombi that was engaged in a high-speed chase with a police vehicle at Caravan Park recently.</p>
<p>According to <em>Masvingo Mirror</em>, Jealousy Mashiri of Mucheke and three other passengers were thrown out of the vehicle after it rammed into a signpost.</p>
<p>Mashiri is now admitted to Masvingo Provincial Hospital with a fractured leg.</p>
<p>Masvingo Police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa professed ignorance over the matter.</p>
<p>However, <em>Masvingo Mirror</em> reported sources saying some of the passengers were taken to Masvingo Central Police Station and later released.</p>
<p>The kombi was reportedly taken to the VID after the accident. A source is quoted as saying:</p>
<blockquote><p>The vehicle was parked next to Masvingo Magistrates Court when a speeding Police truck arrived.</p>
<p>Police officers began hitting the kombi with their batons and the driver drove away towards Nyika at high speed but he hit a rock at Caravan Park and the vehicle nearly overturned at the edge of the road before hitting a Shakashe River signpost causing the door to fall off throwing out passengers.</p></blockquote>
<p>A lawyer who spoke to the publication said police are not allowed to engage in high-speed chases with vehicles carrying passengers.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/passenger-thrown-out-breaks-leg-in-police-kombi-chase/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Masvingo Mirror</a></strong></h4>


Passenger Thrown Out During Police Kombi Chase

<p>Civil servants’ representatives have challenged the government to show commitment to the roadmap to restoring their pre-October 2018 salaries.</p>
<p>Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) secretary-general David Dzatsunga also chided government representatives for the “megaphone” negotiating tactics.</p>
<p>Dzatsunga said most civil servants were getting at least US$520 a month before October 2018 and they preferred that figure and not the 25 per cent of their current earnings offered by the government. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>They have not shown any commitment to the roadmap to restore our value to pre-October 2018.</p>
<p>They have not shown any commitment to that roadmap or to that resolution of the NJNC.</p>
<p>We can’t sit and agree amicably and sign then people just decide not to look at that and start a new conversation ignoring that.</p>
<p>You don’t negotiate like that. You don’t publish an offer then come to us with the same offer and refuse to move from there.</p>
<p>It means you are putting us in a position to come here and rubber stamp your decision.</p></blockquote>
<p>The National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) met last week but civil servants were not happy with the salary offer that was tabled by the government.</p>
<p>Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima on Monday said the government initially offered its employees a 25% salary hike which was later revised to 70% after the initial offer was rejected.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/govt-civil-servants-face-off/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></strong></h4>


Govt Chided For Its Megaphone Negotiation Strategy

<p>Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima has said the Government and its employees are expected to hold a final meeting before a deadlock can be declared.</p>
<p>This comes after civil servants threatened to down tools, accusing the government of failing to resolve the contentious salaries issue through the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC).</p>
<p>Mavima told <em>NewsDay</em> on Monday that if civil servants fail to report for duty now, they will not be paid their salaries under the “no-work-no-salary” principle.</p>
<p>In spite of civil servants’ refusal to accept the 70 per cent salary increment offer, Mavima said the government was still committed to negotiations with its employees for an amicable solution. Said Mavima:</p>
<blockquote><p>We can’t have that (no work) prior to a declaration of a disagreement and even if there was a declaration of a disagreement, there will be an arbitration process and that arbitration process will be given an opportunity to go forward prior to the engagement in industrial action.</p>
<p>So there is no basis whatsoever that while we are negotiating, civil servants will not go to work.</p>
<p>This is where the government is saying if that happens then we will implement the no-work-no- pay principle because we still have an opportunity to continue with the discussions until we reach an agreement.</p>
<p>As I said, any variation in the government offer which comes from the negotiations will be then effective at an appropriate time and if backdated, with the necessary backdating.</p></blockquote>
<p>Civil servants want to be paid between US$520 and US$550, which they received in 2018 before the government reintroduced the local currency.</p>
<p>The government has rejected its employees’ demands and has instead offered them a staggered pay rise distributed across several months.</p>
<p>The last NJNC meeting was held last week but civil servants described it as a “damp squib”.</p>
<h4><strong>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/govt-civil-servants-face-off/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></strong></h4>


Govt, Civil Servants Face Off

<p>The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has started <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/full-text-importation-of-some-2nd-hand-vehicles-now-requires-import-licence/">implementing Statutory Instrument</a> (SI) 89 of 2021 which among other things notes that the importation of second-hand vehicles aged 10 years and above would require an Import Licence from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.</p>
<p>A document circulating on social media suggest that one Onesmas Sithole’s Toyota Vitz was detained by the revenue collector who is demanding that he produces an Import Licence issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.</p>
<p>The notice requires Mr Sithole to pay ZWL$800 000 fine and ZWL$800 rent per day within three months counting from the day of detention failure of which the vehicle will be sold in terms of section 39 of the Customs and Excise Act (Chapter 23:02).</p>
<p>The Minister of Industry and Commerce, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Sekai_Nzenza">Dr Sekai Nzenza</a>, however, Monday issued a circular stating that individuals whose motor vehicles were bought on or before 02 April 2021 will be required to apply for import licences at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, attaching proof of payment. Reads the circular in part:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 </strong></p>
<p>In line with the Control of Goods (Import and Export) (Commerce) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 (No.9). and following the 2021 National Budget Statement, Government gazzeted Statutory Instrument 89 of 2021 on the 2nd of April 2021. The Statutory Instrument has removed Second-Hand Motor Vehicles aged 10 years and above from the date of manufacture at the time of importation, from the Open General Import License. It also removes Sugar and Cement from the Open General Import License.</p>
<p><strong>2.0 ADMINISTRATION OF SI 89 OF 2021 2.1 </strong></p>
<p>Importation of Second-Hand Motor Vehicles which are IS years and above from the date of manufacture will now require consideration for import licences. This measure is in line with the NDS1, which underscores value addition and encourages effective standards, regulations and use of road-worthy vehicles that meet environmental and safety standards. 2.2 Commercial vehicles (tractors, haulage trucks. earth moving equipment) and other specialised vehicles used in mining and construction sectors shall be exempted. 2.3 Importation of Sugar and Cement will also require consideration for import licences. Sweets are exempted from import licence requirement.</p>
<p><strong>3.0 WAY FORWARD </strong></p>
<p>The Ministry is therefore advising that:</p>
<p>3.1 Clients whose motor vehicles were bought on or before 02 April 2021 will be required to apply for import licences at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, attaching proof of payment:</p>
<p>3.2 Clients whose consignments on sugar and cement were bought on or before 02 April 2021 will be considered for import licences.</p>
<p>3.3 In line with decentralisation, clients who meet requirements in 3.1 and 3.2 above will have to make their applications at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce offices at Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare and Masvingo.</p>
<p>3.4 Please be advised that there is an e-licensing platform (hups://zimeservices.pfms.gov.zw) that can be used by importers and exporters.</p>
<p>3.5 For inquiries. you can contact the following: Harare Ms Sandauke – 0772 874 213 Mr Gowora – 0774 099 514 Mr Mukanjari – 0773 029 506 Bulawayo Mr Gopoza – 0783 871 460 Mr Dingiswayo – 0774 493 194 Gweru Mr Mtisi – 0775 856 903</p></blockquote>


ZIMRA Starts Implementing SI 89 On Importation Of Second-Hand Vehicles

<p>A form 1 school drop out, Nhlanhla Gabula popularly known in his community as Oriyantso has designed a quad motorbike.</p>
<p>The current version of the motorbike is his second attempt after he destroyed the first he designed around 2004 and 2005, under the eyes of his father after failing to raise the requisite financial resources.</p>
<p>Speaking on his latest project, Oriyantso said offers have been made by local farmers for the motorbike but he is adamant he will never sell the prototype. He said:</p>
<blockquote><p>Having made a quad bike before which never came to see the day I decided when l started to stay on the premises to deal at once and for all with the wound and put my skills to test.</p>
<p>I managed to raise money to fulfill my dream and this is where l raised all the parts required. In three and a half months l was done and dusted.</p>
<p>This is not the ideal quad bike l desire to design. With all the right equipment l can pull it off in a month without any scracth or untight screw.</p>
<p>My target is when l get all this to create employ and grow as a company that is able to make two quad bikes a month or even more considering the raw equipment.</p>
<p>I will never sell this sample even in my trying times and l want to wake up and see it daily to inspire me to hustle and be able to grow my company and even get it to be formally registered.</p></blockquote>
<p>Nhlanhla Gabula dropped out of school in 1992 just as he finished his Form One Third Term at Gwanda High School as his father failed to pay his school fees.</p>
<p>Nhlanhla Gabula became a gold miner in Collen Bawn before going to Harare where he tried his luck in rearing Ostriches.</p>
<p>He returned to Gwanda where he became his father Amos Gabula’s right-hand man where they welded in the family’s home at Gwanda’s oldest township Jahunda.</p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-form-1-school-drop-out-oriyantso-designs-quad-bike/">Chronicle</a></strong></p>


Zimbabwean Form 1 Drop Out Designs Quad Motorbike

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<p lang="en">Zimbabwe recently issued <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/full-text-importation-of-some-2nd-hand-vehicles-now-requires-import-licence/">Statutory Instrument (SI) 89 of 2021</a> which among other things states that the importation of second-hand vehicles aged 10 years and above would require an Import Licence from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.</p>
<p lang="en">There are mixed reactions to the new policy with some suggesting that it is unjust while some say it is being misunderstood. We present below some of the reactions posted on social media.</p>
<p lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/baba_nyenyedzi/status/1378370783345528833">Tinashe M</a> suggested that the SI was an indication of the government’s cruelty. Tinashe said:</p>
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<p lang="en">This is a 2010 vehicle. For whatever twisted reason, GoZ has decided to ban its importation. Citizens using free funds paying USD taxes cannot do so anymore. The ministers who sign this into law, get their brand new cars courtesy of the taxpayer.</p>
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<div>The firm found that the average age of cars and trucks in operation in the U.S. has risen to 11.9” It turns out in America as the case in the world the average car on the road is more than 10 years old.</div>
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<div>Cabinet, by stroke of pen, has revealed its incapacity to think &amp; govern. Its immeasurable cruelty in impeding human aspirations. Perhaps Minister Nzenza, must visit the city centre at 8pm to realize, especially so for a woman, why a car is a necessity &amp; NOT a luxury!</div>
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<p lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/phillipkudzayi/status/1378381257789300740">Philip Kudzayi</a> said while vehicles that are ten years old are being banned, the roads are not being serviced. Kudzayi Tweeted:</p>
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<p lang="en">Funny. Roads that haven’t been serviced in 40 years demanding that vehicles be “at most 10 years old”.</p>
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<p lang="en">Been doing a random survey where I live in Unit K. The cars in question are very expensive for the middle class. Wonder where Mthuli pegs the classes in Zim. Unit K middle class can not match up</p>
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<p lang="en">The cars have not been banned as you allege. But you now require an import permit to import a 10 year old car. I think this is a gvt initiative to raise funds through import permits</p>
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<p lang="en">its not a ban, Correct . Its however not true that gov intends to raise funds thru import permit fees. Import licence at the moment the last time I checked 2 weeks back is ZWL150. The restriction is meant to support the motor Industry. Its meant to promote the buy local, however, as it is in Zim there is no Motor industry to protect. zthe gov itself is on the front importing buses instead of buying local. Motor industry is down because of these imports despite having the capacity. This is the challenge “policy Reversal”</p>
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<p lang="en">It emanates from corruption. Someone affiliated to <a data-user-name="zanupf_patriots" href="https://twitter.com/zanupf_patriots/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@<span>zanupf_patriots</span></a> is buying those buses outside the country at inflated prices. <a data-user-name="nickmangwana" href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@<span>nickmangwana</span></a> is very much aware. those are the pple who asslicks munangagwa kuitura immunity. Instead of creating jobs they are exporting.</p>
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<p lang="en">Others dismissed the view that the SI was meant to protect the local motor industry saying that industry is long dead.</p>
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<p>Former Energy and Power Development Minister, Advocate Fortune Chasi has called for justice for the poor after the High Court issued an order stopping the demolition of houses in an affluent Harare suburb, Greendale.</p>
<p>The Wednesday provisional order by High Court judge Justice Mary Dube stopped the Harare City Council’s planned demolition that was scheduled to take place this Saturday.</p>
<p>It comes after nearly 200 houses were demolished in Budiriro, a high-density suburb in Harare. Commenting on the draft order, Advocate Chasi said:</p>
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<p>Chasi previously expressed frustration over the timing of the demolition of Budirio houses saying the local authority should have waited until the rainy season was over.</p>
<p>The owners of the five Greenland houses that were targeted for demolition were represented by lawyers from Matsika Legal Practitioners.</p>
<p>They insisted that they lawfully purchased the land from the local authority and received offer letters between 2016 and 2018, after having fully paid for the stands.</p>
<p>According to court papers, the applicants argue that the local authority decided to evict them from the stands after the Greendale Residents and Ratepayers Association, had taken it to court for failing to get necessary legal approvals to allow stands to be built on.</p>
<p>In a public notice dated February 10, 2021, City of Harare said residents, including the applicants, took advantage of the non-appearance of the department of control and housing inspectors due to the COVID-19 lockdown and <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/06/03/high-court-rules-against-destruction-of-greendale-wetland/">constructed illegal structures on undesignated land.</a></p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/fortunechasi/status/1378774437865127942">Fortune Chasi;</a> <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Budiriro">Pindula;</a> <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/high-court-stops-harare-demolitions/">NewsDay;</a> </strong></p>


Ex-Minister Chasi Calls For Justice For The Poor As Court Stops Demolition Of Structures In Affluent Suburb

<p>Zimbabwean international, Divine Lunga this Saturday produced a man of the match performance when his club, Golden Arrows played to a 1-1 draw against Moroka Swallows in a DStv Premiership.</p>
<p>Golden Arrows were leading 1-0 until almost stoppage time when the hosts decided to equalise.</p>
<p>Lunga’s compatriots, Knox Mutizwa and Danny Phiri also featured for Golden Arrows.</p>
<p>Lunga has been topical in Zimbabwean media after reports that Warriors head coach, Zdravko Loga Logarusic had vowed not to play him anymore for snubbing the national team when the Warriors played Botswana in an AFCON match.</p>
<p>The natural left-back reportedly told the Warriors management that he had sustained an injury hence unable to play but proceeded to play for his club a day later triggering Loga’s anger.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Warriors manager, Mpandare said Lunga was still an essential member of the team.</p>
<p><b>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-devine-lunga-in-man-if-the-match-performance/">Chronicle</a></b></p>


Divine Lunga Produces Man Of The Match Performance

<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported that the number of people who have to date died during this year’s Easter Holiday has risen to nine (9) which is higher than last year’s.</p>
<p>The national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said there was almost a 50 percent increase compared to the corresponding period last year.</p>
<p>Motorists have since been reminded that road traffic safety is a shared responsibility, hence they should take caution as they travel to reduce further carnage.</p>
<p>Road accidents usually spike during holidays as many will be rushing to their destinations while some will be driving under the influence of alcohol.</p>
<p>Many view the holidays as the time to visit their relatives while others take it to go on prayer retreats thereby creating congestion on the roads.</p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/easter-holidays-accidents-claim-9-lives/">ZBC News</a></strong></p>


9 Perish In Accidents This Easter Holiday

<p>Zimbabwe is set to rename more streets and buildings to create a sense of national pride, a senior official from the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has said.</p>
<p>Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, Mr Zvinechimwe Churu has instructed District Development Coordinators to submit new names for buildings, schools and any amenities that still have pre-independence names. Churu said the name changes are meant to create a sense of national pride.</p>
<p>In November 2019, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/07/17/more-roads-renamed-after-president-ed-mnangagwa/">Cabinet approved the renaming</a> of street names, places and Government buildings in Zimbabwe. In Harare, some of the renamed streets include Speke Avenue to Agostinho Neto Avenue, Angwa Street to Sir Seretse Khama Street, Third Street to Patrice Lumumba Street.</p>
<p>In Bulawayo,  Sixth Avenue up to Sixth Avenue extension was renamed Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Way, Ninth Avenue was renamed Simon Muzenda Avenue and 12th Avenue was renamed Joseph Msika Avenue.</p>
<p>Churu has instructed District Development Coordinators to submit 10 possible name changes in their districts that will replace colonial or anglicized names. The communication reads:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Cabinet Committee on Names (Alteration) would like to re-invigorate the changing of names in line with National Development Strategy 1 concepts of inclusivity and national heritage. It is believed replacing colonial or anglicized names will create a sense of national pride. I now require each district development coordinator to submit at least ten proposed name changes per district. The areas to be covered by the proposals should include road and street names, schools, colleges and training centres, health facilities, buildings, natural features and local place names.</p></blockquote>
<p>The renaming of streets has previously caused pandemonium between the central government and local government authorities who accused the former of encroaching into their jurisdiction.</p>
<p>Observers, however, said there should be competition in improving service delivery as naming a non-existent road is useless.</p>
<p>A number of roads in Zimbabwe have been declared death traps due to their poor state.</p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/change-street-names-or-else/">Sunday News</a></strong></p>


Zimbabwe To Rename More Streets And Buildings To Create A Sense Of National Pride

<p><strong>The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts (ZNOART) has criticised the decision by local authorities to hike rates saying the increment was ill-timed. We present ZNOART’s statement below.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>ZNOART PRESS STATEMENT ON EXORBITANT RATES</p>
<p>EXORBITANT RATES ZERO SERVICE DELIVERY</p>
<p>In an unexpected move by local authorities that has shocked residents across the country in the middle of poor or non-existent service delivery, there is a huge outcry and a call for these authorities to justify these sharp and exorbitant increases in rates and other utilities.</p>
<p>Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts ZNOART are keen to hear from all local authorities concerned why they have been such an upsurge without taking into consideration their reciprocation of services commensurate with the new bills.</p>
<p>Nearly all urban authorities have huge shortfalls in providing safe and portable water, refuse collection, emergency services, health facilities and general welfare of residents.</p>
<p>These increases have been coming over the years and no improvement has been observed in fact there is rapid deterioration and service provision and unprecedented dilapidation of infrastructures such as roads, lighting and recreational facilities.</p>
<p>Although we are totally against these exorbitant charges residents have also lost confidence in how this revenue is put to use if they decide to pay.</p>
<p>As residents we are calling upon the responsible ministry to rise to the occasion and come to our rescue by rendering definitive intervention, we regard this move by local authorities as an unnecessary bull rush intended to fleece the ordinary ratepayer of their hard-earned resources.<br/>
We understand that it is our responsibility to pay for service rendered but we feel that the bills should be confined to reasonable and affordable parameters failing which the vicious circle of non-compliance by residents and the incapacitation of service providers will continue.</p>
<p>We also feel that this move was ill-timed as the ordinary residents are still suffering from the effects of the COVID pandemic related lockdown which implied the limitation of earnings in most households.</p>
<p>Given the prevailing situation of allegations and pending court cases relating to corruption and abuse of office by a number of senior officers in urban councils, residents find it hard to digest the justification of these high figures as sentiments are pointing towards the fact that council officials will continue to fatten their own pockets at the expense of service delivery.</p>
<p>It is better to institute affordable rates which will translate into a higher rate of compliance from residents than to bill residents with figures outside of their reach.</p>
<p>We implore local authorities to be responsive to the outcries of their residents and consider revisiting their decisions and reduce these tariffs in a manner consistent with the prevailing economic conditions.</p>
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ZNOART National chairman<br/>
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<p>For more Information Contact :<br/>
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Facebook Page: Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trusts.</p></blockquote>


FULL TEXT: Residents Resist "Ill-Timed" Rates Hike

<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denied reports which suggest that First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa’s convoy <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/03/auxillia-mnangagwas-biker-crashes-and-dies-in-motorcade-accident/">was involved in a road accident in Chinhoyi on Friday.</a></p>
<p>The accident claimed the life of a ZRP officer identified as Sgt Freddy Chipato of ZRP Chinhoyi Traffic who was on VIP duty to clear the road for the First Lady who was on her way from Mhangura.</p>
<p>She had travelled to donate to 3-weeks-old twins whose mother died immediately after giving birth.</p>
<p>It had been suggested that the deceased was the First Lady’s executive escort motorbike outrider. Speaking about the accident, national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:</p>
<blockquote><p>The First Lady’s convoy was not involved at all in the road traffic accident.</p></blockquote>
<p>Sgt Chipato collided with a Toyota Altezza at the 131 km peg along Harare-Chirundu highway road after the driver of the Altezza, Tinotenda Esau Mutandiro swerved to the right resulting in a collision.</p>
<p>Assistant Commissioner Nyathi says Mutandiro is now facing culpable homicide charges.</p>
<p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/just-in-police-clears-air-on-chinhoyi-road-accident-first-ladys-convoy-not-involved/">The Herald</a></strong></p>


ZRP: First Lady’s Convoy Wasn't Involved In The Accident

<p>The Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Commission (PSC), ambassador Jonathan Wutawunashe has said the government is committed to ensure a living wage for workers.</p>
<p>He made the remarks after a meeting between the government and the Apex Council which represents workers had failed to agree on workers’ salaries after workers rejected the offers the government had tabled.</p>
<p>We present Wutawunashe’s statement below.</p>
<blockquote><p>NOTIFICATION ON CONTINUED NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND WORKERS’ REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NATIONAL JOINT NEGOTIATING COUNCIL (NJNC)</p>
<p>1.0 Government is pleased to advise that the meeting between workers’ representatives and the Government team in the National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) continued in earnest and in a very honest way. Government expressed constraints emanating from –</p>
<p>a) a prolonged economic shutdown period within the country owing to the lockdown measures instituted to manage the Covid 19 pandemic. during which revenue generation was reduced to virtual insignificance:</p>
<p>b) payment for vaccines against Covid-19 pandemic, with the aim of administering doses to at least 60 percent of the population. thus achieving a measure of herd immunity</p>
<p>Even as Government faced these constraints, it remained committed to fulfilling the payment of salaries and benefits to all civil servants. including those who were at home during the long periods of national lockdown restrictions.</p>
<p>2.0 Government anticipates that as the economy is opening up. more revenue streams will also open up.<br/>
3.0 As the economy improves. Government anticipates more space for further improving conditions of service for its workers.</p>
<p>4.0 While continuing with the crucial negotiations. Government wishes to implement payment of increments from what is immediately available to support its workforce. without prejudice to the negotiating process, which must continue. It needs to be borne in mind in that regard that some civil servants do not belong to any union, and might not wish to forgo the immediate improvement of their emoluments pending the conclusion of negotiations in the NJNC:</p>
<p>5.0 Government is committed to the collaborative task of developing a realistic roadmap that will guide deliberations as we move ever closer to the attainment of Vision 2030</p>
<p>7.0 Govemment reiterates its commitment to continuous and fruitful engagement with its workers towards improving conditions of service and ensuring a living wage for its valued workforce</p>
<p>In that spirit. Government welcomes the opportunity to keep engaging with workers’ representatives in the NJNC. the forum established officially for the discussion of conditions of service for all civil servants.</p>
<p>The Secretary Ambassador J. Wutawunashe<br/>
Public Service Commission 9″ Floor. Social Security Centre Harare</p></blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: Govt Committed To Ensure Living Wage For Workers - PSC

<p>MDC Alliance Vice President, Tendai Biti has reiterated that the Dendairy Lucerne grass project in Chilonga, Chiredzi was never stopped as others thought.</p>
<p>Following the issuance of Statutory Instrument (SI) 72A of 2021 that announced the repealing of SI 50, many thought the government had succumbed to pressure from stakeholders and was now stopping the project.</p>
<p>Statutory Instrument  50 of 2021 had legalized the eviction of Chilonga people from their ancestral lands in Chiredzi. Commenting following the repealing of SI 50, Biti said the development was inconsequential since “land was taken away in terms of SI 51 of 2021. That has not been repealed. <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/19/zim-govt-repeals-si50-which-legalised-chilonga-evictions/">So nothing has changed.”</a></p>
<p>Posting on Twitter this Friday, the Harare-based lawyer reiterated that the government never stopped the project. <a href="https://twitter.com/BitiTendai/status/1377887207659335681">He said:</a></p>
<blockquote><p>The project was not stopped. SI 51 of 2021 has not been repealed. Right now the Hlengwe Shangani community is being brutalized with Masvingo Provincial Minister Ezra Chadzamira on rampage.</p></blockquote>
<p>Some stakeholders opposed the planned eviction of Chilonga people saying it was a violation of both domestic and international human rights laws hence the need for the project to be stopped.</p>
<p>Chilonga residents who were resisting the move said they were aware that they will never be compensated as the case was with victims of Tugwi-Mukorsi floods, and Chidzwa people.</p>
<p>A number of Chilonga local leaders appeared on ZBCTV, the state broadcaster refuting claims that residents were opposed to the evictions saying there were some elements misinforming people to create confusion.</p>
<p>Their remarks suggested that the project was ongoing as initially planned.</p>


Dendairy's Lucerne Grass Project In Chilonga Was Never Stopped - Biti

<p>Harare Residents Trust (HRT) director, Precious Shumba has said HRT intends to approach the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, to ask him to reconsider the approval of exorbitant rates.</p>
<p>Shumba said the rates being charged by the City of Harare were “unsustainable, unjustified” and further weakened the capacity of the ratepayers to escape socio-economic challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and high unemployment levels. He said:</p>
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<p data-wtg-lazy="15">He said without a government subsidy on most of their services, they were mostly relying on ratepayers.</p>
<p data-wtg-lazy="15">Rates are used for the provision of services such as water, lighting, sewer reticulation and garbage collection.</p>
<p data-wtg-lazy="15"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/harare-residents-petition-authorities-over-exorbitant-rates/">NewZimbabwe</a></strong></p>


Harare Residents Want Local Govt Minister To Reconsider Approval Of Exorbitant Rates

<p>Award-winning journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono has posted photos that expose the rot in Majubeki, a section in Mbare suburb in Harare.</p>
<p>Chin’ono accused the ruling ZANU PF of crippling the operations of the local government authority. Harare City Council is run by the opposition MDC Alliance.</p>
<p>However, there are reports suggesting the central government through the Ministry of Local Government has been intervening in the operations of the council. Chin’ono said:</p>
<blockquote><p>I was in Mbare 2 days ago, this is the situation in a section nicknamed Majubeki in Mbare. ZANU PF has literally destroyed council, able handed by its puppet Douglas Mwonzora! Whilst Mnangagwa and Mwonzora fly around to Vic Falls bromancing each other, this is what they created!</p></blockquote>
<p>Mbare is a reflection of the situation in some suburbs around the country. Some suburbs including BUdiriro have as a result of unattended burst sewer pipes in the past recorded cholera outbreaks</p>
<p>See pictures below.</p>
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PICTURES: The Situation In Majubeki Mbare - Chin'ono

<p><strong>The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned members of the public particularly those intending to travel and motorists against violating the country’s rules and regulations. We present ZRP’s statement in full below.</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>As the nation commemorates the Easter holiday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reminds members of the public that the Government’s COVID-19 regulations announced by His Excellency, Head of State and Government and the Commander in Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on 30th March 2021 will be enforced without fear or favour.</p>
<p>The Police will ensure that all visitors to the country comply with the safety and health measures pronounced by President Mnangagwa. No movements to and from boarding schools by either parents or pupils will be allowed on Police checkpoints and roadblocks. May I take this opportunity to warn bars and nightclub operators that they must religiously comply with the Government’s directive to remain closed. Anyone who disregards the directive will be dealt with in terms of the country’s laws.</p>
<p>Those who are taking advantage of the public by offering fake COVID-19 certificates will be severely dealt with by the Police. The public should seriously take note of the Government’s advice to defer unnecessary travel in order to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and contribute towards the maintenance of law and order in the country.</p>
<p>The public must note that social gatherings which include weddings, churches and funerals are still limited to a maximum of 50 people, wearing of masks is still mandatory and the curfew order remains effective from 2200 hours to 0530 hours, the next morning.</p>
<p>The issue of social distancing should be prioritized at all times. The ZRP urges all motorists and the general public to observe road rules and regulations and ensure that motor vehicles are roadworthy for carrying passengers and goods.</p>
<p>Records have shown that speeding, human error, misjudgement, overloading and defective motor vehicles contribute to accidents. Motorists should ensure that tyres are in good condition before embarking on journeys. We are appealing to all motorists to drive safely during this holiday and avoid overtaking in situations which are not safe to do so.</p>
<p>We urge motorists to co-operate with police officers when stopped at roadblocks and checkpoints in order to avoid inconveniences. Police would be checking for various traffic violations, stolen motor vehicles, smuggling of minerals, criminal movements, cattle rustlers nd drug traffickers on all major highways and roads in the country.</p>
<p>Stakeholders such as the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe and Vehicle Examination Department will be working closely with the ZRP to make sure that the holidays are accident-free through awareness campaigns and blitz on errant motorists.</p>
<p>Police will impound all defective or un-roadworthy vehicles in order to safeguard lives. Members of the public are urged to avoid boarding Mshkashika or unregistered vehicles as they risk being mugged. Above all these vehicles are not licenced or insured to carry passengers.</p>
<p>Those travelling must always ensure that properties are secure. Please do not to leave keys under doormats, flower pots or any obvious place. The ZRP will deploy officers to curtail criminal activities throughout the country through patrols, stop and search and crime awareness campaigns. Police commanders will ensure that officers perform duties according to set standards.</p>
<p>The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes all a happy and accident-free Easter Holiday</p>
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<p>New details have emerged in the arrest of President Mnangagwa (ED)’s honorary consul to Belarus Alexander Zingman in DRC last week, reports coming from Zingerman himself said he was arrested for plotting a coup against the DRC leader Felix Tshisekedi, Newsday reports.</p>
<p>This was revealed by Zingman who reportedly stated that the DRC government was made to believe he is an arms dealer planning to conduct a coup. Said Zingman:</p>
<blockquote><p>The Press in DRC was awash with information that we were arms dealers and that we were in that country to train the armed forces to conduct a coup. This detail is showing that everything had been prepared and our arrest and detention was because we were victims of false information provided to DRC security forces</p></blockquote>
<p>Zingman denied plotting to topple the DRC government and said:</p>
<blockquote><p>We did not go to DRC to conduct any military deals or training. But we were there at the invitation of Moisi Kapende, who has a foundation called Moisi Kapende Agricultural Foundation, a big agricultural venture in Lubumbashi</p></blockquote>
<p>He also denied being an arms dealer and said he is not a criminal:</p>
<blockquote><p>We are not arms dealers or criminals. Our hope is to know who supplied that false information to the DRC security forces. It is good that our business profile was cleared by the DRC security agencies</p></blockquote>
<p>He also explained his decision to swiftly fly to Harare after his release from prison in DRC yesterday and said:</p>
<blockquote><p>Our itinerary was that we were coming to Harare the next day at 7am, where we had other business meetings. That is why we came here because it was part of the plans that we had.</p></blockquote>
<p>He however denied disclosing the nature of the business he was going to conduct in Harare when he was asked about that.</p>
<p>Zingman spent <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/arrest-of-eds-belarusian-friend-could-open-pandoras-box/">12 days in a Congolese jail after his arrest</a> on speculation that Tshisekedi was getting rid of former President Joseph Kabila’s allies after their fall out.</p>
<p>More: <strong><a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/04/ed-ally-in-coup-plot-storm/">Newday</a></strong></p>


ED's Belarusian Ally Zingman Was Arrested For Plotting A Coup In DRC

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<p class="title single-title"><strong>The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has projected that the political and economic crises in Zimbabwe are likely to worsen as the Southern  African country approaches the 2023 elections. We present the coalition’s statement in full below.</strong></p>
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<p class="title single-title">Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) and Human Rights Watch (I IRW) on March 24, 2021 held a virtual Diplomatic Briefing with African and international Diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe and South Africa to brief the diplomats on the continued economic and political crisis in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p class="title single-title">During the meeting, the Crisis Coalition and Human Rights Watch noted with concern the closure of the democratic space in Zimbabwe which has been characterized by arbitrary arrests of civic society and opposition activists, lengthy pre-trial detention of pro-democracy activists and draconian legislation meant to entrench the ruling party, ZANU PF’s authoritarian rule.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Other issues highlighted to the diplomats include weaponization of the judiciary to persecute pro-democracy activists, subversion of the people’s will through recalls of Parliamentarians who won elections on the MDC Alliance ticket as well as continued harassment of human rights campaigners by activists aligned to the ruling party ZANU PF.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Abuse of Covid-19 regulations to clampdown on citizens’ fundamental rights was also highlighted as an issue of major concern during the meeting.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Another issue highlighted during the meeting is the continued involvement of the military in civilian and political processes.<br/>
The diplomats were briefed that this trend had worsened since the November 2017 military coup that led to the ascendancy of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to power and that the government of Zimbabwe continues to use terror to silence dissent.</p>
<p class="title single-title">The diplomats were also told that corruption and militarization of the state has worsened the economic and political crises in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p class="title single-title">In light of the government’s tactic to use terror against dissenting voices, the diplomats were briefed that there has been a continuous pattern of abduction and torture of pro-democracy campaigners including opposition activists.</p>
<p class="title single-title">This has been worsened by the fact that the state media continues with its smear campaign against pro-democracy activists and thus aiding their persecution.</p>
<p class="title single-title">The state’s clampdown on journalists exposing corruption and human rights abuses was also highlighted during the diplomatic briefing.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Zimbabwe’s constitutional crisis, which has been characterized by several amendments to the constitution, was highlighted during the meeting and Crisis Coalition and Human Rights Watch bemoaned that the amendments are part of efforts to further shrink the democratic space.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Way Forward The Crisis Coalition and Human Rights Watch noted during the meeting that as Zimbabwe heads for the 2023 elections, there is a high likelihood that the political and economic crisis in the country will worsen especially given the military involvement in political processes.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Crisis Coalition Chairperson, Rashid Mahiya emphasized that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has an important role to play in as far as resolving the Zimbabwean crisis is concerned hence the need for intervention by the regional body.</p>
<p class="title single-title">As part of efforts to unlock the Zimbabwean crisis, Mahiya highlighted the urgent need for a multi-stakeholder dialogue adding that there should be a clear roadmap for political, economic, electoral and institutional reforms as well as a clear implementation matrix of the reforms.<br/>
I lc added that reforms arc critical for credible elections in Zimbabwe.</p>
<p class="title single-title">Another proposal highlighted during the meeting was that the government of Zimbabwe should implement the recommendations of the Modanthe Commission which recommended that perpetrators of the August 1, 2019 shootings should be brought to book.</p>
<p class="title single-title">ISSUED BY THE CRISIS IN ZIMBABWE COALITION Marvellous Kumalo Spokesperson</p>
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