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Johnson Mutodi, the father of the former Deputy Information Minister, Energy Mutodi, has died aged 92.
Mutodi said his father passed away on Wednesday morning at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals where he was receiving medical care.
The Goromonzi South MP said Mr Johnson Mutodi succumbed to “complications associated with old age.”
Mourners are gathered at 4779 Crawhill Views in Borrowdale, Harare. Mutodi said in <a href="https://twitter.com/energymutodi/status/1503937826022477825?s=20&amp;t=tbmm1ButwNf9H3dTrIq-sA">a tweet:</a>
<blockquote>
Hon Dr Energy Mutodi’s father Mr Johnson Mutodi is no more. Mr Johnson Mutodi (92) passed on this morning at Parirenyatwa Hospital due to complications associated with old age. Mourners are gathered at 4779 Crawhill Views, Borrowdale.
</blockquote>
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Harare lawyer, Thabani Mpofu, wrote, “Deepest condolences mkoma”.
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy president Tendai Biti tweeted, “Extremely sorry for your loss, Citizen Mutodi . May his soul Rest In Peace.”
Journalist Mduduzi Mathuthu said, “My condolences chief. He ran his race, over to you”.
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Energy Mutodi's Father Dies

Controversial cleric and ZANU PF activist, Passion Java, says he misses the late businessman and socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure.
Java took to his Facebook page and expressed his feelings. He posted a short statement, “I miss Ginimbi“.
Ginimbi and Java were not always on good terms and would occasionally exchange verbal barbs on social media platforms, with their followers also divided on who was the most flashy “mbinga“.
Ginimbi died in the wee hours of Sunday, 08 November 2020 along Borrowdale Road in Harare when his speeding Rolls Royce collided with a Honda Fit, veered off the road and hit a tree before catching fire.
Ginimbi was in the company of model and fitness trainer Michelle “Moana” Amuli, a Mozambican and a Malawian national.
He was pulled out of the car alive but died moments later. The other occupants of the car were trapped inside and were burned to death.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

'I Miss Ginimbi', Says Passion Java

Fifteen (15) buses carrying suspected smuggled goods worth millions of dollars in import duty were impounded by law enforcement agents between Monday evening and Tuesday morning in Beitbridge.
The buses were intercepted at the Dulivhadzimu bus terminus and on the highways from Beitbridge to Bulawayo and Harare and other urban centres.
Bus crew members who spoke to Two Nations claimed that police officers and soldiers who intercepted the buses said that they were punishing the bus companies for getting their colleagues arrested.
Eighteen (18) uniformed officers were arrested by officers from the Anti-Corruption Unit at a roadblock outside Beitbridge on Saturday allegedly after receiving R2 000 bribe from a Sables Class Bus crew.
Mandeep Bus manager, John Marima, told Two Nations that the police officers who commandeered their busses to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) offices told them that the arrests were payback for getting their colleagues arrested. Said Marima:
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They said they were arresting us because of Sable Class which reported their workmates and got them arrested for taking bribes.
We have passengers that are stranded with nothing to eat. This is bad for a professional police to be vindictive.
This move is to deter us from making negative reports against the police. After setting this example there is no bus that will report police again for bribe-taking.
The police will actually take bribes on a higher scale from now onwards.
</blockquote>
The Chronicle reported that the buses were impounded by the National Security Taskforce.
The publication quoted Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi as saying the police will not hesitate to arrest those involved in smuggling. He said:
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We will not hesitate to arrest anyone involved in crime, especially smuggling or corrupt activities.
Our targets are individuals, syndicates, security personnel, companies and transporters engaging in the illegal movement of goods across the borders.
We strongly advise anyone wishing to import or export goods through our borders to do so within the confines of the existing Customs and Excise laws.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twonations.co.zw/beitbridge-police-hits-back-at-whistle-blowers/">Two Nations</a>, <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/anti-smuggling-blitz-nets-15-buses/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Cross-border Bus Crews Allege Police Retaliation For Reporting Corrupt Cops

Two villagers died on Monday while trying to rescue a goat that had fallen into a 23-meter deep well in Dundubala village in Insuza.
Themba Nyathi (48), of Dundubala and Mabutho Sibanda (36), of Makhondo in Nyamandlovu, drowned in the well at around 11 AM and 3 PM, respectively.
Nyathi was a caretaker at Lucky Khumalo’s homestead, where the tragic incident took place.
Villagers believe the duo suffocated because of low oxygen possibly due to toxic gasses in the well, before the eventual drowning.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Matabeleland North Inspector Gloria Banda said:
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Nyathi arrived home from the fields and found a piece of zinc sheet that was used to cover the well missing. He suspected that there might be a goat that fell inside the well.
With the help of his son, they prepared some ropes and hooks to fish out the zinc and the goat.
During the process, two other villagers arrived and Nyathi was lowered down the well using the rope.
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Inspector Banda said moments later, Nyathi was heard breathing with difficulties and other villagers were summoned.
A villager, Mabutho Sibanda, who said he had the experience of working in local gold mines, volunteered to get into the well. Added Banda:
<blockquote>
Sibanda was also lowered down with a chain. Whilst inside the well, he became free of the chain and there was no communication from him.
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Police officers were called to attend the scene and they advised the villagers to return home and leave the neighbourhood watch to guard the scene until the next morning.
The police sub-aqua unit was called from Bulawayo and managed to retrieve the bodies of the two men and the carcass of the goat from the well at 9 AM on Tuesday.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/03/15/2-men-drown-saving-goat-from-23-meter-deep-well-police/">ZimLive</a></h4>

Two Men Die Saving Goat From 23-meter-deep Well

Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Lieutenant General David Sigauke said six army recruits died during an eight-month training programme that started in July last year and ended on Tuesday, 15 March 2022.
Lieutenant General Sigauke revealed this in his address during a pass-out parade by 2 442 soldiers at the Imbizo Training Depot in Bulawayo. He said:
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The training commenced on July 1, 2021, with a total of 2 501 recruits comprising of 2 242 males and 259 females drawn from all our provinces.
Today a total of 2 442 comprising 2 190 males and 252 females are graduating. On a sad note, we lost six recruits who passed on during the time of our training and we say may their souls rest in eternal peace.
A total of 59 recruits failed to make the grade due to various reasons and today they are not in this parade.
</blockquote>
Sigauke said the army has the mandate to defend the country’s territorial integrity and warned of threats posed by Jihadists in Mozambique to regional peace and stability.
The army chief also warned the graduates against acts of indiscipline and unprofessional conduct.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/03/15/six-army-recruits-died-during-eight-month-training-commander/">ZimLive</a></h4>

6 Army Recruits Died During Eight-month Training

We have posted new jobs to the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/">Jobs section on Pindula</a>. Please open the job you’re interested in to view the detailed application requirements and application deadline.
<h2>Accounts and Administration Clerk (x5) – Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union (ZFU)</h2>
The Union is looking for 5 Accounts and Administration clerks to work in Mutare, Bindura, Chinhoyi, Gweru and Harare.
Deadline: March 23, 2022
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/accounts-and-administration-clerk-x5-zimbabwe-farmers-union-zfu-2353/">https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/accounts-and-administration-clerk-x5-zimbabwe-farmers-union-zfu-2353/</a>
<h2>Finance and Administration Assistant – Caritas Zimbabwe</h2>
Caritas Zimbabwe Archdiocese of Harare – PVO 25/2014 is the social development arm of the Catholic Church and a member of Caritas Internationalis -a confederation of 164 Catholic Relief, Development and Social service organisation working to build a better world. Caritas Harare is seeking to recruit personnel with suitable qualifications to fill the position of Finance and Administration Assistant.
Deadline: March 18, 2022
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/finance-and-administration-assistant-caritas-zimbabwe-2353/">https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/finance-and-administration-assistant-caritas-zimbabwe-2353/</a>
<h2>Pharmacist Assistant – Corporate 24 Hospital Group</h2>
Applications are invited from competent suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the position based at Corporate 24 Hospital along No. 6 Bath Road, Belgravia, Harare.
Deadline: March 25, 2022
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<h2>Dentists – Corporate 24 Hospital</h2>
Applications are invited from competent suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the position based at Corporate 24 Hospital along No. 6 Bath Road, Belgravia, Harare.
Deadline: March 25, 2022
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/dentists-corporate-24-hospital-2353/">https://zero.pindula.co.zw/jobs/dentists-corporate-24-hospital-2353/</a>
<h2>Accounts/Billing Clerks (x2) – Mudzi Rural District Council</h2>
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts which have arisen within Mudzi Rural District Council.
Deadline: March 30, 2022
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Latest Vacancies: Accounts & Administration Clerks, Pharmacist Assistant, Dentists, Billing Clerks

The Government has increased application fees for nurses’ confirmation letters and certificates by 100 per cent, from US$150 to US$300.
The new fees were revealed in a letter by Nurses Council of Zimbabwe registrar Mercy Chaka dated 11 March 2022. She wrote:
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The Nurses Council of Zimbabwe wishes to advise nurses that the approved fees for application for a certificate of good standing (CGS) and application for the confirmation letters for all the nurses residing in Zimbabwe and outside Zimbabwe is now US$300 and is with effect from January 1, 2022.
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Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) president Enock Dongo told NewsDay that the new fees were unfair and meant to block nurses from leaving the country for greener pastures. Said Dongo:
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This is the most expensive verification.
In some of the countries, it is actually free to get a letter of good standing and now Zimbabwe charges US$300, which is not being given as salaries to the civil servants themselves.
Nurses will need three to four months without eating to raise such an amount.
That is really ridiculous, they are punishing health workers.
Health workers have left the country due to poor working conditions and salaries.
We now have a lot of practitioners who have left the country in search of greener pastures and we have shortages in our hospitals, so it’s a strategy that they have come up with to stop that.
This is totally wrong and unacceptable in a democratic country.
There is no way that you can force workers to work for you.
People have the right to work for the employer of their choice.
</blockquote>
A CGS is a confirmation letter issued by a professional body to a sister body as clearance for a health worker.
It is given to a healthcare worker with no pending disciplinary issues regarding patient care and relations with colleagues and it also confirms that the holder is a qualified nurse.
Zimbabwe has been losing qualified and experienced workers in the health sector to other countries, with 2 200 health workers having left the country in 2021.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/nurses-cry-foul-over-high-certificate-costs/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Govt Doubles Nurses' Certificate Fees

The Registrar General’s Office has opened an Express Passport Issuing Office at its Harare offices which allows individuals to complete an application form and collect their passport within 48 hours.
The applications are done through an online booking system, with the document ready for collection within 48 hours. Terence Mutemerarwa, the manager at Express Passport Office, said:
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When the E-passports were launched last year it was made clear that they will be two categories of applications.
The one with a 7 day turn around which we started with and now we have introduced the Express Centre that issues passports in 48 hours from the time of applications.
Applicants use an online booking system to avoid congestion which had characterised these offices.
What it means is that they are now two ways of applying for a passport which is the one which takes 7 days and this one which takes 48 hours.
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The Government said people will be able to apply for the e-passport at more locations within Zimbabwe, starting with Chitungwiza and then followed by Bulawayo.
The Government has “already identified 15 embassies where the online services will be deployed”, with South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) among them.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/registrars-office-now-issuing-48-hour-e-passports/">ZBC News</a></h4>

RG's Office Now Issuing 48-hour Electronic Passports

Three people were killed while 11 others were injured after the kombi they were travelling in was involved in an accident along the Chivhu-Roy Road on Sunday.
The vehicle burst a tyre and veered off the road and overturned several times before landing on its side.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Masvingo Province Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said the accident occurred at the 68-kilometre peg. He said:
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At around 6 pm on Sunday, a Toyota Hiace that was being driven by Innocent Damba (37) of Waterfalls burst the left rear tyre at the 68-kilometre peg along the Chivhu-Roy Road. The car had 13 passengers on board.
Damba lost control of the vehicle and it veered off the road and overturned several times landing on its right side.
Three people died upon admission at Gutu Hospital while 11 others were injured. Of the 11 four were seriously injured.
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The deceased have been identified as Florence Ndlovu, (38), Charles Nyamuba, (26) and Giliston Baloyi. All deceased sustained head and neck injuries.
Inspector Dhewa said that the vehicle sustained extensive body damage and will be examined by the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID).
The driver of the vehicle faces charges of culpable homicide.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/three-die-in-masvingo-accident/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Three Killed In Masvingo Kombi Accident

The construction of Kunzvi Dam is going according to the plan, Mashonaland East Provincial Secretary for Devolution Tavabarira Kutamahufa has said.
The water reservoir is being constructed by China’s Nancheng Engineering which was awarded the tender in 2021.
The US$109 million project will supply water to Harare and Chitungwiza and surrounding areas when completed.
In an interview with The Herald after the Mashonaland East provincial executive visited the dam site on Monday, Kutamahufa said the construction is on course. He said:
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The purpose of the tour was for monitoring and evaluation, inspecting the progress. The contractor is on site and the equipment is also on site.
Progress has also been made in terms of construction. There is also evidence of stakeholder engagement and acceptance.
So the contractor is on course and we are happy with the timelines. They are on target. So as a province we are happy with the progress so far.
</blockquote>
The contractor, Nancheng Engineering, has completed the pipeline linking Mtshabezi and Umzingwane dams and also constructed Muchekeranwa Dam in Marondera which was commissioned last year.
Nancheng Engineering is currently working on Sengwa Dam in Mount Darwin and the Silverstroom Dam in Centenary.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/construction-of-kunzvi-dam-on-course/">The Herald</a></h4>

'Construction Of Kunzvi Dam Going According To Plan'

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim president Nelson Chamisa said that he will bring closure to the Gukurahundi issue once he is voted into office.
Addressing party supporters at a campaign rally at Tsholotsho Business Centre on Monday ahead of the 26 March by-elections, Chamisa said the ruling ZANU PF party cannot resolve Gukurahundi since they were the perpetrators of the killings. He said:
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There is this issue of Gukurahundi. I told the late former President Robert Mugabe and the current ZANU PF leadership that you cannot sweep Gukurahundi under the carpet.
This is an unresolved national question that you are unable to solve because you caused it. We can solve it.
We want community leaders, local leaders and everyone to be part of the process of national healing, which does not start from the top, but from the bottom.
We want to hear from you what you want to see in terms of compensation that must be given where it is due. Healing must be given where it’s due.
We are not doing this for retribution, we want to bring people together and that is how you heal a nation, blood speaks and if you don’t make an effort to silence the blood, it will continue to speak.
</blockquote>
Gukurahundi killings reportedly claimed 20 000 civilian lives in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces between 1982 and 1987 after the government deployed the North Korea-trained Fifth Brigade to crush alleged “dissidents”.
Tsholotsho is one of the districts in Matabeleland North province where some of the worst Gukurahundi atrocities were committed.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/gukurahundi-is-my-priority-chamisa/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Chamisa Pledges To Bring Closure To Gukurahundi Issue

Advocate <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tinomudaishe_Chinyoka">Tinomudaishe Chinyoka</a> has challenged his suspension from the Petrotrade board where he was the chairperson. Energy and Power Development Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Soda_Zhemu">Soda Zhemu</a>, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/03/10/energy-minister-suspends-entire-petrotrade-board-of-directors/">suspended the entire boar</a>d citing alleged corporate governance issues. Chinyoka says the ministry is desperately attempting to deflect attention from the Board’s investigations into corrupt and fraudulent activities that occurred during the period when the Ministry had direct oversight over Petrotrade in the absence of a Board. The board was appointed in 2021 after Petrotrade had operated for five years without the governing board.
<blockquote>
<h2>RE: EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS AT PETROTRADE</h2>
Reference is made to the above and to your letter of even reference dated 25 January 2022. 
1 
Because of the very fundamental and serious implications of your letter, I have taken the following steps: (a) 1 will reply to the letter in seriatim, so that nothing is missed, (b) I will address both what is said and what, from a basic exegesis of the letter, is implied, and (c) in order that said implications have a demonstrable basis, I will provide context and additional information to show the provenance of the same.
Because this letter is unusually long, it is necessary at this stage that I outline its basic conclusions so that a cursory reading of the letter does not result in certain pivotal conclusions being missed. This letter makes the case that: 
(a) thanks to the sterling work exclusively carried out by the COO and the BDD, the market share for Petrotradc has now jumped from 2.6896 in October 2021 to 6.16% in January 2022;
(b) your office was sent. notification of the appointment of the COO and the BDT) on 3 November 2021 in terms of section 18 of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act (Chapter 10:31], (“the Public Entities Act”), and this was prior to them starting work; 
(c) the position taken in your letter, and the interpretations given to various pieces of legislation is wrong and without legal basis; 
(d) the only appointments at Petrotrade that are null and void are the appointments by your office of both Mr. G. Ncube and Mr. D. Mukuku as substantive Directors of the company in their personal capacities and not as ex-officio Directors as should have been done; 
(e) your letter of 25 January 2022 was authored as part of a desperate attempt by people in your employ to deflect attention from the Board’s investigations into corrupt and fraudulent activities that occurred during the period when the Ministry had direct oversight over Petrotrade in the absence of a Board; 
(f) in light of the serious issues of fraud and corruption that we have uncovered and were on the verge of taking action on prior to receipt of your letter, I no longer stand by the recommendation to forward Mr. Godfrey Ncube’s name as an alternative to Mr. Cougan Nlatanhire for the position of substantive CEO of Petrotrade Private) Limited; 
(g) instead, the only alternative to Mr. Matanire for appointment as CEO of the entity should be Ms. Nomsa Chitsaka in terms of the outcome of the interviews, as explained to you in my letter of 4 February 2022, a copy of which is attached hereto marked as “Annexure A”.
I will now address your letter is seriatim. I must emphasise that I have replied to this letter in my own capacity as Board Chairman, and that the Board is meeting today to deliberate on your letter and will no doubt send a suitably bland reply. However, I stand by the allegations of fact and conclusions of law that are stated herein. I have highlighted the words from your letter in red and numbered the paragraphs for ease of reference:
1. Your letter, which forms the official record of the Ministry of Energy and Power Development, was written on 25 January 2022 and stamped by the Ministry on 26 January 2022. 
2. This letter was not delivered to myself, but delivered to Petrotrade on 15 February 2022. Quite why it took your office in excess of three weeks to deliver this letter, in light of its contents, is both puzzling and suspicious. Is it possible that a decision was made to make certain conclusions based on the claim that “we wrote to the Board Chairman and he did not reply”? 
3. I hope, and would like to believe, that this was not the intention, but that this was just due to the usual sloppiness that sometimes characterises our interactions with your office. It however does not augur well for good corporate governance that correspondence of this import is not treated seriously. I will be hoping that in your assessment of your officials in terms of their performance contracts, you establish what causes situations like this to occur. 
4. Sometime on or after 4 February 2022, the Ministry’s representative on the Board, Ms C Marabada, called our Board Secretary to ask for the reply to your letter. The Board Secretary indicated that she had only received a letter dated 27 January 2022 asking for a report on the appointment of the CEO and that the Board Chairman had drafted a reply. Ms Marabada then indicated that in fact, there was another letter on the appointment of the COO and the BDD and that the reply to that letter was due on 4 February 2022 (in fact the letter says 4 February 2021!) The Board Secretary indicated that she had not received the letter, and would check with myself, which she did. 1 confirmed that I too had not received the letter. 
5. The letter was then delivered some two weeks after this, on 15 February 2022 as I have indicated.
6. As a member of the Petrotrade Board, Ms Marabada did not call me to alert me as to the existence of this letter. Knowing that the letter accused the Board of having acted ultra vires the legislation, it is my view that her failure to inform me of the contents of the letter was deliberate, for reasons that will be apparent below 
7. The fact that Ms Marabada knew what was in a letter from your office to myself, however, says a lot about failures in corporate governance on your end. On the one hand, as the Ministry representative, it makes sense that Ms Marabada should lie aware of communication from the Ministry to Petrotrade and vice versa. It might well even be part of her duties to draft such a letter.
8. But, it seems incongruent with her role as a Board member that she should be the person that makes follow-ups with staff at Pctrotradc on letters directed to the Board or myself. 
9. Whichever way you look at it, I do not see how you can justify the fact that a Board member knew the contents of a letter sent to the Board Chairman long before the Chairman did. It might be an area where we both need to seek guidance from the CGU. 
10. The insinuation that this information was a recent discovery on the part of the Ministry must be dismissed outright. The suggestion that these appointments “`[cane] to the Ministry’s attention” by chance is contemptible at best. 
11.In the various meetings that we have held online and in person with your office, you have personally informed the Board :hat we must always send our resolutions to your office for noting and action. You have stated, specifically in answer to the question: “When we send these, should we wait for your approval before implementing actions?” that if we . did not hear anything from your office after sending our resolutions, we must assume that your office has no issues to raise on the resolutions.
12. To this end, I will make the following observations: 
a. By letter dated 25 August 2021, the Company advised the Ministry by attaching a copy of Board Resolution 008 of 13 July 2021, which confirmed that the Board had resolved to appoint a Business Development Manager “who shall be responsible for the development of strategies and acquisitions and retention of new business”;
b. By letter dated 3 November 2021 to the. Minister (and copied to yourself) the Board outlined the process leading to its recommendation on the appointment of the CEO and, in that letter, indicated that the Board had appointed Mr Matanhire as the COO; 
c. In a meeting held at the Ministry with the Honourable Minister on the same date (3 November 2021), a meeting at which your office were represented by Ministry officials, the Vice-Chairperson of the Board and myself handed over the letter mentioned in paragraph (b) above and specifically had a conversation with the Honourable Minister when he sought to clarify whether, in addition to appointing Mr Matanhirc as the COO, we had promised him that he was being recommended for appointment as CEO, to which we replied no; 
d. By letter dated 3 November 2021 addressed to the Hon. Minister and copied to your office in compliance with section 18(2) of the Public Entities Act a copy of which is attached hereto marked as “Annexure B”, the Board through myself informed the Ministry about the appointment of the BDD and the COO, and attached all the relevant documents in terms of the Public Entities Act. It is worth noting that at the time of this notification, neither of the two had started working for Petrotrade. 
</blockquote>
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Petrotrade Board Saga: Advocate Chinyoka Challenges Suspension

The Secretary for Finance and Economic Development, George Guvamatanga, has confirmed the payment of a US$100 monthly cushioning allowance to civil servants with effect from 1 March. State pensioners will receive US$50. In a statement, seen by Pindula News, Guvamatanga said the cushioning allowance is non-taxable. He said in a letter to Ambassador Wutawunashe, Secretary to the Public Service Commission:
<blockquote>
<h2>RE: REQUEST FOR TREASURY CONCURRENCE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CUSHIONING ALLOWANCE OF US$100 AND US$50 TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNMENT PENSIONERS WITH EFFECT FROM 1 MARCH 2022</h2>
Your minute B/C/33/202 dated 1 March 2022 refers.
Treasury notes your proposal that the US$100 and US$50 to Civil Servants and Government Pensioners, respectively, be treated as a Cushioning Allowance which is non-taxable and will be indicated on the salary key scale as a foot note.
Furthermore, Treasury also notes that the US$100 will be payable to all Civil Servants from Grades A3 to F including Government funded domestic workers, Aides to visually impaired, student teachers and casual workers.
It is also further noted that the Cushioning Allowance will also benefit members of Independent Commissions, Parliament of Zimbabwe, Auditor General, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency as well as Grant Aided Institutions.
Accordingly, Treasury concurs to the implementation of the Cushioning Allowance of US$100 to the Civil Service, Security Forces, Independent Commissions, Parliament of Zimbabwe, Auditor General, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency and Grant Aided Institutions and US$50 to Government Pensioners with effect from 1 March 2022. 
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This is happening at the backdrop of soaring prices of commodities in shops owing to an increase in fuel prices recently.
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Finance Secretary Confirms Payment Of US$100 Monthly Cushioning Allowance To Civil Servants

An unidentified female member of the opposition <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Citizens%27_Coalition_for_Change">Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC)</a> yesterday confronted police officers following the ban of the party’s rally that was scheduled for Rudhaka stadium, Marondera.
This was the second time the state blocked a CCC rally after another one that was slated for Gokwe.
The woman said the state security agents will also benefit if the opposition party gets into power. She added that everyone’s life was transformed when <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Biti">Tendai Biti</a>, CCC vice president, was the Minister of Finance and Economic Development during the Government of National Unity. Watch a short video below for more.
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The rally was blocked despite High Court judge Justice Lucy Mungwari Friday <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/03/12/high-court-clears-ccc-marondera-rally/">ruling that the campaign rally could go on</a> as long as the opposition party addressed all the issues raised by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
On Wednesday, police in Marondera District advised CCC that the star rally could not go ahead after the opposition party proposed to conduct a mini car rally in the town ahead of the event.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Watch: CCC Female Member Confronts Police After Marondera Rally Ban

Former Harare mayor and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) council candidate for Glen Norah, Herbert Gomba, has reportedly gone missing.
According to journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, a group of men went to his home looking for him and two of the man told his security team that they were from the Criminal Investigations Department. Chin’ono <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1502699711232458756">tweeted</a>:
<blockquote>
The former mayor of Harare and @CCCZimbabwe council candidate for Glen Norah, Herbert Gomba, has gone missing after a group of men went to his home and his parents’ residence looking for him.
Two of the men identified themselves as CID detectives to the mayor’s security team.
</blockquote>
CCC national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said Gomba was seized from his home on Saturday afternoon by unknown men who used three plateless white Isuzu vehicles. <a href="https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1502704135619153928">She said:</a>
<blockquote>
Former Harare Mayor, Herbert Gomba has gone missing. Unknown men stormed his home in Glen Norah C at around 14:30hrs. They used 3 unregistered white Isuzu vehicles. His whereabouts are unknown.
</blockquote>
CCC Harare province also confirmed the development, saying Gomba’s whereabouts remain unknown. It said in <a href="https://twitter.com/CCCHarare/status/1502707946295377928">a post on Twitter:</a>
<blockquote>
Former mayor of the City of Harare and CCC candidate for the Glen Norah Ward 27 by-election Herbert Gomba is missing after he was abducted by suspected state security agents in Glen Norah in Harare this afternoon. His whereabouts are unknown.
</blockquote>
Gomba, and three City of Harare council officials are facing corruption charges and will be in court on 14 March for trial.
Gomba, suspended town clerk Hosea Chisango, finance director Stanley Ndemera and Charles Kandemiri, face criminal abuse of office charges for allegedly illegally selling a Golf Course in Mt Pleasant.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

'Former Harare Mayor, Herbert Gomba, Has Gone Missing'

The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has commenced investigations into alleged sexual harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation of women in football.
This comes after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board led by Felton Kamambo on a litany of allegations including failure to investigate the allegations of sexual abuse of female referees.
SRC chairperson Gerald Mlotshwa on Thursday told the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Sport that since the suspension of the ZIFA board on 16 November 2021, the commission has discovered more cases of sexual harassment against female referees. He said:
<blockquote>
Initially, we had three complaints of sexual harassment but investigations revealed that sexual harassment was insidious. There was sex for games. Sleep with me and I will give you a game.
</blockquote>
ZGC chairperson Commissioner Margaret Sangarwe-Mukahanana commended the women who were brave enough to open up on sexual abuse and harassment in the football sector considering that such issues involve stigmatisation and intimidation. Said Sangarwe-Mukahanana:
<blockquote>
The complaints indicate the prevalence of endemic discrimination and dehumanisation of women within the football refereeing and the entire football sector as emanating from the fact that for years, the sector has been an enclave of men with limited participation of women.
The facts indicate the prevalence of gender rights violations like sexual abuse, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and extortion in form of sex for selection, such conduct hinders female participation and performance in sports.
</blockquote>
She appealed to members of the public with information or complaints of sexual harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation within the football structures to make submissions to the Zimbabwe Gender Commission.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/gender-commission-probes-zifa-sexual-abuse-scandal/">The Herald</a></h4>

Gender Commission Probes 'Sex For Games' ZIFA, Female Referees Scandal

The father of Awakhiwe Ackim Ncube, the Nkayi boy who was abducted five years ago and trafficked to Kenya, blames himself for the abduction of his son.
Takson Ncube said that his child may not have been kidnapped had he been around.
Ncube was imprisoned in 2015 for slaughtering his boss’s cow and selling the meat.
When Ncube came out of jail in 2017, his son was missing and his then wife Nobekezelo Maseko had deserted him for another man.
Awakhiwe was left in the care of his grandparents, Ncube’s parents and he was kidnapped while playing with other children at their homestead.
Ncube revealed that he became aware of his son’s abduction while he was still in prison. He said:
<blockquote>
Officials came to me while I was in prison and asked me my details and Awakhiwe’s documents as I was the one who kept them at home.
When I asked them why they wanted the details I then learnt that my son was missing.
I believe that being in prison and my wife’s leaving might have contributed to Awakhiwe being kidnapped as my parents were too old to keep up with my children and could not stop them from wandering.
When I came home, I was told that my wife had left and was now married to another man, at the same time my son had been abducted. It was a double loss to me.
</blockquote>
After his release from prison, Ncube’s family and community had given up looking for Awakhiwe as he had been missing for more than a year.
Now he is hopeful of seeing his son again following reports that he is in Kenya.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/i-blame-myself-for-sons-abduction/">B-Metro</a></h4>

Nkayi Boy's Father Blames Himself For Son's Abduction

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere has expressed gratitude for the messages of support she received after she was mugged on Friday night, saying “it could have been worse”.
Mahere was returning from a church meeting in Mount Pleasant at around 8.30 PM when an unknown assailant emerged from the dark and smashed her vehicle’s window and grabbed her bag.
The 36-year-old lawyer’s Jaguar SUV was between two vehicles at a traffic light-controlled intersection when her attacker appeared suddenly and smashed in the front left window.
The bag that was seized was on the seat and according to CCC, Mahere “lost all her particulars” including phones. In a tweet on Saturday morning, <a href="https://twitter.com/advocatemahere/status/1502512596188024832">Mahere said</a>:
<blockquote>
Thankful to God for his protection – I know it could have been worse. I appreciate all your messages and calls of concern. What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. Aluta!
</blockquote>
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/03/11/cccs-fadzayi-mahere-left-shaken-after-smash-and-grab-attack/">ZimLive</a></h4>

'It Could Have Been Worse', Mahere Speaks After Smash-and-grab Attack

The Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe, has announced the public holidays for next year.
Kazembe made the announcement in a Government Gazette on Friday. It reads:
<blockquote>
It is hereby declared that in terms of Section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act (Chapter 10:21), the days listed in the schedule will be public holidays in 2023.
The list does not include any days which the President may declare to be public holidays in terms of Section 2 (2) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act (Chapter 10:21).
</blockquote>
<h2>Here are the 2023 public holidays:</h2>
<ol>
<li>New Year’s Day (Sunday 1, January 2023) </li>
<li>National Youth Day (Tuesday 21 February 2023) </li>
<li>Easter (April 7 to 10)  </li>
<li>Independence Day (Tuesday 18 April)</li>
<li>Worker’s Day (Monday 1 May)</li>
<li>Africa Day on (Thursday 25 May)</li>
<li>Heroes Day (Monday 14 August) </li>
<li>Defence Forces Day (Tuesday 15 August)</li>
<li>National Unity Day (Friday 22 December)</li>
<li>Christmas (Monday 25 December)</li>
<li>Boxing Day (26 December 2023).</li>
</ol>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-2023-public-holidays-announced">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Govt Announces 2023 Public Holidays

We’ve finally released the latest version of the Pindula app. We have added lots of features that you requested fixed a lot of the problems you were facing.
You can download the app here on the Play Store: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.zw.pindula.news&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Drelease_article">play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.zw.pindula.news</a> 
If you prefer the APK, then you can download it here (you don’t need data if you’re on Econet):
<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/download/">zero.pindula.co.zw/download</a> If you have the app already, remember to uninstall the app you have before installing the new one. 
 
<h2>Free to use without Bundles</h2>
We are happy that the Pindula app remains free to use for anyone with an Econet line in Zimbabwe. We are actively working with other providers to have this spread to more Zimbabweans.
News and useful content must be free to access and not being able to buy data bundles must not mean one gets left behind. No one must be left behind!
 
<h2>Comment in the app</h2>
Now you can comment on the news and respond to comments by other members of the Pindula community.
Comments remain one of the most active sections on Pindula and we are glad that a lot of you are posting and reading them.
We however have the problem of people using vulgar and also tribalist words in there. We have done some significant work to filter out the vulgar and we are continuously monitoring. 
We do not tolerate tribalism and insults in the Pindula comments and we are working out to remove this nonsense and the people dong it.
 
<h2>Job Vacancies &amp; College Intakes</h2>
One of the most requested features have been job vacancies, attachments opportunities, scholarships, and college intakes.
We have added these to the app. You can now browse jobs on offer in Zimbabwe even you don’t have data.
 
<h2>Advertising from the app</h2>
If you’re in business you can now use the Pindula app to post adverts to all our sites for free. Until this version, you could only use the app to view the products.
The market now has close to 2,000 products by Zimbabwean businesses close to where you live. We want you to be able to find any products you wish to buy – <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/clothing/">clothes</a>, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/construction/">construction hardware</a>, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/electronics/">phones, TVs</a>, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/cars-vehicles/">cars and car parts</a>, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/hair-beauty/">hair and beauty products</a>, and even <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/market/category/farming-produce/">farming supplies.</a>
 
We love feedback about how useful the app is and what you want us to add in future versions. Please let us know in the comments on this article.

The Latest Version Of The Pindula App Is Out - Download it here

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has advised villagers in Ward 24 of the Mutsago area of Mutare West to avoid unnecessary movements after three stray elephants were spotted in the area.
In a statement released on Thursday, ZimParks also warned the villagers against trying to scare away the animals as they can attack people if provoked. ZimParks said:
<blockquote>
We have received a report that three elephants were seen roaming in the Mutsago area, Ward 24 of Mutare West.
Communities in the surrounding areas are being advised to remain calm, stop unnecessary movements and desist from any attempts to scare the elephants away.
The animals are dangerous and can pose a threat to life and property.
</blockquote>
ZimParks pledged to keep communities in the Mutasago area informed of the development.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/new-stray-elephants-in-mutare-west/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

3 Stray Elephants Spotted In Mutare West

A spirit medium died after he was stung by a swarm of bees at a shrine in Tsholotsho last week.
Milton Tshuma (80) of Mpucuko Village, Tshayile Line under Chief Matupula, and rain-makers, known as ihosana, had gathered at the shrine to perform some rainmaking rituals (umtolo) when they were stung by the bees.
Tshuma was rushed to hospital after being stung by the bees and died at Tsholotsho district hospital the following day. He was buried on Monday.
His young brother, Morgan Masaka Tshuma, who is headman for Tshayile Line confirmed the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
This is something new and shocking. Spirit mediums are set to meet on Sunday to deliberate on the issue and select people who will visit the main Njelele Shrine to consult because this could be a sign that something bad has happened.
They were supposed to have an umtolo (ceremony) at the shrine when he was stung by inyosi zelinda. The shrine is a sacred place and only ihosana are allowed to enter.
When he entered the shrine intending to appease the spirits, he was also attacked by the bees and the other elders ran away instead of rescuing him.
</blockquote>
Tsholotsho Rural District ward 6 Councillor Mthetho Sikhosana Tshuma said the now deceased was later rescued by his family members who rushed to the shrine after being told of the incident.
The shrine, located a short distance from Chief Matupula’s homestead, is referred to as little Njelele because it is believed to have a link with the main Njelele Shrine in Matopo, Matabeleland South province.
<h2>The significance of “Little Njelele”</h2>
The shrine has a small hut located at the centre and is surrounded by big trees.
Swarms of bees called inyosi zelinda, have stayed for many years within cavities of two trees at the shrine.
No unauthorised people are allowed in as the shrine is used for traditional ceremonies and rituals.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/spirit-medium-dies-at-little-njelele/">Chronicle</a></h4>

'Spirit Medium' Dies After Being Stung By Bees At Shrine

One person died while 40 others experienced severe stomach pains following suspected food poisoning at a funeral in Nyazura last week.
The deceased, William Mubvumbi, was among 50 villagers who were digging a grave for the late Emas Chiwanza.
They were served sadza and beef stew which had been stored in some plastic containers.
The food had been prepared in Odzi about 42km away from where Chiwanza was initially supposed to be buried.
It is believed that keeping the food in plastic containers for a long time may have resulted in the poisoning.
Acting Makoni District Medical Officer, Dr Hospea Maringe also confirmed the poisoning incident and Mubvumbi’s death. Said Maringe:
<blockquote>
We attended to the body of William Mubvumbi who died on his way to Rusape General Hospital.
We collected samples which we will forward to pathologists who will determine the type of poison that claimed his life.
Food poison is broad and the specialists will determine whether it was chemical, bacterial or something else.
The other 12 affected people who came on Saturday were treated and discharged on Sunday. They were all stable.
</blockquote>
Mubvumbi’s uncle, Bonus Chadereka, narrated to The Manica Post the events leading to his nephew’s death. He said:
<blockquote>
Last Saturday morning, Mr Mubvumbi left for the Chiwanza funeral. He was among the grave diggers which comprised fellow community members and some Chiwanza relatives. They were served some food and he later started complaining of a stomach ache.
He came back home and did not sleep well due to stomach pains. His condition deteriorated last Sunday morning as he was no longer speaking.
We hired a vehicle to ferry him to Rusape General Hospital, but unfortunately, he died on the way.
We inquired what had really transpired and we learnt that more members of the community were complaining of stomach aches, vomiting and diarrhoea.
The villagers told us that they started experiencing this after eating food at the gravesite.
About 40 people needed urgent attention, 12 were rushed to Rusape General Hospital and the rest were treated at Nyazura Clinic.
Post mortem was done on Mr Mubvumbi and the doctor confirmed the cause of death as food poisoning. He was buried in Manica Bridge, Muchinguri Village.
</blockquote>
The Chiwanza family spokesperson, Collin Chiwanza, suspect that the plastic containers may have contaminated the food. He said:
<blockquote>
Food was prepared for the gravediggers, unfortunately, the beef stew was put in a plastic bucket and sealed to avoid spilling it on its way to Nyazura.
From what we have learnt, the food was not supposed to be in a plastic container, and delays in serving it rendered it poisonous. More than 50 people, including Emas’ son, consumed the food.
In fact, the person who was serving the food is among those affected. We mourn with the Mubvumbi family over the loss of their relative.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/death-at-a-funeral/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Gravedigger Dies At Funeral In Nyazura

The driver of a hearse transporting a corpse for burial in Checheche, Chipinge was killed when he lost control of the vehicle before it crashed.
Stephan Gwatidzo, who was on his way from Shamva, was driving the hearse when it veered off the road along Ngundu-Tanganda Road near Nyautsa River in Middle Sabi around 3 AM on Sunday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) acting spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the accident. He said:
<blockquote>
The driver of the hearse, Mr Stephan Gwatidzo of Harare, was driving a Toyota Hilux truck along the Ngundu-Tanganda Road carrying a corpse. He was heading to Checheche for the burial of the deceased.
Upon reaching the 245km peg, he lost control of the vehicle and it swerved to the right before overturning.
Mr Gwatidzo was thrown out of the vehicle, sustained head injuries and died on the spot. 
The body that was being transported did not sustain any injuries and was later taken to Chanda Village for burial.
We continue to urge motorists to exercise extra caution on the roads by adhering to road traffic rules.
</blockquote>
Last month another hearse carrying a Honde Valley man, Caleb Mapaya, was involved in an accident that left his corpse defaced.
Mapaya’s coffin was thrown out of the hearse and broken into pieces, leaving the corpse laying on the ground.
His widow, Cecilia Chingaya-Mapaya who was seated next to the driver of the hearse, was thrown out of the vehicle and seriously injured and later passed away at Hauna District Hospital where she had been taken to.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/hearse-crashes-kills-driver/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Hearse Carrying Corpse Crashes, Kills Driver

More than 120 inmates serving death and life sentences have participated in a peace education programme being conducted by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) countrywide.
This was revealed by National Peace Coordinator and ZPCS Deputy Commissioner-General Granisia Musango.
Speaking on the sidelines of a peace workshop for prison officers, male and female inmates at Harare Central Prison Mess on Thursday, Musango said:
<blockquote>
The peace education programme is going to benefit the country at large as we have a mandate to help those incarcerated, among them, those who committed crimes of passion.
Among the participants, 77 inmates serving death and life sentences have benefited at Harare Central while 45 at Khami Prison have also benefited.
It is a self-discovery programme that focuses on the inner strength to live in peace and to get the freedom that no one else can give.
Those with limited freedom need to have their inner peace so that when they return to society, they can live peacefully with the offended.
It has to do with forgiveness, a mental resilience initiative that is paramount in any given country.
</blockquote>
Musango also said prison officers should benefit from the peace education programme so that they can maintain peace with their families and the community at large.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/hope-for-death-row-prisoners/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Death-row Inmates Benefit From Peace Programme

Zimbabwean journalist, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Itai_Dzamara">Itai Dzamara</a>, was allegedly kidnapped by suspected state security agents on the 9th of March in 2015, his whereabouts are not known since then.
There have been calls from human rights defenders and the international community on the government to make sure that Dzamara is safely brought back since it is its sole responsibility to protect every Zimbabwean citizen. 
In a message to mark the 7th anniversary since Dzamara disappeared, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) said the government must ensure that assailants who kidnapped the journalist are brought to justice. They said:
<blockquote>
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the disappearance of Itai Dzamara. We call on government to mobilise the full extent of its resources to investigate the circumstances surrounding Dzamara’s abduction and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Dzamara’s family and the generality of Zimbabweans deserve answers on where he is, what happened on 9 March 2015 and who is responsible for his disappearance. We remind government of its constitutional obligations to safeguard the right to life and personal liberty, the right to participate in peaceful political activities, the right to demonstrate and petition peacefully and the citizens’ right to express themselves freely and without repercussion.
</blockquote>
Dzamara was a staunch government critic. 
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

7 Years Later, Itai Dzamara's Whereabouts Not Known

The United Kingdom parliament has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to bring ZANU PF activists accused of killing Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter Mboneni Ncube to justice.
Ncube was assaulted by sharp objects at a CCC rally in Kwwekwe by suspected ZANU PF youths two weeks ago.
Fielding questions in the house of the Lords on Tuesday, Commonwealth minister Earl of Courtown said the UK remained concerned about the political situation in Zimbabwe.
He was responding to a question by the spokesperson on Climate Emergency and Energy Co-Chair All-Party Parliamentary Group for Zimbabwe Lord Oates.
<blockquote>
Is the Minister aware that, at a ZANU-PF rally on 26 February, Vice President Chiwenga said to the opposition CCC, ‘you see how we crush lice… You put it in a flat stone then flatten it to the extent that even flies will not make a meal out of it. That is what we are going to do to CCC’.
The following day, a CCC rally was attacked with iron bars, machetes and spears. One opposition supporter was killed and many more were hospitalised.
Will the government condemn the Vice President’s violent incitement and work with the international community to hold the Zimbabwean government accountable for the safety and security of all Zimbabweans, who should have the right to freely elect their leaders without fear of violence or intimidation?
</blockquote>
In response, minister Courtown urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to ensure all political parties are allowed to operate and campaign without harassment.
He urged the police to fully investigate any acts of political violence and bring the perpetrators to justice.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/uk-parly-demands-justice-for-slain-chamisa-supporter/">NewZimbabwe</a>

UK Parliament Demands Action On Chiwenga's "Violent Incitement"

At least two members of Mozambique’s Defence and Security Forces (FDS) have been killed in two insurgent attacks on a military position in the village of Nova Zambézia, Macomia, in the last week.
A local publication, Zitamar, reports that the first attack began on the night of Sunday 6 March and resulted in the beheading of an FDS member who was reportedly a military commander. 
On Tuesday 8 March, Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the killing, via social media channels. IS boasted of attacking the barracks in Nova Zambézia with automatic weapons. The post included a picture of a body that appeared to have been mutilated but not beheaded. A picture was also attached of a military ID badge suggesting the victim was a soldier who had joined the army in April 2021. 
Several photos were also included of burning buildings and a collection of military equipment, including automatic weapons, ammunition and rocket-propelled grenades, allegedly captured after the raid. 
On Wednesday, 9 March, IS claimed to have attacked Nova Zambézia again on Tuesday. The post on social media again included pictures of a dead soldier, who had apparently been shot in the chest, and another cache of weapons consisting of more assault rifles, ammunition and rocket-propelled grenades. 
Zitamar was told that security forces in Nova Zambézia were attacked on Tuesday and at least five were killed, one soldier and four civilians. Another source said a female member of the local militia was among the victims.
The latest attacks resembled one on 23 February in the village of Quinto Congresso, just 7km from Nova Zambezia, which saw a police officer’s body dismembered and beheaded. 
IS also claimed responsibility for attacks on the villages of Litmanda and Chai on 24 February that reportedly killed and wounded several people. 
Insurgents reportedly visited these villages on three occasions that week and threatened to kill residents if they did not leave. It is further reported that there is no longer anyone living in Litamanda and Chai.
The attacks, perpetrated by the militant Islamist group, so-called Al-Shabaab, against police stations, local government buildings and civilians in Cabo Delgado province in October 2017 have left hundreds dead and thousands displaced. 
SADC countries and Rwanda have sent troops to help Mozambique fight the insurgents. 
More: <a href="https://zitamar.com/insurgents-kill-at-least-two-soldiers-in-repeat-attacks-on-macomia-base/">Zitamar.com</a>

Islamic Insurgency: Mozambique Soldiers Killed

Hungary opposes the EU’s energy sector <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/02/25/world-leaders-impose-sanctions-on-russia-while-china-accuses-usa-and-allies/">sanctions against Russia</a> because Hungarian industry would come to a grinding halt without Russian oil and gas, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
He made the remarks at a video conference with European Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday as part of preparations for an EU summit in France.

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Bertalan Havasi, Prime Minister Orban’s spokesman, told the Hungarian news agency MTI that Orban emphasized in his conversation with Michel that Hungary condemns Russia’s actions in Ukraine, but does not want “to pay the price for it.” He said:
<blockquote>
We have to take into account that most of the oil and natural gas imports to Hungary come from Russia, 90% of Hungarian households heat their homes with gas. The prime minister pointed out that the Hungarian economy would stop without gas and oil.
</blockquote>
According to the spokesperson, Orban pointed out that “the reverberations of economic sanctions are felt by everyone in Europe, including Hungary.” The spokesman added:
<blockquote>
Viktor Orban made it clear that the extension of sanctions to the energy sector is going to put a disproportionate burden on people, households and companies.
</blockquote>
<h2>Why Hungary is worried: </h2>
<blockquote>
1). Last September, Hungary struck two long-term contract deals with Russia’s major gas company Gazprom, which provides for the deliveries of 4.5 billion cubic meters of gas via pipelines in Serbia and Austria, bypassing Ukraine. The agreement is for 15 years and may only be reviewed after ten years of its implementation. 
2). Budapest wants to increase gas deliveries through Serbia by one billion cubic meters per year, and this issue was brought up by Orban during his visit to Moscow in early February.
</blockquote>
Prices on global oil markets have since gone up as the conflict in Ukraine continues.
<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/02/24/ukraines-foreign-minister-putin-launched-full-scale-invasion-well-defend-and-win/">Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022</a> citing human rights abuses by Kiev on pro-Russian separatist groups. Ukraine dismisses allegations as propaganda. 
The United States, the United Kingdom, NATO and some Western countries, imposed sanctions on Russia in retaliation to the “unprovoked aggression.”
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<h2>PREAMBLE: ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS WEDNESDAY 09 MARCH 2022 VALID UNTIL FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022.</h2>
Isolated thunderstorms were experienced in Matabeleland South, Matabeleland North, northern parts of Midlands, Mashonaland West, Harare Metropolitan and Manicaland provinces with rainfall above 10mm recorded at Hwange (31mm), Kadoma (16mm) and Plumtree (11mm). The remaining parts of the country were mostly sunny and warm. 
<h2>FORECAST FOR TOMORROW THURSDAY 10 MARCH 2022 </h2>
It should start off mild and mostly sunny becoming warm by the afternoon across much of the country. However, cloud development is expected by midday over Matabeleland North, Mashonaland West and Mashonaland Central provinces with a chance of isolated afternoon and evening thundershowers. The remaining parts of the country (Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Harare Metropolitan, and Mashonaland East provinces) are forecast to be mostly sunny, windy and warm by afternoon. 
<h2>IMPACTS</h2>
• Thunder and Lightning may affect your plans, please plan with the weather in mind. 
• Lightning may still strike from a distant cloud, even when the sky overhead is clear 
• High temperatures may lead to dehydration
<h2>ACTIONS TO TAKE</h2>
• When thunder roars, it is best to be indoors. If outdoors please find shelter immediately; do not shelter under trees or in an isolated shed. 
• Do not cross flooded rivers and swollen streams whether on foot or in a vehicle as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to sweep away a vehicle. 
• Keep hydrated, especially during the daytime by drinking adequate amounts of water. 
<h2>TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">Max today</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Harare
28
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Bulawayo
28
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Gweru
28
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">
Mutare
27
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">
Kwekwe
31
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">
Kadoma
30
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">
Masvingo
28
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">
Chinhoyi
29
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.44">
Lupane
33
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">
Bindura
29
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Marondera
28
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">
Gwanda
30
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">Min tomorrow</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">19</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">14</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">20</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">19</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">Max tomorrow</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">29</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">29</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">29</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">28</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">32</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">31</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">29</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">30</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">34</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">30</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">29</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>FORECAST OF TOMOORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS</h2>
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_2" style="width: 83.7316%; height: 232px;">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=0"> </td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=0"> </td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Temperatures: Min</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">                    Max</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.97">VICTORIA FALLS:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">Isolated thunderstorms and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">20</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.41">KARIBA:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">Isolated thunderstorms and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">22</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">35</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.64">GREAT ZIMBABWE:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">Isolated thunderstorms and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">NYANGA:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">14</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.45">VUMBA:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.99">15</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">MATOPOS:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">16</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.54">CHIMANIMANI:</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">16</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>OUTLOOK: WEATHER FORECAST FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2022</h2>
Matabeleland North, Mashonaland West, southern parts of Manicaland and Masvingo provinces should be mostly cloudy and warm with a chance of isolated afternoon thundershowers. All other areas should be mostly sunny and warm though mild in the morning.
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