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Zimbabwe’s Cabinet ministers and heads of government agencies will now be required to sign performance-based contracts that will be evaluated annually.
This is being done to create a culture of accountability and taxpayers will be made aware of how cabinet ministers and government officials performed after evaluation.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana said:
<blockquote>
When President Mnangagwa was inaugurated in 2018 he made a speech and he said he is bringing servant leadership and said the days of bureaucratic bottlenecks have come and gone.
Permanent secretaries signed in 2021 and now cabinet ministers have been added for the first time in the history of the country that a cabinet minister is made to sign. That is new territory.
The projects that we are running have a lot to do with the people, the ordinary citizen, the officials are there to serve the people.
</blockquote>
A ceremony where cabinet ministers and government officials will sign the contracts will be held on Thursday next week.
Since his inauguration as Zimbabwe’s second Executive President following the military coup that ousted the late former president Robert Mugabe in 2017, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired several cabinet ministers for different alleged misdemeanours.
Those who have been sacked include Prisca Mupfumira, Joram Gumbo, Energy Mutodi, Fortune Chasi and Owen Ncube.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/cabinet-ministers-to-sign-performance-based-contracts-next-week/">ZBC News</a></h4>

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Cabinet Ministers, Heads Of Govt Agencies To Sign Performance-based Contracts

Hundreds of commuters in Bulawayo were on Thursday left stranded after some Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) drivers staged a strike in protest over salary payment delays.
The kombi owners who contracted their vehicles to ZUPCO told CITE that the parastatal is supposed to pay them ZWL$7 200 per day but they are yet to receive their January payments.
One of the kombi owners who was among several who had gathered at Kelvin depot waiting to be addressed by the ZUPCO management said:
<blockquote>
We have parked our cars because ZUPCO is breaching the contract we have with them.
We had agreed that we are going to receive our salaries within two weeks, but we are not getting the money as it is, we have not yet received our money for January.
They are giving us RTGS while our cars are also cashing in Rands and United States Dollars, all we want is the Government is to look into this issue so that we can also maybe receive half-pay as bond (Zimbabwe dollars).
</blockquote>
She added that kombi owners want ZUPCO to release some of the money in foreign currency so that they can buy spares for their vehicles. She said:
<blockquote>
Our employees are also blaming us for the delay in payment because it’s unfair to give someone RTGS which comes after one month when there is inflation in the country, how do we expect them to survive?
We are struggling to educate our children or even service our vehicles.
</blockquote>
Another kombi owner said that ZUPCO was reneging on an agreement they initially entered into, to pay them after every two weeks. He said:
<blockquote>
When we started we had an agreement that we are going to receive our salary every fortnight but now it goes past one month without us being paid.
The working conditions for our drivers are also not conducive because at the end of the day the driver will be tired and they expect us to employ two drivers but we can’t sustain that kind of arrangement.
</blockquote>
We cannot afford to employ two drivers so at the end of the day we are now risking the lives of passengers.
When contacted for a comment by CITE, ZUPCO Chief Executive Officer, Everisto Madangwa, said he was in a meeting.
<h4>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zupco-drivers-strive-over-salaries/">CITE</a></h4>

ZUPCO Drivers Strike Over Salaries, Again

The ZPRA Veterans Association has called for security sector reforms so that the country’s security services will not be used by political parties to perpetuate politically-motivated violence in the country.
Zimbabwe is set to hold by-elections on 26 March this year and general elections in 2023. The country has a history of violence during elections.
The appeal from the ex-ZPRA fighters also comes after unknown people bombed a Gukurahundi memorial plaque at Bhalagwe Concentration Camp on 4 January 2022.
The memorial plaque was the third to be vandalised on the same site where two others were previously defaced.
Speaking in an interview with CITE, ZPRA Veterans Association spokesperson, Buster Magwizi, said security sector reform is imperative. He said:
<blockquote>
These reforms will change the status quo in the mindset of the security systems, that no one should use violence in Zimbabwe.
We are dismayed and perplexed at the same time at the callous bombing that took place at Bhalagwe where a plaque that had been placed at the mass graves as a result of the Gukurahundi.
Those who bombed the plaque are just showing signs of violence, they are propagating violence, they want to perpetuate violence. We don’t want violence in Zimbabwe, we abhor violence.
All those who are doing that must realise that they are jeopardising the security sector of this country, they are destabilising the security of this country.
… The use of the military, use of the security system, use of the national military, use of the national security system in the use of violence should not be entertained.
</blockquote>
Magwizi urged war veterans to desist from victimising the “very same people” they liberated.
<h4>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/war-veterans-and-military-must-not-be-involved-in-electoral-affairs%ef%bf%bc/">CITE</a></h4>

Zimbabwe Needs Security Sector Reforms - War Veteran

<h2>ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON THURSDAY 03 FEBRUARY 2022 VALID UNTIL SATURDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2022</h2>
<h2>PREAMBLE</h2>
Generally, light and isolated showers that were thundery in places occurred along and north of the main watershed, with an odd downpour at Joshua Nkomo International Airport (30mm).
Meanwhile, moisture is slowly drifting in from the west due to a cloud band over Botswana.
<h2>FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, FRIDAY 04 FEBRUARY 2022;</h2>
It should be humid and hot with brief cloudy periods and isolated afternoon thunderstorms in all areas, rainfall amounts should be generally light. Mild cool both morning and overnight.
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<h2>IMPACTS</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Thunder and lightning may affect your plans, please plan with the weather in mind.</li>
<li>Flooded rivers remain a potential hazard; even if it has not rained heavily in the area, heavy rains may have occurred upstream.</li>
<li>Heavy rains may induce localized flash flooding in areas with poor drainage or along rivers.</li>
<li>Some dams are filled to capacity; this can cause downstream flooding should the dams overspill.</li>
</ul>
<h2>ACTIONS TO TAKE</h2>
<ul>
<li>The projected warmer and less moist conditions make it conducive for on-farm activities, but always remember when Thunder roars, it is best to be indoors! If outdoor, try and find shelter immediately: do not shelter under trees or in isolated sheds.</li>
<li>Do not ride at the back of an open truck or drive a tractor during a storm; keep away from metal equipment and pipes, or kitchen areas as these are prone to lightning strikes.</li>
<li>Heavy downpours may reduce visibility and flood dangers become difficult to perceive during heavy rains. Avoid being outdoors during heavy rains.</li>
</ul>
<h2>FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS</h2>
<ul>
<li>Victoria Falls: Briefly cloudy with rain showers (Temperatures – 19/26)</li>
<li>Kariba: Briefly cloudy with rain showers (Temperatures – 23/30)</li>
<li>Great Zimbabwe: Mostly sunny and hot (Temperatures – 18/28)</li>
<li>Nyanga: Briefly cloudy with rain shower – 14/23)</li>
<li>Vumba: Mostly sunny and hot  (Temperatures – 16/26)</li>
<li>Matopos: Briefly cloudy with rain shower (Temperatures – 18/27)</li>
<li>Chimanimani:  Mostly sunny and hot (Temperatures – 17/24)</li>
</ul>
<h2>WEATHER FORECAST FOR SATURDAY 05 FEBRUARY 2022;</h2>
Windy, mild and mostly clear skies are expected at first, becoming warm by afternoon with mostly cloudy conditions and scattered afternoon thundershowers are expected in all areas. It should become mild and windy towards the evening.
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Zimbabwe Weather Report & Forecast: 03 To 05 February 2022

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has urged the private sector to emulate the Government by giving workers COVID-19 allowances.
In January this year, the Government resolved to pay civil servants US$75 COVID-19 risk allowances in hard cash to provide a cushion for them amid the rising cost of living driven by inflation which is above 60 per cent.
Addressing workers at ZCTU Southern region board-room in Masvingo, on 24 January 2022, ZCTU president Florence Mucha Taruvinga said:
<blockquote>
The private sector is neglecting its workers by not giving them COVID-19 allowances like what the government is doing.
What is disturbing is that the private sector just follows government moves in enforcing lockdown periods as well as lifting them when the government does so, but they would not even bother to follow when it comes to giving workers COVID-19 allowances.
The pandemic is affecting every worker and every worker should be given COVID-19 allowances to help them during this difficult time of the pandemic.
</blockquote>
Taruvinga also chided the Government for allegedly conniving with the private sector to oppress workers. She said:
<blockquote>
The government and private sector employers have joined hands in oppressing us as workers. They are failing to meet our basic needs as workers.
What should we do when a worker’s salary is below ZW$71 000 that was drafted last year when the same worker is failing to travel from one place to the other just because his/her salary is not sufficient?
</blockquote>
She said workers ought to be paid salaries and wages in US dollars as the market is now demanding US dollars.
Taruvinga was accompanied by vice presidents Valentine Chikosi, Nicholas Muchapiwa and Runesu Chipamaunga, Secretary-general Japhet Moyo, his deputies Runesu Dzimiri and Kudakwashe Charumbira, Treasury general Douglas Chiradza.
<h4>More: <a href="https://tellzim.com/zctu-raps-private-sector-over-covid-19-allowance/">TellZim</a></h4>

ZCTU Urges Private Sector To Pay Workers COVID-19 Allowances

A woman from Tsholotsho who was recently arrested for killing her newborn baby will not go to prison but perform community service (unpaid work).
Trasia Mathe (35), from Mhlatshwa Line, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, murdered the infant to conceal her infidelity from her husband, who is based in South Africa.
She appeared before Tsholotsho resident magistrate Victor Mpofu charged with infanticide as defined in Section 48 (1) (a) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
The magistrate initially slapped Mathe with 30 months’ imprisonment of which six months were suspended for 5 years on condition of good behaviour.
The remaining 24 months were, however, suspended on condition that she completes 480 hours of community service.
Prosecutor Tarisai Mukokoro told the court that sometime in March 2021, Mathe was impregnated by her boyfriend while her husband was in South Africa.
She allegedly hid the pregnancy to save her marriage and did not seek any medical attention.
The State further alleged that on 1 December 2021, and at around 4 am Mathe experienced labour pains and gave birth to a baby girl.
She then strangled the newly born baby to death and went on to bury her in a shallow grave in her garden.
Police were tipped off of the incident and launched investigations leading to Mathe’s arrest.
Upon her arrest, Mathe led the police to her garden where she had buried the baby.
The remains of the baby were exhumed and taken to Tsholotsho Hospital for a post-mortem.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/community-service-for-cheat-who-kills-baby-to-conceal-extra-marital-affair/">B-Metro</a></h4>

Woman Who Killed Newborn Baby To Conceal Infidelity Spared Jail

The issuance of electronic passports ( e-passports) commenced on 18 January and the documents will be accepted as official travel documents at all ports of entry, the Civil Registry Department (CRD) has announced.
Addressing the media on Wednesday, Acting Registrar General Henry Machiri said the roll-out of the travel documents has begun and the public will be kept informed on any further developments. Said Machiri:
<blockquote>
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage through the Civil Registry Department commenced issuance of electronic passports (e-passports) at Central Registry in Harare on January 18, 2022.
Members of the public and all our valued stakeholders are therefore advised that the e-passport will be usable at all our ports of entry and exit with effect from Monday, February 7, 2022.
The nation will be kept informed on any further developments surrounding the ongoing implementation of the e-passport.
</blockquote>
An e-passport is a conventional passport that has a chip implanted in one of its pages.
The chip contains data or information essential in verifying the identity of the passport.
The information in the chip includes the personal data found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics (physical characteristics that can be used to identify individuals, such as a photograph) of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature.
The ordinary e-passport costs US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport costs US$200.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/e-passport-comes-into-use/">Chronicle</a></h4>

E-passport To Come Into Use On 7 February

Two people escaped death by a whisker when a tree fell on top of the vehicle they were travelling in Vainona, Harare, on Monday. 
The victims, Last Goba and Tinotenda Thomas are all employees of Chestrock.
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The passenger was seriously injured while the driver is believed to have escaped unharmed.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Pictures: Two People Escape Death By A Whisker As Tree Falls On Their Vehicle

A 40-year-old Mbire woman had her hand ripped off by a crocodile whilst doing laundry in Angwa River yesterday.
Esineri Kadziyanike of Chief Chisunga village was rushed to Angwa clinic after losing her left hand in the attack. A villager identified as Mr Fresher Muodza confirmed the sad development. He told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/woman-loses-hand-in-crocodile-attack/">The Herald:</a>
<blockquote>
She was washing clothes in Angwa River when suddenly a crocodile attacked her and ripped her hand off. She is currently admitted at Angwa clinic.
</blockquote>
Human-wildlife conflict remains a crisis in the Mbire area and nationwide.
In January, Alexander Chimedza from Kariba, Mashonaland West Province, was admitted to a hospital in Zambia after he was <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/01/12/kariba-man-fights-off-three-crocodiles/">seriously injured in a triple crocodile attack on the edge of Lake Kariba.</a>
He suffered a broken hand, injured thighs and broken fingers after he was attacked by three crocodiles on the shores of Lake Kariba.
In December, a newly married woman from Mberengwa lost her right leg after she was attacked by a crocodile while fetching water at Mazwi Dam.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Woman Hospitalised After Losing Hand In Crocodile Attack

<h2>PREAMBLE: ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON MONDAY 31 JANUARY 2022 VALID UNTIL WEDNESDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2022.</h2>
The atmosphere is becoming generally less moist from the southern parts of the country, namely provinces such as Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland. As such, while light rain-showers occurred in a number of places, the only places that received above 10mm yesterday were: Banket (21mm), Mvurwi (13mm) and R. G. Mugabe International Airport (12mm).
<h2>FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, TUESDAY 01 FEBRUARY 2022; </h2>
Briefly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected in Matabeleland North, northern areas of Midlands, all Mashonaland Provinces including Harare Metropolitan and the northern areas of Manicaland, provinces; however, the rainfall amount are generally light. It should be mostly sunny and warm in areas south of the main watershed, namely Bulawayo Metropolitan, southern parts of Midlands, Matabeleland South, Masvingo and southern districts of Manicaland, provinces; though mild in the morning and evening. 
<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. 
• Flooded rivers remain a potential hazard; even if it has not rained heavily in the area, heavy rains may have occurred upstream.
<h2>ACTIONS TO TAKE,</h2>
• The projected wanner and less moist conditions make it conducive for on-farm activities, but always remember when Thunder roars, it is best to be indoors! If outdoor, try and find shelter immediately; do not shelter under trees or in isolated sheds 
• Do not ride at the back of an open truck or drive a tractor during a storm; keep away from metal equipment and pipes, or kitchen areas as these are prone to lightning strikes. 
• Avoid crossing flooded rivers and swollen streams whether on foot or in a vehicle. 
• Heavy downpours may reduce visibility and flood dangers become difficult to perceive during heavy rains. Avoid being outdoors during heavy rains.
<h2>TEMPERATURES FOR THE MAIN CITY CENTRES</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">Max today</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">
Harare
25
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">
Bulawayo
26
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">
Gweru
26
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">
Mutare
27
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">
Kwekwe
28
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">
Kadoma
29
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">
Masvingo
29
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">
Chinhoyi
28
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Lupane
28
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">
Bindura
28
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">
Marondera
26
</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">
Gwanda
29
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Min tomorrow</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">16</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">15</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">18</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">15</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">19</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">18</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">15</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">Max tomorrow</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">26</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">30</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99">28</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">26</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS</h2>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=0"> </td>
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<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">TEMPERATURES:     Min</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">                               Max</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">VICTORIA FALLS:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">Briefly cloudy with rain showers</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.99">19</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">KARIBA:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">Briefly cloudy with rain showers</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">22</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.11">GREAT ZIMBABWE:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.14">NYANGA:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">Partly cloudy and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">14</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">23</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.32">VUMBA:</td>
<td 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=99.96">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">MATOPOS:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">18</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.33">CHIMANIMANI:</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">Mostly sunny and warm</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>OUTLOOK: WEATHER FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY 02 FEBRUARY 2022;</h2>
Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are expected in Matabeleland North, northern areas of Midlands, Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central and Harare Metropolitan, provinces with brief cloudy and warm conditions, though mild both morning and evening. Bulawayo Metropolitan, southern parts of Midlands, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Manicaland and Mashonaland East, provinces should be mostly sunny and warm for much of the day, becoming mild towards evening. 
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a> Produced By Meteorological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD)</h2>

Zimbabwe Weather Report And Forecast: 31 Jan - 02 Feb 2022

Condolence message by the chief secretary to the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda on the death of Herbert Chikowore, father to the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Regis Chikowore.
<blockquote>
<h2>OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE DEATH OF SEKURU CHIKOWORE</h2>
On behalf of His Excellency the President, Comrade Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa who is on leave, the Acting President, Dr C.G.D.N Chiwenga, Deputy Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Chief Directors and Staff in the Office of the President and Cabinet, I wish to express my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Chikowore family on the passing on of Sekuru Herbert Chikowore, father to the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Comrade Regis Chikowore.
Sekuru Chikowore succumbed to an ailment late yesterday afternoon at Arundel Hospital in Harare at the age of ninety-four, after an illustrious career in farming which he pursued in a Zimbabwe he had helped liberate from the yoke of colonialism.
He carved his political path alongside prominent nationalists who included his sibling and national hero, the late Comrade Enos Chikowore whom he assisted to join the Liberation Struggle in Zambia during the nascent days of nationalist politics.
A graduate of the famous Domboshava Agricultural Institute, Sekuru Chikowore qualified as a Land Demonstrator, and served as one of “Madhomeni Ekutanga”. He imparted farming skills to thousands of his compatriots, until retirement in 1984. 
The dividend from that training, including on the farm which he purchased in 1996, continues to manifest to this day as Zimbabwe enjoys household and national food security in line with Vision 2030.
The State-assisted funeral accorded to Sekuru Chikowore is therefore a befitting tribute to a true son of the soil.
Our deepest condolences go to the late Sekuru Chikowore’s widow and our mother, Gogo Dorothy Chikowore who saw him breathe his last on 29 January 2022, and to his children and grandchildren.
To Regis, our colleague serving in the Presidential Communications Department, we convey our deepest sympathies for the loss of a father and a mentor who without a doubt is credited with imparting the impeccable spirit of loyalty and dedication to duty that we have known Regis for during the Struggle, the entire First Republic and now in the Second Republic.
May all the bereaved draw solace from the realisation that as the Office of the President and Cabinet, we share their deep sense of loss and grief.
May the Lord Almighty bless them with fortitude and greater family unity as they bid farewell to a dearly loved one.
May the soul of the late Sekuru Herbert Chikowore rest in eternal peace.
</blockquote>
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Office Of The President And Cabinet Mourns Chikowore

Former ZANU PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Temba Mliswa has demanded a paternity test for “twins” which his estranged girlfriend Susan Mutami claims were sired by him.
Mliswa and Mutami have, over the past several months, been involved in a war of words using social media platforms following their acrimonious separation.
Mutami, a businesswoman and socialite based in Australia, has accused Mliswa of neglecting his children and failing to cater for their financial needs.
Posting on Twitter, Mliswa expressed doubt over the existence of the alleged twins, asking why Mutami has never shared pictures of the children together. Wrote Mliswa:
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Ko, Mai MaTwins (?), @susan_mutami balance me here. When all is said&amp;done, I don’t want to act irresponsibly, so in the spirit of tidying up affairs, we all need closure and a positive way forward. I’m a bit confused though, do you really have twins?.
I’ve only ever received one birth registration form for one child, you had the same one sent at 2 different times on the same day, look at the reg #.
In your pics you only ever have one with you, in this picture [posted on Twitter by Mutami], there’s only one child seat. Saka (so) Susan, imwe Shumba iripi (where is my other son)?
Inga (by the way) the form clearly says what to do in the event of twins. Huuya tiite DNA, then kana vari(ari) wangu, Shumba ngadzipinde mudanga! (Let’s go for DNA tests are if I’m the one who sired the children, then I will support them). 
Asi are you claiming only one is mine and the other is someone else’s?….(no photoshop please) the ball is in your court to clear this up…
Oh, and the reason I’m using this platform is that it seems you’ve very publicly pulled the wool over many eyes and I’m sure they’d want to know too.
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Mliswa Demands Paternity Tests For Susan Mutami’s Twins, Doubts They Even Exist

Girl rights defenders are not happy with a fine imposed by a traditional court on a Chinese expatriate who impregnated and married a 15-year-old Sanyati girl.
Chief Neuso, born Titos Mudzimiri, last Sunday fined the Chinese national only identified as Yan, four beasts, three sheep and US$1 000.
Yan is employed as an engineer at Rongxin/Mambo Mine, about 75km from Kadoma in Mashonaland West Province.
The parents of the girl were also fined for “selling off” their daughter on 26 November 2021.
Africa Union Goodwill ambassador on ending child marriages, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, called for zero tolerance on child marriages.
She also urged the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to expedite investigations into the case.
Karen Mukwasi, the director of Pada Platform said the girl was too young to consent to marriage.
Shamwari Ye Mwanasikana advocacy officer Rudo Mangwanyata said those involved in child marriages should be punished severely. She said:
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Forced marriages are a menace to society and the lives of girls. Forced Marriages must end now. The Marriage Bill must be passed into law as a matter of urgency.
We need tougher sentences to be imposed on perpetrators. Our courts must set precedence when sentencing those found guilty of these crimes against girls.
Having offenders going unpunished defeats our efforts in ending violence against women and girls by 2030.
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Acting Prosecutor General Justin Uladi on Friday told The Standard that investigations into the child marriage case are yet to be completed. He said:
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I can confirm that there are two dockets that have reached our office in Kadoma. One of them involves the Chinese national suspected of having married a minor and the other one is of the parents who married off the minor.
These have been returned to the police for further investigation but l can’t comment further.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2022/01/30/outrage-over-linience-in-chinese-marriage-ruling/">The Standard</a></h4>

Outrage Over "Lenient" Ruling On Chinese Child Marriage

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is conducting rapid compliance checks at the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) offices around the country following allegations of massive corruption at the department in the issuing of number plates and licence discs.
In an interview with State media, ZACC spokesperson Chamunorwa Murava said ZACC is determined to eradicate all forms of corruption at CVR. Said Murava:
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The ZACC Compliance and System Review team is on the ground doing rapid compliance checks at the Central Vehicle Registry department. The exercise is thorough in light of the public outcry.
This process will help us come up with viable recommendations that will improve efficiency at the department.
Once the exercise is complete, we will issue a statement on the findings and recommendations.
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The acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Amos Amos said:
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So far 7 759 number plates in total have been issued, the CVR has issued 3 492, ZIMRA 1 680 and ZimPost 2 587.
We are targeting 1 500 per week until April 2022 when plate material stocks are exhausted.
We are ordering more material in March 2022 to cover the remainder of the year.
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CVR employees are accused of demanding bribes and this has caused unnecessary delays in the issuing of the plates.
On 15 January, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) launched an operation targeting unlicensed and unregistered motor vehicles and as of Friday, about 20 000 arrests had been made.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/number-plates-zacc-camps-at-cvr/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

ZACC "Camps" At Central Vehicle Registry

More than 2 500 families in Chiredzi face eviction after the Government issued offer letters to two politically-connected companies to undertake farming in the area where the families were resettled many years ago.
Precab Investments and Redoak Corporation were issued two offer letters for 5 600 hectares which is part of 8 500 hectares in Chihungume, Triangle, known as Lot 16 of Nuanetsi Ranch.
The land is occupied by 2 500 families but the Government has not revealed how it will compensate the families or where they will be resettled.
The offer letters for the two companies were issued on the same day, 2 September 2021.
The letters also have similar details which include the quantity of land being offered and the names of company directors are the same.
Villagers in Chihungume wrote a petition to the ZANU PF Chiredzi district coordinating committee (DCC) and it (the petition) will be discussed at the party’s provincial executive committee this weekend.
Speaking to The NewsHawks, the chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association (ZNLWVA) in Chiredzi district, Killer Makuni, said:
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As war veterans, we are always clear on issues to do with the land. We are worried by the behaviour of some of our leaders who are not worried about the welfare of others.
We are hearing that there is a company which was given an offer letter for Chihungume but truly speaking we are not aware of that company.
It was never discussed at our meetings here in Chiredzi and we are telling our people not to move an inch and we will resist any attempt to move them away.
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Chiredzi district development coordinator, who is also the chairperson of the district lands committee, Lovemore Chisema, said he was in the dark over the identity of the company which was offered land in Chihungume.
ZANU PF Masvingo provincial chairperson Rabson Mavenyengwa confirmed to The NewsHawks that villagers in Chihungume had sent a petition to the ruling party over the matter. Said Mavenyengwa:
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It is true that the party received a petition from people in Chihungume after the ministry of Lands issued an offer letter for their land to a certain company.
Unfortunately, l have not seen the contents of the petition since it was submitted to the Chiredzi district party executive and l am certain that the issue will be discussed at our executive meeting here in Masvingo at the weekend.
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A villager in Chihungume who spoke to The NewsHawks said a man who identified himself as Kwenda, who was in the company of his colleagues, recently scouted the area in preparation to move in.
The villager added that they were verbally told via phone call by officials from Chiredzi’s ministry of Lands office.
<h4>More: <a href="https://thenewshawks.com/thousands-of-villagers-in-chiredzi-face-eviction/">The NewsHawks</a></h4>

2 500 Families In Chiredzi Face Eviction

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is investigating the cause of a fire that briefly flared up at their Kurima House offices on Thursday before it was quickly extinguished.
Some reports had suggested that the fire could have been started by an electrical fault or deliberately by someone who wanted to destroy some documents.
In a statement, ZIMRA’s Corporate Affairs Executive, Gladman Njanji, said there was no loss of life or injuries. He said:
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ZIMRA wishes to inform stakeholders and the public that there has been a fire incident on one of the floors at our Kurima House offices in Harare, which has since been contained.
The fire was easily contained using internal firefighting equipment and the Fire Brigade came just in time when the fire was put out. All members of staff were safely evacuated.
Investigations, on the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage, are underway and a statement will be issued in due course.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/zimra-investigates-fire-incident-at-kurima-house/">H-Metro</a></h4>

ZIMRA Investigates Fire Incident At Its Offices

Civil servants have raised their salary demands from the pre-October 2018 salary of US$520 a month to about US$600 a month due to rising prices of goods and services.
The majority of civil servants are currently earning about ZWL$22 000 (less than US$100 using parallel market rates) on average a month, and US$75 COVID-19 allowance in hard currency.
This is less than half of the poverty datum line which is now $75 000.
Apex Council chairperson, Cecilia Alexander, told Business Times that Government workers now want US$600 a month. She said:
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We have moved from the pre-October 2018 demand of US$520 per month to US$600 per month due to the ever-increasing prices of goods and services.
So, to curb that volatility, we now need to be paid in US$ which is a stable form of a currency.
But I don’t think it will come this month and a phased approach towards the new salary cap will see a worker getting a real value of his or her wage.
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The Zimbabwe dollar continues to lose value against the United States dollar on both formal and informal markets.
The meagre salaries mean that civil servants and the majority of the government workers are now regarded as the working poor.
Alexander said civil servants’ representatives tabled their demands during a National Joint Negotiation Committee (NJNC) meeting that took place two weeks ago.
The government team reportedly appreciated the workers’ reasons for sticking to their position and asked for time out to consult with their principals.
It was also agreed that the issue of civil servants’ salaries should be resolved in the shortest time possible.
<h4>More: <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/civil-servants-table-fresh-demands/">Business Times</a></h4>

Civil Servants Make Fresh Demands

The Department of Civil Protection (DCP) said that families displaced by Overland Tropical Depression Ana were in urgent need of blankets, food, drinking water, hand wash facilities, tents and sanitisers for their daily upkeep.
Some homes were destroyed by the storm in several districts but the DCP said it was still assessing the full extent of the damage.
The storm caused various levels of damage in several districts, among them Chipinge, Chimanimani, Mutare, Mutasa, Nyanga, Mudzi, Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe, Rushinga, Mt Darwin, Centenary, Mbire, northern Hurungwe and Kariba. Said DCP in an update:
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Heavy rains were received in Mbire on January 27, 2022, resulting in flooding of some civil servants houses, while in ward 10, some houses collapsed.
Damage assessments are being conducted to ascertain statistics of households affected and infrastructure damaged.
Ten (10) people were marooned in the Mukumbura River on January 26, 2022, while they were attempting to cross the flooded river.
The 10 were successfully rescued by Mozambican nationals.
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The DCP said the storm also damaged 40 houses in Budiriro, with a total of 97 people evacuated to Budiriro Youth Training Centre, where they are temporarily housed for the next three months due to the floods.
Heavy rains also damaged the bridge that links Budiriro Cabs suburb and Budiriro Extension.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/01/cylcone-ana-victims-need-urgent-food-aid-dcp/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Cyclone Ana Victims In Urgent Need Of Aid

A Binga based journalist, Mujopeni Mudimba, has allegedly been receiving death threats from unknown people after he wrote a story about the displacement of villagers by a Chinese miner in the district.
The Chinese company has been granted authority by the government to mine coal in that area.
Mudimba was reportedly threatened over a story he wrote on the eviction of villagers in Ward 12 by the Chinese company.
The journalist works for the recently licensed local community radio station, Twasumbuka Community Radio.
According to the station manager, Bbaido Ndhlovu, Mudimba was threatened by an unknown person, who called him twice using a private number.
The unknown caller reportedly warned Mudimba that he would rot in jail and also “die for nothing” if he continues writing stories relating to the evictions.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa Zimbabwe) on Tuesday condemned the harassment of the journalist. It said:
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Misa Zimbabwe strongly condemns any forms of media violations including threats and harassment of journalists.
Journalists should be allowed to exercise their constitutional right to media freedom without fear
Through its watchdog role, the media is allowed to voice and disseminate information on the concerns of communities in which they operate.
Misa Zimbabwe, therefore, urges any persons aggrieved with a story published by any media institution or media practitioner, to approach the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwe Media Commission for adjudication and redress.
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This is happening amid the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/22/my-freedom-of-information-campaign-launched-in-zimbabwe/">My Freedom of Information campaign</a> launched in Zimbabwe last year by Tag a Life International (TaLI), in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, Identities Media TV and the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to raise awareness on the Freedom of Information Act for vulnerable groups and journalists. 
<h4>More: <a href="https://vicfallslive.co.zw/index.php/2022/01/25/binga-journalist-receives-death-threats-for-exposing-chinese-firm/">VicFallsLive</a></h4>

"You Will Die For Nothing", Binga Journalist Threatened For Exposing Chinese Firm

An unidentified flying object (UFO) was reportedly spotted in Gwanda rural and urban on 20 January, residents told B-Metro in recent interviews.
According to <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/unidentified-flying-object">Britannica</a>, a UFO, also called a flying saucer, is any aerial object or optical phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer.
The UFO supposedly sighted in Gwanda reportedly looked like a flying saucer, had multiple bright colours and exploded in the night sky.
A witness, Nkosi Emmanuel Moyo, told B-Metro that it took less than a minute for it to shoot through and leave a trail of light. He said:
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I don’t know how to describe it but it was shiny and flashy with a trailing light of over 100 metres, it was scary because it was an unusual light in the sky and I saw it from the southern direction.
I am sure it must have been spotted by people as far as Filabusi.
Imagine sitting in a car all relaxed, knowing how dark it is in the rural areas and all of a sudden an unusual light pops up and it’s all glowing in the sky, it was scary. There was no time to even capture it.
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Thulani Moyo of Filabusi described the UFO as “a rocket with fire on its back”. Said Moyo:
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I can confirm that I witnessed a strange light travelling in the sky. It had a frightening explosion-like sound. Despite the clear skies, it sounded like rain thunder.
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In March last year, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/23/chipinge-man-injured-during-encounter-with-ufo-narrate-his-story/">a Chipinge man fell off his motorbike and was injured after witnessing an alleged UFO.</a>
Narrating the incident from Chipinge District Hospital where he was being treated, 47-year-old Richman Myambo said:
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I was travelling home on my motorbike at around 9 am when I witnessed a strange light travelling in the sky. I tried to concentrate on riding, but what made me fall was the sound that followed after the light. I then fell on the bike due to panic. I thought I was dying
I was 100% sober, but I was so confused because I thought I had encountered those strange things people see in dark and thick forests. The object looked like a rocket with fire on its back.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://www.bmetro.co.zw/ufo-spotted-in-gwanda/">B-Metro</a></h4>

Unidentified Flying Object Sighted In Gwanda

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<h2>Condolence Message by the Acting President, Hon. Gen. (Retd) Dr C. G. D. N. Chiwenga ‘GCZM’, following the death of Cde Jetro Dauramanzi, 28th January 2022</h2>
It was with a deep sense of shock and grief that I learnt of the untimely demise on Wednesday afternoon of the late Cde Jetro Dauramanzi, at Parirenyatwa Hospital, following a short illness.
Born on 15th April 1931, the late Cde Dauramanzi belongs to the early crop of our nationalists who pioneered our early resistance and struggles against colonialism and imperialism.
As a senior member of ZAPU then, and like many of his colleagues in the struggle for our national Independence, he too endured long periods in jail and detention centres for supporting our armed liberation struggle.
He was persecuted by the Rhodesians for the role he played in organising African Trade Unionism and political activism.
As the armed liberation struggle intensified, so were his heroic efforts at mobilising material resources for our freedom fighters as well as for the welfare of the families they had left behind.
After our Independence in 1980, the late nationalist continued his political journey as a member of the Central Committee of the then ZAPU and has been a member of the National Consultative Assembly of the ruling party, ZANU PF, since the merger of PF ZAPU and ZANU PF following the Unity Accord of 1987.
In spite of the persecution he went through, Cde Dauramanzi remained a loyal and patriotic citizen of our motherland, Zimbabwe.
He was a true revolutionary cadre who shall sorely be missed by all of us who had the privilege of working closely with him and many others whose lives he touched in so many different ways.
On behalf of His Excellency the President, Dr E D Mnangagwa, our Nation, and my own behalf, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to the Dauramanzi family, especially to his wife, Gogo Oripa and the children, who have lost a beloved husband, father and mentor.
May they derive solace from the rich legacy he has left behind, and be comforted by the knowledge that the nation grieves with them.
Following consultations with His Excellency the President, Dr E D Mnangagwa, the late Jetro Dauramanzi, will be granted a State-assisted funeral.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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FULL TEXT: Acting President Chiwenga Mourns Nationalist Jetro Dauramanzi

<h2>ZIMBABWE EVENING WEATHER REPORT AND FORECAST ISSUED AT 1600 HRS ON FRIDAY 28 JANUARY 2022 VALID UNTIL SUNDAY 30 JANUARY 2022.</h2>
<h2>PREAMBLE</h2>
As the remnants of the Tropical Depression Ana exited the country through the north-western parts of the country, it reinforced the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone to the south of Zambia and resulted in heavy rain in Mashonaland West into Mashonaland Central. 
The highest amount noted was 185mm at Mashumbi Tsetse Control in Mbire, followed by 75mm and 45mm in Guruve and Mvurwi respectively.
However, the atmosphere is becoming less moist as these systems become less active.
<h2>FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, SATURDAY 29 JANUARY 2022:</h2>
Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Harare Metropolitan, all Mashonaland Provinces, northern parts Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces, should be mostly cloudy with moderate rain-showers which may be thundery in places.
Warm conditions are anticipated by day becoming mild towards evening. Areas such as the southern districts of Masvingo and the southern part of Manicaland are expected to be briefly cloudy with light showers and a light breeze time and again.
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<h2>IMPACTS</h2>
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<li>Thunder and lightning may affect your plans, please plan with the weather in mind.</li>
<li>Flooded rivers remain a potential hazard; even if it has not rained heavily in the area, heavy rains may have occurred upstream.</li>
<li>Heavy rains may induce localized flash flooding in areas with poor drainage or along rivers.</li>
<li>Some dams are filled to capacity; this can cause downstream flooding should the dams overspill.</li>
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<h2>ACTIONS TO TAKE</h2>
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<li>When Thunder roars, it is best to be indoors! If outdoor, try and find shelter immediately; do not shelter under trees or in isolated sheds.</li>
<li>Avoid crossing flooded rivers and swollen streams whether on foot or in a vehicle.</li>
<li>Heavy downpours may reduce visibility and flood dangers become difficult to perceive during heavy rains. Avoid being outdoors during heavy rains.</li>
<li>Do not ride at the back of an open truck or drive a tractor during a storm; keep away from metal equipment and pipes, or kitchen areas as these are prone to lightning strikes.</li>
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<h2>FORECAST OF TOMORROW’S WEATHER IN HOLIDAY RESORTS</h2>
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<li>Victoria Falls: Partly cloudy with light rains (Temperatures – 19/27)</li>
<li>Kariba: Cloudy with heavy rains (Temperatures – 22/32)</li>
<li>Great Zimbabwe: Mostly cloudy with light rains (Temperatures – 19/28)</li>
<li>Nyanga: Mostly cloudy with rain-showers – 15/23)</li>
<li>Vumba:  Mostly cloudy with light rains (Temperatures – 18/27)</li>
<li>Matopos: Mostly cloudy with light rains (Temperatures – 18/25)</li>
<li>Chimanimani:  Mostly cloudy with rain-showers (Temperatures – 19/26)</li>
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<h2>WEATHER FORECAST FOR, SUNDAY 30 JANUARY 2022;</h2>
Briefly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected in areas to the north of the main watershed.
Windy and brief cloudy periods are anticipated in Beitbridge, Mwenezi, Chiredzi and Chipinge Districts as windy and mild conditions spread northward into Masvingo, Matabeleland South and Manicaland Provinces (areas to the south of the main watershed).
It should be mostly sunny and warm in areas along the main watershed, though brief cloudy periods and isolated showers remain probable. 
Mild mornings and evenings should permeate the entire country.
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Zimbabwe Weather Report & Forecast: 28 To 30 January 2022

Full statement by the Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Amon Murwira on the COVID-19 Level 2 National Lockdown:
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<h2>THE COVID-19 LEVEL 2 NATIONAL LOCKDOWN REVIEW MEASURES, 28th JANUARY, 2022</h2>
Over the past two weeks, the country has recorded a decline in new COVID-19 cases. The National COVID-19 epidemic curve is indicating that the 4th Wave is at its tail end and this Wave appears to be under control.
In this regard, the Acting President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Hon. Gen. (Retd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga, has reviewed the COVID-19 Level 2 National Lockdown Measures as follows:
1. The general school calendar starts on 7 February 2022 following one week of finalising all reopening preparations by both school administrators and parents;
2. The business community to go back to working from their offices whilst continuing to observe COVID-19 prevention measures such as social distancing and also continuing to 
encourage their employees and patrons to get vaccinated;
3. Curfew shall now begin at midnight (0000hrs) and end at 0530 hours the following day;
4. Restaurants and hotels offering catering services to operate from 0800 hours and close at 2200 hours and allow sit-ins only for fully vaccinated persons;
5. Bars and nightclubs shall open from 0800 hours to 2200 hours only for vaccinated persons;
6. All persons entering Zimbabwe must undergo a valid COVID- 19 PCR test not more than 48 hours from the time of their departure for Zimbabwe. Those who do not have a valid negative PCR test and a certificate to that effect shall be denied entry into Zimbabwe;
7. Quarantine for locals, returning residents and visitors is lifted for those fully vaccinated;
8. The wearing of face masks in public places, especially public transport and closed space gatherings remain mandatory and must be enforced;
9. Eligible members of the public are encouraged to get vaccinated;
10. The provincial COVID-19 task-force teams are urged to increase their efforts in mobilising eligible members of the public to get vaccinated;
11. Finally, the practice of WHO-recommended COVID-19 preventive public health and social measures that include: washing of hands; sanitising; social distancing; avoiding crowds and gatherings; to continue.
12. All of the above measures are subject to periodic review depending on the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
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FULL TEXT: Schools To Reopen On 7 February, Govt Relaxes National Lockdown

Harare Metropolitan Province Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Tafadzwa Muguti’s abrasive approach has reportedly unsettled some of his colleagues in government and the ruling party ZANU PF.
Last year Muguti was allegedly poisoned after he targeted land barons. Several land dealers have been arrested since Muguti was appointed Harare Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC).
Earlier this week, Muguti announced that Arlington Estates face demolition and that the Government was approaching the courts for a demolition order.
Muguti’s actions reportedly caused disgruntlement in corridors of power forcing Housing minister Daniel Garwe to intervene in the matter.
The Zimbabwe Independent reported a ZANU PF source as saying Muguti is failing “to read the politics” as some alleged land barons are senior officials in the ruling party. Said the source:
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Not only do those in power feel under threat from Cyclone Muguti but innocent citizens have also not been spared from his actions.
He is failing to read the politics because, remember ZANU PF leaders have been implicated in cases of vote-buying in Harare using land, especially in areas like Harare South and Nyatsime areas.
So, some of those so-called illegal settlers did not just wake up and settle where they are.
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be brutal, but in the eyes of citizens, Muguti has proven to be another pandemic in our midst.
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Recently, Muguti allegedly defied a High Court order which blocked all demolitions against informal traders’ structures in Harare and Chitungwiza.
He also ordered more than 400 private schools in Harare to comply with the Education Act or face closure.
In June 2021, Muguti’s attempt to ban non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Harare from operating without being registered by his office failed after the court barred him from interfering with their operations.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2022/01/28/daggers-out-for-muguti/">The Zimbabwe Independent</a></h4>

"Tafadzwa Muguti Failing To Read The Politics"

ZANU PF secretary for finance Patrick Chinamasa has been appointed to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Panel of Elders.
A Senior Lecturer at the Zimbabwe National Defence University, Andrew Mtetwa, who is former Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Belgium, Ethiopia, South Africa and Zambia, has been appointed to the SADC Mediation Reference Group.
The appointments were confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (MoFAIT) this Friday. Pindula News is publishing the statement by MoFAIT:
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade wishes to inform the public of the appointment of Honourable Patrick A. Chinamasa and Ambassador Andrew H. Mtetwa to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group respectively.
The appointments were made following approval by the 41st Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held in Lilongwe, Malawi in August 2021.
The Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group are part of the SADC Mediation and Conflict Prevention and Preventative Diplomacy structure that was established by the SADC Heads of State and Government in August 2014.
The structure is aimed at strengthening SADC’s mediation capacities and timeously pre-empt violent conflict.
Honourable Chinamasa has held various government portfolios including those of the Attorney General, Minister of Finance and Economic Development and Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs.
He will be joining four other eminent personalities that include former Heads of State and Government and former Government Ministers from other SADC countries on the SADC Panel of Elders. His appointment is for a four-year term until August 2025.
Ambassador Mtetwa is a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Belgium, Ethiopia, South Africa and Zambia.
He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Zimbabwe National Defence University.
He will serve on the Mediation Reference Group with eight other former Ambassadors and high-level officials from the SADC region who were appointed for their demonstrable technical expertise in strategic studies, conflict resolution and preventative diplomacy. He will also serve for a term of four years ending in August 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade takes this opportunity to congratulate Honourable Chinamasa and Ambassador Mtetwa on their appointments to these important assignments which aim to support the ongoing efforts of SADC Heads of State and Government to promote peace and security in the SADC region.
Their appointments are testimony to Zimbabwe’s ability to produce distinguished regional leaders.
The Ministry wishes them success in fulfilling their functions as members of the SADC Panel of Elders and Mediation Reference Group.
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<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Chinamasa Appointed To SADC Panel Of Elders

Fastjet Zimbabwe has confirmed that one of its planes failed to land at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo on 26 January due to power cuts.
There was no backup generator available at the airport for the plane to make a safe landing.
The airliner’s spokesperson, Nunurai Ndawana, said the plane was forced to make an emergency u-turn to Harare where passengers disembarked and waited for hours. Said Ndawana:
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Fastjet Zimbabwe confirms that their flight FN8441, 26 January 2022, from Harare to Bulawayo, was unable to continue to Bulawayo’s JM Nkomo International Airport due to the Airport Authority advising the crew that there was no power at the airport.
With no power available, this could affect the landing and navigation aids typically used by the crew when approaching and landing the airport.
As the safety and comfort of our passengers and crew is our top priority, the flight crew opted to return to Harare, where customers disembarked and remained at the terminal until power was restored at Bulawayo.
The flight operated a few hours later on, with all customers reaching their final intended destination.
The flight was being operated by the airline’s ERJ 145 aircraft.
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The incident was not the first time that a plane had been forced to abort its landing at Joshua Nkomo International Airport.
In December 2021, two aircraft were unable to land at the airport because airport guidance systems failed.
The two aircraft that were affected by the incident were Fastjet (again) and Air Zimbabwe.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/plane-makes-u-turn-after-failing-to-land-in-bulawayo-due-power-cuts-fastjet-confirms/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Fastjet Confirms Its Plane Failed To Land In Bulawayo Due Power Cuts

Police have changed the fingerprint vetting process and it will now take at least seven days. In the past, it used to take about three days.
In a statement, Criminal Investigation Department spokesperson, Detective Inspector Portia Chinho, said they have adopted stricter vetting measures to prevent abuse of the system. Said Chinho:
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The police have put in place stringent fingerprint vetting measures to curb potential unscrupulous elements who might want to take advantage of the system.
Applicants should have their fingerprints taken at police stations.
Please take note that the fingerprint recording by the Zimbabwe Republic Police is a free service but one should bring his or her own fingerprint forms.
Those outside Zimbabwe can have the fingerprints recorded at any police station in the countries they reside.
The fingerprints should then be submitted to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters.
Members of the public outside Harare may send the fingerprint forms through courier services, well addressed with a paid-up return package.
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She urged members of the public to report any corrupt activities, even when it involves police officers, at the ZRP Anti-Corruption Unit which is at Corner Josiah Chinamano and 9th Avenue, Harare.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/fingerprint-vetting-to-take-longer/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Fingerprint Vetting To Take Longer

A bridge was swept away while a number of houses collapsed and roads were damaged mainly in Manicaland due to heavy rains caused by the overland Tropical Depression Ana.
Muchira Bridge in Chimanimani’s Ward 22, which connects with Ward 21, was extensively damaged by the rains while Tombo-Magadzire road in Nyanga district is now impassable.
The Civil Protection Unit continues to assess the extent of damage caused by the Overland Tropical Depression Ana.
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District Development Coordinator for Nyanga, Mr Nyashadzashe Zindove, confirmed that 19 houses were damaged. He said:
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Basically, we have been affected mostly in Wards 21, 12 and 11. Apart from the four blocks at Nyafaru High School that had their roofs blown off, we also have 14 households that collapsed in the area.
In Nyanga urban, we have five houses that collapsed. We are in touch with those affected through local leadership and we should be able to give the necessary assistance in due course.
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He said they established 31 evacuation centres prior to the heavy rains where people will bring their food and stay until necessary repairs are done to their homes.
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In Chimanimani, a number of disaster preparedness mechanisms have been put in place including the provision of 86 evacuation centres. 
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This comes when memories of Cyclone Idai are still fresh in the minds of many who lost relatives, and or properties.
The tropical depression evolved in the Mozambique Channel on Sunday and gradually intensified into a Tropical Storm named Ana.
Tropical Storm Ana hit the Mozambique coast around noon on Monday with a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour.
The falling over land turned the tropical storm into an overland depression which gradually lost strength. 
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/heavy-rains-sweep-away-bridge-damage-19-houses/">The Herald</a>

Tropical Depression Ana: Rains Sweep Away A Bridge, Collapse Houses In Manicaland

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> has announced the cancellation of by-elections in some parts of the country citing court proceedings.
ZEC cited the case of Kucacai Ivumile Phulu and 6 others vs <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Benjamin_Rukanda">Benjamin Rukanda</a> in which Rukanda instructed Parliament Speaker <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jacob_Mudenda">Advocate Jacob Mudenda</a> to recall five (5) MDC Alliance <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/17/pdp-recalls-tendai-biti-from-parliament/">MPs including Tendai Biti.</a>
Rukanda argued that he was the secretary-general of the PDP formed by Tendai Biti, therefore, had the authority to recall the five legislators whom he accused of ceasing to be party members. Pindula News previously reported that the recalled legislators had challenged the recall at the courts. They won the challenge and are set to be reinstated. We present ZEC’s announcement:
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<h2>NOTICE OF COURT ORDER ON CANCELLATION OF BY-ELECTIONS IN RESPECT OF NKULUMANE, MBIZO, KAMBUZUMA, MUTASA SOUTH, PUMULA AND HARARE EAST CONSTITUENCIES</h2>
IT is hereby notified that, following a court order issued in the case of Kucacai Ivumile Phulu and 6 others vs Benjamin Rukanda and 7 others, Case No HCH 106/22, there exists no vacancies in Nkulumane, Mbizo, Kambuzuma, Mutasa South, Pumula and Harare East National Assembly Constituencies. The Proclamation calling for by-elections issued by His Excellency the President in terms of Statutory Instrument 1 of 2022 on 6 January 2022 is accordingly amended. 
Nomination Courts for the purposes of receiving nominations of candidates for election as members of the National Assembly for the said constituencies shall therefore not sit and there shall be no by-elections in the said constituencies.
<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Utloile_Silaigwana">U. Silaigwana </a>
Chief Elections Officer 
ZIMBABWE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
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By-elections are scheduled to be held on the 26th of March 2022.
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

ZEC Cancels By-elections In Some Parts Of The Country

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has finally released the broadcast equipment they seized from prominent journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s Harare home in 2020.
Police arrested Chin’ono in July 2020 on charges of incitement to commit public violence through posting tweets denouncing alleged looting and corruption by well-connected political elites and their cronies.
Chin’ono confirmed via his Facebook page that the CID Law and Order department released his equipment on Tuesday afternoon. He wrote:
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The regime has finally released my Panasonic P2 broadcast camera, Avid video edit suite, Laptop and cell phones.
The equipment was seized on 20 July 2020 after I was arrested and jailed for exposing State corruption and the looting of public funds!
I got the equipment 30 minutes ago from the CID Law and Order department!
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Chin’ono, through his lawyers Mtetwa and Nyambirai Legal Practitioners wrote several times to the ZRP, asking for his equipment to be released.
The lawyers wrote to the police on 1 October 2020 and 16 December 2020 requesting the release of Chin’ono’s equipment.
After High Court Judge Justice Siyabona Musithu acquitted Chin’ono on charges of incitement to commit public violence, the lawyers wrote to the police yet again.
The letter, dated  8 December 2021, was addressed to Detective Chief Inspector Morga Chafa, the Officer in Charge Law &amp; Order Section, ZRP, Harare Central.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

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