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An army truck heading to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s launch of a “market gardening project” in Makorokoro, Matabeleland South, overturned on Tuesday killing two soldiers and injuring several others, witnesses said.
<blockquote><figure aria-describedby="caption-attachment-28353" class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_28353" style="width: 760px"><img alt="Army Truck Heading To ED's Launch Of A Garden Overturns Killing 2 Soldiers" class="wp-image-28353 size-full" decoding="async" height="573" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px" src="https://www.zimlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/army-truck-accident-760.jpg" srcset="https://www.zimlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/army-truck-accident-760.jpg 760w, https://www.zimlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/army-truck-accident-760-300x226.jpg 300w, https://www.zimlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/army-truck-accident-760-119x90.jpg 119w" width="760"/><figcaption class="wp-caption-text" id="caption-attachment-28353">The army truck which overturned in Mangwe killing two soldiers and injuring several others</figcaption></figure></blockquote>
The truck was carrying 25 soldiers when it overturned and rolled over between Plumtree and Makorokoro, a village in Mangwe district close to the border with Botswana. A witness said: 
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The truck was overloaded. It’s shocking that in this era of Covid-19 they could pack so many people in that truck, yet the government goes around preaching social distancing.
</blockquote>
The injured were ferried to Plumtree District Hospital while some who were seriously injured were referred to Bulawayo United Hospitals.
Mnangagwa was in Makorokoro to launch what the state-run ZBC described as the “Matabeleland South market gardening project.”
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<img alt="Army Truck Heading To ED's Launch Of A Garden Overturns Killing 2 Soldiers" class="alignnone" decoding="async" height="780" loading="lazy" src="https://www.zimlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mnangagw-veges.jpg" width="1040"/>
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Mnangagwa toured a vegetable garden and then addressed a rally of hundreds of Zanu PF supporters, many of them bussed in from neighbouring villages and some from as far as Plumtree and Maphisa. 
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2021/12/15/2-soldiers-die-as-army-truck-overturns-on-road-to-mnangagwa-garden-visit/">ZimLive</a>

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Army Truck Heading To ED's Launch Of A Garden Overturns Killing 2 Soldiers

Four people were killed while eight others were injured when a truck was involved in a head-on collision with an Iveco omnibus (Kombi) between Chivhu and Mvuma, along the Harare-Masvingo Road early this morning.
The accident occurred between 2 am and 4 am.
The omnibus was on its way from Beitbridge Border Post heading towards Harare, while the haulage truck was heading towards the opposite direction when tragedy struck.
The haulage truck reportedly rammed into a stationary tipper truck which had developed a mechanical fault that made it swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic, resulting in the head-on collision.
Four people, including the haulage truck driver, died on the spot, while eight others were seriously injured.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident and said more details will be released soon. 
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/four-perish-in-crash/">The Herald</a>

Four People Perish In Harare-Masvingo Road Accident

The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has said it has restored the three units that had been taken out of service at Kariba South Hydro Power Station. 
The development comes as the country has been facing acute load shedding attributed to faults at the country’s major power generators. Pindula News presents the statement issued by ZESA on the development: 
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<h2> UPDATE ON THE RESTORATION OF POWER SUPPLY</h2>
ZESA Holdings would like to advise its valued customers countrywide that the 3 units that were taken out of service at Kariba South Hydro Power station to facilitate urgent dam wall rehabilitation works have since been returned to service.
The return to service of the units has restored 450MW of power supply to the national grid thus significantly reducing the power supply gap that had increased load shedding. Furthermore, we wish to advise all stakeholders that the rehabilitation works have been temporarily shelved until 05 January 2022 in order to minimize load shedding during the festive season.
Consumers are urged to use available power sparingly to minimize the effects of shedding. The inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted.
Stakeholder Relations (15/12/2021) 
</blockquote>
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ZESA Update On Restoration Of Power Supply

Full statement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown by another two weeks.
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<h2>EXTENSION OF COVID-19 NATIONAL LOCKDOWN</h2>
Fellow Zimbabweans,
Over the last two weeks, the nation has experienced a 472% dramatic and exponential increase in new COVID-19 cases, with 28 904 new cases being recorded last week alone, compared to the 5 055 cases the week before. 
The last genomic sequencing has linked all the cases to the highly transmissible new Omicron variant.
Though the majority of the positive cases have mild disease, the numbers are very high, and the proportion of the moderate to severe disease is likely to overwhelm our case management capacity, given our acute depletion of specialized human resources in our health institutions.
Consequently, Government extends the current lockdown for a further two weeks, with the following measures in place:
1. Scaling down all Government activities to 30%, except for essential services;
2. Commuters to wear face masks in both public and private transport settings, coupled with strict law enforcement of this critical public health measure;
3. Hotels and lodges are directed to provide room services to their clients, as opposed to gathering in restaurants and bars without face masks;
4. Businesses that are subject to annual shutdown are encouraged to close early for the festive season, at least by Unity Day 22 December 2021.
5. All those eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, including the booster shot, should be vaccinated.
Meanwhile, members of the public are encouraged to continue adhering to all the recommended public health preventive measures, such as wearing face masks properly, avoiding closed spaces, avoiding crowded gatherings, washing of hands with soap and running water, sanitizing, social distancing and getting vaccinated.
These measures are subject to review after two weeks.
God bless us all,
I thank you.
</blockquote>
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President Mnangagwa Extends Lockdown By A Further 2 Weeks

A 64-year-old man from Chiredzi says his family has had no peace since the end of November after suspected goblins started to put hot ash and soil into their food.
Newman Zukwa who resides at Zvemombe Village in Magudu Ranch in Chiredzi North told The Mirror that their woes started on a Saturday when out of nowhere, hot ash and soil were thrown into the food children were eating and later, his old father was pelted with stones from invisible hands.
The ash, soil and stones are also thrown on the bodies of the children resulting in severe pain and some sores. The attacks usually happen between 6 am and 12 pm.
According to The Mirror, Zukwa has three children, a boy and two girls.
The two girls and their grandfather (Zukwa’s father) have been targeted by the goblins.
The children have not been going to school since the attacks started last month.
Zukwa stays home with the children, his wife and his father. His first wife died in 2012.
The area has no chief and the Village Development Committee (VIDCO) chairman Nelson Maphosa confirmed the bizarre occurrences to The Mirror. He said:
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I also went there and I witnessed the mysterious happenings. I saw stones being thrown on the two girls and Zukwa’s father has a scar he got from the attack.
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Narrating his family’s ordeal, Zukwa revealed that he has been conducting prayer sessions with his neighbours but this has not helped at all. He said:
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The attack started two weeks ago and the children and my father were the only ones affected.
The situation got worse last Wednesday and we could not sleep as the suspected goblins would be throwing bricks.
For the first time, I had to wake up neighbours and ask them to come and witness the mysterious things that were happening in my home.
The neighbours came and witnessed the throwing of ash which started at 4 am and lasted until 12 pm in the afternoon.
We see sand in broad daylight coming from nowhere and being poured into children’s food and at times we see ash and bricks thrown at the children.
When these things started I thought they will end soon but it’s happening every day.
I eventually had to gather neighbours for prayer sessions but this has not helped much as the children continue to be attacked.
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A neighbour, Zachariah Toperesu suspected that Zukwa must have tried to get some wealth-enhancing charms and this is backfiring.
Chiredzi North MP, Roy Bhila (ZANU PF) said he visited the place after he got calls from the villagers and the situation is dire for the children.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/goblins-torment-chiredzi-family/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Goblins Pour Hot Ash, Soil Into Children's Food

The country’s power utility, ZESA Holdings, has announced increased load shedding due to depressed power generation at the Kariba power station.
In a public notice, ZESA said it is carrying out refurbishment works on the Kariba Dam wall, therefore, necessitating the shutting down of three power generation units at the power station. The notice read:
<blockquote>
ZESA Holdings would like to advise its valued customers countrywide that there is an increase in load shedding outside the publicised schedules due to the refurbishment works on the Kariba Dam wall.
The refurbishment works have resulted in the taking out of 3 units at Kariba South Hydro Power Station today, 14th December 2021.
The power utility further advises that this has resulted in a depressed generation, resulting in an increase in load shedding.
Consumers are advised to use the available power sparingly to minimize the effects of load shedding.
The inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

ZESA Increases Load Shedding After Shutting Down 3 Units At Kariba

The opposition MDC Alliance (MDC-A) has urged the government to ensure that the roll-out of the electronic passport (e-passport), is done in a transparent manner without policy inconsistencies.
In a statement this Tuesday, MDC Alliance national spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere accused the Government of introducing the e-passport in a manner that violates the principles of administrative justice. Said Mahere:
<blockquote>
The MDC Alliance is extremely concerned at the latest move by Mr Mnangagwa’s regime to introduce a new e-passport in a manner that does not comply with the principles of administrative justice established in section 68 of the Constitution.
We have consistently challenged the regime’s penchant for dodgy deals and the failure to comply with due process and a transparent tender regime in the award of public contracts including this very passport production one.
</blockquote>
According to Statutory Instrument 273 of 2021, the ordinary e-passport will cost US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport will cost US$200.
The SI also stated that a nominal fee of US$20 shall be charged for every passport application fee processed at any CBZ Bank Branch Countrywide.
Mahere criticised the monopolisation of the collection of passport application fees by the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe which she said is “associated with the regime”. She said:
<blockquote>
We further take issue with the fact that a bank associated with the regime has been awarded a statutory monopoly to collect passport application fees.
We are further told that the old passport will be phased out in 2023 despite earlier undertakings that all passports would be allowed to run their course.
These contradictory messages are clumsy and unacceptable. The policy confusion betrayed in this regard is not only grossly unreasonable but erodes the already depleted trust the people have in the system.
Certainty, efficiency and rational decision-making are core tenets of good governance that the Constitution obliges public officials to adhere to.
</blockquote>
Mahere reminded the Government that it is bound by the law to widely consult stakeholders before launching basic public services. She added:
<blockquote>
We urge the regime in Harare to conduct wide consultations with stakeholders as required by law before the rollout of basic public services and to ensure that corrupt practices are investigated and eradicated.
Under an MDC Alliance Govt, the welfare and best interests of the people will return to all administrative decision making.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday launched the country’s electronic passport at the registry offices at Chiwashira Building.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

MDC Alliance Demands Transparency In Electronic Passport Roll-out

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage on Monday announced that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will launch the Electronic Passport (E-Passport) today (Tuesday).
In a statement, the Ministry said upon the expiry of valid traditional passports (non-electronic), citizens will require to get e-passports.
On Tuesday, the Government promulgated Statutory Instrument 273 of 2021 which stipulated the cost of the new electronic passports.
According to the SI, the ordinary e-passport will cost US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport will cost US$200.
Through the regulations, the Government has given passport holders until 31 December 2023 to swap their passports for e-passports.
<h4>What is an electronic passport (e-passport)?</h4>
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 chip can be read by any standard border control machine worldwide.
<h4>What are the advantages of an e-passport?</h4>
All the features embedded within the chip protects the holder against identity theft through cloning, remote reading and counterfeiting of travel documents. In other, the use of e-passports prevents reproduction and tampering.
The e-passport facilitates fast clearance of travellers at immigration checks and faster travel arrangements with airlines.
Through the use of the Automated Fingerprint Verification System (AFIS), the issuance of multiple passports to the same person is avoided.
The e-passport also enhances border protection and security for countries.
How much does an ePassport cost?
The ordinary e-passport will cost US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport will cost US$200.
A nominal fee of US$20 shall be charged for every passport application fee processed at any CBZ Bank Branch Countrywide.
Where can I apply for an ePassport?
The Government is yet to announce how citizens can apply for the e-passport. President Mnangagwa was expected to launch the electronic passport on Tuesday (today).
Are the traditional passports still valid?
SI 273 of 2021 stipulates that current passports will expire at the end of 2023, that is, two years from now, while a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage on Monday says the passport will be valid until they expire.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>, <a href="http://www.philippinesguam.org/news/1771/589/ePassport-FAQ/d,phildet/">Embassy of the Philippines, Washington D.C.</a></h4>

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On Electronic Passports (E-Passports)

The Government has promulgated Statutory Instrument (SI) 273 of 2021 – the Citizenship Act (Passport Fees) Regulations, 2021 – which stipulates the application fees for electronic passports (e-passports).
The new regulations state that the ordinary e-passport will cost US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport will cost US$200.
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SI 273 of 2021 also said the “current type of passports, issued before the date of operation of these regulations, will cease to be acceptable internationally by 31st December 2023, and will therefore need to be replaced by e-passports in terms of these regulations.”
</blockquote>
However, the regulations create confusion as they stipulate that current passports will expire at the end of 2023, that is, two years from now, while a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage on Monday says the passport will be valid until they expire, which could be before or after 31 December 2023.
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<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/12/14/govt-announces-electronic-passport-e-passport-application-fees/">Govt Announces Electronic Passport (E-Passport) Application Fees</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/12/14/electronic-passport-launch-set-for-today/">Electronic Passport Launch Set For Today</a></li>
</ul>
The Home Affairs Ministry said all valid traditional passports (non-electronic) remain in use but when they expire and have to be renewed, citizens will be required to get e-passports. The statement read in part:
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In the meantime, all valid traditional passports remain in use. However, upon expiry of the traditional non-electronic passport, our citizens will require to get e-passports on renewal of their travel documents, in line with the ICAO [the International Civil Aviation Organisation] guidelines.
</blockquote>
While ordinarily, the law (SI 273 of 2021) supersedes the statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, there is a need for the Government to articulate its position clearly without leaving citizens speculating on the way forward.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Confusion Surrounds Expiry Date Of Traditional Passports

The Government has given passport holders until 31 December 2023 to swap their passports for a new electronic passport (e-passport).
According to Statutory Instrument 273 of 2021, the ordinary e-passport will cost US$100 while an emergency or express e-passport will cost US$200.
A nominal fee of US$20 shall be charged for every passport application fee processed at any CBZ Bank Branch Countrywide. SI 273 of 2021 reads in part:
<blockquote>
IT is hereby notified that the Minister has in terms of section 22 of the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act (Chapter 4:01), made the following regulations:
… The Minister hereby notifies that henceforth the Government will cease the issuance of the current type of passports and in place thereof will be issuing electronically readable passports (e-passports) whose charges are as specified in the Schedule.
The current type of passports, issued before the date of operation of these regulations, will cease to be acceptable internationally by 31st December 2023, and will therefore need to be replaced by e-passports in terms of these regulations.
The Citizenship (Passport Fees) Regulations, 2021, published in Statutory Instrument 201 of 2021, are hereby repealed.
</blockquote>
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage said the Electronic Passport (E-Passport) will be launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Tuesday.
READ MORE: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/12/14/electronic-passport-launch-set-for-today/">Electronic Passport Launch Set For Today</a>
It said the e-passport has more security features in order to protect against identity theft and counterfeiting of travel documents.
<img alt="Image" decoding="async" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FGjOBv6WYAUUZ8P?format=jpg&amp;name=medium"/>
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Govt Announces Electronic Passport (E-Passport) Application Fees

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Tuesday launch the Electronic Passport (E-Passport) that comes with more security features in order to protect against identity theft and counterfeiting of travel documents.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage said the Government was working with Garsu Pasaulis (GP) in the production of the electronic passport and on other vital civil registration documents.
The Ministry said all valid traditional passports (non-electronic) remain in use but when they expire and have to be renewed, citizens will be required to get e-passports. Below is the statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs on e-passports:
<blockquote>
LAUNCH OF THE ELECTRONIC PASSPORT, BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE CDE DR E.D MNANGAGWA
Tomorrow, the 14th of December 2021, marks a historic day as his Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Coe Dr ED Mnangagwa is set to launch the Electronic Passport (E-Passport), at Chiwashira Building in Harare. 
The Government of Zimbabwe is working with Garsu Pasaulis (GP), who is the implementation partner for the e-passport and the production of other vital civil registration documents, as has been previously stated.
As a state party to Regional and International Conventions, Protocols and Treaties relating to the issuance of civil and travel documents, Zimbabwe’s introduction of the e-passport resonates with global best practices.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which is the specialised United Nations agency on aviation security and standards for international travel prescribes member states to adopt measures that safeguard the integrity and security of travel and identity documents.
Zimbabwe’s migration from the traditional passport to the e-passport conforms to the need to implement technology-aided improvements which safeguard immigration.
The launch of the new generation e-passport by His Excellency, constitutes an important milestone for Zimbabwe, as the nation adopts the e-passport which bears more robust security features.
The e-passport will protect the privacy of our citizens given the embedded features which protect against identity theft and counterfeiting of travel documents.
Apart from reasserting individual rights to privacy, the introduction of the e-passport will also provide enhanced security standards at our various Ports of Entry and Exit.
The historic introduction of the e-passport, therefore, reflects the adoption of smart technology by the Civil Registry Department, which is mandated to provide vital civil registration documents.
In the meantime, all valid traditional passports remain in use. However, upon expiry of the traditional non-electronic passport, our citizens will require to get e-passports on renewal of their travel documents, in line with the ICAO guidelines.
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, through the Civil Registry Department, will keep the nation informed about any further developments surrounding the implementation of the e-passport programme, as the nation transitions from the use of the traditional non-electronic passports.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Electronic Passport Launch Set For Today

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says there are enough fuel supplies in the country to meet current demand as well as the approaching festive season.
In a statement on Sunday night, ZERA said diesel supplies remain normal, with the petrol situation expected to return to normalcy on Monday. The statement read:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) wishes to inform the motoring public that the country has adequate fuel supplies to meet the current demand, as well as the coming festive season.
The Authority notes that there was a downtime of the fuel terminal in Beira, due to repairs taking place at the port following damages caused by Cyclone Idai. Normal pumping then resumed on the 4th of December 2021.
The petrol situation in the country is expected to be restored to normalcy from Monday, 13 December 2021. The diesel situation remains normal.
The Authority is closely monitoring the fuel situation in the country and assures motorists that the country has adequate fuel supplies, and therefore no need to panic.
</blockquote>
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We Have Adequate Fuel Supplies For Festive Season - ZERA

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mangudya believes he has been very successful in both his first snd second terms as Central Bank boss.
Mangudya’s first term of office ran from 2014 to 2019. This was when the RBZ introduced bond notes and attempted to de-dollarise the economy.
Speaking on Alpha Media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube’s programme, In Conversation with Trevor, Mangudya said he has managed to tame inflation from 87% in July 2020 to 58% in November 2021. He said:
<blockquote>
The first term of office, 2014 to 2019. It was a period where Zimbabwe was using dollarisation as a means of economic set-up.
Therefore, the impact of the monetary policy was not felt much in the economy because we were using dollarisation for most of the term, 2014 to 2018.
We only removed dollarisation in 2019.
Therefore, you will find the first term of office we had deflation.
Whilst lots of people want dollarisation, but we had deflation most of the part of my first term, it only ended in 2017 after we introduced the currency of bond notes in 2016.
The whole idea there was to ensure that we pump up the economy, we inject some liquidity in the economy, that is what happened, of which by that time the first term was so different from the second term.
The second term is basically where we have our own local currency as our functional currency and, therefore, the impact of the monetary policy and its transmission is now being felt in the economy.
Therefore, our success during this second term is basically that we have managed to reduce inflation from the 87% in July 2020, down to 58% now in November 2021.
That is a very significant decrease, significant work in discharging our remit as a central bank, and together with the government we have put in place well-coordinated fiscal and monetary policies that worked very well to ensure there is fiscal consolidation by the government, and there is conservative monetary policy stance to ensure we tame inflation.
That combination, that strong coordination between the two, fiscal and monetary policies by the government and central bank helped the economy to be where it is today.
So yes, today we can say we are smelling success of our coordination of policies, which is what any country should do.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2021/12/12/mangudya-i-sympathise-with-zimbabweans/">The Standard</a></h4>

Mangudya "Smells" Success At The Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe

Fast food outlets in Bulawayo are among the major contributors to sewer blockages by discharging hot effluent that solidifies within the sewer pipe causing blockages.
This was said by City of Bulawayo Principal Chemist, Clout Moyo during a Water and Service Delivery meeting held at the Large City Hall on Thursday on the effects of trade effluent on water waste management.
Moyo explained that heavy solids may induce silting of the sewer line leading to reduced flows resulting in backflows, blockages and bursts.
He noted that this may also lead to septicity and the production of hydrogen sulphide. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
We have realised that fast food outlets have become a problem in this area. Every time, food outlets discharge effluent that is hot and this effluent leaves the plant company in liquid form because it’s very hot but along the way it changes and becomes solid.
That solid causes siltation of the sewer and downstream the sewer will not flow by backflowing.
That is a cost to the council because the council now has to clean those sewers and try to remove that dirt within the pipes.
</blockquote>
Moyo also revealed that some industries even discharged acidic waste that eat away sewer infrastructure. He said:
<blockquote>
Acidic vapours occasionally escape from the main effluent body to the upper part of the sewage pipe where they attack and weaken the sewer fabric, over time leading to sewer collapses in extreme cases.
The corrosive effect is common where the effluent contains a high concentration of sulphate for example.
In an acidic environment, sulphates are converted to hydrogen sulphide which is very corrosive and toxic to infrastructure and workmen respectively.
</blockquote>
Moyo implored industry to establish pre-treatment facilities at their premises before discharging the effluent to the council sewerage system.
<h4>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/fast-food-outlets-major-contributors-to-sewer-siltation-bcc/">CITE</a></h4>

Fast Food Outlets Major Contributors To Sewer Blockages

Employers and workers’ representatives have pledged to work with the Government to find solutions to the country’s socio-economic challenges through constructive dialogue.
The commitment was made at the Tripartite Negotiation Forum (TNF) workshop that was held in Victoria Falls on Friday.
The TNF brings together business, labour and the Government. The TNF partners who convened the meeting were the Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ), the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare.
Addressing delegates, the ZCTU president, Florence Taruvinga bemoaned the incessant rise in the price of goods and services in both US dollars and RTGS dollars. Taruvinga said:
<blockquote>
The prices of goods and services continue to rise. Even prices that have been pegged in US dollars are also rising. We need to find out what is really happening in our country.
The participation of the social partners in public policy formulation, implementation and monitoring processes can fundamentally contribute to ensuring the ownership, transparency, and governance of development strategies and policies in Zimbabwe.
… We also note that social dialogue, as a mechanism for participation and consensus building in the world of work, is a key element of decent work and must play a central role in the fight against poverty.
</blockquote>
EMCOZ vice president Jabulani Dube explained the importance of the TNF in advancing the interests of business and workers. He said:
<blockquote>
Successful social dialogue structures and processes have the potential to resolve important socio-economic issues and processes, encourage good governance, advance social and industrial peace and stability and boost economic programmes.
Fair terms of employment, decent working conditions, safety and health at work and development for the benefit of all cannot be achieved without the involvement of workers, employers, and government.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/emcoz-zctu-commit-to-dialogue-to-resolve-economic-challenges/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

TNF Commit To Dialogue To Resolve Economic Challenges

The Government has assured the nation that fuel availability across the country is set to improve beginning this Sunday.
Energy and Power Development secretary Gloria Magombo revealed that the intermittent petrol shortages experienced in the country last week were caused by a two-week shutdown of the fuel terminal at the port of Beira in Mozambique.
The scheduled maintenance work at Beira was completed on 3 December and Zimbabwe started receiving petrol at Feruka on 8 December. Said Magombo:
<blockquote>
We had logistical problems related to the supply of petrol after internal country stocks were depleted following the two-week shutdown of the fuel terminal in Beira.
The work included final repairs to the jetty after it was damaged by Cyclone Idai.
The work was completed on December 3 and the ship with petrol destined for Zimbabwe finally berthed and pumping started on December 4.
We started receiving the product at Feruka on December 8.
</blockquote>
Magombo said there was no need for motorists to panic as there is enough fuel in the country to meet demand. She said:
<blockquote>
Fuel companies were urged to pick up the product from Mutare and this started yesterday (Friday) with over 800 000 litres of petrol being picked yesterday, while almost 2 million litres of petrol is expected to be loaded today (yesterday).
We expect petrol in the pipeline (between Feruka and Msasa) to get to Harare in a day’s time after pumping all the diesel which was in the pipeline.
Motorists should not panic, we have enough fuel products in the country to meet demand.
</blockquote>
She said Feruka and Msasa depots are currently operating 24-hour shifts.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/fuel-availability-normalises">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Petrol Shortages: Motorists Urged To Be Calm

President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the Government will not allow mining companies to displace communities from their ancestral lands and mining operations can only go ahead when those communities agree.
Mnangagwa said this while addressing ZANU PF supporters during a rally at Chidodo Primary School in Uzumba, Mashonaland East Province on Saturday.
The President said Zimbabwe welcomes foreign investment but the country should set the rules of engagement. He said:
<blockquote>
We do not want people who come to do mining in an area and disrupt people’s ways of life.
Communities come first and that should be respected. No mining should happen unless the people and their community leaders agree.
If the community says a project cannot go on, that should be final.
I heard that there were people who wanted to do mining on school premises. That is unacceptable.
I told the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution (for Mashonaland East, Apollonia Munzverengwi), that all those who try and impose their projects on communities should be reported.
</blockquote>
However, multiple reports allege that foreign-owned mining companies, especially Chinese-owned, have been polluting rivers and destroying the environment while ignoring concerns raised by locals.
READ MORE: Govt Dismisses Dinde Villagers’ Concerns
In Dinde, Hwange, a coal-mining company, Beifa Investments (Pvt) Ltd, allegedly desecrated graves and is pushing local people off their ancestral land. The company denies the accusations.
Dinde Residents Association (DRA) deputy chairperson Never Tshuma was arrested on charges of inciting public violence after leading villagers in a protest against the coal mining venture by Beifa Investments.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/mining-shouldnt-displace-communities-president">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

ED: Communities Have Final Say On Mining Projects

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned members of the public that if vaccine uptake remains low, the Government will be left with no option but to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory.
Mnangagwa made the remarks on Saturday in Uzumba where he attended the memorial of the late former prisons boss Paradzai Zimondi.
Posting on Twitter this Saturday, presidential spokesperson George Charamba said the Government is targetting universal vaccination, not the initial target of attaining herd immunity. Wrote Charamba:
<blockquote>
The President urged all Zimbabweans to step forward for anti-COVID-19 jabs which the Government is administering free of charge.
He warned that if Government realised that not many people were coming forward for voluntary vaccination, Govt might have to consider mandatory vaccination in order to save lives.
Zimbabwe’s goal was universal vaccination and not the initial herd immunity targeting jabs for 60% of the population.
</blockquote>
Zimondi, whose Chimurenga name was Tonderai Nyika, alongside cabinet ministers Perrance Shiri and Joel Biggie Matiza succumbed to COVID-19 and the three were buried on the same day at the National Heroes Acre.
Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently warned against mandatory vaccinations unless all other options have been exhausted. 
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Zimbabwe May Consider Mandatory Vaccination - Mnangagwa

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) says there should be an improvement in the supply and availability of petrol from this Saturday after Mozambican authorities finished the scheduled maintenance at Beira port.
ZERA chief executive officer Eddington Mazambani told The Herald on Friday that the situation should normalise by Tuesday. Said Mazambani:
<blockquote>
The shortage of petrol is a temporary one occasioned by logistical challenges which have been attended to.
From tomorrow (today) the situation should improve, getting back to normal by Monday or Tuesday.
</blockquote>
A number of service stations in Harare and some towns have been without petrol for several days, evoking memories of the horrors of 2018 and 2019 when motorists had to sleep in fuel queues for days on end.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana also said petrol supplies will stabilise soon. He tweeted on Saturday:
<blockquote>
There has been a disruption in the fuel supply chain due to a scheduled maintenance program at Beira.
This is now complete and we expect the petrol backlog to start clearing from the end of today into Monday and Tuesday.
The inconvenience to the public is noted and regretted.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/petrol-situation-to-normalise-by-tuesday/">The Herald</a></h4>

"Petrol Situation To Normalise By Tuesday"

The National Assembly has adjourned for the year and will resume sitting in February 2022 unless they are summoned by the President.
The Lower House of Parliament adjourned after approving the Finance (2022) Bill and the Appropriation (2022) Bill.
The Finance Bill and the Appropriation Bill will be presented before the Senate which is expected to sit this coming week.
Senate (Upper House of Parliament), had adjourned on the 25th of November. However, not much debate is expected in the Senate as the Government is rushing to conclude the budget before the end of the year.
There are fears that the recent surge in new coronavirus infections may result in the country being put under lockdown.
The Ministry of Health and Child Care announced 4 996 new coronavirus cases on 8 November. New cases rose to 5 189 on 9 November, and on the 10th of November, 6 181 new cases were recorded.
<h4>More: <a href="https://openparly.com/index.php/2021/12/11/national-assembly-adjourns-to-february/">OpenParly</a></h4>

National Assembly Adjourns To 15 February 2022

The late Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) chief executive Douglas Munatsi worked in a tense and toxic political environment and he was eventually sucked to the centre of a vicious power struggle.
Munatsi was reportedly close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and originally hailed from the latter’s home province, Midlands.
He is also said to have been among key people who were completely behind Mnangagwa during the November 2017 coup when he ousted the late former president Robert Mugabe.
Munatsi was appointed to head ZIDA and into the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe monetary policy committee (MPC) after the coup.
According to The NewsHawks, in April 2020, Vice President Chiwenga visited Munatsi’s farm and this reportedly did not go down well with the Mnangagwa camp.
He explained to the publication that Chiwenga had asked to visit his Kunatsa Farm at Matepatepa in Bindura North, Mashonaland Central province.
Munatsi said after Chiwenga’s visit, he had received a warning from “security circles” as to why he had invited the Vice-President before Mnangagwa came to his farm.
Munatsi had earlier last year visited Mnangagwa’s Precabe Farm in Sherwood, Kwekwe, Midlands province.
He told reporters that there were people who were not happy that he was interacting with Chiwenga and the late Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri, and were threatening him.
Munatsi said the people threatening him were from “security, military intelligence”.
He eventually invited Mnangagwa to visit his farm on 28 August 2020, which he did.
Analysts say the move was meant to prove to those who were now accusing him of defecting to the Chiwenga camp while assuring Mnangagwa of his loyalty. A The NewsHawks source was quoted as saying:
<blockquote>
That he found himself engulfed in toxic political, business and corruption fights is not in doubt.
The only question is whether that played a part in his murder or not. Quite clearly it did. He was killed for political and business reasons.
</blockquote>
Munatsi was reported to have not been on good terms with business rivals around Mnangagwa over access to the President, business deals and ZIDA issues.
The banker died on 29 November in a mysterious fire at his upmarket Harare apartment.
Authorities are still trying to establish the cause of the fire and death through the pending post-mortem results as well as reports from the Forensic Unit and Fire Brigade.
Mnangagwa said Munatsi died in “unclear circumstances”.
<h4>More: <a href="https://thenewshawks.com/munatsi-worked-in-highly-toxic-operational-environment/">The NewsHawks</a></h4>

Munatsi Worked In Toxic And Volatile Operational Environment

The bizarre occurrences at the home of a Nyanga family continue unabated with the latest incident happening last week on Sunday.
It’s no longer a novel phenomenon for Gogo Nyikayaramba and her grandchildren to find their food eaten by unseen beings and the plates or pots filled with soil.
On more than three occasions, they have also woken up to find their property up in flames.
Last month a mysterious fire destroyed two huts at the homestead and destroyed property and foodstuffs.
Three juveniles who are in Grades Six, One and Early Child Education (ECD) have had to drop out of school after losing their clothes in the fires.
Meanwhile, a Nyanga exorcist, Sekuru Shingirai Mukotsanjera, is trying to put to an end the mysterious happenings at Gogo Nyikayaramba’s home.
Acting Chief Saunyama on Tuesday confirmed the latest incident to The Manica Post that happened at the Nyikayaramba homestead in Ward 14 of Kute Village. He said:
<blockquote>
The fires are more vicious than ever. Another hut was razed down last Sunday. Gogo Nyikayaramba’s property was destroyed in that fire.
The Nyikayaramba family is going through trying times. They don’t know what to do.
We advised them to meet Sekuru Mukotsanjera for the best way forward.
This is severely traumatising the kids and their health is failing.
Villagers are also perplexed. We hope to find a lasting solution soon.
</blockquote>
Speaking in an interview with the publication, Sekuru Mukotsanjera said the family is being terrorised by goblins or avenging spirits and if nothing is done soon, there will be death in the family. He said:
<blockquote>
On December 17 when the case is heard at the chief’s court, I will try to ensure that one of the children manifests before everyone so that everything comes out clear.
These are goblins or avenging spirits at play. They are so vicious and if nothing is done in the immediate future, deaths will be recorded in the family.
It is sad that within a month, more than three huts have been razed down by fire.
I will also make sure that whatever it is will not torment the kids again. This is affecting their lives and education.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/mystery-of-the-nyanga-fires/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Mysterious Nyanga Fires Becoming More Vicious

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Paul Mavima has warned trade unions against pursuing political agendas under the pretext of advancing the interests of workers.
Mavima made the remarks after the United Kingdom (UK) Commonwealth Minister Tariq Mahmood Ahmad recently admitted that Britain was in constant contact with unions in Zimbabwe.
Local workers unions, however, denied holding consultations with the UK government.
Bu speaking to NewZimbabwe.com this week, on the sidelines of the Tripartite Negotiation Forum (TNF) workshop underway in Victoria Falls, Mavima said:
<blockquote>
In actual fact, we do not need any other confirmation than what Ahmad has said. It is enough evidence.
We do not stand against anyone’s political ambitions, but we are simply against the habit of politicians masquerading as trade unionists.
All we want is a constructive dialogue on labour issues. Unionists are free to join political parties as opposed to mixing the two.
We will soon be dealing with that matter.
</blockquote>
Ahmad’s comments, made in November, naturally angered the Government of Zimbabwe, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Ahmad said:
<blockquote>
We certainly have been meeting in Harare with various (workers’) unions, including teaching unions, most recently in September 2021 on salaries and the impact of COVID-19.
Trade unions form an important part of civil society in any country, and we engage with them at all levels.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mavima-warns-pro-regime-change-unionists/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Public Service Minister Tells Unions To Stay Out Of Politics

The new Deputy Minister for Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Barbra Rwodzi was sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare on Friday.
Rwodzi, who is the Member of Parliament for Chirumanzu, took her oath of office at a ceremony attended by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda, Permanent Secretary in her ministry Munesu Munodawafa, other senior Government officials and her family.
Speaking after the ceremony, Rwodzi said she was ready to serve the Government and work to broaden opportunities and bring growth in the tourism industry as well as tackle climate change. She said:
<blockquote>
I am ready to serve my Government and perform at the best of my ability.
This is a very interesting ministry (Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality), so I am looking forward to working with my Minister (Mangaliso Ndlovu) and the Permanent Secretary to widen the opportunities in this industry and bring growth, particularly in the tourism sector.
… Climate change is so much of interest. Africa is affected more because it’s affecting countries that rely more on their natural resources and Zimbabwe is not an exception in that.
We have been affected by cyclones, a number of them now.
</blockquote>
Rwodzi holds a Master of Business Administration degree and an honours degree in Business Studies.
She reportedly owns several companies with interests in energy solutions, financial services, clothing and community development projects.
Rwodzi is the chief executive officer of House of BarRue Knitwear, a business that exports handmade garments.
Before her appointment as deputy minister, Rwodzi represented Zimbabwe in the Pan-African Parliament.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/new-deputy-minister-sworn-in/">The Herald</a></h4>

New Deputy Minister For Environment Sworn In

One person died while three others were injured in an accident involving a Honda Fit and a Nissan Caravan along the Glendale-Chiweshe road on Thursday afternoon.
A witness, Brian Jonga, said the driver of the Honda Fit died on the spot. He told The Herald:
<blockquote>
The accident occurred around 3 pm today (Thursday). The Nissan Caravan had three passengers who sustained what looked like serious injuries.
</blockquote>
Road accidents usually rise during the festive seasons, therefore, motorists are always reminded to be very cautious on the roads to avoid unnecessary loss of life.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/man-dies-in-mazowe-accident/">The Herald</a>

Honda Fit Driver Dies In Mazowe Accident

Police have arrested two armed robbers who escaped during a shootout with former Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Inspector, Joseph Nemaisa in Chadcombe, Harare on Monday night.
In a statement on Wednesday night, ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi revealed that one of the suspects was a former police officer while the other was a serving member of the Zimbabwe National Army. 
The three robbers shot dead by Nemaisa have been identified by the police as Charles Chirara, Tariro Gora and Brian Koga Tendere.
Pindula News is publishing the statement issued by Assist Comm Nyathi below:
<blockquote>
<h2>UPDATE ON AN ARMED ROBBERY CASE IN CHADCOMBE, HARARE</h2>
Reference is made to an armed robbery incident which occurred at Joseph Nemaisa’s Chadcombe home in Harare on 6th December 2021.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has arrested Ex-Constable Francis Takura (33) and Private Virimai Nyandoro (37) of the Zimbabwe National Army who escaped from Chadcombe on the night of 6th December 2021.
The Police has also identified the three suspects who were shot dead through the National Fingerprints Bureau and the Police Scenes of Crime experts as listed:
<ul>
<li>Brian Koga Tendere (38), of Chikupo Village, Murewa.</li>
<li>Charles Chirara (30), of number 573 Ushewokunze, Harare.</li>
<li>Tariro Gora (21), of 1 Commando Barracks, Harare.</li>
</ul>
Police recovered a long bar shifting spanner, five screwdrivers, short bar spirit level, wheel spanner, pliers, AK47 magazine loaded with 17×7.62 mm live rounds, 12x 7.62 mm spent cartridges and a Norinco Pistol with a magazine of six rounds at the scene of crime.
Investigations by Police so far have revealed that the Norinco pistol was stolen through robbery on 5th November 2021 at a house along Bishop Gaul Avenue, Harare.
Further investigations led to the recovery of a .22 rifle fitted with a telescopic sight, a 303 rifle, an AK 47 magazine loaded with 25 live rounds, 303 rifle magazine loaded with seven live rounds hidden in Tariro Gora’s room.
Police have also established that Francis Takura was discharged from the Police Support Unit in year 2018.
Brian Koga Tendere was recently released from prison after serving a ten-year sentence for a robbery case which occurred in Borrowdale, Harare, in year 2011.
Charles Chirara was on bail pending trial for the ZB Bank robbery involving US$2 775 000.00 and ZWL$40 000.00 cash-in-transit which occurred in Nyabira on 6th January 2021, while Tariro Gora was a rogue soldier who escaped from duty with a service rifle.
The gang is linked to a spate of armed robbery cases in and around Harare with one complainant (50) identifying his stolen shoes through the suspects’ pictures which trended on social media.
Meanwhile, The Police applaud the public for the cooperation given in fighting robbery cases in the country.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Police Arrest Soldier, Former Cop Linked To Deadly Chadcombe Robbery

Mealplus (Pvt) Ltd is looking for an experienced and hardworking nutritionist to produce nutritionally balanced stock feeds to meet optimal animal performance, research, innovates and create solutions that deliver healthy results for the Company’s customers. 
The position reports to the CEO. 
Key Job Functions:
<ul>
<li>To optimise raw material usage, using macro-based multi mix and or single computer aided formulation systems management.</li>
<li>Supervise both raw material and finished product quality by means of laboratory analysis.</li>
<li>Advise the commodity procurement department on prudent raw material and commodity procurement strategies.</li>
<li>To assist in strategic alignment and positioning of stock feeds onto the market, brand development and feed registration.</li>
<li>Ensure that quality control procedures and quality assurance systems are implemented and managed.</li>
<li>To assist in good documentation and manufacturing practice in line with regulatory bodies regionally and locally.</li>
<li>Offer technical service on nutrition and general livestock production practice.</li>
<li>To assist in training, preparations of product technical information and brochures.</li>
<li>Offer technical expertise and back up to technical sales representatives, field staff and executives.</li>
<li>Assist in cost analysis and pricing recommendations.</li>
<li>Develop new products to meet market demand.</li>
<li>Provide guidance on best practice and developments in animal nutrition.</li>
<li>Perform complex research for product development, partnering with key internal and external suppliers and stakeholders to test new technologies and solutions.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements of the Job:</h2>
The successful candidate for this position should meet the following criteria:
<ul>
<li>Must be a holder of a Degree in Animal Science or equivalent.</li>
<li>A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, of which 5 years must be in a specialist practice in animal nutrition.</li>
<li>Post Graduate qualification or a relevant Masters Degree will be an added advantage.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of stock feeds industry.</li>
</ul>
<h2>
To apply</h2>
If you wish to be considered please submit your cv to mealplus21@gmail.com no later than 15th December 2021.

Vacancy: Nutritionist

The Government says unvaccinated people will eventually be barred from boarding Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) buses.
Addressing reporters on Tuesday at a post-cabinet briefing in the capital, Harare, Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said a time will come when people without vaccination cards will not be allowed to use ZUPCO buses, kombis and trains. She said:
<blockquote>
A time is coming when people will not be allowed to board public transport without a valid vaccination card.
</blockquote>
Mutsvangwa, however, didn’t provide further details on when the measure would be implemented.
The announcement could be viewed as a strategy by the authorities to cajole vaccine-hesitant citizens to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the majority of Zimbabweans use public transport while private transport operators remain banned.
Zimbabwe is facing a resurgence of coronavirus infections, with 2 555 new cases recorded on 6 December with a 30 per cent test positivity rate according to data released by the Health Ministry.
The southern African nation is targetting to vaccinate 10 million people to attain herd immunity by the end of this year.
To date, less than 3 million people have been fully vaccinated even though the jabs are free of charge.
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Govt May Bar Unvaccinated People From Using ZUPCO

Citizens have backed a call by Members of Parliament for Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube to scrap the proposed US$50 cellphone levy as it would make it expensive to access information.
Ncube announced the new tax last month during his 2022 National Budget Presentation.
He proposed to “introduce a levy of US$50 which will be collected prior to registration of new cellular handsets by Mobile Network Providers.”
Ncube argued that despite the fact that cellphones attracted a 25 per cent duty, funds realised from the imported gadgets showed evasion of the customs duty as the mobile phones were “easily concealed.”
Media scholar Clayton Moyo advised Ncube to be creative and find other ways of increasing revenue without taxing cell phones. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
It is a terrible idea to levy taxation on new gadgets, I think the finance minister, should be creative around taxation.
As to where he should get his money, I don’t know but it must be far away from these gadgets that have increased access to information in the communities.
We have made strides as a country in terms of getting more people to communicate to share information. This is not progressive at all!
</blockquote>
A high school tutor, Marilyn Ncube, said the cellphone levy will kill communication as phones, laptops and data were already expensive. She said:
<blockquote>
Smartphones, high tech laptops plus the cost of data are very expensive. Now add more taxation levy, this will kill our communication and us in the process.
Mobile operators are constantly raising the cost of data which is now a luxury. The government must scrap this cellphone levy.
</blockquote>
Media Southern Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe said the digital divide between low-income earners and high-income earners continued to widen.  
MISA implored the government, Parliament and the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), to make sure that universal access to technology and the internet becomes a reality.
<h4>More: <a href="https://cite.org.zw/scrap-cellphone-levy-citizens-support-push-by-parliamentarians/">CITE</a></h4>

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