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Civil servants will continue getting their salaries in local currency even though they received their bonuses in US dollars.
Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube on Friday revealed that while bonuses were paid in foreign currency, Government will continue to pay salaries in local currency.
Civil servants’ representatives have been pushing for salaries to be paid in foreign currency but Ncube said payment of bonuses in USD is a “once-off gesture” from President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
No (We are not going to pay salaries in US dollars.) This is a once-off gesture from His Excellency, just to deal with inflationary pressures that we saw emerging in this last quarter.
We will continue to pay our normal salaries in Zimbabwe dollars.
</blockquote>
Ncube said Treasury has released about US$120 million for civil servants’ bonuses as well as civil service pensioners and war veterans and this has been done to cushion them against rising inflation. He said:
<blockquote>
In terms of the civil servants bonuses for this year, we basically released about US$120 million.
We hope this will go a long way in dealing with the inflationary pressures they are facing.
This is the decision of the President to deal with those inflationary pressures. Inflation has been ticking up so we just want to make sure that they are protected from this inflation.
So, we thought that it would be a good idea to certainly pay them in US dollars. This also covers pensioners, as well as war veterans.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/govt-earmarks-us120m-for-bonuses/">Chronicle</a></h4>

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Govt Releases US$120 Million For Civil Servants' Bonuses

Vendors selling foodstuffs, mainly drinks, fruits and snacks at most toll gates across the country are now engaged in illegal forex deals thereby depriving the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) of the much-needed foreign currency.
The vendors are reportedly buying foreign currency at black market rates so motorists can use Zimbabwe dollars to pay tollgate fees at official rates.
The majority of motorists will be more than willing to deal with the forex dealers as they will be paying less in local currency than in USD since there is a huge discrepancy between the official rate used by ZINARA and the parallel market rate used by vendors.
ZINARA charges US$2 for light vehicles or ZWL$164 in local currency. Vendors would offer motorists ZWL$164 for just US$1 making it a no-brainer for the latter to take the offer.
As a result, ZINARA is being deprived of thousands of US dollars in potential revenue as the money is being mopped up at tollgates by the vendors as motorists choose to convert their USD to local currency which they then use to pay toll fees.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said vending and money changing at tollgates is against the law and those engaging in such activities will be arrested. He said:
<blockquote>
As the police and ZINARA, we have taken a common position that vending and foreign currency dealings at tollgates are illegal.
The police will take all the necessary measures to ensure the illegal vendors are removed from tollgates.
Those who resist will be arrested. We also urged ZINARA officials who are also at toll gates to conscientise the people that vending and money changing are illegal.
</blockquote>
Asst Comm Nyathi also warned police officers who dabble in such activities and join money-changers that the long arm of the law will catch up with them.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/illegal-money-changers-invade-tollgates/">The Herald</a></h4>

Illegal Forex Dealers, Vendors Flood Tollgates

MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora is pushing for the formation of a Government of National Unity with ZANU PF.
Addressing MDC-T supporters in Marondera at the weekend, Mwonzora said he is ready to follow the late former MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai’s footsteps and become Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister.
The MDC-T leadership was in Marondera to consult party structures on whether they should go ahead and engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Said Mwonzora:
<blockquote>
This is one of the first meetings we are doing, to spread our message of dialogue; our message is to make people ready for elections.
But basically, it was consultations and advising people of the decision made by the national council for us to intensify the issue of dialogue.
The results of dialogues are known. We may have a GNU or whatever arrangement, and that is what I was talking about.
We want to follow in the footsteps of Morgan Tsvangirai. He did dialogue and it was in the best interests of the people of Zimbabwe. And we want to follow suit.
It is up to the people of Zimbabwe, I am ready to serve what the people of Zimbabwe will ask me to do.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/12/i-want-to-be-pm-mwonzora/">NewsDay</a></h4>

I Want To Become Prime Minister - Mwonzora

Local organisations championing women and girl child rights have expressed concern over rising date rape cases that have resulted in more child marriages.
Date rape is a form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), that occurs when the victim and the perpetrator know each other, and in most cases, the two will be dating.
While Zimbabwe does not have official statistics on date rape, Shamwari yeMwanasikana executive director, Ekeniah Chifamba, said date rape has increased by 52 per cent from January to December this year compared to last year. She said:
<blockquote>
We have dealt with such cases, and they are on the rise especially among adolescent girls and young women.
Most girls do not understand what consent is, therefore when violated they do not realise it.
These issues mostly come to light when they result in pregnancy.
We have also noted that most child marriages are a result of date rapes. Most adolescents do not have information on how to protect their rights from being violated when they date.
So usually, they suffer in silence under the guise of being in love. When they get pregnant, they are forced to elope.
Between January 2021 and November 2021, we have received 35 cases of date rape. In 2020 we received 23 cases of date rape.
</blockquote>
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi urged women and young girls to avoid meeting strangers in private places. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
We have come across such incidents in our line of work over the years, and they have been exacerbated by social media.
In most cases, individuals meet and date on social media platforms such as Facebook or WhatsApp, after some time they arrange physical meetings, which in most cases, the woman or girl is raped.
So, as the police, we implore women and girls not to go on dates in secluded areas with people who are strangers.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-date-rape-cases-on-the-rise">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Date Rape Cases On The Rise

The eight-year-old girl from Hwange, who died after she was burnt by an underground coal fire last month, has finally been laid to rest.
Alisha Sekina Muzwiti was buried on Friday at her family home in Makwandala village, three days after her death.
In a statement, Hwange Central Constituency spokesperson Thulani Moyo expressed his condolences to the Muzwiti family. He said:
<blockquote>
It was indeed a sombre atmosphere at Makwandala as Alisha was laid to rest. May her precious soul rest in blissful peace.
As the office of the MP, we would like to express our most sincere sympathy and condolences to the entire Muzwiti family for their sad and irreplaceable loss.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Alisha’s father Andy Muzwiti holds Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) responsible for his daughter’s death and wants to take legal action.
He accuses the company of negligence due to its failure to secure its coal dumpsites.
Over the past few years, several people in Hwange have either died or were seriously hurt after stepping on hot coal furnaces.
However, HCCL has denied accusations that it caused Alisha’s death and those of other Hwange residents.
It says the victims would have ventured on prohibited areas like the Number. 3 dumpsite where Alisha was burnt while relieving herself.
<h4>More: <a href="https://vicfallslive.co.zw/index.php/2021/12/05/hwange-girl-burnt-by-coal-fire-buried/">VicFallsLive</a></h4>

Hwange Girl (8) Burnt By Coal Fire Buried

Several senior MDC Alliance officials led by the party’s vice president Tendai Biti on Friday met the newly elected Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) leadership for strategic talks.
The original MDC was formed in 1999 is considered a child of the ZCTU as the majority of the top leaders including founding president Morgan Tsvangirai and his vice, Gibson Sibanda (both late), came from the labour body.
At the meeting, newly elected ZCTU president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Florence_Taruvinga">Florence Taruvinga</a> represented the labour movement.
In an interview with NewZimbawe.com soon after the meeting, ZCTU secretary-general Japhet Moyo said the parties touched on a number of important issues. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
They (MDC-A) came to congratulate the new leadership as well as to lay down issues that the party is pursuing and these including the pursuit for the provision of social services, fight for electoral reforms, anti-corruption and a genuine commitment to social dialogue.
He (Biti) presented in detail the urgent need to bring sanity to the economy’s fiscal expenditure, improving social services among other issues.
</blockquote>
Over the past few years, the MDC and ZCTU had, to some extent, drifted away from each other as competing interests drowned the voice of workers in the opposition party.
Asked on whether the engagement heralded the restoration of the strong bonds of old, Moyo said:
<blockquote>
There is nothing peculiar or unique about the meeting because as ZCTU we always meet and engage various political leaders and stakeholders who knock at our doors.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mdc-zctu-in-strategic-talks/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

MDC Alliance, ZCTU In Strategic Talks

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says it has located unexplained $730 million worth of assets whose owners must explain how they acquired them or risk losing them to the State.
Appearing in Parliament before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice to discuss the 2022 national budget, ZACC commissioner Gabriel Chaibva revealed that they were dealing with almost 200 suspected corruption cases. Said Chaibva:
<blockquote>
Of these, the anti-graft body secured six convictions and recovered $52 200 000 (US$600 000), which had been siphoned by bigwigs.
But if the remaining cases fail to prove the source of the fortunes estimated at about $680 million, the assets may be forfeited by the State.
</blockquote>
Chaibva bemoaned the $294 million allocated to the commission in the 2022 national budget presented by Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube last month, saying it was inadequate.
The anti-graft body has been accused of allowing high profile individuals to evade justice, the “catch and release” style, but the commission said it requires significant resources to pursue corruption cases in the country.
In the document presented before Parliament, ZACC said the target was to send 180 cases to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2021/12/05/zacc-to-seize-assets-worth-730m/">The Standard</a></h4>

ZACC Locates Unexplained Assets Worth $730 Million

A 40-year-old member of the End Time Church in Chipinge on Sunday last week stormed out of a church service and killed herself because she was tired of staying with an unemployed and broke husband.
Precious Mushunje’s body was found a few metres from the church’s premises at Chipinge Government Farm after a search by her husband, Edwin Chikwanha (54) and fellow church members.
She left a suicide note revealing that she was living a stressful life because her husband who was unemployed was not helping her with anything.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Sergeant Vimbai Mangundu confirmed the incident to The Manica Post. She said:
<blockquote>
Mushunje of medium-density area of Chipinge left home proceeding to a church service at End Time Church near her residence.
Around midday, her son realised that her mother had stormed out of the church and tried to locate her without any joy.
He informed his father, Mr Edwin Chikwanha (54) who proceeded to make a report at Chipinge Police Station.
Searches were done with the help of church members before she was found lying dead a few metres away from the church premises.
A suicide note was recovered near her body and it stated that she was not happy because her husband was broke and unemployed.
</blockquote>
Mangundu urged members of the public to seek counselling services whenever they are depressed with something.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/suicide-over-hubbys-poverty/">The Manica Post</a></h4>

Woman Storms Out Of Church And Kills Herself

A 25-year-old motorist was on Saturday assaulted by soldiers who were part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s escort.
The incident happened at the intersection of Seke and Cripps roads in Harare in the morning.
The motorist, Malvern Samakande, was later detained at the Mbare police station on charges of obstructing the presidential motorcade.
Samakande was released after paying an admission of guilty fine of $2 000 following the intervention of Human Rights NGO Forum lawyer Nobel Chinhanu. Said Chinhanu:
<blockquote>
The Forum has attended today at Mbare Police Station to represent Samakande, who was accused of failure to obey road signs and signals.
Allegations are that Samukande failed to give way to the presidential motorcade.
It was alleged that Samukande failed to obey multiple police officers stopping the movement of traffic and was only stopped by the presidential guards.
</blockquote>
This was not the first time that a motorist has been arrested for obstructing the presidential motorcade.
In 2016, Joseph Chakanetsa was sentenced to two years in jail for cutting the then President, the late Robert Mugabe’s motorcade in Harare.
Chakanetsa was convicted by the court of negligent driving on his own plea of guilty.
He was slapped with another 60-day jail term for failing to stop after committing the offence.
On top of that, Chakanetsa had his driver’s licence cancelled and he was banned from driving heavy vehicles and public transport for life.
<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2021/11/28/ed-guards-brutalise-motorist/">The Standard</a></h4>

ED Bodyguards Assault Harare Motorist

The late chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Douglas_Munatsi">Douglas Munatsi</a> will be buried this Sunday at Greendale Cemetery in Harare.
Munatsi died in a fire that broke out in apartment C9 at the palatial Northfields Complex in Harare where he stayed alone, in the early hours of Monday.
He was scheduled to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa later that day and investigations are still underway to find the cause of the fire.
One of Munatsi’s neighbours, Charles Gardiner, who is also chairperson of the Northfields Owners Association, called the Harare Fire Brigade after the now-deceased ZIDA CEO had sent an SOS around 2.50 AM.
Firefighters reportedly took 11 minutes to arrive at the scene but battled the inferno for two long hours, by which time Munetsi had already died.
Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi told The Sunday Mail that investigations are ongoing. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
We are still conducting investigations and if any new information comes up, we will let you know.
</blockquote>
The Sunday Mail reported a police source close to the investigation as saying police are eager to interview a woman only identified as Colleta, who was the last person to see Munatsi alive. Said the police officer:
<blockquote>
We are still to account and interview the woman who is alleged to have visited the deceased the night before his death.
We are also waiting to receive the report from the Fire Brigade to ascertain the cause of the fire. But so far there is nothing new.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the Munatsi family has reportedly commissioned a separate post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death with a South African pathologist.
The family wants to compare their autopsy report with one being undertaken by Government pathologists.
According to a situation report by the Zimbabwe Republic Police on the fire incident and Munatsi’s death:
<blockquote>
… The remains of the deceased were found in a sitting position just beside the tub in the main bedroom with some burns on the hands and legs, he was putting on a red T-shirt and a black pair of shorts which were not burnt… to suggest that the deceased could have been burnt by the heat of the fire and not direct flames.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/munatsi-family-seeks-closure">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Late ZIDA CEO Douglas Munatsi Burial Set For Sunday

The Human Rights Watch has mourned the death of prominent human rights defender and the director of Human Rights Watch for southern Africa division, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dewa_Mavhinga">Dewa Mavhinga</a>.
Mavhinga succumbed to COVID-19 on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he was based.
In a statement, the Human Rights Watch said Mavhinga was a beloved colleague to many activists across the human rights movement. They said:
<blockquote>
Mavhinga was known not just for his passion, commitment, and leadership on human rights but above all for his great heart, his kindness, and solidarity with others.
</blockquote>
Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch described Mavhinga as a highly effective human rights activist who worked for the betterment of people’s lives. Said Roth:
<blockquote>
Dewa was a deeply empathetic and highly effective human rights activist whose work made many people’s lives better, whether it was pushing the Zimbabwe government to respect the right to protest in the face of economic hardship or ensuring that victims of human rights abuses across Southern Africa have access to justice.
</blockquote>
Mavhinga joined the Human Rights Watch as senior Zimbabwe researcher in 2012 and spent years documenting human rights violations in the country during the latter years of Robert Mugabe’s reign as well as under President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/12/04/human-rights-watch-mourns-loss-dewa-mavhinga">Human Rights Watch</a></h4>

Human Rights Watch Mourns Dewa Mavhinga

A Bulawayo-based police officer was found dead in the early hours of Sunday with a deep cut on the back of the head and bruises in the mouth, raising suspicions that he was murdered.
The body of the law enforcement agent was found near Eyethu Sports Bar at Makoni Shopping Centre in Pumula South around 1.30 AM in an area where bar owners were allegedly routinely flouting COVID-19 lockdown measures by operating late into the night.
Residents who spoke to The Sunday News said gangs were patrolling the area and drinking beer at local bars late into the night.
They said the body was discovered by two officers who were on night patrol after a resident reported the matter to the police.
Speaking to The Sunday News, a police officer preferred anonymity their colleague was on the morning shift at Emthunzini base and had knocked off duty at 1 PM on Friday. He said:
<blockquote>
The police officers proceeded to check on the state of the body.
When they checked for a pulse on the neck and wrist, no pulse could be felt.
Upon discovering that the body was lifeless one of the officers went to the station to inform their superior.
</blockquote>
He added that they managed to positively identify the body as that of their colleague.
The body had a deep cut at the back of the head on the right side and bruises on the mouth, said the officer.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had not yet commented on the matter.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/police-officer-murdered/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Police Officer Murdered At Makoni Shopping Centre

A Russian academic has said he was impressed by the positive developments currently taking place in Zimbabwe which are in sharp contrast to the picture portrayed by international media.
Professor Vladimir Shubin told ZBC News in Harare this Thursday that the Zimbabwean media and academics have a huge role to play in correcting the misinformation.
On the international arena, Zimbabwe is generally viewed as an uncivilised society following decades of economic and political turmoil.  
Speaking to ZBC News, the top Russian academic said:
<blockquote>
There is a lot of misinformation about Zimbabwe, so-called mismanagement. You would think the country has almost collapsed, but when you see the country it is developing, as media you should do a lot to correct that and academics too.
</blockquote>
The academic also spoke on the economic ties between Zimbabwe and Russia, particularly in the mining sector, emphasising the need to increase cooperation and relations between the two countries. He said:
<blockquote>
You can love each other very much but unless you have economic ties that will be useless.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe and Russia’s cordial relations go back to the liberation struggle when the Europe-Asian country supported the Southern African country’s quest for independence through training its fighters and providing the requisite resources. 
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/world-has-wrong-information-on-zimbabwe-state-of-affairs-professor-vladimir-shubin/">ZBC News</a>

Media Reports Would Make You Think Zimbabwe Has Almost Collapsed - Prof Shubin

ZANU PF chairperson for Mazowe district, Amatola farm Alexander Makukula (58) has been dragged to Bindura magistrates court facing a rape charge.
Makukula has been accused of raping his 15-year-old maid and threatening her and her mother with death if she makes the matter public.
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He appeared before magistrate Samantha Dhlamini on Monday and was granted a $5 000 bail.
The state-led by Edward Katsvairo alleged that sometime in July Makukula was at his farm in Mazowe with the maid after his wife had gone out.
She went to bathe and Makukula followed her in the bathroom tipped her down covered her mouth with a cloth and raped her.
The politician threatened both the mother of the victim and the victim.
The victim was escorted to their ward councillor Edwin Chinotimba (ZANU PF) who subsequently escorted her to Mazowe police to file a police report leading to the arrest of the suspect.
Makukula is expected back in court on December 7 for trial.
More: <a href="https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-212391.html">Byo24News</a>

ZANU PF Chairperson For Mazowe District Faces Rape Charges

Prominent journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono has distanced himself from an upcoming event organised by LGBTIQ, an association of organizations promoting, representing and protecting the rights and interests of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex people in Zimbabwe. He said his name has been used dishonestly to ride on my public profile. He said:
<blockquote>
It is unfortunate that whoever is behind these events has chosen to put my name without my consent. I have NOTHING to do with these events, and it is a LIE that I would be there!
My name has been used dishonestly to ride on my public profile. It is WRONG and UNPROFESSIONAL!
</blockquote>
In their statement, LGBTIQ + SECTOR said this year, they are focusing on the issue of “femicide or the gender-related killing of women as well as issues to do with homophobia. Read their statement:
<blockquote>
We are an association of organizations promoting, representing and protecting the rights and interests of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex people in Zimbabwe. Yes, we exist!
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Global 16 Days Campaign. Inspired by the original vision and history of the Campaign, which focused on raising awareness about violence against women (VAW), and considering the continuing impunity for femicide, this year the Campaign in Zimbabwe will focus on the issue of “femicide or the gender-related killing of women as well as issues to do with homophobia.”
In addition to the anniversary theme, the Campaign will continue its program activities to end gender-based violence (GBV) and homophobia in Zimbabwe, drawing on legal standards outlined in the international laws on human rights.
In line with our mission in the country, starting on the 1st of December 2021. we will begin public awareness campaigns in all provinces in the form of roadshows to educate the communities against GBV and homophobic practices in our society.The series of events will be formally graced by high-level representation from Crisis Coalition Zimbabwe and Mr <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hopewell_Chin%27ono">Hopewell Chin’ono</a> who is also a top human rights activist in the country.
COVID-I9 has presented us with new challenges which call for individual and collective solutions. Let’s continue our efforts all year round from 16 to 365 days of activism, to advance the human rights of women and the LGBTIQ+ community.
A world without violence and hatred is possible and this moment demands unparalleled courage and joint action to make this vision a reality. More information, including about upcoming events, and advocacy materials as well as opportunities to contribute to our campaign will be disseminated by the Campaign soon
Aluta!
</blockquote>
<h2>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Hopewell Chin'ono Distances Himself From LGBTIQ Campaign

Barbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday as it shed other remains of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history.
Several leaders, dignitaries and artists, including Prince Charles and Rihanna, attended the ceremony that began late Monday in a popular square where the statue of a well-known British lord was removed last year amid a worldwide push to erase symbols of oppression.
The drive to become a republic began more than two decades ago and culminated with the island’s Parliament electing its first-ever president last month in a two-thirds majority vote. 
Barbados Governor General Sandra Mason was sworn in before dawn on Tuesday as the island marked its 55th anniversary of independence from Britain.
Mason, 72, is an attorney and judge who also has served as ambassador to Venezuela, Colombia, Chile and Brazil. She will help Prime Minister Mia Mottley lead the wealthy Caribbean island of more than 300,000 people that is dependent on tourism, manufacturing and finance.
Barbados didn’t need permission from the U.K. to become a republic, although the island will remain a member of the Commonwealth Realm. It’s an event that the Caribbean hasn’t experienced since the 1970s, when Guyana, Dominica and Trinidad and Tobago became republics.
Barbados became independent from the United Kingdom in November 1966, more than three centuries after English settlers arrived and turned the island into a wealthy sugar colony based on the work of hundreds of thousands of African slaves.
In 2005, Barbados dropped the London-based Privy Council and chose the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice as its final court of appeal. 
Last year, Barbados announced plans to stop being a constitutional monarchy and removed a statue of British Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson from National Heroes Square, the location of the event to celebrate becoming a republic. 
Speaking at the event, Prince Charles, thanked Barbadian officials for inviting him and said he has greatly admired what they’ve achieved. He said:
<blockquote>
From the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history, the people of this island forged their path with extraordinary fortitude. Freedom, justice, and self-determination have been your guides.
</blockquote>
Barbados’ flag, coat of arms and national anthem will remain the same, but certain references like “royal” and “crown” will no longer be used.
More: <a href="https://www.chron.com/news/article/Barbados-says-goodbye-to-queen-transforms-into-16661745.php#photo-21769664">Chron</a>

Barbados Stops Allegiance To Queen Elizabeth II To Become A Republic

Two members of the Zimbabwe National army died in a road traffic accident involving a Mazda Premacy vehicle and a haulage truck near Buffalo Range Airport along the Triangle-Ngundu highway this Monday.
The Zimbabwe National Army confirmed that the deceased were serving members, who were deployed to provide security to the Buffalo Range International Airport.
In a statement, ZNA Four Infantry Brigade Public Relations Officer, Warrant Officer Class One, Emmanuel Muchaziwepi said the deceased are Lance Corporal Nehemia Mabuto and Private Tatenda Nyambi who were in the Mazda Premacy.
The haulage truck was towing two trailers loaded with 34 tonnes of sugar cane.
Lance Corporal Mabuto, who was driving the Mazda Premacy vehicle, died on the spot while Private Nyambi was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chiredzi District Hospital. See the picture below.
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Meanwhile, one person is feared dead after a bus operating under the name Divine buses and a truck collided along Triangle – Chipinge highway near Palm Tree lodge. See pictures below.
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</blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is yet to issue a comment on the accident.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/two-zna-members-die-in-road-accident/">ZBC News</a>

PICTURES: Two Members Of The Zimbabwe Army Die In Accident

The National Disabled Association of Mabvuku is inviting members of the public and stakeholders to participate in a clean-up campaign scheduled for the 3rd of December.
The initiative is deliberately made to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities which is aimed at bringing awareness to disability issues, and promoting the rights and welfare of people with disabilities. Pindula News presents a statement issued by The National Disabled Association of Mabvuku on the initiative:
<blockquote>
<h2> NATIONAL CLEAN UP</h2>
<h2> MY ENVIRONMENT, MY PRIDE</h2>
3rd DECEMBER 2021 8:30am – 10:30am
<h2>Make an Impact in your community.</h2>
<h2>MABVUKU TAFARA CLEAN UP </h2>
The National Disabled Association of Mabvuku invites you to the clean up to celebrate the 4 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 
Please meet outside the Mabvuku Clinic. 
<h2>PLEASE WEAR MASKS.</h2>
<h2>BAGS GLOVES &amp; REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED</h2>
Please contact us – Miracle Missions Clean &amp; Green
Mobile/ WhatsApp:
<ul>
<li>Chiedza Nzembe +263 783 169 676</li>
<li>Sharon Hook +263 772 240 442</li>
</ul>
E-mail hooknook@yoafrica.com
</blockquote>
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Clean-Up On 3 Dec. In Celebration Of International Day Of Persons With Disabilities

Two members of the same family are feared dead after a boat capsized at Kariba Dam last Friday.
The boat that was carrying six people was heading to Ndomo fishing camp. 
The boat capsized near Chawara harbour around 4 pm on Friday just after take-off.
Witnesses say that the boat was overloaded with an assortment of groceries and other goods.
Three passengers were rescued while one toddler died on the spot. Her body was recovered and taken to Kariba mortuary.
Water and Inland Department lake Captain Adan Nyekete confirmed the accident. Nyekete said authorities were already on the ground searching for the two missing passengers. Speaking to NewsDay, Nyekete said:
<blockquote>
Our department and other authorities including police are on the ground searching for two missing passengers.
According to the captain, the boat was overloaded with an assortment of groceries and capsized a few minutes after take-off.
</blockquote>

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In a different case, a fisherman was attacked and killed by a giant crocodile at Ndomo fishing camp on Friday; his body was recovered and taken to Kariba mortuary.
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Baby Dead, Two Adults Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Kariba Dam

Long-serving Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luxson Chananda, has retired from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
Chananda served in the police force for 26 years and a farewell ceremony was held for him by his colleagues in Vumba on Wednesday.
Speaker after speaker showered Chananda with praise for his dedication to duty as well as relentless efforts in the public relations office.
Representing the Officer Commanding Manicaland Province, Commissioner Priscilla Makototse, Assistant Commissioner Patrick Majuta said:
<blockquote>
The force will definitely miss your dedication and enthusiasm. You represented the ZRP very well and should remain in touch with your former office to teach the youngsters how best to conduct business.
</blockquote>
Former provincial police spokesperson and now Dangamvura Police Station’s Officer-in-charge, Chief Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa also saluted Chananda for his diligence in executing his duties. Said Kakohwa:
<blockquote>
He was ever ready to work on any assignment and was always at the forefront of duties. I was glad to pass the baton stick to him as the provincial police spokesperson.
</blockquote>
Chananda expressed his former workmates and friends for honouring him through the farewell party. He said:
<blockquote>
I am exceedingly happy to be the centre of attraction at this memorable event. To me, this is not a farewell party as there is no way I can bid farewell to the Zimbabwe Republic Police as it is home to me, and home is where I belong.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/police-spokesperson-retires/">Manica Post</a>

Long-serving Top Cop Retires

People who settled in Whitecliff, Harare illegally on land that belongs to a property developer have pleaded with the Government to honour its pledge to compensate the developer and save their homes from demolition.
The residents were settled on land owned by Eddies Pfugari Properties (Pfugari) over a decade ago with the government’s blessing.
In 2017, Pfugari obtained a High Court order to evict the settlers but the Government quickly moved in and promised to compensate the company.
Four years down the line, the Government is yet to honour its pledge, prompting the company to write to the police through its lawyers seeking an escort for the deputy sheriff to evict the residents.
A local councillor, Luckson Maronga, told NewZimbabwe.com that the residents expect the Government to honour its commitment as they are on the verge of being evicted. Said Maronga:
<blockquote>
There might be a misunderstanding between the government and Pfugari Properties. Government is the one that is negotiating on behalf of the people.
As local leadership, we can not blame Pfugari because it’s their land. There is no land for free in Zimbabwe.
Government is the one that settled people here, so Pfugari is right to say the authorities should bill their people.
Some of the people have already built properties; they want to safeguard their assets.
People are ready to pay but Pfugari is saying the government is the one that settled people here and should collect money from the people.
</blockquote>
A resident, Maxwell Goche (71), said he has no other place to go to and the constant fear of being evicted is depressing.
Goche is one of the people who were settled by the Government in 2005 through the much-hyped Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle program.
Another resident, Charity Mudzi (45), said the Government should pay the company and then residents will negotiate terms of payment with the former as they won’t be able to meet the demands of the company.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/just-pay-whitecliff-residents-plead-with-gvt-as-demolitions-loom/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Whitecliff Residents Plead With Govt To Pay Pfugari Properties As Demolitions Loom

Police say the bodies of five family members that were discovered by a hunter on Mavhuradonha Mountains on Sunday are still at Mt Darwin Hospital mortuary pending transfer to Harare.
The bodies will be transferred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for forensic examination as investigations continue into the cause of the deaths of the five.
The bodies of Junior Zuze (69), her daughter Moleen Zuze (29), and Moleen’s children Ever Nyamusoka (7), Joshua Wunga (5) and Pardon Mateyaunga (1) were found on on the mountain range that separates Muzarabani from Guruve.
The family left Manhondo Village, Mukumbura, Mt Darwin on foot on their way to Guruve, a distance of about 200km on 3 November.
It has not yet been established why they decided to travel such a long distance on foot but investigations by the police so far have revealed that the five were going to the homestead of Moleen Zuze’s husband, Temba Muteyaunga in Guruve.
They were expected in Guruve on 5 November, two days after leaving Mt Darwin.
When they did not arrive, Muteyaunga informed his father-in-law Milton Zuze.
A search for the family members was launched and continued for several days until the hunter stumbled on the bodies decomposing bodies on 21 November.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/mavhuradonha-deaths-family-awaits-autopsy/">The Herald</a></h4>

Family Awaits Autopsies On Mavhuradonha Mountain Deaths

Statement by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
<blockquote>
<h2>STATEMENT ON 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE</h2>
The Law Society of Zimbabwe joins the nation and the rest of the world in observing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
This is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December the International Human Rights Day.
The 16 days were set aside for states to re-affirm their commitment and efforts towards eradicating gender-based violence.
It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
The 2021 theme, “Orange the world: End violence against women now!!” is apposite. It calls for the immediate eradication of violence against women in all its forms.
Gender-based Violence (GBV) is a violation of human rights. This is reflected in international conventions such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women and the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women (The Maputo Protocol) whose provisions have been heavily domesticated in Zimbabwe’s legislative framework.
As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, gender-based violence has been reported to be on the increase as communities’ capacities to fend for themselves have been drastically minimised as a result of restrictions put in place to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
The pandemic hit Zimbabwe while in the midst of economic instabilities and this has heightened disharmony in communities resulting in the surging incidents of domestic violence.
Law-based NGOs which are accredited to the Law Society have documented incidents that have pointed to an upsurge in gender-based violence cases exacerbated by the COVID-19 and the trend is worrisome the need for immediate action to forestall the prevailing situation.
In the same vein, child marriages are another form of GBV prevalent globally, regionally and particularly in Zimbabwe where in July 2021 a 14-year-old child bride was reported to have died at a religious shrine due to complications while giving birth. Zimbabwe has an inadequate and conflicting legal framework on the minimum age for marriage.
The constitution does not expressly prohibit child marriage, and a number of laws effectively condone it, for example, the current marriage laws permit the marriage of a 16-year-old girl or younger.
In addition, the Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act criminalises “extra-marital” sexual intercourse with a minor below 16 years creating a defence of marriage for potential offenders.
The LSZ is cognisant of the fact that child marriages are outlawed through the Domestic Violence Act whose definition of domestic violence includes child marriages.
This Act has however been rarely applied if at all, to curb child marriages as the focus is mainly directed to physical violence and other forms of domestic violence.
The obtaining situation calls for immediate action to curtail any existing legal gaps within the existing legal framework.
While there have been efforts put in place to curb GBV, it remains a societal scourge cutting across economic, cultural, and religious and age boundaries.
It may be regarded as another form of a community pandemic that needs to be eradicated as its effects are far-reaching and leave communities disjointed.
The eradication of gender-based violence goes beyond mere pronouncements denouncing the scourge. It requires a deliberate move by the state to take practical measures that improve and wholesomely implement a robust legal policy framework that combats all forms of gender-based violence.
In addition to enhancing the legal framework, the state needs to comprehensively address the continuous economic meltdown currently being experienced which is causing a surge in poverty within communities and in turn exacerbating domestic violence.
Equally important is the need to tackle harmful cultural practices that impede gender equality as well as the participation of women and girls in all spheres of life.
For this, there is a need to shift from the stereotypes and attitudes that shame survivors while normalising or excusing perpetrators.
As we join the world in commemorating this year’s 16 days, we urge the government of Zimbabwe to;
<ul>
<li>Compressively tackle the current economic challenges in order to reduce poverty levels within communities and create a more cohesive and peaceful society.</li>
<li>Ensure that adequate resources are committed in the national budget to fight gender-based violence.</li>
<li>Promote the implementation of existing laws against GBV and plug any existing gaps as well as barriers in the implementation of the GBV legal framework.</li>
<li>Expedite the passing of a compressive set of laws dealing with children and remove any existing legal gaps, expressly set the minimum age of marriage at 18 and outlaw child marriages.</li>
<li>Above all, expedite the legislative realignment process for improved protection of vulnerable groups from gender-based violence.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: LSZ Statement On 16 Days Of Activism Against GBV

State security agents have warned journalists against using mobile phones to take videos or pictures of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
This comes after a video of the President, who was captured appearing drunk at a fundraising dinner at State House last week, was leaked and went viral on social media platforms.
READ MORE: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/11/24/mnangagwa-took-a-drinking-oath-in-the-1970s/">“Mnangagwa Took A Drinking Oath In The 1970s”</a>
Addressing the media on Thursday outside the Parliament Building, a state security detail who only identified himself as Raymond, said scribes should know that the “sword is mightier than the pen”. Raymond said:
<blockquote>
We know that there are rules and regulations wherever we go. Even when dealing with the president, there are certain pictures that you are not supposed to capture, and some you are allowed to.
They say the pen is mightier than the sword, but I still believe the sword is mightier, and here we have our swords and if we decide to unleash them, things may not end well for you.
</blockquote>
One journalist who had reportedly captured Mnangagwa disembarking from his official ZIM 1 vehicle, was pulled from the media crew gathered and ordered to delete all the pictures he had captured.
President Mnangagwa was at the Parliament Building for the presentation of the 2022 national budget statement by Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube.
Meanwhile, last week presidential spokesperson George Charamba dismissed claims that the President was inebriated, saying he only takes alcohol in the first six months of the year, a routine drinking habit he has observed for over forty years.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/ed-drunk-video-leak-state-security-bars-media-from-using-mobile-phones/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Journalists Barred From Using Mobile Phones After ED "Drunk" Video Leak

The owner of an unregistered Chiredzi creche who left four children locked in her Honda CVR for hours on Tuesday morning resulting in the death of two of the children appeared in court on Thursday facing three charges.
Zhuwakina Javangwe (53) appeared before Magistrate Misheck Brian Munyaradzi charged with murder, attempted murder and violation of the Education Act.
She was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to 9 December 2021.
Munyaradzi informed Javangwe that the matter would be heard at the High Court and he advised her to apply for bail at the same court.
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Prosecuting, Moreblessing Rusere told the court that on 23 November 2021, at around 6 AM, Zhuwakina picked up 10 children from their respective homes intending to take them to her school.
She allegedly placed four children, namely Naran Chiwara, Devine Mazuyo, Innocentia Lynet Musungati and Celine Shiri in the boot of the Honda CRV and drove to Javas Day care.
On arrival, Zhuwanika made the children who were on seats disembark from the car and forgot the four in the boot. She locked her car and went to class.
The State further alleged that at 12 PM, when Zhuwanika went to her car to clean it she realised that Naran and Devine were inside.
Devine reportedly told Javangwe that Celine and Innocentia were sleeping in the boot.
The accused checked the two girls only to discover that they were dead and alerted Susan Mukaro who advised her to report the matter to the police.
<h4>More: <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/chiredzi-creche-owner-appears-in-court/">The Mirror</a></h4>

Chiredzi Crèche Owner In Court On Three Charges

The Ministry of Finance has allocated $11 billion to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to fulfil its mandate that includes conducting voter registration and conducting by-elections.
ZEC will hold by-elections during the first quarter of 2022 to replace dozens of MDC Alliance legislators and scores of councillors who were recalled by the MDC-T and to fill seats left vacant through death.
A total of $7.75 billion was allocated for preparatory works for the 2023 elections while $3.25 billion was for holding of by-elections next year.
Presenting the 2022 National Budget statement in Parliament on Thursday afternoon, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube said:
<blockquote>
The country will be holding General Elections in 2023 as enshrined in the Constitution and preparatory works (delimitation, voter registration and inspection) will be undertaken to ensure the success of this constitutional requirement.
The 2022 National Budget is, therefore, setting aside $7.75 billion for the respective preparatory works.
Additionally, Government is also allocating $3 25 billion for the holding of by-elections for vacant constituencies in 2022.
</blockquote>
Ncube also allocated over $4 billion to other so-called independent commissions to undertake their constitutional mandates.
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) was allocated $510 million while the Zimbabwe Gender Commission got $497.6 million.
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) received $403.9 million while the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) was given $441.3 million.
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) was allocated $931.7 million while the Zimbabwe Land Commission got $1.8 billion. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
Government is capacitating institutions of governance such as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, National Peace and Reconciliation Commission, Judicial Service Commission and others to execute their mandate including decentralising services to local levels.
To date, all Commissions have been capacitated with tools of trade such as vehicles, furniture and equipment, with ZACC, Zimbabwe Media Commission and Zimbabwe Gender Commission, having been provided with office space for their head offices.
The 2022 National Budget allocates resources for further capacitation of all Commissions to undertake their constitutional obligations.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/11bn-set-aside-for-elections/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Mthuli Sets Aside $11 Billion For Elections

Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday presented a ZWL$927.3 national budget with a GDP growth projection of 5.5% in 2022.
Presenting his 2022 National Budget in Parliament, Ncube proposed to allocate the largest chunk of the funds, that is, ZWL$124 billion to the ministry of lands, with health getting ZWL$117.7 billion which he said represents 14.9% of the Budget.
Below are the allocations made to the various Ministries:
<ol>
<li>Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Development – ZWL$124 billion </li>
<li>Ministry of Mines and Mining Development – ZWL$3 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Industry and Commerce – ZWL$3.9 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry – ZWL$3.7 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation – ZWL$7.8 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development – ZWL$4.7 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development – ZWL$6.8 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Energy and Power Development – ZWL$3.9 billion </li>
<li>Ministry of Information Communication and Technology – ZWL$3.3 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education – ZWL$11.6 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development – ZWL$5.7 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Health and Child Care – ZWL$117.7 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare – ZWL$10 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services – ZWL$2.7 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade – ZWL$14.9 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage – ZWL$49.4 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Defence and War Veterans Welfare – ZWL$61.5 billion</li>
<li>Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs – ZWL$22.7 billion</li>
</ol>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Lands And Health Ministries Allocated A Combined $241 Billion

Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has raised the local currency tax-free bonus threshold from ZWL$25 000 to ZWL$100 000.
Presenting the 2022 national budget statement in Parliament on Thursday afternoon, Ncube also announced an increase in the foreign currency tax-free bonus threshold from US$320 to US$700. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
I also propose to review the local currency tax-free bonus threshold from ZWL 25 000 to ZWL 100 000 and the foreign currency tax-free bonus threshold from US$ 320 to US$ 700, with effect from 1 November 2021.
</blockquote>
Ncube also proposed to raise the excise duty on cigarettes, saying this will help to curb illicit flows and also mobilise additional revenue to the Fiscus. He said:
<blockquote>
In order to benchmark excise tax rates with the practice in the region, thereby curbing illicit flows and also mobilise additional revenue to the Fiscus, I propose to increase excise duty on cigarettes from 20% + US$5.00/1000 cigarettes to 25% + US$5.00/1000.
I, further, propose to introduce a flat rate of excise duty on energy drinks at a rate of US$0.05/litre, or the local currency equivalent.
Incidences of non-communicable diseases, in particular, cancer, diabetes and hypertension are on the increase.
</blockquote>
Ncube announced that with effect from 1 January 2022, the non-taxable portion of the local currency tax-free threshold of retrenchment packages will be adjusted. He said:
<blockquote>
In order to preserve the value of retrenchment packages, I propose to review the non-taxable portion of the local currency tax-free threshold from the greater of ZWL50 000 or 1/3 of the retrenchment package, whichever is higher, up to a maximum of ZWL240 000, to the greater of ZWL400 000 or 1/3 of the retrenchment package, whichever is greater, up to a maximum of ZWL2 million, for income earned in local currency.
This measure takes effect from 1 January 2021 (sic).
</blockquote>
Companies that employ people living with physical challenges will get a tax credit of US$50 or local currency equivalent per month per additional employee recruited. Said Ncube:
<blockquote>
The NDS1 thrust is to protect vulnerable groups through new interventions and enhancement of existing programmes since people living with physical challenges face significant barriers to employment.
I, therefore, propose to introduce a tax credit of US$50 or local currency equivalent per additional employee recruited per month for corporates that employ physically challenged persons.
The credit will, however, be limited to a maximum of US$2 250 per year of assessment.
This measure takes effect from 1 January 2022.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Tax-free Bonus Threshold Raised To $100 000

Statement by Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and Int. Relations), Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on robbery cases in mining areas.
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ROBBERY CASES IN MINING AREAS
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is concerned with the occurrence of robbery cases in mining sites where armed gangs are targeting artisanal miners and individuals who are keeping large sums of money or gold at home and business premises.
In one incident, on 23rd November 2021 at about 0030 hours seven (7) unknown suspects who were covering their faces with balaclavas, armed with machetes and bicycle chains stormed Orobredo 11 Mine, Battlefields.
The suspects broke into a cabin where seven (7) artisanal miners were housed. They assaulted the complainants with machetes and chains while demanding cash and valuables.
Four of the complainants sustained severe injuries which include deep cuts on the body and were referred to Kadoma District Hospital for treatment. The suspects took US$905-00 and six (6) cellphones.
In another armed robbery case that occurred at M and A Kiosk Mine in Filabusi on 20 November 2021, at around 0130 hours, a 40-year-old male adult was attacked by eight unknown suspects while he was attending to his pumps at a carbon tank. The suspects got away with 200 kgs of non-pregnant carbon valued at US$160-00.
Another robbery case occurred at Shangani Mine Compound, Fort Rixon on 19th November 2021 at around 1300 hours.
A 26-year-old man went to the bush to relieve himself and was attacked by the accused person, Terrence Masango (23) using a machete.
The suspect, who has since been arrested forcibly took the complainant’s wallet containing US$90-00 and fled.
In Chinhoyi, eight male adults approached a security guard who was manning premises at Eldorado Mine elution plant on 13 November 2021 at around 0300 hours while armed with iron rods.
The suspects disarmed the guard who was armed with a 12 bore Mossberg shotgun and tied him with electric cables.
They broke into the elution plant and stole gold loaded wire wools and stole the security guard’s Itel cellphone.
The Mossberg shotgun was recovered by the police dumped at the 110km peg along the Harare – Chirundu highway. The stolen property is valued at US$ 82 915-00.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has stepped up surveillance and monitoring activities at mining sites. The law will be applied without fear or favour to any gangs targeting miners. Mine owners and management are urged to step up security at their premises.
We urge members of the public to keep telephone contacts of their nearest Police Stations or Provincial Operations for swift reports of all criminal activities in communities.
The public can contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 and get assistance in reporting cases promptly or supply any information on criminal movements.
</blockquote>
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FULL TEXT: Armed Robbers Wreak Havoc In Mining Areas - Police

The Government has agreed to engage banks on behalf of civil servants so that they are exempted from paying account maintenance charges to enable them to get their bonuses in full.
The Government pledged to pay its workers their 2021 bonuses in US dollars but there has been concern among civil servants that their bonuses could be gobbled up as banks recoup account maintenance charges.
In an interview with State media yesterday, Apex Council deputy secretary-general Gibson Mushangu said the Government agreed to engage the banks. Said Mashangu:
<blockquote>
We had a meeting with the Government under the NJNC and we agreed that civil servants will be paid their bonuses from November 30.
The bonus is going to be calculated based on the basic salary, housing allowance and transport allowance.
The money will be paid in the Nostro accounts which have accumulated bank charges since many of them have been dormant.
Government agreed to make arrangements with banks so that they don’t charge us for account maintenance to enable us to get our bonuses in full.
</blockquote>
Civil servants will this year be paid their bonuses in foreign currency up to a maximum of US$700.
Those who are eligible to get more than US$700 will get the balance in Zimbabwe dollars.
Pensioners who were in the civil service will also receive US$100 while spouses are eligible for US$80 and children US$60.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/civil-servants-seek-bank-charges-exemption/">Chronicle</a></h4>

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