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Former Bulawayo deputy mayor, Tinashe Kambarami was on Wednesday afternoon ejected from council chambers by Bulawayo City Council security personnel after he turned up for a full council meeting.
The Supreme Court reinstated the former Ward 3 councillor as Bulawayo’s Deputy Mayor last week and he came for the full council meeting on the basis of the ruling.
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mlandu Ncube left his designated seat in the council meeting as Kambarami moved to occupy it, claiming it was rightfully his place.
The mayor, Cllr Solomon Mguni and the town clerk, Christopher Dube were however of the view that Kambarami no longer had any standing in the local authority. Kambarami said:
<blockquote>I have been reinstated, you all have the judgement, I am back in the. You are not above the law. The judgement was served to the Chamber Secretary (Mrs Sikhangele Zhou), she is aware of it, I am not going anywhere.</blockquote>
Cllr Mguni said Kambarami was an intruder and ordered security to remove him from the meeting. Said Mguni:
<blockquote>I think there is an intruder in the house, I will ask the chamber secretary to ask the colleague or the gentleman outside the room before we proceed, council has not received anything to the effect that he must be in attendance.
Whatever issues he has will be resolved outside the meeting. Chief security officer can you remove him before we proceed.</blockquote>
Ward 24 councillor, Arnold Batirai was reportedly the only one who voiced his support for Kambarami to attend the meeting.
Kambarami was later ejected from the council meeting by seven council security officers.
Kambarami was among seven councillors from Bulawayo who were recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.
He insisted that his case was different from the six other councillors and vowed to approach the courts to force Council to allow him to take back his seat.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/chaos-at-bcc-as-kambarami-attends-full-council-meeting/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Sunday News</a></h4>

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Former D/Mayor Tinashe Kambarami Thrown Out Of Full Council Meeting

The MDC Alliance Youth Assembly has dismissed reports of divisions within its ranks saying the allegations are being propagated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government.
Recent media reports had suggested that the main opposition movement is being riven by factional fights amid allegations that some members of the Youth Assembly were pushing for chairperson, Obey Sithole’s ouster.
However, in a statement, MDC Alliance national youth spokesperson Stephen Sarkozy Chuma blamed the ruling party for spreading falsehoods. Said Chuma:
<blockquote>We wish to set the record straight and confirm that the MDC Alliance Youth Assembly is united in the goal to win Zimbabwe for change. The Assembly is focused on championing the cause of the Zimbabwean people.
We accordingly note with surprise false and malicious rumours propagated by the cornered regime of Emmerson Mnangagwa that suggest that there are divisions within the People’s Youth Assembly.
Unfortunately, some media houses have been deceived by this circle of lies and have amplified them.
To begin with, the MDC Alliance Youth Assembly is a structure of the MDC Alliance. Our existence and conduct are anchored on the party’s Constitution and to that effect, we do not subscribe to violence or tolerate it in any shape or form.</blockquote>
Chuma asserted that the party’s youths remain unwavering in the fight for peaceful democratic change in the country. He said:
<blockquote>There has been a deliberate plot to taint us as a divided unit with some unfounded allegations that the Assembly is somehow at war with fellow Management members.
This is not true and it is the work of enemies of change agenda who have always been at war with progressive young people.
… In this regard, we want to assure the nation that the Youth Assembly is united, getting stronger and firmly committed to the completion of the democratic agenda.
Ours is an Assembly of ideas and progress to secure a more just future for the young people of Zimbabwe.
Any name-dropping and agenda-setting contrary to the official communication from the Assembly is the work of a cornered regime that is panic-stricken.</blockquote>

MDC-A Youths Dismiss Rumours Of Infighting

The leader of the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has lambasted people living in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces for supporting the ruling ZANU PF party and the opposition MDC Alliance instead of supporting his political outfit.
Speaking in an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, MRP president Mqondisi Moyo accused people from the provinces of selling each other out for the love of money.
Moyo’s outbursts come after former MRP secretary-general, Ackim Mhlanga, and former Matabeleland North provincial secretary, Nkosikhona Sibanda defected and joined ZANU PF.
Moyo said the MRP was the only political organisation that had stood with the people in Matabeleland North, South, and parts of Midlands.
The provinces bore the brunt of state terrorism during the Gukurahundi massacres in the early 1980s when over 20 000 people were massacred by the Zimbabwe National Army’s North Korean-trained Fifth Brigade. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>Our biggest enemies are ourselves because the people of Matabeleland are the ones who are selling out each other instead of uniting all under MRP since it is the only party that has stood for the people of Midlands and Matabeleland.
Stop dividing the people by forming all these stupid parties. You are the agents of destruction of the only good voice for the people which is the MRP.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mthwakazi-leader-accuses-people-in-midlands-mat-region-of-selling-out/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Mthwakazi Leader Feels Betrayed By People In Midlands, Mat Region

MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora’s spokesperson Lloyd Damba said that Nelson Chamisa should be arrested on contempt of court charges, claiming that he defied court orders to step down as the MDC Alliance president.
The MDC-T is claiming ownership of the MDC Alliance party name and has indicated that it will use the name in upcoming elections.
In a statement, Damba said Chamisa could not rebuke former Chief Justice Luke Malaba for contempt of court as he has continued disregarding a High Court ruling that nullified his leadership in 2019. Said Damba:
<blockquote>Chamisa is in contempt of court, not once but several times. He is still using the name MDC Alliance even when he knows that the name belongs to senator Mwonzora.
He is still calling himself MDC Alliance president in clear violation and contempt of the same courts.
The very same judge Justice Mushore, who ruled that Chief Justice Malaba must relinquish office because his term had expired nullified Nelson Chamisa’s presidency.
But he now wades into the Malaba case and celebrates the judgment. He did so when he himself failed to follow a similar High Court ruling.
We are in the process of reclaiming everything, but we will do it strategically and strategies are not for public consumption.</blockquote>
In March 2019, High Court judge Justice Edith Mushore nullified Chamisa’s MDC-T presidency and ordered the party to organise an extraordinary congress to choose a new leader within a month.
Justice Mushore’s ruling was upheld by the Supreme Court after Chamisa had made an appeal.
Meanwhile, MDC Alliance deputy party spokesperson Clifford Hlatywayo dismissed Damba’s threats describing them as “desperate” measures by the MDC-T to score own political goals.
Legal expert advocate Tawanda Mapuranga said Mwonzora and his allies were failing to correctly interpret the High Court ruling which nullified Chamisa’s presidency in the MDC-T party. He said:
<blockquote>Chamisa had no case to answer on contempt of court charges as he had ceased to be the MDC-T leader.  Legislators under the MDC Alliance party were recalled from Parliament on the basis that they had ceased to be members of the MDC-T party, which justifies the ruling that Chamisa was not the leader of the MDC-T in accordance with the High Court ruling.
A contention that he is a leader of the MDC Alliance is now a clear political issue that cannot be settled using the courts. There has to be a clear distinction between legal and political issues.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/06/mdc-t-pushes-for-chamisa-arrest/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Mwonzora Pushes For Chamisa's Arrest

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) added only six people to the voters’ roll in May in Masvingo.
The Deputy Provincial Election Officer (PEO) Maxwell Ncube told TellZim that not too many people were coming to register to vote due to attitudes that make them want to register at the 11th hour. He said:
<blockquote>Only six people were recorded since the beginning of May; three women and three men.
Our statistics show that people are not registering and some of them end up transferring to other areas.
The major problem is that people want to do things at the last minute.</blockquote>
Ncube said ZEC will soon be going on outreach programmes to encourage people, especially youth and women, to vote.
A Mucheke resident, Vanessa Mashuro, told the publication that most people were not aware that the local ZEC offices were open and were registering people for the upcoming elections. She said:
<blockquote>People do not know where the offices are located and we usually register when they have announced that there are elections happening, and when registration centres are opened everywhere.</blockquote>
In March this year, ZEC Chief Elections Officer Utoile Silaigwana <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/23/zec-resumes-electoral-activities-but-by-elections-remain-suspended/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">said the electoral boy had lifted the suspension</a> of voter registration and some fieldwork it announced in January with effect from 1 April 2021.
The electoral activities were suspended after the government announced a hard lockdown to combat a spike in coronavirus infections soon after the festive season.
<h4>More: <a href="http://www.tellzim.com/2021/06/only-six-people-register-to-vote-in-may.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tell Zim News</a></h4>

Only Six People Register To Vote In May - ZEC

ZANU PF youths in Mutare on Tuesday invaded the Sakubva flea market and seized vegetable market stalls claiming the COVID-19-induced lockdown had impoverished them.
The youths were being led by ZANU PF Mutare district secretary for youths affairs Danmore Mambondiyani.
Mambondiyani told NewsDay that they decided to take over the sites as council was reluctant to open them. He said:
<blockquote>As the secretary for youth affairs in Mutare district, I am trying to solve the issue of vendors as reopening of the markets has dragged for a long time and we are now taking the matters upon ourselves so that these issues are addressed.
What has happened since the first lockdown period is that people have been selling wares at their houses, and municipal police would then harass them.
As youths, we are protecting the name of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and that of the vendors. Our leader has already said that all markets should be opened.
We have been engaging Mutare City Council over the opening of these vending sites and they were just reluctant to do so.</blockquote>
Mutare City Council suspended trading at the site citing health concerns and at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, vendors were removed from the site.
Meanwhile, Mambondiyani said that after opening the markets, they will make sure that all COVID-19 precautionary measures are followed.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/06/zanu-pf-youths-besiege-sakubva-flea-market/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZANU PF Youths Seize Sakubva Flea Market

Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the MDC Alliance (MDC-A) led by Nelson Chamisa is confident of electoral victory in 2023, saying it has made inroads in the rural areas that are traditionally considered as ZANU PF strongholds.
In a communique issued after its national executive council (NEC) meeting, the MDC-A said it had managed to attract the rural populace through the party’s Zimbabwe agenda 2021 which is targeting six million voters for the 2023 elections. The communique read:
<blockquote>The national executive council (NEC) noted the significant progress that has been made so far in implementing agenda 2021.
The agenda has gathered momentum throughout all provinces in Zimbabwe. The enthusiasm both in rural and urban dwellers on the need for convergence is encouraging. Citizens are mobilising to win Zimbabwe for change.
The people’s party is on the move. It’s getting stronger by the day. There is a stampede among ordinary people to buy party cards and become party members.
The party is accelerating its membership drive in recruiting and mobilising for victory.
The six million registered voter target is getting close to being achieved.</blockquote>
However, ZANU PF national spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo scoffed at what he described as MDC-A ‘s wishful thinking. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>That’s wishful thinking and all I can say is that it’s wishful thought. As for the election as a party, we want free and peaceful elections and we wish them to do the same.
As for penetrating our stronghold, that’s wishful thinking. We wish them good luck in the elections.
However, they should not stay too long in their wishful thinking. If wishes were horses, beggars would certainly ride.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/06/weve-penetrated-zanu-pf-strongholds-mdc-alliance/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Chamisa Confident Of Victory In 2023... ZANU PF Calls It 'Wishful Thinking'

Temba Mliswa’s ex-lover, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Susan_Mutami">Susan Mutami</a> has announced that she is going to contest against her ex-boyfriend in the 2023 general elections.
The Australian-bound Socialite and businesswoman made the announcement on Monday on social media. She said:
<blockquote>-I have been contacted by people saying they are Temba’s emissaries who pleaded with me to take our issues off social media when it is Temba Mliswa who originally splashed my nudes and brought the issues on social media._
_They said they have been sent to negotiate with me while Temba himself blocked me._
_These people say they want the issue to be resolved traditionally yet Temba Mliswa has not even apologized to my Uncle whom he hates to the bone._
_His emissaries told me that he is more concerned about his political brand and not his children whom he has not contributed any single cent towards their preparation._
_To me all this does not make any sense because a responsible person cannot put politics ahead of his children._
_This has caused me to have thorough Reflections and brought me to the decision of contesting the Norton parliamentary seat in 2023._
_The people of Norton deserve meaningful and not the current piecemeal development taking place there._
_I have started mobilizing some serious resources towards the development of that constituency with enormous economic potential._
_More details regarding this decision will be communicated in the fullness of time, #2023MaiMatwinsMuOffice._</blockquote>

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<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/17/update-on-journalists-arrested-over-mliswa-exs-story/">UPDATE On Journalists Arrested Over Mliswa &amp; Ex’s Story</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/15/susan-mutami-defends-journalists-arrested-over-mliswa-story/">Susan Mutami Defends Journalists Arrested Over Mliswa Story</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/02/07/temba-mliswa-is-abusive-and-an-extortionist-susan-mutami/">Temba Mliswa Is Abusive And An Extortionist – Susan Mutami</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/26/susan-mutami-sues-kazembe-for-us50-000-for-unlawful-arrest/">Susan Mutami Sues Kazembe For US$50 000 For Unlawful Arrest</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/14/pictures-susan-mutami-donates-first-of-its-kind-hospital-equipment-to-mnene-hospital-in-mberengwa/">PICTURES: Susan Mutami Donates “First Of Its Kind” Hospital Equipment To Mnene Hospital In Mberengwa</a></li>
<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/02/17/mliswas-ex-lover-clears-air-on-photos-with-chamisa/">Mliswa’s Ex-Lover Susan “Clears Air” On Photos With Chamisa</a></li>
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Mliswa and her ex-lover have been on each other’s throat since the collapse of their three-month-old relationship.
The duo has been exposing each other’s alleged dirty works including that Mliswa was plotting against the first family.
When the two separated, Mutami was already pregnant with Mliswa’s twins.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Mliswa's Ex-Lover Mutami To Contest For Norton Seat In 2023

Susan Mutami has declared her interest in contesting the Norton National Assembly seat currently held by her estranged lover Temba Mliswa.
Posting on Twitter on Monday, Mutami, a businesswoman and socialite based in Australia, said she has started mobilising resources for the development of Norton.
Mutami also claimed that Mliswa has reached out to her through intermediaries, asking her to desist from taking their matters to social media as this was negatively impacting his political profile.
This comes after Mutami <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/05/30/mutami-mliswa-drama-continues-as-she-posts-kids-bills/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">posted a letter to Mliswa</a> that stated fees required by an Australian school for the two kids which she says were sired by Mliswa, on social media. In her tweets today, Mutami said:
<blockquote>I’ve been contacted by people saying they are Temba’s emissaries who pleaded with me to take our issues off social media when it is Temba Mliswa himself who originally splashed my nudes and brought the issue on social media.
They said they have been sent to negotiate with me while Temba himself blocked me.
These people say they want the issue to be resolved traditionally yet Temba Mliswa has not even apologized to my Uncle whom he hates to the bone.
His emissaries told me that he is more concerned about his political brand and not his children whom he has not contributed any single cent towards their preparation.
To me, all this does not make any sense because a responsible person cannot put politics ahead of his children.
This has caused me to have thorough reflections and brought me to the decision of contesting the Norton parliamentary seat in 2023.
The people of Norton deserve meaningful and not the current piecemeal development taking place there.
I have started mobilizing some serious resources towards the development of that constituency with enormous economic potential.
More details regarding this decision will be communicated in the fullness of time. #2023MaiMatwinsMuOffice</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://twitter.com/mutami_susan/status/1399279197625798662" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Susan Mutami on Twitter</a></h4>

Susan Mutami Targets Norton In 2023 Elections

The ruling ZANU PF party has begun to popularise its new slogan for its presidential candidate, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in preparation for the 2023 elections.
In 2018, ZANU PF campaigned with party supporters chanting the slogan “ED Pfee”, but now it has been changed to “#2023 Five Million Votes ED Pfee”.
The new slogan was revealed on Sunday by acting Mashonaland East provincial chairperson Michael Madanha, during a provincial co-ordinating committee meeting held in Marondera.
Addressing the delegates, Madanha said the province is expected to deliver 800 000 votes towards the attainment of the 5 million votes needed by the party to win the elections. Said Madanha:
<blockquote>We are hands-on in mobilising people to join ZANU PF so that we meet the intended targets. As a province, we are expected to deliver 800 000 of the needed five million votes.
We are past that time where we despise others in the party, rather we need unity. We condemn those with that behaviour of labelling others as belonging to certain factions. We need to unite and fight in harmony to achieve the 2023 election votes.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/05/zanu-pf-popularises-new-slogan/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZANU PF Popularises New ED Chant

Opposition All People’s Party (APP) is mulling over the idea of naming former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu its presidential candidate in Zimbabwe’s 2023 presidential elections.
APP interim leader Sabastian Mubvumbi told VOA Zimbabwe Service that all party supporters want Ndlovu to lead the party and the former Coventry City striker has also warmed up to the idea.
Mubvumbi said as a party, they held several discussions about finding a candidate that would attract people’s attention. He said:
<blockquote>That’s when Peter Ndlovu’s name was mentioned and everyone was happy about him.
I held meetings with him in South Africa. I used to fly to South Africa and we talked about this and he was agreeable.
He said ‘go and make the right arrangements and when the right time comes I’m at your disposal’.
This is why you see that I’m the current acting president but the people’s choice is Peter Ndlovu.
This seat is reserved for Peter. I don’t have any reservations about that.
Peter is still gainfully employed in South Africa. He is employed by one of the country’s billionaires.
If this thing (party) takes shape and he is willing to come back home, he will take the top party position and lead us in the 2023 general elections.
… … Come 2023, Peter’s name will be on the ballot box. I’m very certain about that. We have done our homework.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, VOA Zimbabwe Service said efforts to contact Ndlovu were fruitless as he did not respond to questions sent to him.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/all-peoples-party-interim-leader-soccer-star-peter-ndlovu/5910550.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">VOA Zimbabwe Service</a></h4>

Peter Ndlovu May Contest 2023 Presidential Election, Say APP Leader

An MDC Alliance (MDC-A) official says he is now living in fear following an attempted abduction incident by three unknown men in Chegutu on Tuesday night.
Tawanda Bvumo, who is the party’s Mashonaland West provincial secretary, told NewZimbabwe.com on Thursday that the incident occurred on Tuesday night around 8:30 pm while he was travelling alone in his Mercedes Benz E240 from Chegutu to Chinhoyi.
He said he was suddenly overtaken by two speeding vehicles, a black Toyota Vigo double-cab and a silver Toyota RunX, after Musengezi turn-off.
Both cars suspiciously did not have registration number plates. Said Bvumo:
<blockquote>After overtaking me and having driven for about five kilometres, the cars reduced speed all of a sudden.
I overtook them, but immediately after doing that, the cars overtook me yet again which then heightened my suspicion.
After a short distance, l saw the two vehicles parked at a layby with the three stalkers waiting by the roadside as if they were hitch-hiking.
I didn’t stop but l managed to identify them by their clothes.
After driving for about two kilometres, the cars overtook me yet again but suddenly reduced speed that l almost rammed into the Toyota RunX, swerved to the right and sped for about 10 or so kilometres.
I hit a pothole and my car’s left rear tyre burst on impact but l kept going for about five kilometres until the tyre was completely shredded forcing me to stop.
The Toyota RunX emerged and parked right in front of my car but l quickly opened my door and fled into the tall grass before occupants of the trailing vehicles came out of their cars.</blockquote>
Bvumo said he fled into the darkness before hiding in a bush and could hear the trio talking from a distance.
He said he then called party security personnel who came to rescue him hours later.
The MDC-A official said his stalkers were clearly hitmen sent on an abduction and extermination mission.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mdc-alliance-top-official-living-in-fear-after-foiled-abduction/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

MDC Alliance Official Escapes Nocturnal Abduction

Zimbabwean preacher, Apostle Talent Chiwenga has predicted that nothing will change if the Southern African country goes to the poll in 2023 before implementing political reforms to create a level playing field. He advised that instead of “wasting resources and money” on elections, Zimbabwe should rather use those resources to refurbish infrastructures like roads that are in bad shape. He also said implementing reforms to create a level playing field should be one of the country’s priorities. Chiwenga added that the political environment is titled in favour of the ruling party, ZANU PF. Pindula News presents the audio in which Chiwenga makes the predictions and recommendations.

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Apostle Chiwenga Makes 2023 Elections Predictions

ZANU PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube has defended the family of the late President Robert Mugabe which has been ordered by Chief Zvimba to initiate the exhumation and reburial of the veteran leader’s remains.
The former minister was addressing journalists at the Bulawayo Press Club on Africa Day when he said his former boss died a bitter man because of the way he was removed from power in 2017. Dube said:
<blockquote>
_There are many interpretations why he (Mugabe) was not put at Heroes Acre because as you know, the way he was dispossessed of power made him and the family very unhappy and angry._
_So, they had a good reason that they react very angrily to the extent that they decided he must be buried in his village; so, there is nothing which we can do about it._
_So, I do not know about the President trying to take the former president to use him for rituals._
_That I do not know but all I can say is just that some people believe that the former president must be at the Heroes Acre because he is one of those who came up with the idea of a Heroes Acre and he must be there._
_Others are saying why should he be in his village when others go there but as I said, interpretations are many._
</blockquote>
Mugabe’s family accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa of pushing for the exhumation and reburial of his former boss.
Former Youth Minister, Patrick Zhuwao who is Mugabe’s nephew claiming that Mnangagwa wants a mystical sceptre which he believes was buried together with Mugabe.
The government has refuted the claims saying the suit was initiated by the Mugabe family.

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ZANU PF Politiburo Member Defends Mugabe Family On Exhumation, Reburial

MDC Alliance Member of Parliament (MP) for Dzivaresekwa, Edwin Mushoriwa, recently told Parliament about the plight of recalled legislators saying some are dying of stress.
Mushoriwa made the remarks in response to a suggestion by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Temba_Mliswa">Norton MP (independent) Temba Mliswa</a> for the amendment of a section of the Constitution that allows political parties to recall members when they cease to belong to the party under which they were elected.
His remarks come when one of the recalled MDC Alliance MPs, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/10/08/recalled-mdc-alliance-mp-dies-after-sroke/">Anna Myambo died from a stroke which she had after she was recalled from Parliament in June by MDC-T then led by Thokozani Khupe.</a> Contributing in Parliament, Mushoriwa said:
<blockquote>_Parliament will be putting pressure. You have to pay back the car loan. The society will also be putting pressure. Do you know Mr. Speaker that society by nature, their view of the MP is different from what you think? Most people would rather have MPs go out there, work and even do the work for nothing but at the same time they would want (you) to contribute, be it to funerals and other events._
_Just imagine Mr. Speaker, you have been a Member of Parliament and people in the society have been calling you honourable and all of a sudden you are recalled. The ability of a member to manage the stress level is very difficult for most members. A number of people actually die of stress and others end up compromising because you now need to see how you can survive._</blockquote>
Mliswa suggested that the Constitutional Court should have a say before a member is recalled but Mushoriwa called for an act of Parliament to set down the procedures for recalling a legislator.
Mushoriwa argued that the clause that allows for the recalling of legislators was introduced around 1989 when Edgar Tekere left ZANU PF and formed his own political party called ZUM.
Tekere retained his Parliamentary seat even after losing the general election much to the chagrin of his former party, ZANU PF.

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MDC MP Speaks On The Plight Of Recalled Legislators

Zimbabwean historian and former lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University, Dr Takavafira Zhou has said many lies have been said about Mbuya Nehanda, a first Chimurenga heroine.
In this article, Pindula News presents Dr Zhou’s work that traces the “Historiography and Amplification of Nehanda Myth.”
Previously, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/mbuya-nehanda-isnt-a-national-hero-historian/">Zhou suggested that Mbuya Nehanda is not a national hero</a>. We present Zhou’s submission below.
<blockquote>It has never been my intention to engage in historical debate with people specialising in wishful thinking or arguments from positions of ignorance. But it is also a duty of historians worthy their professional credo to present objective history rather to remain silent when the nation is constantly fed on a diet of lies and starvation for political expediency. After my first article on Nehanda which I wrote in December 2020 that generated interests recently because of President Mnangagwa’s celebration of Nehanda statue, it is prudent to present an addendum to it in an attempt to provide answers to some questions raised from positions divorced from historical evidence. Contrary to some assumptions, it is not my intention to inject ethnicity in our history but to de-ethnicise our past history and celebrate our past history in its proper historical context. In order for the past to be more relevant, it must positively influence the present and future, and certainly not be used and abused for political expediency. As much as we cannot correct the past wrongs, we can certainly correct the present and future. Our liberation legacy must be completed by improving the livelihoods of Zimbabwean people, rather than legitimation of political parties and myths.
The first person to amplify Nehanda myth was a colonial historian Marshal Hole hired to explain why Shona and Ndebele were not greatful to be colonised so that they rose in 1896-97. Despite clear evidence of brutal colonial administration that forced the Shona and Ndebele into the Rising, Hole blamed fear of the Mlimo (God) and spirit mediums (mhondoro) as a driving force which in reality was a cassus belli (excuse) for colonial exploitation.
The second elevation was Prof T.O. Ranger, who in an attempt to foster unity between ZAPU and ZANU in the 1960s amplified a spontaneous and dramatic Shona-Ndebele rising in a way reminiscent of the night of the long knives in Germany spearheaded by religious leaders, Mukwati, Umulugulu, Nehanda and Kaguvi, and imagined attempts to resuscitate the Rozvi empire. Ranger’s book ‘Revolt in Southern Rhodesia’ was a source of inspiration to the Nationalist in Zimbabwe. It is surprising why he has not been declared a National hero given his role in the rise of African nationalism in Zimbabwe. The Rangerian mythological thesis was destroyed by Per Zachrison, Professors Beach and Cobbing by the mid-1970s, with Professor Gathseni-Ndlovu and myself adding weight to Beach and Cobbing in the 21st century. Prof Ranger had by 2002 accepted the historical defects of ‘Revolt in Southern Rhodesia’ but still justified its usefulness in trying to cement unity and challenging modern nationalist to emulate his invention of the unity of the First Chimurenga. Indeed the modern nationalist emulated the assumed unity of the First Chimurenga and saw their effort as a Second Chimurenga and therefore continuity and celebration of the First Chimurenga. But in reality, there was no simultaneous and spontaneous Rising in 1896-97, but various Zvimurenga that were not coordinated but localised, with various chiefs fighting alone and defeated alone, and several other Africans fighting on the side of whites. The feelings of locality were more strong than feelings of being black or nationality, with Nehanda localised to Mazoe and Kaguvi to Chishawasha areas. The only times Kaguvi left Chishawasha was on hunting expeditions or hibernating after abusing other people’s children for wives or abusing other people’s wives.
The third wave of elevation of Nehanda emanated from Nyandoro, Chikerema, Mutizwa, Shamuyarira and Samukange who were instrumental trade unionists-cum-politicians and believed in elevating traditional religion to play a role in order to win independence. Not surprisingly Nyandoro and Chikerema at one time enticed Joshua Nkomo by claiming that the spirit of Nehanda had adviced them on a modus operandi to win independence, and the trio travelled to Malawi and obtained a calabash from a traditional leader there believed then to be full of bees with the belief that if the calabash was smashed in central Harare town they would stung the whites as allegedly happened in Malawi and blacks would attain independence in Zimbabwe. This however proved fruitless. The period 1969-1973 witnessed attempts to decimate both ZANU-PF and ZAPU and elevate Zezuru hegemonic power epitomised by Florizi (driven by Shamuyarira, Chikerema and Nyandoro etc) whose intended leader as shown in a 1972 document was R.G. Mugabe. There were also concerted efforts to magnify religious roles of Nehanda, Kaguvi and Chaminuka by Mutizwa and Shamuyarira in Zanu until the 1973 biennial conference where Shamuyarira lost contest to Chitepo for chairmanship after which he dismissed the liberation fighters as terrorists and left the liberation war. It were Hebert Chitepo, Tongogara and JZ Moyo who deflated Zezuru attempts to decimate both ZANU and ZAPU, and with the formation of ZIPA in 1975 as a joint military operation to continue the war and resumption of war in 1976 any attempts to blame ZANU and ZAPU and legitimise Florizi collapsed.
The 4th and final elevation of Nehanda, Kaguvi, and Chaminuka was the rise of Mugabe in 1977 and the return of the likes of Shamuyarira to the liberation struggle. Although, the initial cooperation with Nyandoro and Chikerema had collapsed when Mugabe refused to take the offer of president of Florizi after he carefully read the current of events spearheaded by Dare reChimurenga for Zanu pf, and able leadership of JZ Moyo, Mangena and others who deflated the threat from ZAPU vice President Chikerema, the elevation of Nehanda, Kaguvi and Chaminuka intensified from 1977 as a process of a totalising Zezuru hegemonic power. After independence the totalising Zezuru hegemonic power intensified with the consummation of the three religious leaders to national level through naming of buildings. Surprisingly, not even a single building is named after Mashayamombe and Chingaira Makoni, Changamire Dombo, Nyamanda etc who by far played greater roles in fighting colonialists than Nehanda, who even denied ever sending agents to kill a Native Commissioner by the name of Pollard. So where exactly is her heroism derived from in the First Chimurenga other than the myth of a totalising Zezuru hegemonic power, and Marshal Hole’s distortion of the causes of the First Chimurenga? But certainly, Nehanda’s legendary influence in the Second Chimurenga played a unifying and mobilising role though it was artificially created. However, this influence was conspicuous by its absence in the first Chimurenga as demonstrated by historians such as Beach, Cobhing, Zachrison, Gathseni-Ndlovu and Zhou. This is a historical fact that must never be silenced and compromised for political expediency.
For the new dispensation to continue to major in myths and past history without addressing the current political, economic social ills is not only unfortunate but ill-conceived. The liberation legacy of the ruling party must be amplified by sustainable development, service delivery and improvement of the livelihoods of the generality of the populace in Zimbabwe.
I rest my historical case
Dr Takavafira Zhou</blockquote>
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Tracing The Historiograpgy And Amplification Of Nehanda Myth - Historian

The United Kingdom (UK) has denied having the skull of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mbuya_Nehanda">Mbuya Charwe, the spirit medium of Mbuya Nehanda</a> contrary to claims by Zimbabwe.
Unveiling Mbuya Charwe (Nehanda)’s statue in Harare earlier this week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that Zimbabwe was engaging the UK to repatriate the skull of the first Chimurenga heroine.
Other skulls that are reportedly in the UK’s museums where they are displayed as trophies of war belong to Sekuru Kaguvi, Chingaira Makoni, Chinengundu, Mashayamombe, Mapondera, Mashonganyika and Chitekedza Chiwashira.
However, Josephine Higgins, the Communications Manager of the Natural History Museum in London told Pindula News on Friday that the UK had no Nehanda’s skull. Higgins said:
<blockquote>
_We have had previous discussion with Zimbabwean officials on this subject but after extensive research have found no evidence to suggest that remains of Mbuya Nehanda or others associated with the First Chimurenga, either in terms of names or origins, are held or have ever been held by the Natural History Museum. We have shared all the information we have with the authorities in Zimbabwe and are continuing discussions with the Zimbabwean government._
</blockquote>
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This comes after an anonymous official at the UK Embassy in Harare told The Herald this week that there are some negotiations currently underway over the repatriation of Nehanda’s skull. The official allegedly said:
<blockquote>
_The UK welcomes ongoing conversations between the museum and the Government of Zimbabwe on the issue of repatriation of remains of Zimbabwean origin._
</blockquote>
It is alleged that Neganda was hanged by colonial masters who proceeded to behead her, along with other local leaders, for ordering the killing of members of the British South Africa Company.
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UPDATE: We Don't Have Nehanda's Skull - The UK

The opposition Zimfirst has called for comprehensive electoral reforms before the 2023 watershed elections saying the country cannot continue to have flawed elections.
The country’s main opposition, the MDC, has been crying foul after every election since its formation in 1999, accusing the ruling ZANU PF party of using State institutions to subvert the will of the electorate.
Zimfirst president Maxwell Zeb Shumba Rusike has added his voice in calling for a level electoral playing field.
Rusike asserted that ZANU PF and the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa are the two sides of the same coin and are both complicit in the violation of citizen’s rights. Said Rusike:
<blockquote>Zimfirst calls for electoral reforms such that any party that wins the 2023 harmonized elections will be legitimized, hence, also ending the sanctions being imposed by the United States for ZANU PF violations of human right and corruption.
Zimfirst hereby states that people must advocate for electoral reforms before going for elections. It’s the only way we can have credible harmonized elections in its purest literal sense, not the flawed, rigged and illegitimate elections that we have been having, which were been endorsed by the soon to cum opposition parties which are ZANU PF and MDC Alliance.</blockquote>

Zimfirst Calls For Electoral Reforms Ahead Of 2023 Elections

Former MDC MP, Tongai Matutu who recently defected to ZANU PF has lashed out at his former party, saying it is an organisation that lacks direction and enjoys the suffering of people.
Matutu lost the MDC Alliance provincial elections in 2019 before jumping ship and joining the ruling party.
He is now claiming that his former colleagues are toxic people who have no sense of direction.
Matutu was speaking on Saturday at a ZANU PF inter-district meeting held at Rutenga hall in Mwenezi.
The meeting was also attended by the party’s provincial chairman and Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Masvingo, Ezra Chadzamira.
Matutu described ZANU PF as a good party, saying he has a lot to learn from it.
This is not the first time that Matutu has abandoned the MDC. During the late Morgan Tsvangirai’s presidency, Matutu defected to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) then led by Tendai Biti.
He returned to the MDC in 2018 only to defect in 2021 and surrender his membership to ZANU PF at a press conference attended by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwengwa.
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Tongai Matutu Rants At MDC In Mwenezi

HAPPY AFRICA DAY
The MDC Alliance joins the rest of the continent in celebrating our African identity and unity on the occasion of Africa Day and the 58th Anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU)-the predecessor of the African Union(AU), albeit under difficult Covid 19 conditions.
In line with our Global Agenda, we pay tribute to our founding fathers who were fiercely committed to the Pan-African vision of an independent and united continent.
We are forever grateful for the continental solidarity during the struggle for Zimbabwe’s independence.
Significant strides have been made towards democratic consolidation, regional integration and improving the quality of life for ordinary African citizens including the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
However, corruption and authoritarian rule in some countries including Zimbabwe threaten Africa’s democratic and developmental advance.
We call for acceleration in the implementation of Agenda 2063 by AU member states in pursuit of the continental vision of ‘an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena’.
The 2021 theme ‘The Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Want” seeks to explore ways in which the rich African heritage and culture can be leveraged for Africa’s growth and transformation.
Aspiration 5 of Agenda 2063 envisions an Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics.
The Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) are important to the attainment of continental objectives on regional integration, inclusive sustainable economic growth and development.
We urge African governments to promote national and regional cohesion by investing in African culture and heritage including its languages as a vehicle for promoting and achieving the national economic and social development goals outlined in Agenda 2063.
We further call for African governments to ratify the Charter for African Cultural Renaissance to promote African identity, shared values, the spirit of Pan- Africanism and African Renaissance.
Heri ya Siku ya Afrika! Filis dia di Afrika! Silifisela usuku Iwe Afrika oluhle! Tinogonda muchaa nezuwa reAfrica rakaseja! Bunya baAfrica ha bwan! Happy Africa Day! Bonne journee de l’Afrique!
<h4>Gladys Kudzaishe Hlatywayo – Secretary for International Relations</h4>

MDC Alliance Statement On Africa Day {Full Text}

Former ZANU PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga is on the cusp of rejoining the ruling party after he was cleared by the party’s Manicaland provincial executive and now awaits politburo endorsement.
Other former members seeking to revert to ZANU PF are ex-provincial youth member Taurai Chiripamberi and James Kaunye, who had defected to former Vice-President Joice Mujuru’s Zimbabwe People First party.
A ZANU PF provincial coordinating committee (PCC) meeting was held in Mutare last where Chipanga and other former party members were endorsed.
The PCC meeting was attended by Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa, provincial chairperson Mike Madiro and former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa.
Speaking to NewsDay, a party official, who refused to be named said the names would now be forwarded to the politburo for consideration. The official is quoted as saying:
<blockquote>The issue of Kudzi Chipanga and others was tabled at the PCC meeting and in his remarks, comrade Patrick Chinamasa noted that if Chipanga was endorsed in his Makoni district, then the province had no objection. In fact, the province had no objection.</blockquote>
Madiro confirmed that they have names of former party members who have applied to rejoin the ruling party but said could not reveal their identities. He said:
<blockquote>Yes, we had a PCC, but on the issues of the names, it’s an internal process and I am not at liberty to disclose the names of the people concerned, which are forwarded to the party leadership for consideration.
Yes, as ZANU PF, we have names of people who have applied to be re-admitted to the party because they are happy with the vision of the party.</blockquote>
Chipanga was fired by ZANU PF in 2017 together with several other members aligned to the Generation 40 (G40) cabal at the height of ZANU PF factional fights.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2021/05/ex-zanu-pf-youth-leader-chipanga-bounces-back/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a></h4>

Kudzanai Chipanga Awaits Politburo Endorsement

Chief Zvimba has ordered the exhumation of the remains of the late president Robert Mugabe for reburial at the National HHeroes Acre on the 1st July 2021.
Mugabe was buried at his rural home in Zvimba but one of his surviving relatives claims the burial was in violation of cultural rites hence the need to redo it “properly.” The order reads:
<blockquote>Mhosva yenhumbi dzemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe 
[Charge of the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s clothes and or properties]
Mumhan’ari wajekesera dare kuti kune nhumbi dzinosanganisira mbatya dzekupfeka, midziyo yemumba nezvimwe zvose zvaishandiswa nemufi, Robert Gabriel Mugabe mukurarama kwake pasi rino nepabasa rake rekutungamirira nyika zviri kunzvimbo dzakasiyana siyana dzinosanganisira ku ‘State House, Zimbabwe House neku Munhumutapa Hofisi. Izvi hapana wazvipikisa nekudaro dare rangu razvitambira saizvozvo. Dare ratadza kufara zvekare nekushaikwa kwemumhan’arirwi padare kuti atsetse nyaya iyi. Patsika nehunhu hwekwaZvimba, dare rakubata nemhosva yechipiri zvekare Grace Mugabe nekurega nhumbi dzemufi dzakapararira munyika. Patsika nehunhu hwekwaZvimba, nhumbi dzose dzemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe dzinosungirwa kuunzwa pamba pemufi.
[_The plaintiff made it clear to the court that the clothes and or properties of the late Robert Mugabe which he used at work and for domestic purposes are scattered in different places including the State House and Munhumutapa office. No one objected to the claims therefore the court will regard that asa statement of fact. The court was not happy with the absence of the respondent Grace Mugabe who was supposed to give a detail account of what transpired. According to Zvimba people culture, the late Robert Mugabe’s clothes and or properties must be brought home._]
Kuvigwa kwemufi pakatemwa rukawo nababa wemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe 
Mumhan’ari arambirira patsika nehunhu hwekwaZviniba hunoti munhu anosungirwa kunovigwa pakatemwa rokawo nababa naamai vake. Baba vemufi Robert Gabriel Mugabe, avo vanove Mambo Chidziva naamai vemufi avo vanova Mambo Gutu, naSadunhu Chiimbamauro vose vatsigira kuti mufi ngaafukunurwe andovigwa pakatemwa rukawo nababa naamai vaRobert Gabriel Mugabe vari pamwechete. lzvowo izvi ndiyo tsika yekwaZvimba. Hakuna mufi anotemerwa rukawo kaviri. Patsika yekwaZvimba nehunhu hwekwaZvimba, panotemwa rukawo rwemufi nababa vake kekutanga ndipo paanovigwa. Dare rinobvumirana netsika yekwaZvimba yekuti mushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe andovigwa pakatemwa rukawo nababa vake Mambo Chidziva kunzvimbo ye ‘National Heroes Acre muguta reHarare.
[_The plaintiff based his argument on Zvimba people’s culture that demands that the deceased must be buried at a place predetermined by own parents. The late Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s father and mother, in that order Chief Chidziva and Chief Gutu and regional leader Chimbamauro supported the idea that the deceased be ehumed and reburied where his parents predetermined. As per our culture, no one is allocated a burial site twice. The first place where predetermined by the father of the deceased shall be the the place of burial. The court concurs with Zvimba people’s culture which demands that Robert Gabriel Mugabe be buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare as predetermined by his father Chief Chidziva._]
Muripo wemombe shanu nembudzl yemunongodzo 
Mumhan’ari nevafakazi vapa dare huchapupu husina kugombedzera kuti ndiwe Grace Mugabe wakatungamirira mafambisirwo akaitwa rufu rwemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe. Nezvikonzero zvekuti ndiwe Grace Mugabe wakatungamirtra mafambisirwo erufu rwemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe, ukapara mhosva yechipini munyika yaZvimba ndinokupa mutongo wechenuro yechipini chawakaita ichi. Dai waisava iwe mupara nzvongo ungaditi usina kubvurnira kuti mushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe avigwe mukati memba yako. Zviri pachena sezuva kuti iwe ndiwe chete wasara wave muridzi weimba iyoyo inerinda zvichienderana netsika nehunhu hwedu hwekwaZvimba.
[_The plaintiff and the witnesses convinced the court that you, Grace Mugabe, led and or influenced the burial of Robert Gabriel Mugabe. As a result, you committed a taboo. If you did not want your husband to be buried in your house, you could have easily rejected the proposal since you’re the only surviving owner of the property._]  
Kuiswa kwerinda raRobert Gabriel Mugabe mumba mako ndochipini munyika yavaZvimba. Pamutongo wechenuro yechipini, unosungirwa kuunza kudare matsiru mashanu emombe nembudzi sheshe yemunongedzo. lzvi zvipfuwo ndozvichashandiswa nedare nemhuri yekwaZvimba kuchenura nyika yavaZvimba chipini chawakaita ichi.
[_The burial of Robert Mugabe inside the house was a taboo. As a result of the taboo you committed, you’re ordered to pay a herd of 5 cattle, a she goat. The animals will be used for the cleansing ceremony._]
MUTONGO WANGU SAMAMBO
[My Judgment As Chief Zvimba]
1 .Unosungirwa kubvisa chipini chekuviga mushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe mumba mako. lzvi unosungirwa kutungamidza baba vemushakabvu Mambo Chidziva mberi kwazvose pachitevedzwa, tsika nehunhu hwekwaZvimba. Mushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe afukunurwe andovigwa kwakatemwa rukawo nababa vake kumarinda eku “National Heroes Acre muguta reHarare mukati memazuva makumi matatu kana kuti musi wa 1 July 2021” usati wapfuura.
[You’re ordered to correct the taboo of burying Robert Gabriel Mugabe. The process should be led by your husband’s father Chief eChidziva following Zvimba people’s culture. The deceased Robert Gabriel Mugabe should be exhumed and reburied at the National Heroes Acre within 30 days on or before 1 July 2021.]
2. Unosungirwa kuunganidza nekundotora nhumbi dzose dzemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe kwose kwadziri munyika uchindodziisa kumba kwemufi mukati memazuvu makumi matatu kana kuti musi wa -1 July 2021″ usati wapfuura. Nhumbi idzi dzinosanganisira mbatya dzekupfeka nezvose zvaaishandisa zvese pakurarama kwake pasi pano zvisiri pamba pemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe.
[You’re ordered to collect all the clothes and or properties of the deceased Robert Gabriel Mugabe wherever they are  and bring them to his house on or before 1 July 2021. The properties include clothes and everything he used for day to day activities.] 
3. Unosungirwa kuunza kudare kwangu matsiru mashanu emombe nembudzi sheshe yemunongedzo zvipfuyo zvechenuro yenyika yekwaZvimba mukati memazuva makumi matatu kana kuti musi wa 1 July 2021′ usati wapfuura.
 [You’re ordered to bring 5 cows and a she goat for the cleansing ceremony within 30 days, on or before 1 July 2021.] 
4. Kana iwe mumhan’arirwi Grace Mugabe usina kutevedza mutongo wedare rangu mukati memazuva makumi matatu kana kuti mum wa “1” July 2021″ usati wapfuura, dare rangu rinoita zvinotevera [If you Grace Mygabe fail and or choose not to comply with this judgement, the court will do the following]
a) Ndinopa simba kuchikonzi chedare reChinhoyi Magistrates Courts riendese nhumbi dzose dzemushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe kumba kwake kunekero inoti Kutama village, Sabhuku Kutama, Sadunhu Chiimbamauro, Zvimba. Chikonzi chedare reChinhoyi Magistrates Courts ngachinokokorodze nhumbi dzose dzemufi Robert Gabriel Mugabe kwadziri kwose munyika yeZimbabwe kunosanganisira kunotevera;
[_I authorise the messenger of Chinhoyi Magistrates Court to take Mugabe’s properties to his house in Kutama Village. The messenger of court must collect all the properties in the following places_]
i. Zimbabwe House iri muguta reHarare.
ii. State House in muguta reHarare.
iii. Munhumutapa offices iri muguta reHarare. 
Iv State House iri muguta reBulawavo.
v. State House iri muguta reChinhoyi.
b) Ndinopa simba kuchikonzi chedare reChinhoyi Magistrates Courts kuti chindotora matsiru mashanu emombe nembudzi imwechete kupurazi raGrace Mugabe rine kero inoti Gushungo Dairies muMazoe nerinoti Gushungo Farm muMazoe.
[I authorise the messenger of court to take 5 cows and a she goat from Grace Mugabe’s Mazowe Farm – Gushungo Dairies.]
c) Ndinopa simba kune avo vakatarwa nemutemo wenyika yeZimbabwe uye vanobvumidzwa nemutemo wenyika yeZimbabwe kundofukunura kwaKutama nekunondoviga kumarinda eNational Heroes Acre muguta reHarare mushakabvu Robert Gabriel Mugabe panzvimbo yakatarwa rukawo nababa vake Mambo Chidziva zvichitevedza tsika nehunhu hwekwaZvimba.
[I authorise everyone who is permitted under the laws of Zimbabwe to exhume Mugabe from Kutama and rebury him at the National Heroes Acre a place predetermined by his father Chief Chidziva.]
d) Kana usina kutevedzera mutongo wedare rino ndiwe Grace Mugabe unosungirwa kubhadhara miripo yose yevachabata basa rekuzadzisa mutongo wedare rino. Ndinopa simba kune avo vakatarwa nemutemo wenyika yeZimbabwe uye vanobvumidzwa nemutemo wenyika yeZimbabwe kuti vabhadharwe naGrace Mugabe mari dzose dzavachashandisa kuzadzisa mutongo wedare rangu uyu kana mumhan’arirwi Grace Mugabe asina kutevedzera mutongo wedare rangu saMambo.
[If you, Grace Mugabe, fail and or choose not to comply with judgment, you will pay for all expenses incurred in executing this judgment. I authorise everyone permitted under the laws of Zimbabwe to be repaid all the money they will use in executing this judgment.]
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United States-based Zimbabwean preacher, Passion Java has endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s presidential re-election bid in the 2023 poll.
Java said he was endorsing the ZANU PF leader because of “the success of the National Development Strategy (NDS 1), a government economic blueprint, on which the political messaging for Mnangagwa’s 2023 re-election bid is hinged.
The ruling party has already endorsed Mnangagwa as its presidential candidate with him indicating intentions of staying in power to at least 2030.
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<div>Java, who is also black empowerment lobby, Affirmative Action Group (AAG) vice president, said the NDS 1 presents vast business opportunities for youths in agriculture, mining, industry and commerce, among other sectors.</div>
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<div>Speaking at a youth seminar organised by the Zanu PF-aligned Zimbabwe Congress of Students’ Unions (ZICOSU) and held at the Chinhoyi University of Technology Saturday, Java said:</div>
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_AAG is working with President ED Mnangagwa who has adopted NDS 1 to empower citizens, Passion Java Endorses Mnangagwa’s 2023 Re-Election Trump Card particularly for youths, to venture into value chains in sectors such as agriculture, mining, industry and commerce, and others._
_As youths, do not be content with getting cash hand-outs. These trinkets cannot sustain you. Think of a business idea and regularise its operations and run with NDS 1 while naysayers would be saying ‘these are thieves’. If you grow big-headed and slender, you will die poor._
_Even the Bible says pray for the country’s leader. If you don’t know who to elect to lead, then you will definitely sink. It’s up to you to choose wisely whom you want to lead Zimbabwe. Wealth and prosperity follow divine and prayerful individuals._
_If you want prosperity, ask yourself ‘do l have God in my heart?’ and ‘am l prayerful?’ Success doesn’t come by merely fellowshipping, but that you really have God in your heart. Also, know who to associate with, choose friends wisely._
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The theme of the event was “The Role of Students in Promoting Economic Growth Towards Achieving Vision 2030.”
Java recently flew back to Zimbabwe to launch Passion Java Records which predominantly support contemporary music genre, ZimDancehall.
On Sunday, Java and his entourage met Mnangagwa at the President’s Precabe Farm in Kwekwe despite lockdown restrictions imposed Friday by Vice President and health minister Constantino Chiwenga in the gold mining city.
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Passion Java Endorses Mnangagwa’s 2023 Re-Election

The leader of opposition MDC Alliance, Nelson Chamisa, envisions a bright future for Zimbabwe where happiness and abundance will be the order of the day.
Chamisa is making the prophecies when the Southern African country is facing a multifaceted crisis that is killing the hopes of many citizens while some have since jumped the country’s borders to flee from the biting economy.
The youthful leader made the remarks in response to a post by Advocate Thabani Mpofu who had teased him saying the former I.C.T minister must remember him when he comes to power. Advocate Mpofu had said:
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_1Ch 16:3  And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. President <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="nelsonchamisa" href="https://twitter.com/nelsonchamisa/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@nelsonchamisa</a> pamunege mapinda mozotipawo rofu, polony nefreezit [remember us when you attain power]. It won’t cost much. Tinodawo kufara [we want happiness]. Happy Sabbath._
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 In response, Chamisa suggested that he had a clear picture of what the future holds. He said:
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_MuZimbabwe Sizojabula..Muchafarwa People’s Advocate! [We will be happy in Zimbabwe]_
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<div class="js-card-container">Meanwhile, some political analysts argue that the chances are slim that the opposition will dislodge ZANU PF from power in the upcoming 2023 elections adding that the opposition is in disarray.</div>
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<div class="js-card-container">Others are calling for political reforms saying the ruling party will not win free and fair elections. They, however, observe that ZANU PF does not have any incentive to implement reforms.</div>
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<div class="js-card-container">Zimbabwe is endowed with vast resources in agriculture, mining, and maritime resources, which if properly harnessed, can stimulate a resource-based industrialisation strategy.</div>
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<div class="js-card-container">Meanwhile, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government aims to propel the country to a middle-income economy by 2030, an attainable vision if authorities are committed to development.</div>
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<div class="js-card-container">Analysts, however, observe that with grand corruption in the country, the broke Southern African country is set to miss the set targets considering that it does not have financial support from the international community.</div>
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Chamisa Envisions A Bright Future For Zimbabwe

South Africa has called upon Zimbabwe’s ruling party, ZANU PF to be open for unconditional engagement with the opposition as a way to resolve the economic, humanitarian and political crises in the country.
Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation made the remarks before meeting her Zimbabwean counterpart, Ambassador Frederick Shava in Cape Town on Friday.
Speaking to News24, Naledi said:
<blockquote>_I really would like to put the question that I always put to my colleagues, this will be the first time we’re having a formal meeting, He’s the new minister of foreign affairs and I just want to ask him, how can we help Zimbabwe?_
_Their stability is very important to our stability. Their economic progress is important to South Africa’s economic progress and the South African have access, particularly to low-skilled, labour-intensive jobs._
_In our discussions, we’ll raise the important need for the opposition to be able to function, but this is something we think Zimbabweans must discuss together._
_We’d like Zanu PF to be open to engaging across parties, and not putting any conditions to that in the first instance._</blockquote>
Unconditional engagement is called for after initial efforts to have ZANU PF and the main opposition, MDC Alliance, sit on the table failed after each side made “unreasonable demands.”
Analysts believe the crises in the country can be resolved if and when the impasse between the ruling party and the opposition is resolved.
The deadlock started in 2018 when MDC Alliance refused to accept President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory in the presidential elections claiming that he had rigged the poll results with the help of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission.
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ZANU PF Must Be Open To Unconditional Engagement With Opposition - South Africa

The ruling ZANU PF is dangling mines and land to persuade Zimbabwean youths to register to vote ahead of the 2023 elections.
This comes as the general populace has become demotivated to participate in local elections which they say the result is predetermined.
Some, in resonance with the opposition MDC, argue that the ruling party, in connivance with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), has over the years been manipulating elections in favour of ZANU PF.
ZANU PF, however, denies the allegations. In a statement, the ruling party’s secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu who is also the former Minister of Mines and Mining Development said:
Dear Zimbabwean Youth
<blockquote>_What “Register to Vote” Incentive would you prefer?_ 
_Retweet = Mining Claim_ 
_Like = Piece of land_</blockquote>
The post had more likes than tweets at the time this article was written.
Commenting on the statement, some suggested that the move was meant to buy votes from youths and potential beneficiaries.
One James Chitenga said:
<blockquote>_People should just vote for any candidate or party of their choice. All citizens deserve mining claims and land because it’s their heritage, not vote-buying._</blockquote>
Another commentator said:
<blockquote>_Dr Mpofu the land is our birthright regardless of am a registered voter or not. Every Citizen deserves to own a piece of land. Why would you use what is rightful ours to buy the youth to register to vote._</blockquote>
William Zambezi also notified the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) about the post they said is evidence of corruption. Read the report:
<blockquote>_cc <a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/ZACConline" role="link">@ZACConline,</a><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1n1174f r-1loqt21 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/PoliceZimbabwe" role="link">@PoliceZimbabwe</a>I am reporting corruption case here and evidence is there for all to see._</blockquote>
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ZANU PF Dangles Mines, Land To Persuade Youths To Vote

ZANU PF national spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo said that the party cannot decide whether underfire Ziyambi Ziyambi continues as the justice minister.
Moyo said the party does not appoint cabinet ministers as that is the prerogative of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
He was responding to media questions on the ruling party’s position regarding last week’s aggressive statements issued by an incensed Ziyambi against the judiciary. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>ZANU PF does not appoint ministers. It’s a prerogative of the President and, therefore, I am speaking generally that people must refrain from indulging in matters that they may not be very familiar with.
We as a party are bound by that call. We are not going to be commenting on matters that are sub judice. So everybody is bound by that.
So when it comes to the ministers, they are appointed by the President. It’s his prerogative to act in a manner that he feels.</blockquote>
Moyo said the ruling party commends Mnangagwa for reasserting the independence of the judiciary following Ziyambi’s weekend outburst. He said:
<blockquote>On the independence of the judiciary, we salute President ED Mnangagwa for his acknowledgement of and reassertion that the independence of the judiciary should never be tampered with even if people may respectively disagree with the judgments by the bench.</blockquote>
Ziyambi accused High Court judges of working for hostile governments and opposition political parties after they ruled the extension of former Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s term of office by another five years was unconstitutional.
A three-judge panel of the High Court Justices Happias Zhou, Edith Mushore and Jester Charewa on Saturday granted an urgent application stopping Malaba from benefiting from the changes to the Constitution.
The application was urgent as he turned 70 on Saturday and had opted to continue in office.
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ZANU PF Speaks On Ziyambi's Fate After Weekend Outburst

The MDC Alliance’s Bulawayo province has dismissed claims that its members had defected to ZANU PF in large numbers, saying the reports are part of a strategy to rig the 2023 elections.
Speaking in an interview with NewsDay on Thursday, MDC Alliance Bulawayo spokesperson Swithern Chirowodza said:
<blockquote>We believe that the claims of wholesale defection by MDC Alliance members to ZANU PF are part of the preparations to rig the 2023 elections and to then use such fallacious stories as a plausible rationale for rigging.
So yes, ZANU PF is perfectly entitled to have its own fantasies and to believe its own lies. There are just no MDC Alliance defections to ZANU PF.</blockquote>
This comes after ZANU PF Bulawayo province on Sunday claimed that over 50 former MDC Alliance members, mostly youth had defected to the ruling party.
The new recruits were paraded during a meeting held at the party’s Davies Hall provincial offices.
Meanwhile, ZANU PF interim provincial deputy chairperson Mnothisi Nsingo yesterday said the defections were a confirmation that the ruling party’s recruitment drive was paying dividends. Nsingo said:
<blockquote>What that means is that people have realised that they have been following lies all along.
It is a sign that people are appreciating all that is being done under the leadership of our party, and obviously, it shows that the party is growing.
We are restructuring the party. We are busy on the ground creating new cells where we are saying anyone who is free can come and join ZANU PF, without any conditions.</blockquote>
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MDC Alliance Dismisses Bulawayo Defections As A Hoax

ZANU PF has distanced itself from scammers who are reportedly defrauding people of their hard-earned money claiming that they have won tractors from the ruling party.
Speaking during a weekly briefing this morning, the party’s spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo said the public should be aware of these fraudsters. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>Let it be known that the party has since reported these unknown criminal elements to the police and investigations are on course.
No competition is being done by the party and consequently no winners. This is the true work of conmen and con-women defrauding our people in the name of the party and certainly, the public should ignore them.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zanu-pf-warns-public-against-criminal-elements/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

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