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Members of the public have commended the decentralisation of e-passport issuance services to areas such as Chitungwiza where a passport office was <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/05/11/govt-opens-e-passport-centre-in-chitungwiza/">opened on the 10th of May 2022.</a>
In addition to decongesting the Harare Passport Office, the decentralisation of passport issuance services brings services closer to the people. A beneficiary spoke to ZBC News:
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We are very excited and I didn’t believe that one day I would own a passport. The process was so fast because I stay in South Africa, so I am very excited about this.
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/05/21/hwange-passport-office-e-passport-bio-enrolment-commissioned/">Hwange Passport Office &amp; E-Passport Bio-enrolment Commissioned</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/03/23/kazembe-launches-e-passport-services-in-bulawayo/">Kazembe Launches E-Passport Services In Bulawayo</a></li>
</ul>
Another beneficiary thanked the “government for coming up with such a good job for opening the passport office here. I was served without any problems and those guys are so efficient.”
ZBC News further reports that the facility is also catering for those referred from Makombe Civil Registry in Harare.
Even the elderly have been impressed by the efficiency.
Besides the e-passport centre in Chitungwiza, the dormitory town also benefited from the government’s Emergency Road Rehabilitation programme through the reconstruction of Seke road.
<h2>Pindula News</h2>

Pindula News

Members Of The Public Commend Issuance Of Passports In Chitungwiza

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it will thoroughly investigate the shooting of two civilians by police detectives as they exchanged fire with a robbery suspect in Chitungwiza on Monday.
Chitungwiza residents have complained about the shootings after the victims, who had nothing to do with the suspected armed robber, were critically injured by stray bullets.
In a post on their Twitter page on Thursday, 30 June, ZRP pledged to probe the incident, saying they will not seek to hide anything from the public. <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1542536177248571394">Reads the post:</a>
<blockquote>
The ZRP is aware of the complaints by the residents of Chitungwiza in connection with a shooting incident where two people were shot.
The police assures the public that investigations on the alleged misconduct by the police will be thoroughly investigated and nothing will be swept under the carpet.
</blockquote>
In a statement on Tuesday, Senior staff officer, press and public relations, assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
<blockquote>
Police received a tip-off and located the suspect at Taita Shops. The suspect noticed detectives approaching and drew an Airgun pistol from his jacket (and pointed) it at the detectives.
In response, the detectives fired a warning shot into the air and later shot towards the suspect (but) missed him.
The suspect dropped the pistol and fled into the bushes where he got into an unregistered red Honda Fit vehicle and drove off towards (the) Chitungwiza-Hwedza Road.
After about an hour, it emerged that the bullet which missed the suspect had hit Tashinga Mugwara and Pamela Muchazorwei.
The two victims sustained serious injuries and are currently admitted at Chitungwiza Hospital and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, respectively.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police deeply regrets the unfortunate shooting of the two and urges the public to quickly move away from crime scenes, especially when armed robbers are confronting police.
</blockquote>

Police "Aware" Of Residents' Complaints About Chitungwiza Shootings

Former ZANU  PF Manyame district chairperson, Tina Gweshe, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/06/26/another-zanu-pf-leader-in-nyatsime-has-died/">who died on Sunday</a> is believed to have been poisoned after she attended a party last week.
Her death came hours after another ZANU PF leader, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/George_Murambatsvina">George Murambatsvina</a>, the ZANU PF chairman for Nyatsime, had also died under unclear circumstances.
Reports suggest that the duo was part of the ruling party’s members who blocked some members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) from attending a memorial service for their slain colleague, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Moreblessing_Ali">Moreblessing Ali.</a>
The blockade resulted in chaos in the area and<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/06/14/nyatsime-chitungwiza-house-of-zanu-pf-chairman-murambatsvina-set-ablaze-video/"> Murambatsvina’s house was set ablaze</a> by alleged CCC supporters. He is said to have suffered serious injuries and stress from the violent incident. ZANU PF retaliated in the evening of the same day two weeks ago by burning 26 homes of people perceived to be supporters of the CCC.
Some believe the deaths are caused by the vengeful spirit of Moreblessing Ali whom the CCC claims was killed by ZANU PF members including <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Pius_Jamba">Pius Mukandi</a> alias <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Pius_Jamba">Jamba</a> who has since been arrested over the matter. 
Some claim that ZANU PF was killing its members to get rid of evidence that could suggest the murder was politically-motivated.
Ali was abducted outside a nightclub in Nyatsime on May 14 and her mutilated remains were discovered on the 11th of June in a disused well at a farm in Beatrice, about 10km away from where she was taken.
The Herald yesterday visited the area where ZANU PF supporters were mourning their two leaders.
Most of the supporters emphasised the need for peace and warned CCC members against perpetrating violence. The supporters also held a peaceful demonstration at Chibhanguza Shopping Centre where they castigated the opposition supporters including their leader Nelson Chamisa.
They were holding placards with some of the messages reading, “CCC is responsible for the death of our chairman Murambatsvina”, “Job Sikhala uri mhondi kupisa dzimba dzedu”, and “Mhondi ngadzisungwe”.
There was also a heavy police presence in a bid to ensure that law and order is maintained.
In an interview, ZANU PF Councillor for Ward 9 in Seke Constituency, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Masimbi_Masimbi">Masimbi Masimbi,</a> confirmed that Murambatsvina had been suffering from stress after his house was burnt down. The Herald quotes Masimbi as saying:
<blockquote>
After his house was burnt down by CCC hooligans, he was affected by stress and that is when he collapsed last night before we ferried him to hospital where he later passed on.
It is however disheartening to note that this violent incident, which is against the wishes of our leader President Mnangagwa who has always been preaching the need for peace, has affected Cde Murambatsvina.
</blockquote>
Murambatsvina’s brother, Mr Paul Murambatsvina, said they had lost a breadwinner who was taking care of the family.
Kudzanai Kavhukatema, the youth chairperson for Manyame district, said they were still shocked by the death of Murambatsvina adding that the deceased had not been well following the violence a fortnight ago. 
Mercy Vengesai said they were now living in fear since most of the people in the area have been receiving threats from CCC supporters.
Chairperson for Chaminuka Central in Nyatsime, Getrude Kwira said: 
<blockquote>
Since the violent incident, all has not been well in this area and this has led to the death of our two senior officials. Cde Murambatsvina died of stress while our former chairlady died in mysterious circumstances. She was left at her home while not feeling well and we suspect that she was poisoned.
</blockquote>
Paradzai Mhondiwa, the youth chairman for Chaminuka Central District, said they hope the law will take its course on those arrested for perpetrating violence and that police will also arrest those that are still outstanding.
Among the arrested are CCC legislators, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Job_Sikhala">Job Sikhala</a> and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Godfrey_Sithole">Godfrey Sithole</a>. Both <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/06/17/sikhala-sithole-spend-third-night-in-jail/">deny the charges</a> through defence lawyers Jeremiah Bamu and Alec Muchadehama who say the charges against their clients were a creation by the state.
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Nyatsime: ZANU PF Leader Believed To Have Been Poisoned

A 46-year-old Chitungwiza woman is facing culpable homicide charges after she <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/06/15/police-officer-dies-after-being-run-over-by-a-motorist-at-a-roadblock/">ran over a policeman</a> last Tuesday who was manning a roadblock along the Kadoma-Patchway Road in Kadoma.
Sergeant Oscar Kanjute who sustained severe injuries after being hit by the speeding white Toyota Hiace (AFL 8048), died upon admission at Kadoma General Hospital.
Kanjute was one of the officers conducting traffic enforcement duties at the roadblock.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/woman-in-court-for-killing-cop-at-roadblock/">The Herald reports</a> that the woman, Dadirai Sixpence (46) of Chitungwiza had six passengers on board when the incident occurred.
It is alleged that she was driving the commuter omnibus (kombi) when another vehicle in front of her car was waived to stop at the roadblock but Sixpence did not stop and swerved to the right, hitting the policeman who was stopping cars coming from the opposite direction.
The policeman was dragged for a few metres and sustained serious injuries. The vehicle has since been taken to Kadoma VID for investigations. 
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident on Tuesday saying investigations were underway. Read the ZRP update:
<blockquote>
The ZRP reports a sad incident that occurred on 14/06/22 at around 1245 hours, where a police officer, Sergeant Kanjute Oscar, was run over by a motorist while on traffic enforcement duties at a roadblock along the Kadoma-Patchway Road, Kadoma. He sustained severe injuries and died upon admission at Kadoma General Hospital.
</blockquote>
A number of cases where police officers manning roadblocks were run over by vehicles have been recorded since last year.
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Woman In Court For Running Over A Police Officer At A Roadblock

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is appealing for information that may lead to the identification of a murder victim whose body was found near Zengeza 2 High School in Chitungwiza on 18 March this year.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the deceased was struck with a brick by unknown assailants and later succumbed to his injuries at Chitungwiza General Hospital. Said Nyathi:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information that may lead to the identification of a murder victim aged between 30 and 40 years who was found along Dhumukwa Street near Zengeza 2 High School in Chitungwiza on 18th March 2022.
The victim was struck with a brick by unknown assailants and was assisted by well-wishers to Chitungwiza General Hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
Anyone with information should contact any nearest Police Station or ZRP Harare Operations on (0242) 748836, National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712800197.
</blockquote>
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Police Yet To Identify Man Murdered In Chitungwiza On 18 March

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced that some parts of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza">Chitungwiza</a>, a dormitory town which lies 9km south of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Harare" title="Harare">Harare</a>, are without power due to a fault in the network.
<blockquote>
<h2>NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS: CHITUNGWIZA</h2>
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) would like to apologize to its valued customers in Chitungwiza for power outage due to a fault on the network.
Areas Affected: Part of Unit N and P, Unit M, Greater Part of Unit L, Chirasavana, Chitehwe Village, Chitanda Village, Mensa King Homestead, Nzuda Homestead, Madovi village, Nechiva Village, B&amp;P College, and the surrounding areas.
Our teams are working round the clock to ensure full restoration of service. 
The inconvenience caused is sincerely regretted. 
For more information contact us on: Email: contactcentre@zetdc.co.zw Twitter: @ZetdcOfficial Facebook:@ZetdcOff icial Website : www.zetdc.co.zw WhatsApp:+263715519387 / +263715519389 Call Us on: 0242704040 / 08688003485 Short Cod e: 704
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Several areas nationwide have been experiencing power cuts most of which are attributed to inadequacy of electricity on the national grid and or faults due to vandalism of the utility’s equipment. 
Warren Park and Cold Comfort in Harare are some of the suburbs that had no power on Friday.
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ZESA Speaks On Power Challenges In Chitungwiza

Boreholes being sunk under the Presidential Borehole Scheme spearhead by Prevail International in partnership with the ruling ZANU PF party are expected to address perennial water challenges in Chitungwiza.
Residents of St Mary’s in Chitungwiza have been recycling and reusing water from dishwashing and laundry for a prolonged period of time. 
Beatrice Shenje, a young mother in St Mary’s suburb said the absence of running water exposed them to unhealthy living conditions. She said:
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We don’t even have a tap here because running water is not available, so we fetch water a distance away and store it in buckets.
</blockquote>
Mr Paul Tungwarara, Prevail International CEO, said solar-powered boreholes are being sunk under the Presidential Scheme to restore the provision of safe tap water in the suburb. He said:
<blockquote>
The programme is progressing well so far we have sunk 15 holes and they should be 20 by Tuesday. From then, we expect to have tanked and solarised. From St Mary’s we are moving to Harare East and expect to sink 60.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF St Mary’s aspiring Legislator Nobert Jinjika said his constituency has never seen tap water therefore borehole water is a relief. 
He said they will finish installing the boreholes and President Emmerson Mnangagwa will launch them all at once. 
ZBC News reports that fifteen boreholes have been sunk during the past week in St Mary’s, with the programme targeting to complete 40 in Chitungwiza.
Most urban areas have struggled to access portable water regularly with local authorities citing the inadequacy of resources as the main challenge. 
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/tap-and-solar-power-installation-on-boreholes-relieves-st-marys-residents/">ZBC News</a>

Boreholes Expected To Address Perennial Water Challenges In Chitungwiza

The Presidential Borehole Drilling scheme has been set in motion, with Chitungwiza being the first beneficiary of the initiative aimed at eradicating the perennial water challenges. 
The Presidential Borehole Drilling scheme was initiated by the Zimbabwe Youth Presidential Support Organization (ZYPSO).
Chitungwiza, located 9km south of Harare city, has been experiencing acute water and sewer challenges in the last two decades owing to the collapse of an efficient reticulation system in the opposition-led urban council.
The repercussions have weighed heavily on residents and other ratepayers. ZBC News quotes one elderly resident as saying:
<blockquote>
We had become so accustomed to recycling and reusing dirty water, we have tap water once a week and having water at the local borehole was a challenge due to politics. For the past 15 years, water has been a challenge and as an elderly person, I couldn’t get access and ended up buying a 20-litre bucket of water for US$1, I had no option.
</blockquote>
Tempter Paul Tungwarara, President of the Zimbabwe Youth Presidential Support Organisation said:
<blockquote>
We are going to all areas in Harare so all people can have access to water, what we are doing is, drill a borehole, put a solar system and put taps, we are moving away from bush pumps system and putting modern systems so that everyone gets access to the water.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF St Mary’s Candidate, Nobert Jinjika said at least 20 boreholes are scheduled to be drilled in the dormitory town and they will be used by all residents despite one’s political orientation. 
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/presidential-borehole-scheme-launched-in-chitungwiza/">ZBC News</a>

Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme Launched In Chitungwiza

Recalled Chitungwiza mayor and Ward 7 councillor Lovemore Maiko said he doesn’t regret supporting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa after he was recalled early this week by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora.
Maiko was notified of his recall through a letter sent to him by the acting town clerk Evangelista Machona dated 1 March 2022.
Speaking to New Zimbabwe, Maiko said his recall did not come to him as a surprise as he knew it was coming. He said:
<blockquote>
These days recalls are now being done on the basis that you are no longer an MDC member; this has been happening for a long time now and there is nothing surprising about this.
I was elected under the leadership of Nelson Chamisa and that is why I am being recalled, it is something that I knew was coming and despite all that, I will continue serving the people which is my community that elected me to office.
</blockquote>
Part of the letter to Maiko from Machona, that also had a letter attached from the Local Government Minister July Moyo, read:
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Kindly be advised that we are in receipt of the attached letter from the minister of local government and public works, honourable J.G Moyo dated 1 March 2022 informing council that you have been expelled from your party, the Movement for Democratic Change (T).
In view of the above, kindly be advised that you are no longer a councillor for Ward 7 and the ward is now vacant with effect from 2 March 2022.
Please ensure that you surrender any property that belongs to the council and the acting chamber secretary through the audit manager.
</blockquote>
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Maiko Says He Doesn’t Regret Supporting Chamisa

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has been ordered to pay more than ZWL$500 000 in damages for negligence to a Chitungwiza resident by a Harare magistrate.
According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the resident, 39-year-old Shepherd Chishiri, sustained injuries when he fell into an uncovered roadside trench at Mbudzi roundabout in Harare.
Chishiri, with the assistance of ZLHR’s Tinashe Chinopfukutwa, sued Mhona and the City of Harare for damages arising from negligence.
He argued that the City of Harare and the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development breached their duty of care by leaving the roadside trench unmarked and uncovered.
Chishiri claimed that he broke his right leg and had to undergo an operation in hospital at his own expense after he fell into an uncovered roadside trench at Mbudzi roundabout along Simon Mazorodze road in Harare.
The incident occurred on 23 February 2020 in the evening after Chishiri had disembarked from a commuter omnibus.
Chishiri told the court that he suffered a nine per cent permanent disability.
He said following the injury, he cannot play football, his favourite sport anymore and can no longer continuously drive a vehicle.
The Magistrate ordered Mhona to pay Chishiri ZWL$506 949 broken down as ZWL$200 000 as damages for pain and suffering, ZWL$250 000 being damages for future medical expenses, ZWL$50 000 for loss of social amenities in life and ZWL$6 949 being special damages for medical expenses incurred.
Mhona was also ordered to pay US$1 470 as special damages to cover some medical expenses which Chishiri incurred.
Mhona, through his lawyers from the Attorney General’s Office,  told the court that he was not opposed to Chishiri’s application and would abide by the court’s decision.
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Magistrate Orders Transport Minister To Pay $500 000 To Chitungwiza Resident

A pedestrian died on the spot along Seke Road on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle that was headed towards Chitungwiza. The pedestrian was trying to cross the road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating the matter amid reports that the motorist did not stop after hitting the pedestrian. Pindula News presents a police statement on the case:
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The ZRP is appealing for anyone with information in connection with a hit and run RTA which occurred along Seke Road near CP Chemicals Company on 24/01/22 at about 2055 hours, where an unknown motorist who was driving an unidentified vehicle, towards Chitungwiza, hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross the road. The victim died on the spot and the motorist did not stop after the accident. Investigations are underway.
</blockquote>
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Hit And Run: Pedestrian Dies On Spot

A Chitungwiza-based traditional healer, Sekuru Kafura, says he has sired 100 children and is married to 12 wives, excluding three that died in the past five years.
The 68-year-old is a self-confessed seller of goblins, and a successful businessman and farmer.
The Malawi-born traditional healer loves flashy, expensive cars and his garage holds 35 vehicles, among them the latest BMWs, Ford Rangers, Mercedes-Benz and commuter omnibuses.
He said his very large family consumes a beast every week and spends US$826 every week on bread alone. He said:
<blockquote>
There is nothing to be ashamed of. I sell goblins to whoever can afford them. I have been doing this since 1972 and this is not a secret.
… When it comes to goblins, we have three packages. We charge US$2 500, US$1 500 and US$500 for the three packages on offer.
</blockquote>
Unlike the typical traditional healer, Sekuru Kafura, who resides in Unit J, Chitungwiza, is a well-dressed teetotaller who does not take traditional snuff.
He told The Sunday Mail that he is currently training four of his children to become traditional healers after he is gone. He said:
<blockquote>
They will only become fully-fledged traditional healers after I am gone. My father taught me this craft and I only started healing people long after my father had died.
I will do the same with my sons; I will not allow a situation in which I will one day compete for clients with my own children.
</blockquote>
Sekuru Kafura warned people who are reportedly using his name to defraud his clients. He said:
<blockquote>
I am aware of people who are using my good name to rob people. My clients are being robbed in broad daylight.
What I can only say is that those that are doing this must stop or face the consequences.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/12-wives-100-kids-and-a-goblin-selling-business">The Sunday Mail</a></h4>

Self-confessed Goblin Seller Says He Has 12 Wives, 100 Children

Chitungwiza Municipality has withdrawn a demolition order which it issued on 31 December threatening to demolish “buildings and durawalls” at Town Centre Unit D Shopping Centre.
The development came after the Zimbabwe Lawyer for Human Rights (ZLHR) on 31 December 2021 wrote a letter to the local authority on behalf of Chitungwiza Residents Trust asking the local authority to withdraw the demolition order. ZLHR said in a statement:
<blockquote>
A significant victory in the New Year! [Chitungwiza Municipality] has withdrawn a Demolition Order which it issued on 30 December 2021 and advised us that “no demolitions shall be executed in compliance with it.”
In a letter written to [Zimbabwe Lawyer for Human Rights] on 3 January 2022, [Chitungwiza Municipality] said “demolition of illegal structures shall be executed subject to the provisions of the Constitution &amp; the Regional, Town &amp; Country Planning Act.”
This assurance came after our lawyer [Tinashe Chinox] on 31 December 2021 wrote a letter to the local authority on behalf of [Chitungwiza Residents Trust] asking [Chitungwiza Municipality] to withdraw the Demolition Order which it issued threatening to demolish “buildings and durawalls” at Town Centre Unit D Shopping Centre.
</blockquote>
In a notice to residents last week, Acting Town Clerk Evangelist Machona said all those who are building or have already constructed any structures at the shopping centre have to avail council papers that prove that their structures are legal. Wrote Machona:
<blockquote>
Notice is hereby given that it has come to the attention of Council that at Town Centre Unit D Shopping Centre, illegal structures (buildings and durawalls) are in the process of being put up or have already been put up without Council approval.
Therefore, take note that in terms of Section 35 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29: 12) you are ordered to: Demolish any structures erected and remove any rubble from the land and restore the land to its original state.
This order comes into operation within 48hrs and the demolitions and actions outlined herein should be completed by January the 2nd, 2022.
All those buildings without adequate council papers and inspections will risk having their structures demolished.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Chitungwiza Municipality Withdraws Demolition Order

Chitungwiza Municipality has said motorists have been disregarding road resealing works underway at Makoni Shopping Centre.
In a statement, the local government authority said motorists removed barricades that had been placed on the road to allow the contractor, CMED) to carry out the resealing works. In a statement, Chitungwiza municipality said:
<blockquote>
Sad developments at Makoni shopping centre along Mayeresera Rd. Drivers disregarding resealing works underway by removing stone boulders that barricaded the road.
As a result, the contractor (CMED) is now going to redo the job by removing the whole stretch.
</blockquote>
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PICTURES: Motorists Disregard Road Resealing Works At Makoni Shopping Centre

Chitungwiza Town Council has given a 48-hour ultimatum to residents who erected illegal structures at Seke Unit D Shopping Centre to remove them or risk demolitions.
Acting Town Clerk Evangelist Machona said that residents who are building or have already built any structures at the shopping centre have to produce authentic documentation to prove that everything was done above board or risk losing the properties. Wrote Machona:
<blockquote>
Notice is hereby given that it has come to the attention of Council that at Town Centre Unit D Shopping Centre, illegal structures (buildings and durawalls) are in the process of being put up or have already been put up without Council approval.
Therefore, take note that in terms of Section 35 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29: 12) you are ordered to Demolish any structures erected and remove any rubble from the land and restore the land to its original state.
This order comes into operation within 48hrs and the demolitions and actions outlined herein should be completed by January the 2nd, 2022.
All those buildings without adequate council papers and inspections will risk having their structures demolished.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/fresh-demolitions-loom-in-chitungwiza/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Fresh Demolitions Loom In Chitungwiza

Two learners at Seke 1 High School in Chitungwiza were struck by a bolt of lightning while on their way from the school on Friday afternoon.
The learners, who were both 15, were ferried to a nearby hospital and were pronounced dead upon admission.
One of the pupils who had been struck by lightning was tragically hit by a speeding motorist driving a Toyota Sprinter registration number ADJ 4486.
In a statement confirming the incident posted on their Twitter channel, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) <a href="https://twitter.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1461996124592562177?s=20">said:</a>
<blockquote>
The ZRP reports the death of two minors (15) from Seke 1 High School on 19/11/21 due to lightning.
The victims, who were coming from school, fell on the tarmac after being struck by a lightning bolt and one was hit by a motorist driving a Toyota Sprinter registration number ADJ 4486.
Both victims were sent to the hospital and were pronounced dead upon admission.
Meanwhile, police urge all motorists to be cautious on the roads and avoid speeding especially in built-up areas.
</blockquote>
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Speeding Car Knocks Down Learner Struck By Lightning In Chitungwiza

The Min of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) have declared wetlands in Harare, Chitungwiza, Ruwa and Epworth to be ecologically sensitive areas with the intention of imposing limitations on development in and around such areas. This follows a meeting which Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), Harare Wetlands Trust and other stakeholders held in December 2020 with Tourism minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu. ZLHR and their partners presented him with their submissions, several recommendations and measures to enhance the protection of wetlands. Pindula News presents a notice issued by EMA on the measures to protect wetlands.
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<h2>Public Notice On Intention To Declare Certain Areas as Ecologically Sensitive Areas: City of Harare: City of Chitungwiza: Epworth and Ruwa Local Boards </h2>
NOTICE is hereby given that the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry wishes to exercise his powers in terms of section 113 (1) of the Environmental Management Act (Chapter 20:271 by issuing a public notice of intention to declare wetlands in the Harare Metropolitan Province listed below as Ecologically Sensitive Areas. The declaration may impose limitations on development in and around such areas. 
1. Wetlands Under City of Harare Ashbrittle, Borrowdale Brooke. Budiriro, Bluffhill, Braeside. Belvedere, Borrowdale West. Carrick Creech. Caledonia, Chisipite, Cleverand Darn, Dzivarasekwa. Epworth. Eastlea, Green Groove, Glen Lome. Glen Norah. Greyston Park. Glen View. Highfield, Highlands, Houghton Park. Harare South, Hatfield, Hetensvale. Kutsaga, Kuwadzana. Mabvuku. Mbare, Midlands, Mufakose, Mukuvisi, Malborough, Milton Park. Mount Pleasant. Monavale. Manyame, National Sports Stadium, Northwood, Prospect, Rockviow, Sunway City, Seke Dam, St. Patrick, Tafara, The Grange, Tynwald, University of Zimbabwe, Vainona. Waterfalls. Westlea, Warren Park. Rugare and Willowvale. 
2. Wetlands Under City of Chitungwiza
ST Mary’s. Unit K. Unit A, Unit B, Unit D, Unit J. Unit L. Unit N, Unit 0. Unit P. Zengeza 2. Zengeza 4, -St Mary’s, Town Centre and Mason village. 
3. Wetlands under Ruwa Local Board 
Chiremba, Epworth, Caledonia, Harava, Ruwa, Tafara, Seke Dam, The Grange, Windsor, Thorncroft, Damafalls Phase 3, Damofalls Phase 5. Runyararo and Springvale. 
4. Wetlands under Epworth Local board 
Epworth, Rockview, Chiremba, Jacha, Glenwood and Rex
The extent and stretch is as defined in the Zimbabwe Wetlands map (Wetlands Master Plan 021 accessible on http://wetlands.ema.co.zw:8099/emawetlands)
Any person with submission(s) to make on the Intended declaration should contact Environmental Management Agency (EMA) on wetlands@ema.co.zw within 28 working days from the date of issue of this Notice. 
This notice supersedes any other previous notice on the subject matter. 
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Some land barons have been illegally allocating wetlands stands to home seekers. Thousands of houses were demolished by authorities in recent years.
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Govt Lists Ecologically Sensitive Areas In Harare, Chitungwiza, Epworth, Ruwa

ZESA Holdings’ electricity transmission unit, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC), has advised its customers in Chitungwiza that there would be a power supply interruption on Thursday 7 October 2021 as it will be carrying out critical maintenance works.
I a notice issued this Wednesday, ZETDC said electricity will be unavailable between 8.00 AM and 4.30 PM in the listed areas but customers have been advised to treat all circuits as LIVE during this period as power may be restored without notice. ZETDC said:
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The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) would like to advise its valued customers in Harare Region that there would be a power supply interruption on Thursday 7 October 2021 from 0800 hours to 1630 hours for the purpose of carrying out critical maintenance works.
Affected areas are Chitungwiza Unit A, Unit C, Unit D, Unit F, Unit G and the surrounding areas.
Customers are advised to treat all circuits as LIVE during this period as power may be restored without notice.
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ZETDC Issues Power Interruption Alert For Chitungwiza

A Chitungwiza couple appeared before a magistrate facing allegations of buying COVID-19 vaccination cards from a Chitungwiza Central Hospital employee.
Musoni Kushinginya and his wife Tsitsi, who are yet to be vaccinated, admitted to the charges when they appeared before a Chitungwiza magistrate on Friday.
The couple is expected to be sentenced this Monday on fraud charges.
Musoni and his wife admitted to buying the vaccination cards from Angela Taengwa, who is a general hand at Chitungwiza Central Hospital.
Taengwa also admitted to selling the cards to the couple and will also be sentenced today.
She was charged with fraud and alternatively, possession of articles for criminal use.
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Couple In Trouble For Buying COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

The government has commenced rehabilitating the Seke Road which links the dormitory town of Chitungwiza with Harare. <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/govt-declares-all-roads-a-state-of-disaster/">Early this year, Cabinet resolved that all roads in the country be declared a state of disaster.</a> Information Minister, Senator <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Monica_Mutsvangwa">Monica Mutsvangwa</a>, told reporters that the government was working on facilitating the release of the resources for the rehabilitation of all roads. Picture credit: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nick_Mangwana">Nick Ndabaningi Mangwana.</a>

Some parts of the country have been inaccessible following continuous rains in recent years.
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) is the government parastatal mandated with fixing ‘national’ roads and collecting road user fees. 
After collection, ZINARA then disburses the funds to road authorities namely the Department of Roads in the Ministry of Transport and Communication, the District Development Fund, and urban and rural councils.
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PICTURES: Rehabilitation Of Seke Road Commences

The government has set up a six-member joint committee from Chitungwiza Municipality and Manyame Rural District Council to sort out the Nyatsime stands allocation problem and direct development in the area.
Through Statutory Instrument 211 of 2021, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo set up the committee, made up of three councillors from each authority, to manage the six farms located in Ward 9.
The committee, which will have the powers of an urban authority, will manage the whole of Braemer and Longlands farms now collectively known as Nyatsime, where stand allocations have been mired in numerous disputes. Said Moyo:
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The area to be jointly managed is Braemer, Longlands, Cawdor, Edinburg, Tantallon and Dunnottar farms situated in ward 9 in the district of Seke in between the area administered by Chitungwiza Municipality and that administered by Manyame Rural District Council.
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Moyo said the decision was prompted by resolutions passed by Chitungwiza Municipality in 2019 and Manyame Rural District Council in 2020.
Under their respective resolutions, the two councils resolved to participate in the joint management of the six farms.
Minister Moyo said the objective of the committee would be the proper development of the farms.
The joint committee would have the authority of an urban council as set out in the Urban Councils Act, and the two local authorities would share the expenses equally.
Moyo said each local authority shall appoint or second three members from its councillors or members to the joint committee as provided for in the Urban Councils Act and Rural District Councils Act.
Three are three groups of people who have settled in the area; those who were allocated the stands by the Chitungwiza council, and paid for them, but then built houses and other structures without prior council approval.
Then there are some who just settled on the land without any approval and erected structures.
A third group fell prey to land barons and parted with substantial amounts of money although the land is still public land and neither sellers nor buyers have the title deeds.
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Govt Appoints Committee To Resolve Nyatsime Stands Saga

The Municipality of Chitungwiza has received COVID-19 vaccines from the Ministry of Health and Child and will commence administering the first jab tomorrow, the 8th of July.
In a public notice this Wednesday, Chitungwiza Municipality said vaccination will be done at all council clinics as well as at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, Zimbabwe Republic Police, and Citi-Med Hospital. The notice read:
<blockquote>Chitungwiza Municipality’s Health Department wishes to inform the general public that it is now in possession of the COVID-19 vaccination first dose.
It is in this regard that all those that intend to get the first dose should visit the following centres; all Council Clinics, Chitungwiza Central Hospital, Zimbabwe Republic Police, and Citi-Med Hospital starting tomorrow 8 July 2021.
However, we would like to plead with the public to be patient and bear with us as the team administering the vaccine will be overwhelmed since it is also offering routine services to children and adults.
For further information please contact the following:</blockquote>
<blockquote>Dr Kasu: +263 712 832 801</blockquote>
<blockquote>Matron Munyukwi: +263 712 843 581</blockquote>
<blockquote>Mr Mukuya: +263 772 634 359</blockquote>
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Chitungwiza Municipality Receives COVID-19 Vaccines

Chitungwiza Town Council has fired town clerk George Makunde, who has been suspended since 2019, on allegations of gross incompetence.
Makunde appeared before an independent tribunal that recommended his dismissal, which Council accepted but which still needs the final agreement of the Local Government Board.
Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko confirmed to The Herald signing Makunde’s dismissal letter Monday. The letter read:
<blockquote>Following the disciplinary proceedings which resulted in your dismissal by the disciplinary authority, council at its 468th ordinary meeting adopted that decision.
This, therefore, serves as the notice of your dismissal. The dismissal has since been referred to the Local Government Board (LGB) for consideration and information.</blockquote>
Makunde was suspended on 2 September 2019 by Mayor Maiko on the grounds of non-attendance at work, gross insubordination and disobeying instructions.
Also cited in the dismissal letter was Makunde’s refusal to avail his personal profile to the board of councillors as well as contracts of employment and conditions of service for all senior managers.
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Chitungwiza Fires Town Clerk, George Makunde

Chitungwiza Mayor Councillor Lovemore Maiko has sought to assure informal businesses operating in the sprawling town that the local authority does not seek to destroy their sources of livelihood.
This comes after Chitungwiza Town Council Acting Town Clerk, Evangelista Machona on Tuesday gave businesses operating from roadsides 72 hours to move away or risk losing their properties to demolitions.
Pindula News publishes Cllr Maiko’s statement in full:
<blockquote>Council has noted with great concern an outcry caused by a press statement issued yesterday (June 1, 2021) by the Acting Town Clerk, Mrs Evangelista Machona warning residents against operating businesses along Council and State Roads servitudes in Chitungwiza.
As Council, we believe in the sanctity of human life as is enshrined in our National Constitution and the Holy Bible.
It was not the intention of Council to cause alarm and despondency through the press statement.
Council is alive to the plight of residents surviving on informal trade and small-to-medium scale enterprises who need safe working stations.
In that regard Council will always strive to provide informal traders safe working spaces that do not expose them to danger.
Your attention is also drawn to the fact that Council does not operate in isolation, but works in conjunction with other Government departments.
State-roads fall under central Government through the Department of Roads in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development.
Council is not anti-people, but always seeks to engage informal traders to identify safe spaces for them to conduct their businesses.
Residents should be assured that it is not the intention of Council to disturb the means of survival of informal traders.
Therefore Council shall continue on a path of engagement and consultation with stakeholders on all matters of mutual interest.
Our view is that the informal sector must be organized while Council is supposed to be an enabler creating a conducive environment for those in the informal sector.</blockquote>

Chitungwiza Mayor Speaks On Planned Blitz On Informal Traders {Full Statement}

Fire-brand Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala (MDC Alliance) on Tuesday warned Chitungwiza Municipality not to proceed with its plans to dismantle all informal businesses in the town as the actions will be met with violence.
This comes after Chitungwiza Municipality acting Town Clerk Evangelista Machona yesterday gave informal traders 72 hours to cease operations “along council and state roads servitude”.
However, Sikhala, who is the MDC Alliance vice-chairperson, warned Machona that the informal business operators will not accept the directive. Said Sikhala:
<blockquote>I have seen a statement released by Chitungwiza Municipality signed by one, Evangelista Machona, threatening violence and bloodbath against our people in Chitungwiza who are involved in lawful business as stupid, uninformed and scandalous.
Evangelista Machona and those who have sent her should know that we don’t take lightly threats to kill our people.
Threatening loss of life cannot go unnoticed. Openly declaring murder against our people will never be tolerated.
The people of Chitungwiza will organise themselves into cells to deck death threats. We are waiting for the municipality’s threats of loss of life with serious preparedness to protect our lives.
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Sikhala said Machona’s statement was utter nonsense given how Chitungwiza Municipality has failed to offer residents decent service delivery.
Chitungwiza Town Council said it was targeting informal businesses such as car wash, motor vehicle sales, furniture making, vending markets among others.
The majority of Zimbabweans have resorted to informal trading for survival as employment opportunities in the country continue to dwindle worsened by a deteriorating economy.
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Sikhala Dares Chitungwiza Council After Threats To Destroy Informal Businesses

Chitungwiza Town Council has given informal businesses a 72-hour ultimatum to remove their wares from roadsides.
The local authority ordered those involved in activities such as brick-moulding, brick-selling, car wash, car parks, car sales, furniture making and vending to remove their belongings by the 4th of this month or risk losing their goods.
A statement by Chitungwiza Acting Town Clerk Evangelista Machona reads:
<blockquote>Chitungwiza Municipality would like to inform all people conducting informal businesses like brick-moulding, brick-selling, car wash, car parks, car sales, furniture making, vending and any other activities along Council and State roads servitude to cease operations forthwith.
We are giving those conducting businesses illegally on roads servitude up to 72 hours to remove all their belongings. Failure to take heed of this statement, Council will not hesitate to enforce measures.
This statement is being issued in accordance with Section 24 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act.
Council and State roads in Chitungwiza are Mharapara, Tilcor, Hadzinanhanga, Chitungwiza, Mutsau, and Chaminuka Drive.
Please be further informed that Council shall be embarking on a joint operation with the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Department of State Roads in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development this Friday (4th of June 2021).
Please take this warning seriously to prevent loss of life and damage to property. Council shall not be liable for losses or costs in the event of damages to your property arising from the impending OPERATION.</blockquote>
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<h3>Evangelista Machona: Acting Town Clerk </h3>

Chitungwiza Municipality To Launch Blitz On Roadside Businesses

Police have urged members of the public to use social media platforms responsibly and not to use the same to cause alarm and despondency in the country.
This comes after some unscrupulous individuals have circulated “doctored” pictures of two Mutasa siblings who were brutally murdered last month, purporting that a child was killed in Chitungwiza.
In a statement this Friday, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said circulating the images only serves to traumatise the Benza family whose two 7-year-old children were brutally murdered on 14 May while on their way from school. The statement read:
<blockquote>CIRCULATING OF IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA ON ALLEGED CHILD KILLINGS IN CHITUNGWIZA
The Zimbabwe Republic Police wishes to advise members of the public that the images circulating on social media platforms purporting that a child was killed in Chitungwiza are false and doctored.
Investigations have revealed that the images are of the double murder incident which occurred in Nyanga on 14th April 2021 at Sambaza Village, Chief Mutasa where two minors, Deloney Benza (07) and Melissa Benza (07), were murdered whilst they were coming from school. The case is now before the courts with the suspects on remand.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is equally disturbed by the motive of the individual or groups who are circulating these images or linking them to alleged killings in Chitungwiza.
Surely the Police do not think that it is fair for any individual or groups to continue to circulate images that traumatise the Benza family and in the process cause alarm and despondency in the country.
It is not good for anyone to be obsessed with social media to an extent of copying images and then try to send false messages locally and internationally.
The Police urge the public to use social media responsibly.
[NYATHI. P] Assistant Commissioner 
Senior Staff Officer (Press, Public and International Relations] 
to the Commissioner General of Police 
Police General Headquarters</blockquote>

Police Speak On Alleged Child Killings In Chitungwiza

A Chitungwiza Central Hospital physiotherapist who went missing more than a fortnight ago has been found dead in a well about 30 metres from his home.
The body of George Oposi, 38, was found in a decomposing state near his Nyatsime Phase 3 home after a thorough search by his relatives and Zengeza 4 friends.
He was reportedly last seen on May 5 around 10 pm after watching a televised football match.
A medical kit with health gloves, face masks, an empty beer bottle and a loaf of bread were also retrieved from the well.
Cash in both local and foreign currency, mobile phone and identification particulars were also found on him.
A police sub-aqua unit team retrieved Oposi’s body a day after his friends had reported having seen a body of a dead person immersed in a well.
Oposi is survived by his wife Fungai Rutanhire and one child.
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Missing Doctor Found Dead In Well

The family of a teenager from Chitungwiza who was seriously injured in a firecracker explosion is appealing for financial help for the boy to undergo four surgical operations to repair damages on his face.
About US$2 160 is needed for the second operation aimed at reconstructing Godfrey Munhungaupi’s chin.
Godfrey (13), a Grade 5 pupil at Dungwiza Primary School in Chitungwiza, sustained serious facial injuries in January as a result of the explosion.
He had connected a firecracker to a solar panel and used his tongue to test if there was a flow of power.
His mother, Rudo Munhungaupi, is a widow and unemployed. She said:
<blockquote>I am appealing to all well-wishers to help my child who is in a critical situation.
There is nowhere I can get the money needed for the operation.
About US$2 160 is needed for him to undergo the second operation.</blockquote>
Godfrey was supposed to undergo five operations. The first was conducted in January at Parirenyatwa Hospital after well-wishers donated $54 000 to cover his medical bills.
The other operations were supposed to be done at the same hospital in March but the family failed to raise the money needed.
The first operation focused on cleaning and stitching the wounds on the face and mouth.
The second operation is set to remove some tissue from other parts of his body and cover the chin, nose and some part of the face.
The third operation will focus on the construction and maintenance of lips.
The fourth and last operation will focus on constructing gums and maintenance of teeth and gums.
Those willing to assist can contact Ms Munhungaupi on 0788124461 or send donations to the same number.
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Firecracker Victim (13), Appeals For Funds To Repair Damaged Face

A jackal seen roaming the streets in Seke Unit A, Chitungwiza, on Friday morning fled into a house when people started pelting it with stones.
A large crowd gathered in an attempt to see the unusual animal and the householder quickly phoned the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks).
A Zimparks team eventually shot dead the jackal after they failed to capture it alive. The owner of the house, Alfonce Mutengi, said:
<blockquote>The timid animal then sought refuge in one of our rooms after one of our tenants left the door to his bedroom open.
It hid under a bed and I went to investigate only to establish it was an unusual animal.
It was quite timid obviously because of the noise and the attack it had been subjected to by members of the public.</blockquote>
Mutengi locked the door and contacted Zimparks who asked him if he was sure the animal was indeed a jackal. He added:
<blockquote>They asked me to verify if indeed it was a jackal and told them it was. They then advised me to lock the door and wait for them.
When they came here they tried to capture it but could not do so because they did not have a cage.
One other problem was that they could not open fire given the crowd that had swelled and they decided to call the police so that they could control people while they deal with it.
They then went to get some police officers who managed to contain the crowd while they captured it.
They shot it rather than attempting to capture it.</blockquote>
One of the residents, Veronica Mugutso said she was part of the crowd that chased the animal.
She said what was strange about the jackal was how it got into the middle of the residential area given that the nearest bushy area is near Chikwanha business centre which is about 5km away.
ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo said the shooting was routine. He said:
<blockquote>We received reports and we responded. We treated it as one of the problem animals that is causing discomfort to human life.
Our officers shot it and took it away. It is part of the wildlife and human conflict that we have to deal with.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Mutengi felt that the incident cast a bad spell at their residence.
He said he had to administer some traditional muti to cast the bad spell associated with the coming of the jackal.
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