Zimbabwe’s Prosecutor General (PG), Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo, has filed an appeal with the High Court against the sentence imposed on four Cameroonians recently convicted by the Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court for violating Section 36(1)(a)(iii) of the Immigration Act (Chapter 04:02).
In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said that the four individuals—Christiana Byombe Duma Ebako, Muya Muya Emile, Tegha Marvel Ngei, and Nnam Yvette Kum—pleaded guilty and received a sentence of caution and discharge.
The State believes that this sentence is shockingly lenient and does not adequately reflect the seriousness of the case. The presiding Magistrate has been cited as the fifth respondent in the appeal. Said the NPA:
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Brief facts are that the accused persons were intercepted at the Beitbridge border post by Immigration Officers who asked them to produce their travel documents.
They produced Zimbabwean passports bearing their first names and photographs yet they are not Zimbabwean citizens and are not entitled to Zimbabwean passports.
Investigations revealed that the accused persons provided false information to obtain the travel documents.
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Meanwhile, twelve employees from the Registrar General’s office in Harare were arrested in connection with the fraudulent issuance of passports and have since appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court.
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Four people from Cameroon were caught using fake Zimbabwean passports. They got a very light punishment, but the government thinks it's too easy. They used fake information to get the passports. Now, the government is appealing for a stricter punishment. In a separate case, 12 people from the Registrar General's office were arrested for making fake passports. The case is being dealt with in the Magistrates' Court in Harare.

State Challenges "Lenient" Ruling In Cameroonians' Passport Fraud Case

The Cameroonian government has banned media discussions regarding President Paul Biya’s health amid rumours of his death.
Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji said that such discussions disturb public tranquillity and warned that violators would face legal consequences.
Biya, 91, who has been in power for more than 40 years, has not been seen publicly since September 8, when he attended a China-Africa forum in Beijing, although officials claim he is in good health and currently in Geneva.
Nji said that the president’s health is a matter of national security and urged governors to monitor compliance among media outlets.
Journalists have criticized the ban as an infringement on press freedom, expressing concern for their safety in a country where media professionals are often targeted.
The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on the Cameroonian government to stop threatening media personnel and suggested that a public appearance by Biya could dispel rumours. Angela Quintal, head of CPJ’s Africa Programme, said:
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The health of the president, who has been in power for 41 years and may seek re-election next year, is of public interest. Any misguided attempt to censor reporting about his health for national security reasons simply fuels rampant speculation.
The Cameroonian government should simply put the rumours to rest by arranging a public appearance by the head of state.
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More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

The government of Cameroon stopped people from talking about President Biya's health because many thought he was dead. They said talking about it was causing trouble. The President, who is 91 years old, has not been seen in public for a while. The government said his health is important for the country's safety. Journalists are upset about this because they think it is wrong to silence them. They want the government to prove that the President is okay by showing him in public. This way, people will stop making up stories about his health.

Cameroon Bans Media Coverage Regarding President Biya’s Health

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested eight Civil Registry Department staff who work at the passport office in Harare.
This comes after four Cameroonian nationals were intercepted at Beitbridge trying to enter South Africa using freshly issued Zimbabwean passports.
As reported by <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/8-harare-passport-officers-arrested-over-dodgy-documents-issued-to-4-cameroonians/">ZimLive</a>, the suspects are Romeo Shonhiwa, 44, of Eastview Phase 2 in Harare, Marrian Roman, 40, of Glaudina Park, ​Lackmore Chinokokora, 34, of Eastview Phase 4, Grace Kapungu, 35, of Glen View 1, Chiedza Hlomani, 34, of Marlbereign, Maureen Natasha Munemo, 32, of Glen View 1, Tanaka Magaya, 28, of Sunningdale 3, and Edith Moto, 38, of Ruwa.
They have been charged with criminal abuse of office as public officers for their roles in the issuance of the passports.
The four Cameroonian nationals were arrested at Beitbridge with newly issued Zimbabwean passports bearing Shona names, despite none of them being able to speak the language.
The foreign nationals were charged with fraud and identified on the passports with names like Emile Chingwaru, Christiana Mhereyenyoka, Yvette Maini, and Marvel Chimbwanda, all from Mount Darwin.
It is alleged that the Cameroonians first obtained birth certificates in Mount Darwin before claiming to have lost their identity documents at the registry office in Harare, where they were then issued replacement passports.
They each paid $170 for an ordinary passport, which was printed and collected just two days later on September 19, instead of the typical seven-day processing time.
The ZRP suspects a racket involving officials from the Registrar General’s office and cleaners, who allegedly took large sums of cash from the Cameroonians to facilitate the corrupt issuance of the passports.
Two general hands, Neria Sombi and Trymore Chipanga, employed by Andivest, have also been interviewed by the police after CCTV footage showed them assisting the suspects with the passport application process.
The footage also showed one of the accused, Tanaka Magaya, being handed money by a woman suspected to be part of the racket.
The Cameroonians have told investigators they paid US$1,500 each for the passports, intending to use them to enter South Africa and seek passage to the United Kingdom.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Eight people who work in the passport office in Zimbabwe were arrested for giving passports to people from Cameroon. The people from Cameroon were caught at the border with passports that had Zimbabwean names on them. The Cameroon people paid money for these false passports. The police think that some of the passport office workers and cleaners were involved in this illegal scheme. The Cameroon people wanted to use the passports to travel to South Africa and then to the UK.

Police Arrest Eight Passport Office Staff For Issuing Zimbabwean Passports To Cameroonians

Former Cameroon and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Modeste M’Bami died on Saturday aged 40 after suffering a heart attack.
The French club issued a statement mourning the 2000 Olympic champion. Said the French champion:
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Paris Saint-Germain is in mourning. Modeste M’Bami has passed away at the age of 40 after suffering a heart attack.
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He died in Le Havre, France where he has been living since his retirement from football in 2015.
No further details have been provided regarding the former Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain, Le Havre and Almeria midfielder’s passing, although his former teams have posted messages of condolence.
M’bami is best remembered for scoring the Golden Goal against Brazil in the quarter-finals of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia when the Indomitable Lions won the gold medal.
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Former Cameroon And Paris Saint-Germain Midfielder Modeste M'Bami Dies

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana ended his career with the national team yesterday without citing reasons for his decision.
This comes barely one month after the 26-year-old player was sent home from the FIFA World Cup in a dispute with coach Rigobert Song.
In a Twitter post seen by Pindula News, the Inter Milan player posted saying “my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end.” He added:
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It all started in Ngol Nkok, a small village where, from a very young age, my family passed on to me the values that identify the Cameroonian people. I understood that love for this country is eternal and that commitment is non-negotiable. I remember how we watch the matches as a family. Only Cameroonians can understand what it means to us to see the Indomitable Lions play.
That’s when I started dreaming of one day wearing the national team jersey. And now, after endless hours of training, endless trips and a lot of perseverance, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my great dream. But every story, however beautiful it may be, has its end. And my story with the Cameroonian national team has come to an end. Players come and go, names are fleeting, but Cameroon comes before any person or player. Cameroon remains eternal and so does my love for the national team and for our people who have always supported us no matter how difficult the moment was.
My feeling will never change. My Cameroonian heart will continue to beat and wherever I go I will always fight to lift the flag of Cameron as high as possible. I will continue to support as a fan, just as the more than 27 million Cameroonians do at every match. I can only thank all those who trusted me and believed that I could add and contribute to this team.
The nation first and forever
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The last of Onana’s 34 international games was the 1-0 loss to Switzerland on November 24 at the World Cup in Qatar.
Onana later released a statement referring to his disagreement with Song over team tactics that led to him being dropped for the next game, a 3-3 draw with Serbia.
Cameroon went on to beat Brazil 1-0 in their final Group G game but did not advance to the round of 16.
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"My Story With Cameroonian National Team Has Come To An End" - Onana

Warriors assistant coach <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tonderai_Ndiraya" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tonderai Ndiraya </a>has returned home from Cameroon where he had travelled for the 2021 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals.
Ndiraya remained in Yaounde, the central African country’s capital, alongside a few players after he and the squad members had tested positive for coronavirus last month.
The Dynamos and Young Warriors coach landed in Harare on Saturday afternoon with Qadr Amini and Farai Matare who had also tested positive for COVID-19.
Dynamos Marketing and Communications Manager <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Yvonne_Mangunda" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Yvonne Tendai Mangunda</a> confirmed the trio’s return to Zimbabwe today. She said via Twitter:
<blockquote>Warriors assistant coach Tonderai Ndiraya is finally back in the country. Ndiraya had stayed behind in Cameroon, together with other players who had also tested positive for COVID-19 at the CHAN tournament. He arrived this afternoon with Qadr Amini and Farau Matare.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, there are other two squad members will have to wait a little bit longer in the Cameroonian capital after they returned positive tests on Wednesday.
The Warriors were eliminated from the CHAN tournament after losing all their three Group A matches to Cameroon (1-0), Burkina Faso (3-1) and Mali (1-0) and the bulk of the squad returned home on 27 January.

Ndiraya Finally Returns Home After Covid Isolation In Cameroon

At least four members of the Zimbabwe national football team who had travelled to Cameroon for the 2021 African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals are still stuck in the central African country.
The four could not travel back to Zimbabwe with the rest of the squad following the Warriors’ elimination from the tournament last month because they tested positive for the coronavirus.
They now need to present negative COVID-19 PCR certificates for them to be allowed to board the plane and entry into Zimbabwe.
The Daily News understands that at least two members of those left behind in Yaounde tested negative on Wednesday and could be back in Harare anytime soon.
The other two will remain longer in Yaounde, the Cameroonian capital after they returned positive tests.
The Warriors were eliminated from the CHAN tournament after losing all their three Group A matches to Cameroon (1-0), Burkina Faso (3-1) and Mali (1-0).
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Four Warriors Players Stuck In Yaounde

4 people from the squad that went to Cameroon for the CHAN tournament have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and they are in quarantine in Cameroon right now.
This was revealed by ZIFA which stated that:
<blockquote>ZIFA confirms that 4 members of the CHAN delegation tested positive to Covid-19 and have remained quantined in Cameroon . Meanwhile, other members of the delegation are now in the country . We wish quick recovery to all the affected players and officials.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe was kicked out of the tournament last week after not winning a single game at the tournament and making history for substituting a player 149 seconds after kick-off.
This comes after<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/12/29/zifa-9-warriors-chan-players-contract-covid-19/"> 9 players and 5 officials tested positive for COVID-19</a> while in camp late last month as they were preparing to go to Cameroon for the tournament.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/online_zifa/status/1354387008706269184">ZIFA</a>

4 CHAN Tournament Zim Delegation Members Tests Positive For COVID-19

Warriors team manager, Wellington Mpandare, has confirmed that Richard Hachiro and Qadr Amini have been ruled out of the crucial fixture against Burkina Faso at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) today.
Mpandare further revealed that Wellington Taderera, Denver Mukamba, Andrew Mbeba, Ronald Chitiyo and Thomas Chideu have to pass late fitness tests. Said Mpandare:
<blockquote>Richard Hachiro, Qadr Amini are out, Wellington Taderera, Denver Mukamba, Andrew Mbeba, Ronald Chitiyo and Thomas Chideu are expected to pass late fitness.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe takes on Burkina Faso at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé, Cameroon at 9 PM (CAT) this Wednesday.
Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso lost their opening fixtures at the tournament on Saturday by an identical 1-0 scoreline against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the Eagles of Mali respectively.
Both teams (The Warriors and The Stallions) are under pressure to win on Wednesday to stand any chance of progressing to the next round of the tournament.
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Warriors Camp Blighted By Injuries Ahead Of Burkina Faso Showdown

(CAF) Confederation of African Football has said they are investigating witchcraft/juju allegations raised by Warriors coach, Zdravko Logarusic. Logarusic on Saturday just before the opening match between Zimbabwe and Cameroon shared a photo of what looked like a goat’s head and an egg at the pitch that was reportedly going to be used for the game.
CAF which had been mum on the incident reportedly made a u-turn and said they will investigate the incident and if it is true they will sanction relevant parties. Speaking to Goal, a football website CAF reportedly said:
<blockquote>Issues of witchcraft are not the prerogative of Caf. We have launched an investigation into the said action and if there is a breach of the regulations of the tournament, appropriate sanctions will be handed out accordingly</blockquote>
According to Soccer24, this is not the first time witchcraft/juju allegations have been made against Cameroon:
<blockquote>The continental governing body’s decision might have been neccesisitated by the fact that it is not the first time Cameroon have been accused of resorting to black magic to influence football matches, have been accused of doing so during the 2002 AFCON semi-final between the Indomitable Lions and the Eagles of Mali.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, the Warriors will play Burkina Faso tomorrow at 9 PM.
More: <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2021/01/19/caf-makes-surprise-call-on-warriors-cameroon-juju-claims/">Soccer 24</a>

CAF To Investigate Witchcraft Allegations Raised By Logarusic

The CHAN tournament opening match will be streamed on a StarTimes App and people with data will be the only ones who will be able to view the warriors against Cameroon tonight.
According to Soccer24, Supersport could not secure broadcasting rights on time and they are not able to broadcast the tournament for now:
<blockquote>SuperSport TV will not show the games due to broadcasting rights issues at CAF. The national broadcaster, ZBC TV, hasn’t announced their position but StarTimes will broadcast the games on their TV and streaming services.</blockquote>
ZIFA has shared the name of the app people can download if they wish to watch the game tonight. ZTV has so far not said anything about broadcasting the match.
To download the app to watch the game <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.star.mobile.video&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US">follow this link </a> for adroid devices.

Warriors Vs Cameroon To Be Streamed On A StarTimes App

Reports suggest that the <a href="https://twitter.com/Fombat2/status/1138883659354824704" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">army in Cameroon</a> is shooting, killing and raping civilians in Bamenda. The violence between rebels and government forces is believed to have been triggered by protests by rebels demanding an independent state for the central African nation’s English-speaking minority. BBC News reports that more than half the city’s population of about 400,000 have fled their homes in the last few months, either to safer neighbourhoods or to mainly French-speaking towns and cities unaffected by the conflict. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-46178620" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Protests over the increasing use of French in courts and schools in Cameroon’s English-speaking heartlands, the North-West and South-West regions, degenerated into violence in 2017.</a> Watch the video below:
https://twitter.com/Fombat2/status/1138883659354824704
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/Fombat2/status/1138883659354824704" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fombat</a>

WATCH: Cameroon Soldiers Shooting At Civilians

The Zimbabwe senior men’s team drew with cameroon in a friendly match played ahead of the AFCON 2017 finals that will begin this weekend in Gabon.
The Warriors went ahead in the 14th minute courtesy of a goal from <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Ndoro">Tendai Ndoro</a> before Cameroon leveled the scoreline the 29th minute through a penalty. In the second half Zimbabwe were under a lot of pressure with <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Tatenda_Mukuruva">Tatenda Mukuruva</a> making some important saves.
<a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Nyasha_Mushekwi">Nyasha Mushekwi</a> missed in added time after a pass from <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Knowledge_Musona">Knowledge Musona</a>, moments later <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Khama_Billiat">Khama Billiat</a> forced strong save from the Cameroon goalkeeper.
Read the full match highlights <a href="http://wp.me/p7XhIx-2yK">HERE</a>

Warriors draw with Cameroon

Cameroon 0 – Zimbabwe 1 (Tendai Ndoro 14minutes)
Cameroon 1(Belanty, Penalty 29 minutes)-1 Zimbabwe
Ndoro’s second goal disallowed.
Costa limping, attended to by medics. Kuda Mahachi menacing in the left flank
42 minutes played
Zvirekwi injured and play stopped with few seconds into injury time. 2 minutes added
HALFTIME Cameroon 1-1 Zimbabwe
2nd Half Starts
Zimbabwe survive a scare as Cameroon free header sails wide
Corner Zimbabwe (58 mins)
Sub Bhasera out and in comes Bruce Kangwa
Cameroon makes substitution
Zimbabwe survives scare
71′ Sub Musona replaces Tendai Ndoro
76′ Matthew Rusike replaces Evans Rusike
Zimbabwe under pressure
5minutes have been added to the normal 90minutes
WARRIORS DRAW WITH CAMEROON FULL TIME : Cameroon 1 (Belanty Pen 29′) Zimbabwe 1(ndoro 14′)
Read article on the match <a href="http://wp.me/p7XhIx-2zd">here</a>

Latest score Cameroon vs Zimbabwe friendly

Cameroon takes on Zimbabwe this evening. Below is the starting 11:
01 MUKURUVA Tatenda
02 ZVIREKWI Hardlife 
03 BHASERA Onismo 
04 NHAMOINESU Costa 
05 MUROIWA Elisha
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06 KATSANDE Willard (C) 
07 PHIRI Deco
08 RUSIKE Evans 
09 MAHACHI Kudakwashe 
10 NDORO Tendai
11 MALAJILA Cuthbert
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Zimbabwe vs Cameroon starting 11

The Zimbabwe national has arrived safely in Cameroon ahead of their international friendly tomorrow evening. The Warriors who left Harare in batches arrived in Cameroon after connecting from Ethiopia.
The match kick’s off at 7 pm Zimbabwean time.
More: <a href="http://www.soccer24.co.zw/2017/01/09/16579/">Soccer24</a>

Warriors arrive in Cameroon for friendly

We reported earlier that 7 Warriors left this morning, another 13 is departed for Cameroon while the other 3 will leave tonight.
The 13 are: 
Onismo Bhasera 
Tinotenda Kadewere 
Knowledge Musona 
Bruce Kangwa 
Oscar Machapa 
Kuda Mahachi 
Cuthbert Malajila 
Nyasha Mushekwi 
Tendai Ndoro 
Danny Phiri 
Nyasha Zvirekwi 
Mathew Rusike 
Evans Rusike
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Three to leave tonight are
Donovan Bernard 
Willard Katsande 
Costa Nhamoinesu
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Second batch of Warriors leaves for Cameroon, three to leave later tonight

<a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Football_Association">Zifa</a> has agreed to Cameroon’s conditions for a friendly match to be played on January 10, 2017 ahead of the <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Warriors">Warrior</a>‘s third appearance at the Afcon finals which will be held in Gabon.
In an email sent to Zifa, Cameroon’s official match agent Joe Kamga said:
<blockquote>After our conversation I address you this email to offer the possibility to play a friendly match, between you ‘A’ men national team and the national team of Cameroon of the same status on 10th January in Cameroon. The conditions of the match will be as follows:
We can invite you for four days/three nights, 32 persons in Cameroon in full board accommodation, local transportation, security, match logistics, visas etc</blockquote>
In turn Zifa agreed and said that the game against the Indomitable Lions will be Zimbabwe’s fourth and final match for head coach <a href="http://www.pindula.co.zw/Callisto_Pasuwa">Calisto Pasuwa</a> to assess the Warriors’ preparedness for a tough Afcon challenge. Before their match with Cameroon, Zimbabwe will play Ivory Coast on Boxing Day.
More: <a href="http://www.newzimbabwe.com/sports-33587-Zim+Warriors+secure+Cameroon+friendly/sports.aspx">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

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