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Director Policy and Market Development (Harare)

Assistant Valuer Grade 7

Town Planner Grade 10

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Business Development Manager

Intellectual Property Manager

Chief Research Officer (Bindura)

Teaching Assistant: Banking and Finance (Bindura)

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Administrator (Bindura)

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Staff Development Fellow: Department of Veterinary Pathobiology x4 (Harare)

Staff Development Fellow: Department of Construction & Civil Engineering (Harare)

Officer: Student Residential and Logistical Services (Harare)

Student Development Officers (Harare)

Information Manager (Harare)

Graphic Designer x2 (Harare)

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Acquisitions Editors x2 (Harare)

General Hand (Harare)

Locum Pharmacists (Mutare & Ngezi)

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Graphic Designer (Gweru)

Drivers (Harare Campus)

Artisan Supervisor – Fleet Maintenance (Gweru)

Transport and Logistics Officer - Tracking (Gweru)

SHEQ Intern/ Attaché (Bulawayo)

Nutrition Officer (Mutare)

Team Leader (Mutare)

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Sales Manager (Bulawayo)

The High Court of Zimbabwe has convicted Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo and Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Frederick Shava, for unlawfully borrowing over ZWG200 million from critical funds without prior approval from the Treasury.
The ministers were sued by Marvellous Kumalo, a former opposition legislator, who accused them of violating the Public Finance Management (Treasury Instructions), 2019, and the Constitution.
Kumalo argued that the ministers borrowed money from several government funds intended for the welfare of vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, and skilled workers, without seeking the necessary Treasury approval.
The application was filed on September 24, 2024, at the Harare High Court, with Kumalo represented by Tonderai Bhatasara of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights. He claimed that the ministers’ actions violated principles of transparency and accountability.
The borrowings, which occurred between 2019 and 2023, were detailed in the 2023 Auditor-General’s Report, highlighting the ministers’ disregard for legal procedures.
On October 18, 2024, Justice Gladys Mhuri ordered both ministers to reimburse ZWG206,370,840 to the relevant funds within three months.
Moyo was ordered to repay ZWL$515,657,986 from the Sustainable Livelihoods Fund, ZWL$3,544,915 from the Child Welfare Fund, and ZWL$153,468 from the Older Persons Fund.
Shava was ordered to repay ZWL$5,250 from the Industrial Training and Trade Testing Fund and ZWL$2,123,558 from the Skilled Manpower Trade Testing and Certification Fund.
The court also mandated both ministers to seek Treasury authorisation for all previously borrowed amounts within 60 days of the ruling.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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Two ministers in Zimbabwe, July Moyo and Frederick Shava, used over ZWG200 million from important funds without permission, breaking the law. A former opposition member sued them for going against financial rules in 2019 and the Constitution. The ministers took money meant for helping vulnerable people without asking first. On October 18, 2024, the High Court ordered them to pay back the money they borrowed within three months. Moyo owes different funds money, while Shava owes money from specific funds too. They also have to get permission for all past borrowings within 60 days.

High Court Orders Ministers July Moyo And Frederick Shava To Repay ZiG200 Million In Unapproved Loans

The government says ZWL$16 billion has been paid to schools under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), with all arrears for 2022 having been cleared.
Addressing the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare in Harare last week, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo said:
<blockquote>
It is important to first note that arrears from 2022 were fully paid. Primary schools received payment for Term 1 and Terms 2 to 3 of 2022 on November 2nd, 2022 and December 2nd, 2022 respectively.
A total of ZWL$11 505 838 386 was disbursed to cover fees for 675 177 primary students. Additionally, ZWL$6 955 480 479 was paid to cover fees for 233 991 secondary students.
These schools were paid for Terms 1 to 3 of 2022 in December 2022. Thus, as of 2022, the Ministry has no outstanding arrears from schools that submitted complete claims documentation.
</blockquote>
Minister Moyo, however, acknowledged the delays in the payment of BEAM arrears for 2023 and 2024, attributing them to financial constraints, adding that the Government remains committed to BEAM.
He also revealed the government’s debt to ZIMSEC, accrued in respect of 2023 and 2024, has ballooned to US$6.4 million.
Moyo said ZIMSEC was threatening to bar BEAM beneficiaries from sitting for the crucial examinations this year.
BEAM is a government program designed to support vulnerable children in accessing basic education.
The programme primarily targets orphans, and children from low-income households who struggle to afford school fees, uniforms, and other related expenses.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

The government paid ZWL$16 billion to schools for BEAM with no arrears for 2022. Primary and secondary schools received payments for 2022 terms. However, there are delays in payment for 2023 and 2024 due to financial issues. The government owes US$6.4 million to ZIMSEC and there might be consequences for BEAM students. BEAM helps vulnerable children with school fees and other expenses. Ministry is committed to BEAM despite financial challenges.

ZWL$16 Billion Paid To Schools Under BEAM, Says July Moyo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed six non-constituency Ministers into his Cabinet, out of a possible seven from outside parliament. Some of the Ministers had lost their seats prior to the election.
In 2018, the non-constituency Ministers included individuals like Professor Mthuli Ncube (Finance), Professor Amon Murwira (Higher Education), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry/">Kirsty Coventry</a> (Sports), Dr. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obadiah_Moyo/">Obadiah Moyo</a> (Health), and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo/">July Moyo</a> (Local Government).
The non-constituency Ministers for the period of 2023-2028 are Kirsty Coventry, Mangaliso Ndlovu, Mthuli Ncube, Ziyambi Ziyambi, Amon Murwira, and Anxious Masuka.

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<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/12/president-mnangagwa-has-defended-the-reappointment-of-minister-kirsty-coventry/">President Mnangagwa Has Defended The Reappointment Of Minister Kirsty Coventry</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mangaliso_Ndlovu/">Mangaliso Ndlovu:</a></h3>
Mangaliso Ndlovu, former Tourism Minister, lost his seat as his previous constituency, Bulilima East, merged into a new constituency called Bulilima. The seat was won by Dingumuzi Phuti, who was the Member of Parliament for Bulilima West. However, Ndlovu has been given a new role. To accommodate him, President Mnangagwa split the old Ministry, appointing Barbara Rwodzi as the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, while retaining Ndlovu as the Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife. Tongai Mnangagwa, the President’s nephew and MP for Harare South, was named as Ndlovu’s deputy.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Anxious_Masuka/">Dr Anxious Masuka:</a></h3>
President Mnangagwa exempted Minister Anxious Masuka from constituency politics to focus on reviving the agriculture sector. Masuka and John Basera were recognised as top performers in the 2022 evaluation. Masuka will serve as a non-constituency legislator, according to Mnangagwa’s column in The Sunday Mail and Sunday News. He wrote:
<blockquote>
I have released Minister Anxious Masuka from the distractions of constituency politics so his sole focus and sole politics relate to this one goal of transforming our agriculture for a food-secure Nation for all times.
He will be a non-constituency Member of Parliament, so he has enough time to live, think and dream of agriculture only. 
In 2022, Zimbabwe achieved a record wheat harvest as farmers delivered over 375 000 tonnes to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB).
Before last year’s output, the highest-ever wheat output since commercial production began in the 1960s was 325 000 tonnes realised in 1990.
</blockquote>
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ziyambi_Ziyambi/">Ziyambi Ziyambi</a></h3>
Ziyambi Ziyambi was reappointed as the non-constituency Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs. Despite losing in the ZANU PF primary elections, attempts to save him through a rerun indicated his continued favour. Ziyambi’s history of pushing legislation to strengthen President Mnangagwa’s power is not surprising. He demonstrated his loyalty by criticizing observer reports. His deputy is lawyer Norbert Mazungunye, who won against <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fortune_Chasi/">Fortune Chasi</a> in the ZANU PF primaries.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mthuli_Ncube/">Mthuli Ncube</a></h3>
Ncube retains the Ministry of Finance, now called Finance and Investment Promotion. He lost his constituency seat but was reappointed as a non-constituency Minister. Despite development initiatives, criticism remains for austerity measures, currency issues, and economic instability. Public scepticism lingers regarding his ability to address these concerns. Ncube’s experience and qualifications:
– Chief Economist and Vice President of the African Development Bank. 
– Expertise in finance, economics, investment, and public policy. 
– Entrepreneur and academic. 
– Professor at the University of Oxford, teaching economic development, public policy, and business in Africa. 
– HSBC Distinguished Professor of Banking and Financial Markets at the University of the Witwatersrand. 
– Founder and former CEO of Barbican Bank. 
– Lecturer in Finance at the London School of Economics. 
– Dean and Professor of Finance at Wits Business School. 
– Board member of the South African Financial Services Board. 
– Chairman of the National Small Business Advisory Council. 
– Chairman of the Board of the African Economic Research Consortium. 
– Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion in Zimbabwe since 2023.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Murwira/">Amon Murwira</a></h3>
Amon Murwira is another non-constituency Minister who was appointed by President Mnangagwa. He is an academic and was retained as Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Development. He holds a PhD in Geo-Information Science and has expertise in GIS and Remote Sensing. Murwira worked as an ecologist in Zimbabwe’s Department of Natural Resources and is a Fellow of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences.
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New Cabinet: President Mnangagwa's Non-Constituency Ministers

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has moved Winston Chitando from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to the Ministry of <a class="new" href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Local_Government,_Public_Works_and_National_Housing&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" title="Local Government, Public Works and National Housing (page does not exist)">Local Government and Public Works</a>. 
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Mines came under scrutiny after an Al Jazeera expose on the alleged “Gold Mafia”, a term that refers to a network or organised crime group involved in illegal gold mining, smuggling, and trading. The Al Jazeera documentary highlighted how these individuals or groups exploit unlawful gold operations, leading to corruption, environmental harm, and human rights violations.
The documentary investigates the scale of this illegal gold trade and its negative impact on affected areas and communities. Such illicit activities pose a threat to Zimbabwe’s goal of reaching a $12 billion mining industry and tarnish the country’s reputation.
Chitando has assumed the role of Minister of Local Government, taking over from July Moyo, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Public Service. The Ministry of Local Government has also faced scrutiny due to various tender controversies, including the Pomona waste-to-energy agreement between Harare City Council (HCC) and Geogenix, fronted by Delish Nguwaya. The project aims to produce 22MW of electricity and generate around 300 job opportunities. However, the deal requires Harare to pay US$22,000 daily to Geogenix BV, which some CCC councillors consider excessive for a council struggling to provide essential public goods and services due to limited resources.
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Winston Chitando Moved From The Ministry Of Mines

The Government has authorised local authorities, that can afford, to have their outgoing mayors and chairpersons buy vehicles that have been allocated to them.
This comes after some outgoing mayors and chairpersons requested to buy their official vehicles at the expiry of their terms of office.
<a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/government-okays-disposal-of-mayoral-vehicles/">The Sunday News</a> reported that a few months ago, Bulawayo Mayor Councillor Solomon Nguni requested to buy his mayoral pool vehicle, a Toyota Hilux Double Cab, for 16 494 as his exit package.
In a communication dated 18 July 2023 to all local authorities, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo said:
<blockquote>
I refer to applications from all authorities in relation to requests by the outgoing mayors and chairpersons to procure mayoral vehicles.
This serves to inform you that local authorities that can afford should consider disposing of the vehicles to the outgoing mayors and chairpersons.
</blockquote>
As per tradition, exiting mayors are offered an opportunity to buy one of the mayoral pool cars as exit packages.
In 2018, the council resolved to offer Clr Mguni’s predecessor, Martin Moyo a Mazda BT50 valued at $3 000 or the Chevrolet Trailblazer at the depreciated value of $14 732.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Outgoing Mayors Free To Buy Mayoral Vehicles - Govt

Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo has accused opposition councillors at Redcliff Municipality of sabotaging plans to refurbish former ambassador Arikana Chihombori-Quao’s hospital, reported <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/minister-accuses-opposition-councillors-of-sabotaging-refurbishment-of-ex-diplomats-hospital/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
Redcliff Municipality recently purchased Torwood Hospital and Bell Medical Centre using devolution funds.
The medical facilities were owned by Chihombori-Quao, a former representative of the African Union Mission to the United States.
Moyo, who is running for the Redcliff National Assembly seat on a ZANU PF ticket, said:
<blockquote>
As government, our position is that Torwood Hospital must be resuscitated as part of our broader plan to have access to quality health for all.
Last year President Emerson Mnangagwa said we must purchase through devolution funds Redcliff Hospital from Arikana Chihombori, who had bought the hospital from Ziscosteel and closed it.
</blockquote>
He claimed that the opposition was sabotaging the Government to make residents vote against the ruling party in upcoming general elections. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
I once visited Redcliff with the Deputy Minister of Health and told them we had handed over the hospital to them.
We however raised reservations about their ability to run it so the government decided to chip in and have the government run the hospital.
We were expecting to get a letter from the council but nothing happened.
We realized the opposition councillors were not forwarding the letter as they wanted to sabotage development so that people in Redcliff would be pained by the development and vote against the current government.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

July Moyo Accuses Opposition Councillors Of Sabotaging Refurbishment Of Hospital In Redcliff

The Government plans to enact a law that bars uneducated people from running for local authority seats in a move meant to ensure the election of competent councillors capable of running local government affairs and thereby improve service delivery.
Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/uneducated-politicians-to-be-locked-out-of-councils">The Sunday Mail</a> that the Attorney-General (AG)’s office is currently drafting amendments to the Rural Districts Council Act.
The Bill will, among other things, seek to fix qualifications for those running for council office, as well as provide regulations for the suspension and removal of councillors from office.
Moyo revealed that Cabinet adopted principles to the Bill in March last year. He said:
<blockquote>
We sent the principles to the AG’s office and once a draft Bill is completed, it will be sent to Cabinet.
In terms of councillors’ qualifications, the main aim was to ensure that councillors have minimum qualifications, for example, having a tertiary education qualification.
So, once the draft Bill is done, it will spell out exactly what the minimum qualification will be.
We have counterparts who think the process of selecting a councillor is a popularity contest.
However, we view it as a governance issue, one which affects a lot of issues — ranging from the provision of sanitation, and creating an attractive business environment to attracting international investment.
So, we believe that individuals running a city, town or even a rural district must be capable and have the requisite skills and knowledge.
</blockquote>
Moyo, however, noted that the new regulations will not be ready for the general elections scheduled for later this year.
He said running councils is a serious matter, therefore, they need to be run by people of higher intellectual calibre.
The opposition councillors have often been accused of incompetence and corruption with some of them reportedly acquiring numerous residential stands during their terms of office whilst service delivery continues to deteriorate.
However, some observers argue that it would be unfair to discriminate against people based on their level of education.
They say it is the duty of the electorate to select candidates they deem capable of fulfilling their aspirations regardless of their level of education.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

New Law To Set Minimum Qualifications For Councillors

City Parking, a subsidiary of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Harare_City_Council">Harare City Council</a>, has announced some changes to parking rules and enforcement with effect from the 10th of March 2023.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, City Parking said:
<blockquote>
Following consultations with key stakeholders concerning City Parking enforcement operations, the following changes shall be made effective the 10th of March 2023:
1. Unpaid vehicles shall be clamped and fined $132.00 or equivalent after a 30-minute grace period.
2. Paid vehicles shall be clamped and fined $132.00 or equivalent after an hour’s grace period from expiry.
3. The level of the fine can only be reviewed through a budgetary process which the city council is looking into.
4. Make use of our WhatsApp bot on 0719515601 or dial *192# for convenient self-service parking.
5. It is expected that these changes will bring relief to the motoring public and increase compliance and order in the public interest. 
6. Please pay for parking to avoid inconveniences associated with clamping. 
7. For queries and complaints please contact us on our toll-free hotlines 08080558 and 08080557. 
</blockquote>
This comes after a public uproar after motorists were fined US$130 cash. The uproar prompted the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, July Moyo, to appoint a team <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-city-parking-under-probe-over-exorbitant-clamping-fees/">to investigate City Parking’s operations.</a>
The issues that are being investigated include the parking fees; the average daily collection levels; the shareholding structure between Council and City Parking; the role of the Municipal Traffic Police in Parking; the relationship, if any, between the ZRP Harare Traffic and City Parking.
Harare City Council gave City Parking marshals authority to clamp and fine traffic offenders in the Central Business District (CBD).
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City Parking Adjusts Parking Rules Effective 10 March 2023

The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, July Moyo has appointed a team to investigate operations of the City of Harare and its subsidiary company City Parking.
The Harare City Council gave City Parking marshals authority to clamp and fine traffic offenders in the Central Business District (CBD) and this has caused an uproar as the owners of clamped vehicles are being fined US$130 cash.
<ul>
<li>The issues that are being investigated are parking include:</li>
<li>The parking fees</li>
<li>The average daily collection levels</li>
<li>The shareholding structure between Council and City Parking</li>
<li>The role of the Municipal Traffic Police in Parking</li>
<li>The relationship, if any, between the ZRP Harare Traffic and City Parking</li>
</ul>
In a letter written to the spatial planning and development department, Moyo said:
<blockquote>
As provided for in section 313 of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29: 15) and as read with ministry circulars regarding deployment of investigation teams, City of Harare will bear the costs of the investigation, which I expect you to complete within 10 (ten) working days, whereupon you shall compile a report of your findings for my consideration within five working days.
</blockquote>
Responding to concerns raised by motorists over exorbitant clamping fines on Twitter on Wednesday, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said they will seek to strike a balance between the fines and what people can afford. <a href="https://twitter.com/JMafume/status/1633526761936805916">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
We have noted the concerns of the public on this issue. We will be calling a Press Conference tomorrow (today) together with city parking to announce the recommendations we have received from the public. We have to strike a balance between the fines and what people can afford.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Harare City Parking Under Probe Over "Exorbitant" Clamping Fees

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has, with immediate effect, suspended three Kwekwe councillors for alleged gross incompetence.
The councillors are Angeline Kasipo (CCC), who is the former Kwekwe mayor, Melody Chingarande (CCC) and Makomborero Mlambo (ZANU PF).
The three councillors were suspended on the same day MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora recalled Kwekwe Deputy Mayor Pikurai Msipa and two other councillors.
A letter by Minister Moyo dated 28 February 2023 reads in part:
<blockquote>
In line with Section 114(2) of the Urban Councils Act, Chapter (29:15) as amended by the Local Government Laws Amendment Act Number 8, of 2016, I have reasonable grounds for suspecting that you Councillor Angeline Kasipo have committed acts of gross misconduct, gross incompetence, and willful violation of the law as referenced in subsection (1) (b) (C) and (e) and hereby suspend you with immediate effect, from the office of Councillor of City of Kwekwe, Ward 10 in terms of Section 114 of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15)as amended by Section 3 of the Local Government Amendment Act, Number 8 of 2016.
</blockquote>
The councillors allegedly participated in a council process where a motion had been submitted by Councillor Ndlovu, Msipa, Chingarande, Ngwenya and Moyo on a review of the 2023 approved budget. Wrote Moyo:
<blockquote>
You supported the proposal and secondment of the illegal resolution passed on 27 January 2023 of reviewing an approved budget though you were advised by the Chamber Secretary about the illegality.
This was in Violation of the Public Finance Management Act (Chapter 22:19) of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15).
</blockquote>
Moyo said due to their actions the Kwekwe City Council became ungovernable, illegally operating without a budget.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Local Government Minister Suspends Three Kwekwe Councillors

The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has approved ninety-two budgets for 2023 presented by local authorities, with four being rejected for various reasons.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 10 January, Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo said the process of budget analysis and consequently approval was conducted from 3 to 10 January this year.
Budgets that were not approved were for Murewa Rural District Council, Karoi Town Council, Binga RDC and Lupane Town Board.
Moyo said Murewa RDC officials will now have to meet Local Government Permanent Secretary Zvinechimwe Churu, to relook into their budget.
A team has also been sent to Karoi Town Council to assist in the proper crafting and adoption of the budget by the council.
Binga RDC and Lupane Town Board have been asked to explain their budgets, which do not seem “achievable because of the level of tariffs”. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>
All budget tariffs have been captured in both US$ and ZWL to allow councils to track the exchange rate movement in line with S1 185 of 2020 over the whole year. 
Most councils proposed standstill budgets except for a few that have made increases. 
Some of the increases were occasioned by a relook of the council’s revenue sources, which have expanded because of following the Rural District Councils Act, Urban Councils Act, or their by-laws.
</blockquote>
Moyo added that all councils had been directed to produce by-laws by 31 January in order to support their budgets. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/council-budgets-approved/">The Herald</a>

Ninety-two Council Budgets Approved

Zimbabweans working in South Africa and returning home for Christmas with family and friends have said “money speaks at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Beitbridge">Beitbridge</a> border post” if they don’t meet some requirements.
Returnees who spoke to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/scams-at-beitbridge-border-post/">Chronicle</a> on condition of anonymity said those who were not willing to be tested for COVID-19 stashed money in their passports on arrival at the Zimbabwean side of the border and officers stamped the passports.
This way, travellers avoid lining up for their health status to be checked.
<h2>Some context:</h2>
These reports come when there is <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/hospitals-full-as-china-battles-with-new-covid-wave/">a resurgence of COVID-19 in some countries.</a>
The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, recently urged Zimbabweans to exercise extreme caution in their contacts with diasporans coming home during the current festive season, and those visiting other countries in our region to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19.
Zimbabwe national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was taking the reports of evading COVID-19 screening seriously adding, “we are investigating the matter.”
Another returnee said that Zimbabweans entering South Africa through Beitbridge without permits simply place the amount of money demanded by immigration authorities and are allowed to proceed “without much further ado”.
The Chronicle also reported that the case was the same if a foreigner was stopped inside South Africa without possessing valid work permits – money was paid to bribe officials. 
It is not the first time reports of corruption at the Beitbridge Border Post have been reported. 
Several Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials were busted over the years for engaging in underhand dealings that have seen them amassing wealth at the expense of the whole nation.
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"Money Speaks At Beitbridge Border Post" - Travellers Speak Out

The government has resolved to secure Epping Forest and Rochester Aquifer in Nyamandlovu to curb vandalism of electricity infrastructure, which is contributing to Bulawayo’s water crisis.
Police officers and security guards will soon be deployed at Epping Forest and Rochester Aquifer to protect electricity infrastructure which includes transformers and copper cables.
This followed the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee to provide both short and long-term solutions to Bulawayo’s perennial water challenges.
The committee comprises Ministers of Local Government and Public Works; Power and Energy Development; Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage; Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development; Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, the security sector and Bulawayo City Council (BCC).
Speaking in an interview with State media, Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo said security personnel will soon be deployed to safeguard the electricity infrastructure. He said:
<blockquote>
Although ZESA and everyone are suggesting that we replace the copper transformers, which are targeted by thieves, that process is likely to take longer.
What we have, therefore, agreed on is that ZINWA and the city council must work with the security cluster.
Zimbabwe Republic Police must have permanent staff at Epping Forest and Rochester Aquifer to protect the area from acts of vandalism.
Instead of getting 20 megalitres from Epping Forest, we are only getting 3ML/day, which is an issue of grave concern.
They are stealing the oil and the copper. The city council working with ZINWA must have permanent security personnel stationed at all those transformers because we are now jeopardising the lives of over 60 000 people in the city’s western suburbs.
</blockquote>
Moyo said the government was hopeful that the amendment of a law that will ensure electricity vandals get a mandatory 30-year jail term will be a deterrent and reduce the copper theft cases. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/security-personnel-deployed-at-water-installations/">Chronicle</a>

Security Personnel To Guard Electricity Infrastructure - Minister Moyo

Former Finance minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Biti">Tendai Biti</a> has accused <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kenneth_Sharpe">Kenneth ‘Ken’ Sharpe</a>‘s business partner, Tatiana Aleshina, of abusing state institutions, including the Office of the President and judiciary, to protect her business interests and fight opponents.
Biti made the claims on Friday at the Harare magistrates’ courts where he wants his case of verbally assaulting the businesswoman Tatiana Aleshina referred to the Constitutional Court, according to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/news/article/200004551/biti-accuses-businesswoman-of-abusing-state-institutions">NewsDay</a>.
Biti, who is also the opposition Citizen Coalition for Change deputy leader, said:
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In 2019 Van Blerk was prosecuted.
Sharpe and Sheremet were fugitives during the time. One of the prosecutors was Mr Michael Reza (acting deputy prosecutor general) and the matter was withdrawn due to the influence of Tatiana Aleshina.
It’s sad that the first issue I have is the clear blatant abuse of the Office of the President, the highest office in the land and this name calling is an abuse to the state institutions. How on earth is someone safe? That’s why my application is important.
These are judicial proceedings. Why are we politicising these proceedings? That’s a clear abuse of state institutions.
Only the National Prosecuting Authority has the power to withdraw any matters, not the Local Government ministry.
We are lucky that we have black-and-white evidence about the judicial and executive interference by the complainant.
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Biti also said comments made by former Finance Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Patrick_Chinamasa">Patrick Chinamasa</a> and Information ministry permanent secretary <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nick_Mangwana">Nick Mangwana</a> following his arrest showed that Aleshina wielded a lot of influence in top offices.
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Aleshina accused Biti of verbally assaulting her after a court appearance two years ago.
Biti said letters from Aleshina that form court records in a series of cases against Sharpe have exposed her links with the executive as well as her influence over the judiciary.
He also said Aleshina used her influence over the Office of the President and judiciary to <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/09/06/fraudulent-deed-settlement-which-grants-immunity-to-land-developer-kenneth-sharpe-challenged-in-court/">secure a deed of settlement</a> signed between Sharpe’s company, Augur Investments and Local Government minister July Moyo in 2019 that<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/10/13/biti-says-ken-sharpe-is-part-of-the-greatest-land-heist-in-independent-zimbabwe/"> legalised the takeover of vast pieces of land</a> in Harare.
Biti said the deed of the settlement also granted criminal immunity to Sharpe, Aleshina and their associates, Michael Van Blerk, and Alexander Sheremet, among others.
He said due to Aleshina’s influence, the Harare City Council was forced to withdraw criminal charges against Van Blerk.
Biti requested that the matter be referred to the Constitutional Court.
Magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro postponed the case to December 15.
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Biti Accuses Ken Sharpe's Business Partner Tatiana Aleshina Of Abusing State Institutions Including OPC

Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo has appointed a four-member tribunal to probe the allegations of misconduct against six suspended Chitungwiza Municipality CCC councillors.
Moyo said Chitungwiza Municipality would bear the costs of the inquiry.
The councillors are former mayor Lovemore Maiko, former deputy mayor Musa Makweza, CCC chief whip Richard Chamutsa, Peter Matiringe, Kudakwashe John and Chengetai Nyagondo.
The six were suspended on 10 October after they convened an “illegal” meeting on 07 October where Maiko was reinstated as mayor.
Chitungwiza had been without a mayor since March this year when Maiko was recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.
Efforts to hold elections to replace Maiko failed to take place since March after Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti, acting mayor Kiven Mutimbanyoka and more recently a ZANU PF councillor Reginald Mashingaidze approached the High Court to block the move.
The councillors, however, went ahead and re-elected Maiko on 7 October leading to their arrest for convening an illegal council meeting.
Minister Moyo said a tribunal to investigate the CCC councillors would be chaired by Advocate Rachael Chibaya. Wrote Moyo:
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Pursuant to the suspension, in terms of Section 114A of the Local Government Laws Amendment of 2016, I hereby appoint you as member of a tribunal to look into allegations of misconduct levelled against the councillors.
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The other members of the tribunal are Local Government Board member Hamandishe Chinyengetere, Ministry of Local Government’s principal administrative officer Leonard Gopoza, corporate lawyer Hilda Ndawana and the Public Service Commission’s Commissioner Ozious Hove. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/200003853/moyo-probes-chitungwiza-councillors">The Standard</a>

July Moyo Probes Chitungwiza CCC Councillors

The government will continue paying the balance for the Pomona waste-to-energy deal despite Harare City Council (HCC) having cancelled the agreement worth over US$700 million, <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/pomona-saga-rages-treasury-to-continue-paying-geogenix-despite-harare-city-council-cancelling-us700-million-project/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> reported citing Local Government Minister, July Moyo.
The minister confirmed in Parliament last Wednesday in response to questions by opposition Members of Parliament.
He said that anything that would be abrogated was to be taken over by the government and it had done so.
Harare City cancelled the agreement with Geogenix and the negotiated arrangement after a public outcry and failure to raise the required funds for the waste-to-energy management project.
Council reported the initiative would consume US$22 000 a day. 
Responding to questions from CCC MPs, Moyo said:
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Government is paying so that Pomona can be fixed and it is being fixed. It is enjoined to make sure that the project does not default and will take the risk of that default…
When we have a government guarantee over any entity in the country and if there is a potential default, Treasury is the one which undertakes to take over the payment and it is paying.
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Asked why the government was still guaranteeing a project that no longer existed, Moyo said the deal was not properly cancelled. He said:
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We did not want to be in default and, therefore, we have gone ahead to make sure that we protect the integrity of the country in terms of investments and in terms of doing a job, which we know we have to do and that is why we are going ahead with that project.
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Moyo also dismissed claims by Harare East MP, Rusty Markham that devolution funds were being used to guarantee a project in perpetuity.
Harare East MP, Tendai Biti suggested that Moyo was violating the Constitution which in Section 264 says local authorities are run by elected people and not the Honourable Minister. He asked:
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What is the Honourable Minister’s take on this corrupt agreement?
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Moyo said the central government has the responsibility over lower-tier authorities throughout the country, “not just Harare.“
The Pomona dumpsite waste-to-energy project is expected to generate up to 22MW of electricity and create at least 300 jobs. 
The US$344 million deal requires Harare to pay US$22 000 per day to Geogenix BV, an amount CCC councillors are saying is too high for a council that has been failing to provide required public goods and services due to a lack of adequate resources.
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Govt Says It Will Continue Paying Geogenix BV Despite Cancellation Of Pomona Deal

Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Home Affairs colleague Kazembe Kazembe lamented the dire state of affairs in the security services.
Muchinguri-Kashiri said the poor budgetary support for the ministry had resulted in soldiers being the subject of public ridicule and insults, according to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/govt-funding-crisis-soldiers-fed-sadza-and-beans-publicly-ridiculed-says-defence-minister-police-situation-desperate-warns-home-affairs-colleague/">NewZimbabwe</a>.
Speaking during the ongoing Parliamentary consultations for the 2023 national budget held in Harare at the weekend, Muchinguri-Kashiri said:
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Soldiers do not have adequate accommodation; they need to be in barracks.
They are given all sorts of names, they use public transport, they are insulted on a daily basis and whilst on duty, they sometimes go without food.
On the food items they are supposed to be getting 53 items but this has been reduced to five items only. Soldiers were going for Sadza and beans without cooking oil daily.
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Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe said the situation was equally bad for the country’s police service. He said:
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The police force situation is very desperate.
You should actually be thanking the police that we still have sanity and tranquillity in our country because of the situation these men and women are going through.
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ZANU PF’s Buhera South legislator Joseph Chinotimba warned the ministers to remember that their security was provided by these disgruntled officers, adding that the situation was a national security threat.
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You are all being guarded by these security forces.
A soldier is the last person to defend the country. Let us be serious. You cannot feed a soldier with beans. Kuhondo taiti Gandanga haridye derere mukoma! Vapeyi mari kubva nhasi!
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Parliament’s Defence Committee Chairperson Levi Mayihlome (ZANU PF) added that there is gross disgruntlement over police transport allowances.
Independent Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa questioned the prioritisation of scarce resources pointing out that while critical services were underfunded, the government still managed to find the money for ministers’ vehicles and housing loans.
He claimed ministers had two government issue luxury vehicles, adding they were also given housing loans of US$500 000 each.
Speaker Jacob Mudenda challenged Parliamentary committees and government departments to come up with domestic resource mobilisation strategies to help alleviate poverty across the country.
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Ministers Lament The Dire State Of Affairs In The Security Services

Residents associations under the banner of the Residents’ Association Coalition for Electoral Reforms (RACER) delivered a petition to Parliament demanding many things including powers to recall representatives.
The residents are also requesting, “the Minister (of Local Government) to come and explain measures taken to empower communities to have the capacity to demand quality services from elected councillors” as provided in the devolution and decentralisation policy of 2020. RACER said:
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Enact enabling legislation which will operationalize section 129(k) read together with Section 278 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe with provisions which allow residents to participate in the recall process where political parties initiate the recall and residents endorse the recall.
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The organisation added that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) should also table and share the costs of by-elections that emanated from the recalls between 2020 and 2022.
The massive recalls were instigated by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.  
RACER’s petition comes at a time when Mwonzora and MDC-T have recently recalled 6 councillors in Binga Rural District Council and 3 councillors in Gweru City Council.
These are only the latest in a long list of recalled councillors that now exceeds 100.
The recalls have led to repeated by-elections in various local authorities and have seriously undermined service delivery.
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Residents Petition Parliament Demanding Powers To Recall Underperforming Representatives

The Parliament of Zimbabwe is set to summon Local Government and Public Works Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo">July Moyo</a>, over the use and management of Devolution funds.
Parliament intends to understand the conduct and manner in which Devolution funds are being allocated, disbursed and spent.
This comes after the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Combined_Harare_Residents_Association_(CHRA)">Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA)</a> petitioned Parliament over the issue.
On 10 August 2022 CHRA wrote to the Parliament alleging that Devolution funds were being used without supporting legislation and in violation of the principles of devolution provided in Section 264 of the Zimbabwean Constitution.
Key examples of unconstitutional actions that were raised in the petition include;
1) The Local Government Minister’s directive for the City of Harare to use “devolution funds” to <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/mliswa-writes-to-netherlands-embassy-over-harare-tender-scandal-involving-july-moyo/">purchase water pumps</a> from P<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/morton-jaffray-zacc-investigates-minister-moyos-alleged-us9-million-tender-scandal/">etrichor Irrigation at a cost of USD$9.3 million without going to tender.</a>
2) The Local Government Minister’s directive to the City of Harare through a circular dated 14 June 2022 instructing the Local Authority to <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/local-government-minister-directs-councils-to-buy-fire-trucks-from-belarus/">purchase fire tenders costing USD$464 000 each from a Belarus</a> company using “devolution funds”, without going to tender and without consulting residents and the Local Authority.
To that note, CHRA beseeched Parliament to:
i. Summon the Minister of Local Government to appear before Parliament and explain the Constitutionality of its actions.
ii. Summon the Minister of Local Government to appear before Parliament and share the revenue allocation formulae used to allocate and disburse “devolution funds” to Local Authorities and an update of “devolution funds” disbursed to the City of Harare.
iii. Summon the Minister of Local Government to bring Bills that will guide devolution implementation as provided by the Constitution so that Parliament behind can enact enabling legislation (Act of Parliament), which guides the allocation of “devolution funds” and devolution implementation.
iv. Summon the City of Harare to appear before Parliament and share on the performance of “devolution funds” allocated to it for the periods January to December 2021 and January to June 2022 by the Minister of Local Government.
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Parliament To Summon Local Govt Minister Moyo Over Use, Management Of Devolution Funds

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo">July Moyo</a>, has suspended six <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza">Chitungwiza</a> councillors including former mayor <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Lovemore_Maiko">Lovemore Maiko</a> for convening an illegal meeting last week.
The suspended councillors are members of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa">Nelson Chamisa</a>, a former minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services during the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Government_of_National_Unity">Government of National Unity (GNU)</a>.
The Herald reports that during the alleged illegal meeting, Maiko was illegally re-elected mayor despite a pending court case.
Other councillors suspended are:
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i). Musa Makweza ward (19) – Former deputy mayor, 
ii). Kudakwashe Johns (ward 21), 
iii). Chengetai Nyagondo (ward 14), 
iv). Richard Chamutsa (ward 5) and 
v). Peter Matiringe (ward 10).
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According to the suspension letters, minister Moyo said there were reasonable grounds for suspecting that the councillors committed acts of gross misconduct, gross incompetence and wilful violation of the law.
Minister Moyo said the suspensions were in line with Section 114 (2) of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15) as amended by the Local Government Laws Amendment Act number 8 of 2016.
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Local Government Minister Moyo Suspends 6 CCC Councillors In Chitungwiza

The central government has directed Harare City Council (HCC) to reverse its <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-city-council-suspends-us344-million-pomona-deal/">decision to terminate</a> the US$344 million <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Pomona_Dump_deal">Pomona Waste to Energy Project</a>.
HCC rejected the deal which it said was:
<blockquote>
1). Superimposed by the Central Government through the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.
2). Has a negative impact on the council and ratepayers in particular.
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According to the Harare-Geogenix BV agreement, Harare should pay US$40 per tonne of garbage for the estimated 550 tonnes per day delivery or a damage fee of US$3.5 million.
Harare does not have the capacity to deliver 550 tonnes of garbage per day and is expected to fail.
Documents seen by <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/govt-urges-harare-city-council-to-rescind-decision-on-pomona/">ZBC News</a> indicate that a council meeting held on August 3 resolved to among other things exercise the termination clause in its contract with Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Limited and mandated the Acting Chamber Secretary to proceed with the necessary action.
However, in a letter dated 27 August 2022, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works directed the council in terms of Section 314 of the Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15) to revisit its position, considering that the project was granted the national project status.
Local Government and Public Works Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo">July Moyo</a> stated that the council’s decision is not in the interests of Harare residents, and as such, the government was not going to accept such an action.
The Minister says the local government authority’s decision will erode investor confidence.
The Pomona Waste to Energy Project was approved in May this year, with a German investor, Geogenix BV (fronted by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dilesh_Nguwaya">Dylish Nguwaya</a>) investing 304 million Euros, with up to 22MW of electricity expected to be generated by the project.
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Govt Directs Harare To Reverse Its Decision To Terminate The Pomona Waste Project Deal

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Norton">Norton</a> legislator (Independent) <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Temba_Mliswa">Temba Mliswa</a> has bemoaned the deterioration of the democratic space in Zimbabwe saying one can be victimised and labelled an enemy of the state for merely executing his or her own duties. He says he has been under attack for calling for the investigation of “corrupt” Local Government and Public Works Minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo">July Moyo.</a> Pindula News presents a series of messages which Mliswa posted on Twitter this Monday:
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 It is disturbing to note that our democracy has become corrupted to an extent where by simply carrying out one’s duty, you can be termed an enemy of the state and Gvt. This bastardisation extends to the creation of false standards for patriotism and heroes.
We now have patriotism privately framed and delivered for everyone to either fit into its rigidly skewed frame or be termed a sellout. Its shaped according to the convenient and partisan agendas of a select few and not the national vision which benefits the whole country. As a legislator, it’s my duty to hold the Executive to account. It’s both constitutionally provided for and practically a necessity. How, after all, can one tier of Gvt seek to operate unilaterally without accounting to anyone?
However, when I find myself under attack for raising issues of accountability and transparency, as my role as a legislator requires, it becomes apparent that we have very corrupt players among us. July Moyo has been on a rampage with myriad acts of corruption&amp; Gvt has not said anything. Instead, in the instances they have said anything it has been to defend some really shocking agreements. Who can support the shocking terms and conditions of the Pomona deal?
Moyo has been loitering around Councils, forcing shady deals on the councilors&amp; using Cabinet muscle to pass through corrupt deals. He doesn’t attend Parliament where he is required to answer questions but is always hounding councils with a baggage of corrupt deals.
When we raise these issues, it’s us who become enemies of progress. How is that? Is it a lie that Moyo is an Executive appointment? Where is the insult in asking the responsible authority to act on its problem child?
The whole battalion of Gvt&amp; party communication has failed to explain the justification for such an agreement and instead ignores these shenanigans, choosing to parrot staid saboteur rhetoric when people complain. We are our own saboteurs as a nation.
Why isn’t Gvt releasing an exhaustive statement about this issue? This, so that we know whether its July Moyo’s baby or it’s a whole cartel in Gvt. By being quiet we now suspect it’s a cartel. Everyone else becomes guilty by association!
There are 3 arms of Gvt for a specific reason. To hold each other to account. The problem is that we now have leaders who have fashioned political carriers out of bootlicking &amp; feel that when you raise an issue with a Gvt arm/office, you are insulting or attacking leaders.
The office of the President should be held to account. That is constitutionally provided for and is very legal. You cannot gaslight people into doubting their roles by accusing them of insulting the President because they have questioned certain actions and inactions!
Some weak politicians think staying in their cocoons, bootlicking through inaction and ignoring present national dangers, is the safest path to maintaining their positions and benefits. However, not all of us are keen for that shameful path!
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By Simply Carrying Out Your Duty, You Can Be Termed An Enemy Of The State - Mliswa

Norton legislator (Independent), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Temba_Mliswa">Temba Mliswa</a> has said Government and Public Works Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo">July Moyo</a> was stifling local government authorities through corruption. He also said despite numeral calls, the government has not acted on reports of corruption against Moyo. He made the remarks in a series of Twitter messages in which he articulated issues overshadowing President Emmerson Mngagwagwa’s success stories. He said:
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Let’s face full-on the issues plaguing us on the ground. Councils are crying out against July Moyo who has a litany of corruption charges which haven’t been pursued. Local authorities are under siege from him and nothing is moving there.
How can we keep quiet in the face of such political profligacy? We have said Devolution is the way to go and yet the Minister is hoarding and abusing power. All these are issues which are detrimental to the positives and take off the glow of achievements elsewhere.
Failure to face and speak about these is actually a travesty that is dangerous to ED. There are a lot of social issues which Gvt has failed to respond to. As I have always argued any economic progress has to be felt in the day-to-day lives of the people! 
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Recently, Moyo was accused of super-imposing the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/06/03/pomona-project-will-not-be-stopped-minister-moyo/">Pomona Waste of Energy Project</a> deal between the Harare City Council and Geoginix BV. 
The deal, which was approved by Cabinet and reportedly forced on Harare City Council by Moyo, is racking up a daily bill of US$22 000 since being penned.
Critics say Moyo was violating the Constitution which states that local government authorities are semi-autonomous. 
Most urban councils are run by the opposition and Moyo’s alleged interference is reportedly meant to cause local government authorities to fail to deliver expected public goods and services.  
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Local Authorities Are Under Siege From Minister July Moyo - Mliswa

Controversial Norton MP, Temba Mliswa (Independent), has sensationally claimed that Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moyo is plotting to usurp power from President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Mliswa, who has long revealed his disdain for Moyo and former State Security Minister Owen “Mudha” Ncube, also claimed Moyo doesn’t think Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has what it takes to be the head of State.
Mliswa, Moyo, Ncube and Mnangagwa all come from Midlands Province, which strides across central Zimbabwe.
In a Twitter thread, Mliswa also accused Moyo of corruption, claiming that the Local Government minister approved the controversial Pomona Dumpsite deal to make Mnangagwa appear incompetent in the eyes of ZANU PF members. <a href="https://twitter.com/TembaMliswa/status/1532988929246363649">Wrote Mliswa:</a>
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Besides corruption, July Moyo is at the centre of a conspiratorial plan to usurp Pres Mnangagwa from power.
As we get into the second half of the year, it won’t be a surprise to see strange events unfolding as he seeks to cement his dreams of power.
As it is, July Moyo is around 73 and if ED were to get a second term, July would be around 79 years old by the time ED finishes his second term.
July is losing sleep over this because this would mean that he won’t be President of Zimbabwe and he is having none of it.
July wants to be President of Zimbabwe badly as he says that him being a Moyo, means he is of the Royal bloodline (those that really know July , know that he is actually not a Moyo but a Zhou, he changed his surname way back).
Now, here is the thing, it has already started, you will start to hear and see some rented crowds from within ZANU PF openly criticising ED telling him to step down.
This rented mob will initially act as if they are supporting the VP and as their chorus reaches fever pitch they will show their true colours and support July.
By initially supporting the VP they are simply playing the old divide and rule tactics.
As for VP, July has always maintained that he is incapable of ruling this country and lately July dismissed VP’s chances citing the way he is treating Mary saying in private “a thug like that can never be leadership material”.
He wants the December Congress to be an elective Congress and he has been setting up party structures through vote buying in preparation for the big day.
The US$344 million Pomona dumpsite deal was all designed to make ED look bad in the eys of the people within ZANU PF, on that one July deliberately misled the First Family knowing how bad it will make them look.
ED needs better advisors because July is making them drink the poisoned chalice.
Forget about the opposition, a lot of people within ZANU PF itself are livid. They are angry at the Pomona deal so this is playing into July’s hands.
I hope ED will realise that he is being led down a trap and move to cancel this dirty deal.
If he wants to look at the real enemy, he should look no further than the enemy within.
On Harare there is more to come, over and above the 9.3 million Euro, Kruger has done extra work.
He must have netted contracts in excess of US$20 million and PRAZ should look into this.
What is the nature of Kruger’s contracts and why they are being given special waivers?
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"July Moyo Planning To Topple Mnangagwa", Claims Temba Mliswa

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, would be asked to give a ministerial statement to Parliament soon, to be followed by a debate on the state of public transport in the country, the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has said.
This comes after members of parliament expressed concern over the country’s failing public transport system.
State-owned transport company ZUPCO has enjoyed a public transport monopoly since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020 after the government banned privately-owned minibuses (kombis).
However, ZUPCO “has demonstrated incapacity to be able to carry every passenger,” according to Mbizo MP Settlement Chikwinya (CCC), who was speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 3 May.
Chikwinya urged the government to re-open public transport provision to private players. He said:
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As it is, due to a lack of reliable public transport, people are getting home at around 11 PM. People are delaying coming to work up to around 9 AM or 10 AM.
It is causing loss of production time and loss of quality time within people’s homes.
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In 2020, the Government directed owners of minibuses (kombis) to join the ZUPCO pool but many refused, and some of those who had joined later withdrew from the ZUPCO franchise due to delays in payments which are made in discredited Zimbabwe dollars.
In his pre-recorded Workers Day message, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the Government will not allow pirate taxis (mushikashika) to take over public transport in the country. He said:
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My government is determined to retain the purchasing power of workers, through a viable public transport system.
The government will not stand by and watch while the hard-earned incomes of our workers are stolen by ‘mushika-shikas’ and ‘makoronyera’. No!
You, as our workers, deserve an efficient and affordable transport system so that production time, as well as your family time, is not lost in transport queues. During peak hours, workers must be transported with the greatest ease.
I, therefore, direct authorities at ZUPCO and the responsible ministry to heed this call and bring back order in the sector.
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Parliament Summons July Moyo Over Failing Public Transport System

Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, has written to the Netherlands in Zimbabwe ambassador asking for details of the Harare water pumps which they are supposed to have replaced. 
This comes as Local Government Minister, July Moyo, drew US$10 million from Government for the same pumps.
Mliswa, an independent MP, says the Minister abused public funds. See the documents attached below. 
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Mliswa, a former ZANU PF legislator, also wrote to ZACC alleging that Moyo billed the Government of Zimbabwe around US$10 million, yet the said pumps cost only US$2 million.
He wants ZACC to conduct investigations on the matter. 
He says Moyo gave the deal to Kruger who has a conflict of interest because he was also hired as a consultant by July Moyo.
More: Pindula News

Mliswa Writes To Netherlands Embassy Over Harare Tender Scandal Involving July Moyo

Local Government minister July Moyo has denied allegations that he is pressuring Masvingo’s local authority to surrender a huge piece of land to an Indian investor in a shady deal. 
Reports say Moyo is influencing Masvingo to award 200 hectares of land to SIMBI Steelmakers Group of Companies, a company that already has almost 50 hectares of land for expansion of its workplace.
The company is said to have retrenched some of its workers in 2019 due to financial challenges and is now eyeing a multi-million-dollar project. Logistics Officer, Tabonga Gwerena declined to comment on the matter.
Minister Moyo told NewZimbabwe that he was not involved in the deal in any way. He said :
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I’m not privy to that issue and have never interfered in issues of land allocation in Masvingo or anywhere else. What I am privy to is the promotion of business. Allocation of land is done by the local authority.
</blockquote>
Sources at the Masvingo Town House said some councillors and management staff are vouching for the deal trying to please July Moyo despite warnings the deal could spook other investors and residents.
Reports say the company has rejected a 50-hectare lease offer from the council, maintaining the 200-hectare request which they demanded should come with title deeds to the land.
Recently some council officials were invited by the company where they were notified of how the company would want to utilise the land.
Masvingo mayor Collen Maboke confirmed that a request has been put forward by the company adding “we haven’t reached any decision.” He said the local authority “does not make rushed decisions and we do what is best for the city.”
The proposal comes when the city has a ballooning housing waiting list and a very poorly-performing Industry which they hope to revive by selling Industrial stands that fall within the land identified by the steelmaking company.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/minister-july-moyo-in-fresh-land-scandal/">NewZimbabwe</a>

Local Govt Minister Denies Pressuring Masvingo To Surrender Land To An Indian Investor

Former Marondera Mayor Chengetai Murowa has accused Local Government Minister July Moyo of derailing service delivery.
Murowa said Minister Moyo used the vast powers bestowed on him by the constitution to fight his council. He said:
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Everything which is done at Council, the Minister of Local Government (July Moyo) must authorize it.
When I was at Council with my councilors, we had very good policies, very good ideas.
But you cannot implement those ideas without authority from the Minister of Local Government.
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Murowa added that the Urban Councils Act (UCA) was faulty in that it gave the Minister too many powers. He added:
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That doesn’t work, councils must be allowed to run properly with their own ideas.
MDC Alliance won all urban councils and yet the Minister is coming from ZANU PF.
The Minister was supposed to come from MDC Alliance which is controlling these urban authorities.
The Minister used the “Minister shall” to stop service delivery to be done by councils.
</blockquote>
Murowa was recalled from his post by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T.
Local government authorities, especially in urban that are controlled by the opposition have often accused the central government of interfering with and choking efforts to deliver public goods and services. 
The MDC Alliance won the majority of urban councils in 2018 relegating ZANU PF to rural parts. 
More: <a href="https://marondera.opencouncil.co.zw/we-failed-because-of-july-moyo-former-mayor/">Open Council Marondera</a>

Local Govt Minister July Moyo Accused Of Derailing Service Delivery

President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently threatened to fire State Security minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Owen_Ncube">Owen “Mudha” Ncube</a> following his involvement in factional battles currently ravaging ZANU PF Midlands Province.
Ncube has been fighting to wrest the provincial chairmanship from the incumbent, Daniel Mackenzie-Ncube and had the backing of Local Government minister July Moyo.
Moyo considers himself as the province’s political godfather but his claim is rivalled by his cabinet and politburo counterpart Joram Gumbo who also claims the honours.
NewZimbabwe.com reported a politburo source as having said that Mnangagwa summoned Mudha to a meeting where he strongly chastised him for his role in the ongoing factionalism.
Mnangagwa also warned Mudha that unless he renounces his bid for the party provincial chairmanship, he would be left with no option but to fire him from the lucrative ministerial job.
Ncube reportedly chose to keep the ministerial job and bowed out of the race, preferring instead to throw his weight behind another claimant, Edson Chiherenge Chakanyuka. Said the source:
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The real reason why Mudha dropped out of the chairmanship’s race is that he was summoned by the president and told in plain terms that if he continues on that path, he would have to be fired.
He was given two options, either to focus on the chairmanship and lose the ministerial position or to renounce his interest in the chair and keep the job.
The president’s concern was that he holds a very demanding official job that cannot be double-crossed with an equally demanding party position. So he has since decided he wants the ministry more.
After that, we were all called in by the president and told to come up with three names who will contest for the chairmanship.
However, the leadership overwhelmingly endorsed Larry Mavima. No other name was submitted, which means Chiherenge was omitted.
His camp though has not stopped campaigning regardless of that and thinks it can brew a shocker.
They may be hopeful, which is okay, but they stand virtually no chance.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mnangagwa-threatens-to-fire-state-security-minister-mudha-ncube/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Threatens To Fire Owen Ncube

Three Harare men have been arrested for murder after the man they assaulted in a land dispute died at Sally Mugabe Hospital where he had been admitted for medical attention.
The 33-year-old victim, Moses Manyoni, died on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says the accused fatally assaulted Manyoni on Sunday in Ushewokunze following an altercation over residential stands.
Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, adding that they had already arrested three suspects. He said:
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Police in Harare arrested Charles Kandira (29), Kudakwashe Nyaumwe (34) and Collen Mutero (44) in connection with a case of murder in which the victim, Moses Manyoni (33), died whilst on admission at Sally Mugabe Hospital after he was assaulted by the suspects on the 19th of September at Ushewekunze Phase 4, Southlea Park.
</blockquote>
While details on the matter are still sketchy, land disputes are common in many towns across the country and are mainly caused by double allocations.
Sometimes, land barons will be fighting over control of the same piece of land and the affected land seekers will be automatically involved. 
There have also been clashes between authorities and land seekers who would have been duped by corrupt land barons. Resultantly, thousands of houses have been demolished in the past.
More: <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-man-killed-over-residential-stands-dispute">The Sunday Mail</a>

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