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The first major rains of the 2024/25 season, which pounded Masvingo on November 6, exposed the city’s poor drainage infrastructure.
As reported by <a href="https://tellzim.com/rains-expose-masvingo-citys-poor-drainage-system/">TellZim News</a>, heavy downpours nearly submerged parts of the Ancient City, with water flowing into houses and businesses, soaking food, clothes, and other goods.
Several streets in Masvingo’s central business district were rendered impassable, and the runoff flooded multiple shops downtown as well as numerous residences, particularly in the Mucheke and Runyararo West neighbourhoods.
Thomas Mbetu, the board chairperson of the Masvingo Residents and Ratepayers Association (MURRA), called on the local council to address the city’s drainage system, as flooding had become a recurring issue. He said:
<blockquote>
There is a need for the council to address the drainage system through regular maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to protect residents’ health, property, and overall quality of life.
Implementing effective drainage solutions can mitigate these impacts and foster a healthier and more resilient community.
Ineffective drainage leads to water pooling during heavy rains, increasing the risk of localised flooding, and damaging homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, resulting in costly repairs for residents.
Clogged drainages cause stagnant water which becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests, increasing the risk of diseases such as malaria.
Poor drainage can decrease property values, affecting residents’ investments since water floods into their homes and businesses.
</blockquote>
Masvingo City Council Mayor Alec Tabe told TellZim News that the council was working towards improving and upgrading the drainage systems in the city. Said Tabe:
<blockquote>
The heavy rains were beyond our control but we have managed to open up all the drainage systems. With these types of heavy rainfalls, the drainages are easily clogged and closed up resulting in flooding of the CBD and most residential areas.
So far we have managed to install drainage systems in the high-density suburbs where we are targeting around 4km.
We were having problems in Runyararo West but we managed to widen the stream so that water will easily flow and that has reduced casualties this time around.
Our town is continuously growing, and the major contributor to these drainage chaos is the ever-growing Victoria Ranch, water runoff has increased and we are working on improving our drainage system, especially in the urban set-up.
</blockquote>
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Masvingo got lots of rain which flooded the city. Water went into houses and shops, ruining things. The city's drainage system is not good, causing floods. The council needs to fix the drains. Bad drainage makes water stay and cause diseases like malaria. It also ruins property and affects businesses. The mayor said they are working to improve the drainage system, especially in crowded areas. They are trying to prevent floods in the future.

Rains Expose Masvingo's Inadequate Drainage As Water Inundate Businesses And Residences

Two foreign tourists were recently arrested in Masvingo, with one charged for allegedly recording a video “falsely” claiming the existence of ongoing water shortages and power cuts in the country.
According to The Mirror, Lucas Slavik, a Czech Republic national, is charged with spreading falsehoods.
The other tourist, Tom Ssekamwa from Uganda, is charged with possessing pornographic material, specifically a sex toy.
The two tourists were brought before a Masvingo magistrate to face the alleged offences. The courtroom was reportedly packed with some senior police officers and operatives from the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).
The court heard that Slavik, who was booked at Back Packers Lodge in Masvingo, was disturbed by riotous noise outside.
He went out to investigate and discovered that it was a group of people whose relative was run over by a vehicle.
He started recording a video of the scene also narrating that Zimbabwe is experiencing continued water and electricity shortages.
Slavik is also alleged to have said prices were very high in Zimbabwe because of the tough economic situation.
Police officers who heard his video narration arrested and charged him with spreading falsehoods.
After arresting Slavik, police went to the lodge and found a sex toy in Ssekamwa’s bag and arrested him.
Police allegedly impounded the two’s laptops, cameras, sex toy, passports, cash and bags.
During the court appearance of the two foreign tourists, their lawyer, Knowledge Mabvure of Chihambwakwe Law Chambers, argued that the law regarding the spread of falsehoods had long been struck off Zimbabwe’s statute books.
Interestingly, the irony of the situation was evident, as even within the same court building where his clients were being tried, there were power cuts at the time.
Furthermore, Mabvure told the magistrate that water had been unavailable in Masvingo for several days and that load-shedding lasted up to 12 hours per day in the area.
Magistrate Madzingo remanded the two in custody to this Monday.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) on Monday said they were focused on securing Slavia’s release. Said ZLHR:
<blockquote>
In Masvingo, our energies are focused on securing the release from detention on bail of Lukas Slavia, a 37-year-old Czech national, who was arrested last week for allegedly publishing or communicating a false statement, after he reportedly recorded a video of some mourners and also stating and lamenting water shortages and electricity in the ancient city. Slavia, who is represented by Knowledge Mabvuure, was also charged with criminal nuisance.
</blockquote>
The Czech Republic Embassy in Zimbabwe was reportedly making some frantic efforts to get their citizen released.
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Two tourists were arrested in Masvingo. One was charged for making a video about water and electricity shortages. The other was arrested for having a sex toy. Police took their laptops, cameras, passports, and money. Their lawyer said the law against spreading lies no longer existed in Zimbabwe. It's ironic that the court had power outages. The tourists were put in custody until Monday. The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights were trying to get one of the tourists released. The Czech Republic Embassy was also working to free their citizen.

Foreign Tourist Arrested In Masvingo For Filming Video On Water And Electricity Outages

A 29-year-old man from Rujeko C in Masvingo was on July 27, 2024, fatally stabbed in a kombi altercation involving two women and some men.
The ZRP spokesperson for Masvingo Province, Kudakwashe Dhewa, confirmed the murder of Nyararayi Siyavizwa to <a href="https://x.com/TellZimbabwe/status/1818536664504865017">TellZim News</a>. Dhewa said three suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. He said:
<blockquote>
I can confirm the murder of Siyavizwa (29) and three suspects have since been arrested in line with the case.
We call upon members of the public to desist from resolving disputes using violence. At no point shall violence substitute dialogue.
</blockquote>
It is alleged that Siyavizwa, along with his two friends Tinotenda Mateo (19) and Andrew Chapwanya (20), boarded a commuter omnibus (Toyota Hiace) on their way home from the Chibuku Neshamwari Festival held at Mucheke Stadium on July 27, 2024.
During the journey, Siyavizwa became embroiled in an altercation with three other passengers in the kombi – Alouis Charles Dhangu Madembo (25) from Vanyoro Village, Chief Nyakunhuwa in Zaka, Rosemary Gave (29) from Garapasi village in Chirumhanzi, Masvingo, and Viola Linia Tasara (34) from Musovi Village, Chief Nemauzhe in Chivi.
When the group disembarked the kombi at the intersection of Corner Kelvin Majange Street and Enard Manyimo Gutsa, it is alleged that one of the accused individuals grabbed Siyavizwa while another stabbed him just below the collarbone with a sharp object. The perpetrators then fled the scene.
Siyavizwa’s friends, Mateo and Chapwanya, tried to assist, but were unable to stop the bleeding, leading to Siyavizwa’s death at the location.
They subsequently reported the incident to the police, resulting in the arrest of Madembo, Gave and Tasara.
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A man from Masvingo was killed in a fight on a minibus. The police caught three people in connection with the murder. The man, along with his friends, got into an argument with other passengers in the minibus. When they got off the minibus, one of the passengers stabbed the man. His friends tried to help, but he died from the stab wound. The friends reported the incident to the police, and three suspects were arrested. The police advise people to not solve arguments with violence.

Masvingo Man Fatally Stabbed In Kombi Altercation

The Masvingo Magistrates Court has acquitted seven women who were arrested and prosecuted for soliciting for prostitution at Mucheke bus terminus on 17 April 2024.
In its ruling, the court said that prosecutors had failed to bring to court some witnesses, who should have been offering their services to the women allegedly soliciting for sex.
According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, the accused were Tanaka Dzoro (18), Martha Chirume (22), Sharon Mapurisa (21), Fortunate Chauraya (28), Stabile Mpandile (20), Cynthia Chihota (35) and Natasha Siziba (21).
In a statement, the ZLHR said the case exposes the ill-treatment of women as second-class citizens in Zimbabwe.
The 7 women were arrested by the Police who charged them with soliciting for prostitution as defined in section 81 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. Said the ZLHR:
<blockquote>
During trial, which commenced on 22 April at Masvingo Magistrates Court, prosecutors alleged that Dzoro, Chirume, Mapurisa, Chauraya, Mpandile, Chihota and Siziba, were arrested by ZRP officers from Chikato Police Station, who included Sergeant Dube and Constable Dzingira when they were indecently dressed while soliciting for sex.
The prosecutors claimed that the 7 women, who were represented by Collen Maboke of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, had no right to act in the manner that they allegedly did.
However, Masvingo Magistrate Mudzingo on 29 April acquitted Dzoro, Chirume, Mapurisa, Chauraya, Mpandile, Chihota &amp; Siziba at the close of the prosecution case after finding them not guilty of committing the alleged offence of soliciting.
Magistrate Mudzingo ruled that there were several inconsistencies in the testimony of ZRP officers, who testified as state witnesses during trial &amp; that prosecutors had failed to bring to court some witnesses, who should have been offering their services to the women allegedly soliciting for sex.
In intervening to assist the 7 women, ZLHR felt that their arrest by ZRP officers, was discriminatory as it only targeted women because of their gender.
</blockquote>
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Court Acquits 7 Women Arrested For Prostitution, Highlights Absence Of The Sex Workers' Clients

An ex-convict from Masvingo, who was convicted of raping his daughter and spent six years in prison, is accused of raping her again and impregnating her soon after his release.
Richard Mazviyo, 50, of Mushaviri Village 4 in Gutu, has allegedly been sexually abusing his daughter, Beaular Mazviyo, for about a decade now.
Beaular, who is 23 years old, is dumb.
Fellow villagers accuse Mazviyo of sexually abusing her daughter since she was in Grade Seven.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/ex-convict-takes-in-daughter-as-wife/">H-Metro</a>, Mazviyo, however, denied the allegations saying the villagers are jealous of his farming prowess and want him to be sent to prison again. He said:
<blockquote>
I never raped my daughter as alleged but all the villagers are against me. I do not know why, maybe, it’s a bad spell.
I got arrested in 2014 when I was accused of raping my daughter.
I was convicted and sentenced to 12 years.
Upon my release, after serving six years, my daughter got pregnant, as well as my wife, and everyone accused me of being responsible for my daughter’s pregnancy.
I was arrested and spent some months at remand prison but they failed to find evidence to convict me.
Mwana wacho ndeuyu, vanoti akafanana neni.
I don’t care about these allegations anymore, ndatindivara handichisina basa nazvo.
</blockquote>
Mazviyo claimed that his daughter’s disability was caused by his three aunties who died on the same day. He said:
<blockquote>
She is my daughter and I do not want any man to marry her because she is dumb.
My daughter is a hard worker and I do not feel it’s good to allow anyone to separate us.
People were quick to accuse me of causing my daughter’s dumbness, it’s not true.
Panemadzitete angu matatu anonzi akafa zuva rimwechete saka ndiyo mhepo yakagara pamwanasikana wangu uyu inomutadzisa kutaura.
Villagers and my relatives have been accusing me of sexually abusing my daughter but none of them have evidence of such allegations.
Some are jealous because of my hard work in the fields and want me arrested and returned to prison.
Ndakatotindivara nazvo saka hameno chero zvavataura.
My daughter was once taken to my aunt in Gokwe and she returned so I do not want anyone to take her away from me.
</blockquote>
Mazviyo’s wife, Winnie Gebe (46), said she was deeply hurt by what her daughter has been made to go through. She said:
<blockquote>
My tears are never dry due to what I am going through and witnessing day and night.
One of these days my husband woke up, left me and went to knock at the door where our daughter sleeps.
I followed and confronted him about it.
He was quick to defend himself saying he wanted to get some fire to light his cigarette.
</blockquote>
Beaular was 14 when she became dumb, the same year she was raped by her father. Mazviyo reportedly threatens people that he does not hesitate to return to prison after killing whoever gets involved in his family’s issues.
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Man (50) Accused Of Taking Daughter As A Second Wife

Delta Corporation Limited, a company that produces beverages and is listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), is financing a solar borehole project in the Nyahunda area of Bikita, Masvingo province. The project, which costs US$10,000, aims to provide clean water to over 5,000 people, including 500 students from Tagona Secondary and Chitenderano Primary Schools.
In addition to the borehole project, Delta Corporation has spent US$15,000 to refurbish a classroom block, a teacher’s house, and ablution facilities for the school children. These buildings were damaged by heavy rains in October 2023. The project began late last year and focuses on addressing the issue of inadequate water and poor sanitation in Tagona, Chitenderano Schools, and the Nyahunda community. This effort will help mitigate the spread of the ongoing cholera epidemic.
According to Ms. Patricia Murambinda, the general manager in charge of corporate affairs at Delta, Bikita experiences water shortages, and the community often faces outbreaks of diarrhoea and typhoid due to the use of contaminated water. The solar borehole project aims to provide clean and safe water to these vulnerable communities.
Ms. Murambinda emphasized that the project empowers communities to fight against the cholera pandemic while addressing the crucial need for water access. The solarized borehole will help alleviate water shortages caused by climate change in rural areas, benefiting some of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people. The Chronicle cites Murambinda as saying:
<blockquote>
The Bikita water project is driven by the need to provide much-needed clean and safe water to the vulnerable communities.
This project has enabled us to take a step towards empowering communities to fight against the cholera pandemic, while delivering on the vital human need, of access to water.
The provision of the solarized borehole will alleviate climate change-induced water shortages in rural areas housing some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in the country, which has been made possible through a generous grant from Delta.
</blockquote>
Furthermore, the refurbishment of the classroom block, teacher’s house, and ablution facilities aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Ms. Murambinda also highlighted that the project has encouraged alumni and former students to participate in community projects. Some of them have recently collaborated to rehabilitate a borehole at Ngorima Clinic, which is handling increased cases of cholera.
The whole of Africa and the Southern African region in particular, is grappling with Cholera. As of February 15, 2024, Zimbabwe reported a total of 24,682 suspected cases of Cholera. Out of these, 2,586 cases have been confirmed. Fortunately, 24,009 people have recovered from the illness. However, there have been 71 confirmed deaths due to Cholera, and an additional 460 deaths are suspected to be related to the disease. 
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Delta Corporation Funds Clean Water Initiative In Masvingo Province

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)’s councillor for Masvingo’s Ward 4, Mr Aleck Tabe, has been elected as the new mayor of Masvingo City. He has replaced the outgoing mayor, Shantiel Yeukai Chiwara, who was recalled by Sengezo Tshabangu who claims to be the CCC’s interim Secretary General.
Tabe was nominated by Councillor Alaika Time, seconded by Councillor Bernard Muchokwa. Councillor Sharon Marombedze of ZANU PF nominated herself and was seconded by Councillor Sengerayi Manyanga.
Tabe received 10 votes out of 12 and has already been sworn in by the Acting Town Clerk, Mr. Vitalis Shonhai. After his election, Mayor Tabe expressed gratitude for the opportunity and promised to serve with excellence, the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/new-masvingo-city-mayor-elected/">Chronicle</a> reported. He said:
<blockquote>
We intend to provide excellent services, including appropriate water supply, garbage collection, and many other essential services that the public requires.
We guarantee that we will restore and uphold order in the city.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Shantiel_Chiwara/">Shantiel Yeukai Chiwara</a> is seeking re-election in the upcoming Ward 2 by-election following her short-lived stint as Masvingo City mayor.
She was the first young female elected mayor before Tshabangu recalled her arguing that she had ceased to belong to the CCC party. Councillor Daniel Mberikunashe has been carrying out mayoral duties in an acting capacity.
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New Masvingo Mayor Elected And Sworn In

A 38-year-old man from Masvingo was sentenced to a year in jail for fondling a woman’s breast without her consent, reported <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/1-year-for-grabbing-breasts/">The Mirror</a>.
James Taruvinga of Mucheke in Masvingo recently appeared before Magistrate Rutendo Jakati facing an indecent assault charge.
Taruvinga will, however, effectively serve six months in jail after the magistrate conditionally suspended six months of the sentence.
According to court papers, the incident happened last week on Wednesday around 1 PM at Mucheke Garages Rank.
Taruvinga, who was sitting outside a bar, approached the woman (name withheld) who was walking with her friend and fondled her breast.
The two women were looking for a three-legged pot when one of them was indecently assaulted.
The victim reported the matter to Police officers on patrol leading to Taruvinga’s arrest.
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Masvingo Man (38) Jailed 12 Months For Touching Woman's Breast

Zimbabwean musician <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Garry_Mapanzure/">Garry Mapanzure</a> born Garikai Munashe Mapanzure is reportedly in critical condition following a road traffic accident on the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway in Masvingo. The incident occurred when a vehicle turning into Clipsham Views residential area collided with another vehicle coming from Beitbridge. Mapanzure was a passenger in the car driven by his sister, and sadly, his nephew (his sister’s son) lost his life immediately, while Mapanzure sustained critical injuries.
The accident also involved Langton Madima, a student from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Great_Zimbabwe_University/">Great Zimbabwe University (GZU)</a> and the President of the GZU Students Representative Council, who unfortunately died at the scene. Distressing images from the accident site revealed the mangled wreckage of a maroon Toyota Vitz vehicle, beyond repair, while the other vehicle involved, a grey car, was positioned further down the road. 
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Garry Mapanzure gained popularity with his 2017 single “Wapunza” featuring his brother Victor Mapanzure. He further released the single “Moyo Muti” in February 2018. Garry was selected for Mr Eazi’s #EMPAWA100 program after his song “Truth or Dare” gained attention. Through this program, he released the track “Slow.” In July 2019, Garry released the single “Your Man.” He later signed a deal with Runabeat Music in January 2020, which serves as an agency for reggae, dancehall, and afrobeats musicians.
In addition to his music career, Garry launched a clothing line called African Sushi Wear in 2021. The line includes various products like T-shirts, hoodies, and sweaters, which are available for purchase through his online store.
Regrettably, this incident marks the third tragic accident to deeply sadden the people of Zimbabwe this week. Just yesterday, a talented Upper Sixth pupil, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/010/12/deputy-head-boy-of-georges-college-in-harare-ashley-musendekwa-has-died/">Ashley Musendekwa</a> who served as the deputy head boy of St George’s College, lost his life in a devastating car crash along Harare Drive in Mt Pleasant, Harare. The collision occurred when the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with a Koala Park Abattoir truck, resulting in his immediate demise.
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Musician Garry Mapanzure Reportedly Critical After Accident

The owner of Murowa Diamonds (Rio Zim) and his son were among the six people who died when the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/29/rio-zim-plane-crashed-on-friday-in-mashava-masvingo-killing-six-people/">company’s plane crashed</a> in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mashava/">Mashava</a>, Masvingo on Friday 29 September 2023.
Giving an update on Murowa Diamonds plane crash and the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/30/42-trapped-in-bayhorse-mine-collapse-in-chakari-chegutu/">Bay Horse Mine shaft collapse</a> during the Central Committee meeting at ZANU PF Headquarters in Harare on Saturday, Vice President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantino_Chiwenga/">Constantino Chiwenga</a> said the victims would receive State-assisted funerals. Chiwenga said:
<blockquote>
Your Excellency (President Emmerson Mnangagwa), last night we had an accident at Chakari. This is a disused former German mine. However, when it was reopened, the new owner did not take necessary precautions, which saw the 34 miners being trapped.
First to be rescued were 13 miners, and then followed by eight, bringing the total to 21. Three bodies were retrieved, five are still in there and have been located. So, we believe we might have lost about 13.
Also yesterday, the owner of Murowa Diamonds and his son, as well as four other members, were involved in a plane crash.
I was in Chirumanzu when the accident happened. It was bad weather. Arrangements have been done for the State to assist with burials.
</blockquote>
Nine fatalities have been reported at the Bay Horse Mineshaft in Chegutu, with six individuals still buried under debris. Ongoing efforts are being made to recover the remaining bodies. The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has been mobilised and a command centre established at the mine. Four additional miners are yet to be located, but it has been confirmed that they were part of the teams present underground during the collapse.
Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Dr Polite Kambamura told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/president-mourns-accident-victims">The Sunday Mail</a> yesterday that efforts were underway to account for everyone. He spoke from the site:
<blockquote>
There were 34 people underground when the accident occurred. Out of the 34 miners, 21 survived and escaped with injuries.
Out of the remaining 13, nine have been confirmed dead and we have retrieved three bodies that have been taken to mortuary.
We are making frantic efforts to retrieve the other dead bodies and locate the other four, as we try to account for everyone.
</blockquote>
According to Mr. Michael Munodawafa, the chief mining engineer in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, the retrieval operation for the bodies will be conducted with utmost respect and dignity. They plan to utilize a specialized motor that will break the rock without causing ground movement or further harm to the bodies. This approach will facilitate the removal of rock fragments more easily and safely.
Mr. Trevor Murombedzi, one of the survivors, recounted the tragic incident that claimed the life of his brother, Tendai (23). He said they observed signs of an imminent roof collapse in the mine and attempted to flee. Tragically, a large section of the ground above them collapsed, leading to the devastating outcome. He added:
<blockquote>
I escaped unhurt together with the other three that I was working with from a group of nine.
The other five, including my brother, were trapped by the ground.
</blockquote>
Amidst a sombre atmosphere at the mine site, the families of those trapped maintain hope that their loved ones are among the four individuals believed to be alive. Witnesses reported that the mine collapse happened around 10 a.m. on Friday, and rescue operations commenced later in the evening after 8 p.m.
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Update: Murowa Diamonds Owner And Son Die In Plane Crash, Chakari Mine Collapse Death Toll Rises

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development in Zimbabwe is currently investigating a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/29/rio-zim-plane-crashed-on-friday-in-mashava-masvingo-killing-six-people/">plane crash</a> that took place in the Zvamahande area of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mashava/">Mashava</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Masvingo_Province/">Masvingo</a>. The crash involved a plane owned by Murowa Diamonds (Rio Zim) and resulted in the tragic deaths of six individuals, including two Zimbabweans and four foreign nationals. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry said its Air Accidents and Serious Incidents Investigation Department is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause and contributing factors of the accident. The goal is to draw conclusions from the investigation and propose safety recommendations to prevent similar accidents in the future. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>FATAL ACCIDENT OF A CESSNA C206 AIRCRAFT 6 KM TO THE NORTHWEST OF MASHAVA</h3>
On 29 September 2023, the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (RGMIA) Flight Information Centre (FIC) advised that they lost contact with a Zimbabwean-registered Cessna C206 aircraft registration No. Z-CAM. The aircraft got airborne from RGMIA at 06:30 a.m. Zimbabwe time, flying to Murowa (near Zvishavane) with 6 people on board. Last contact with the aircraft was at 07:03 am Zimbabwe time. The FIC had checked with destination and were told that the aircraft had not arrived. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirms the aircraft accident, and 6 fatalities of the occupants on board the aircraft about 6 km to the North West of Masluwa.
The names of the deceased pilot and the other five occupants of the aircraft have been withheld until the next akin had been notified about the accident.
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development – Air Accidents and Serious Incidents Investigation Department is carrying out investigations to establish the cause(s) and contributing factors regarding the accident in order to draw investigation conclusions and propose appropriate Safety Recommendations for prevention of future accidents from similar causes.
The Minister of Transport and Infrasumetural Development. Hon. F.T. Mhona, sends heat nett condolences to the families and friends of passengers and the pilot who lost their lives in the aircraft crash.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe's Transport Ministry Investigating Rio Zim Plane Crash

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has provided additional information regarding the Rio Zim <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/29/rio-zim-plane-crashed-on-friday-in-mashava-masvingo-killing-six-people/">plane crash</a> in Zvemahande, Mashava, Masvingo province. According to police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Nyathi/">Paul Nyathi</a>, the crash resulted in the death of six individuals. In a statement seen by Pindula News, Nyathi said police will release further details as they become available. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
<h3>PLANE CRASH IN ZVEMAHANDE AREA, MASHAVA</h3>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports a plane crush which occurred on the 29th September 2023 between 0730 hours and 0800 hours where six people are confirmed dead. The Murowa Diamond Company (RioZim) owned white and red Zcam aircraft had left Harare for the mine at 0600 hours and crushed about six kilometres from Mashava. The victims are two Zimbabweans and four foreign nationals.
More information will be released in due course.
</blockquote>
Preliminary results from the investigation suggest that the plane had a mechanical fault.

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A Pindula News correspondent visited the crash site and described it as a gruesome scene with scattered body parts and debris. The correspondent said due to the extensive damage, it was difficult to determine the exact number of passengers onboard.
Locals reported hearing a loud sound and witnessing the plane circling before it tragically fell from the sky. The aftermath was disturbing, with body parts hanging from branches and chunks of flesh on the ground. Based on the discovery of seven pairs of shoes, it was estimated that seven individuals had died in the crash.
A CID officer at the scene said the area’s network would remain down until Civil Aviation authorities arrived. The weather conditions at the crash site were unclear, but it was misty and foggy in the Masvingo area.
The Rio Zim plane was en route from Harare to Murowa Diamonds when the incident happened, potentially due to a mechanical fault. Rio Zim is a prominent mining company in Zimbabwe involved in extracting gold, diamonds, and chrome.
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More Details Emerge On Rio Zim Plane Crash

Shantel Yeukai Chiwara, a 25-year-old member of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Citizens%27_Coalition_for_Change/">Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)</a>, has made history by being elected as the first female Mayor of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Masvingo/">Masvingo</a>. Notably, she is also the youngest person to hold the position.
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Contender: Chiwara received a majority of the votes, securing 11 out of the 13 votes cast by councillors defeating Ward 10, Masvingo Urban Councillor, Sengerayi Manyanga (ZANU PF) who received two votes.
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Deputy: Chiwara will be assisted in her mayoral duties by Councillor <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Daniel_Mberikunashe/">Daniel Mberikunashe</a>, also from the CCC, who won the deputy mayoral position with nine votes. Mberikunashe is serving his third term as Ward 5 councillor.
The CCC celebrated Chiwara’s election, highlighting that it aligns with the party leader <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa/">Nelson Chamisa</a>‘s vision of promoting women and young people to national leadership positions. The party emphasised the importance of empowering women and youth in governance roles. Said the party on its socials:
<blockquote>
In line with President @nelsonchamisa ‘s vision of promoting women &amp; young people to national leadership positions, the councilors in Masvingo have elected one of the youngest Mayors in the country. Shantel Chiwara, a 25-year-old, has been elected as the Mayoress of Masvingo. She will be supported by Deputy Mayor Councillor Daniel Mberikunashe.
</blockquote>
Qualifications: Chiwara’s professional background includes working as a bank teller at a local bank, and she holds a Master’s degree. 
Swearing-in Ceremony: She was officially sworn in as the new Mayor of Masvingo at a ceremony presided over by Town Clerk Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa.
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Shantel Chiwara (25) Elected As The Mayor Of Masvingo

The mayor of Masvingo Councillor Collen Maboke has revealed plans by the City of Masvingo to reclaim the Runyararo West dumpsite area by constructing a school.
Speaking to <a href="https://tellzim.com/council-to-construct-new-school-at-runyararo-west-dumpsite/">TellZim News</a> after a Full Council Meeting held on Monday, 03 July, Councillor Maboke said the local authority plans to reclaim the Runyararo West dumpsite which is now being relieved by the Cambria landfill.
He said the former dumpsite had become a health hazard to residents who lived nearby. Said Maboke:
<blockquote>
There are no longer any activities of dumping refuse at the old site as we speak, as council we are planning to build a school on that site.
This is not the first time that council builds a school on a former dumpsite, previously there was a dumpsite on what is now Runyararo Primary School so we intend to utilize the land by constructing a new school and recreational facilities for Runyararo West and Victoria Ranch residents.
</blockquote>
He said the new landfill started functioning two weeks back relieving the former dump site.
The old dumpsite had for long exposed residents from the two suburbs to foul smells, swarms of flies and smoke that came from burning of rubbish.
Though the council had stopped dumping at the site, there is still a lot of rubbish at the site.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Masvingo Council Plans To Build A School On Old Dumpsite

A gang of five armed robbers pounced on the Inter Africa depot in Masvingo in the industrial area on Wednesday and got away with US$14 524 and ZAR13 450.
ZPR spokesperson in Masvingo Province, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, told <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/armed-robbers-hit-masvingo-inter-africa-depot/">The Mirror</a> that the robbery happened on Wednesday around 1 AM.
He said the five robbers were armed with a pistol and iron bars.
The suspects first entered Quality Gas Garage where they tied Taurai Mlambo who was sleeping in his vehicle and Knowledge Mutsananguri who was guarding the premises.
They then demanded the names of the Inter Africa depot security guards from the two before they tied them using shoelaces and bundled them into Mutsananguri’s vehicle.
The suspects drove Mutsananguri’s vehicle to the Inter Africa gate and called the security guards by their names.
However, the security guards did not respond and the robbers force-opened the gate using iron bars and two of them drove into the garage.
The other three robbers then jumped over the precast wall and manhandled Kudakwashe Katiza (36) who was sleeping inside a bus.
They robbed him of his phone before tying two other guards’ feet and hands with shoelaces.
The gang then proceeded to an office and opened a safe using an iron bar and took all the money it contained.
They then drove away in an unidentified vehicle.
The security guards managed to free themselves and reported the matter to the police.
Depot manager, Cephas Machaka (36) attended the scene together with police officers.
Machaka confirmed that indeed, US$14 524 and ZAR13 450 was in the safe.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Masvingo Inter Africa Depot Robbed

A 62-year-old man died after being strangled at a funeral in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Bikita">Bikita</a>, Masvingo for asking the suspect to return his burdizzo, a specialized clamp used for castration. 
In a report seen by Pindula News, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has since arrested a man who strangled the deceased. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
Police in Bikita arrested Vetengeni Kwaramba (34) in connection with a case of Murder in which Webster Mhembere (62) died whilst admitted at Masvingo General Hospital after being pinned to the ground and strangled by Vetengeni Kwaramba. The incident took place during a funeral service at Romberai Village, Chief Mazungunye on 08/03/23. The victim had asked the suspect to return his burdizzo which he had taken.
</blockquote>
Police always urge members of the public to resolve their disputes amicably to avoid unnecessary loss of life.
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Man Strangled At A Funeral Over A Burdizzo

Police in Masvingo have warned residents against turning secluded and dark spots into love nests after a 21-year-old nurse at Masvingo General Hospital was raped and robbed while in the company of her lover.
The suspect caught the nurse in the act of being intimate with her boyfriend in a car in a bushy area next to TelOne offices on the eastern fringes of the city.
Police say the unidentified suspect, who was armed with a pistol, smashed one of the windows and pointed a firearm at them and threatened to shoot if they tried to resist.
The suspect tied the 42-year-old boyfriend’s hands and feet with cellphone charger cables and left him naked in the car while the nurse was dragged to a bushy area and raped.
The boyfriend managed to loosen the cables and went to a nearby building manned by security guards where he raised alarm.
He was then assisted to make a police report at Masvingo Central Police Station.
ZRP spokesperson in Masvingo Province, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa, said the suspect got away with three cellphones, a laptop and US$20 from the lovers.
When the woman returned to the car after being raped, she found it abandoned and walked to Masvingo Central Police Station to file a report.
She met the boyfriend at the police station also making his own report. | <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/armed-robber-pounces-on-lovebirds-and-rapes-woman/">The Herald</a>

Armed Robber Pounces On Lovers At Secluded Spot And Rapes Woman

Hundreds of people filled the streets in Mucheke suburb, Masvingo on Thursday morning when Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers brought Tafadzwa Kanengoni alias “Soda Water” who was arrested in connection with the murder of a popular tuckshop owner at Sisk business centre recently.
The people wanted to lay their hands on the tattooed Kanengoni as he arrived under heavy Police escort at the scene of the crime along Kaguvi Street, Mucheke B Masvingo for indications.
Michael Munhungowarwa (41) was shot and killed on Saturday evening as he and his wife were closing their tuckshop.
The robbers went away with an undisclosed amount of money after killing the businessman.
Reports suggest Kanengoni was arrested at a girlfriend’s place in Zvishavane.
ZRP spokesperson in Masvingo Province Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the story.
He added that investigations were in progress and full details will be given later. | <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/hordes-swarm-streets-as-tuckshop-owner-killer-is-arrested%ef%bf%bc-2/">The Mirror</a>

Masvingo "Jailbird" Arrested Over The Murder Of Tuckshop Owner

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the names of <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/bus-veers-off-the-road-and-runs-over-3-people-on-new-years-eve/">three people who died on the spot when an Inter Africa bus veered off the road</a> and ran over them in Masvingo on New Year’s Eve.
 ZRP Masvingo provincial spokesperson, Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa told ZBC News that the deceased are:
<blockquote>
1). Mary Gomo (43) from Chihanya village of Zaka; 
2). Margaret Chidari (43) and 
3). Chelsea Tanatswa Chidari (4) from Fambai Village, Chief Nhema area in Zaka.
</blockquote>
The Harare-bound Inter Africa bus veered off the road and hit them at the Nyagambu area near Nhema Clinic in Zaka and killed the three pedestrians on the spot. 
The accident is said to have occurred on Saturday morning.
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UPDATE: Police Name Victims Of Masvingo Bus Accident

Three pedestrians died on the spot when a bus veered off the road and ran over them in Masvingo on New Year’s Eve.
While a statement by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) seen by Pindula News did not name the bus involved in the accident, this publication has learnt that the bus trades under the Inter Africa brand. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP Confirms a fatal RTA which occurred at the 15 km peg along Zaka-Nyika Road on 31/12/22 at around 1000 hours when a bus went off the road and ran over three pedestrians who were standing on the roadside. The three victims died on the spot.
</blockquote>
 In another road traffic accident, a motorist driving a Volvo F series truck lost control of the truck and veered off the road to the left where he hit a stationary Honda Fit vehicle which had five occupants.
Three passengers in the Honda Fit vehicle died on the spot, while two others were injured.
The accident occurred at the 39 km peg along Harare-Bulawayo Road on 31 December 2022 at 1730 hours.
 Statistics from police and the Traffic Council of Zimbabwe indicate that human error, bad weather, mechanic fault and poor roads are the leading causes of accidents. 
Members of the public are encouraged to observe road rules to save lives.
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Bus Veers Off The Road And Runs Over 3 People On New Year's Eve

The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has said it condemns political violence in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gutu">Gutu</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Masvingo_Province">Masvingo</a> which it said is being perpetrated by members of the ruling ZANU PF.
The party said it will remain focused on its goal to win the 2023 elections, <a href="https://tellzim.com/political-violence-rears-ugly-head-in-gutu/">TellZim</a> reported citing CCC spokesperson, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fadzayi_Mahere">Fadzayi Mahere</a>. She is cited as saying:
<blockquote>
No amount of panic and lawlessness by Zanu PF will get in the way of political change whose time has come. We condemn the escalation of political violence in Gutu that is being perpetrated by Zanu PF.
We remain focused on our task of registering citizens to vote in their millions so we win big in 2023. We have assembled peace and security teams to protect our members. Gutu and neighbouring communities remain defiant and are ready to do whatever it takes to win Zimbabwe for change.
</blockquote>
<h2>Some context:</h2>
It is alleged that members of the ruling ZANU PF in Gutu North and Central constituencies are attacking individuals believed to be opposition party supporters.
Teachers at Machingambi Secondary School were on November 22, 2022, also subjected to alleged victimization at the hands of Zanu PF’s Gutu District Coordinating Committee (DCC) vice chairperson identified as Musara after participating in a data collection exercise on behalf of Australia-based academic Professor Felix Mavhondo, according to TellZim.
Musara allegedly accused teachers at the school of working for opposition political parties after establishing that Prof Mavhondo had tasked them to collect data on his project in form of questionnaires.
During the run-up to March 26, 2022 by-elections CCC supporters were attacked at a rally in Kwekwe <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/11-of-the-16-arrested-for-violence-murder-at-ccc-kwekwe-rally-released/">leading to the death of Mboneni Ncube after being stabbed with a spear.</a>
The Gokwe-Kabuyuni by-elections held on August 27 saw Nelson Chamisa’s <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/mahere-says-zanu-pf-thugs-attacked-chamisas-convoy-citizens-attending-gokwe-rally/">convoy under attack allegedly by senior ZANU PF officials</a> with Local government minister July Moyo allegedly involved.
Senior ZANU PF officials are on record <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/owen-ncube-threatens-worse-than-2008-political-violence-against-sell-outs/">threatening that 2023 will be worse than 2008</a> when members of the opposition MDC were attacked and killed in the run-up to the run-off election.
Political analysts say the 2023 elections will likely be bloody.
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CCC Condemns "Escalation Of Violence In Gutu Being Perpetrated By ZANU PF"

Four members of the same family died in a road accident that occurred on Friday 30 September 2022 in Norton.
A police statement seen by Pindula News says they died on the spot after a Land Rover Defender vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels. Reads the report:
<blockquote>
The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 30/09/22 at around 1130 hours at the 7.5 km peg along Skyline Road, Norton. Four family members died on the spot when a Land Rover Defender vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned before landing on its wheels.
</blockquote>
In another road traffic accident, three foreign nationals died when a Volvo XC90 vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road before landing in a ditch. 
The accident also occurred on the 30th of September at around 1430 hours at the 170 km peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
The driver and one passenger died on the spot whilst the other passenger died upon admission at a local private hospital.
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Four Family Members Die In A Road Accident In Norton

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has called for suitable candidates to apply for solar heating design and installation training to be held in Masvingo from the 10th to the 14th of October 2022.
A statement seen by Pindula News says suitable candidates should send their resumes by eh 30th of September 2022. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
<h2>INVITATION TO SOLAR WATER HEATING DESIGN AND INSTALLATION TRAINING</h2>
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) in partnership with SIRDC shall be conducting a five-day Solar Water Heater Design and Installation Training Course to improve local capacity in Solar Water Heater installations. The training targets people with a technical background preferably plumbing who are working for companies that design, install and distribute Solar Water Heaters in Zimbabwe.
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<tbody>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">VENUE</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">PROPOSED DATES</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">DEADLINE FOR CVs SUBMISSION</td>
</tr>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.5">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.95">10 – 14 October 2022</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">30 September 2022</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Those who meet the above criteria can send their CVs to tmudzingwa@zera.co.zw for consideration, by the 30th of September 2022.
Alternatively, hard copies may be submitted at ZERA Offices, 14th Floor, Century Towers, 45 Samora Machel Avenue. Envelopes containing the CVs should be clearly marked, “Solar Water Heater Installations Training-Masvingo”. 
NB. A registration fee of US$50 equivalent shall be required only for those that would have been selected for the training.
</blockquote>
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ZERA To Conduct A Solar Water Heating Design And Installation Training

More than 100 student nurses at Masvingo Provincial Hospital nurse training school were forced to look for alternative accommodation outside the school precincts following the closure of halls of residence at the institution.
The facilities were condemned as unfit and unsafe for human habitation. At least 120 student nurses now have to commute to the hospital daily to attend classes.
Masvingo provincial medical director Dr Amadeous Shamu confirmed the closure of the halls of residence at the institution to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/masvingo-hospital-nursing-school-shuts-halls-of-residence/">The Herald</a> but denied that the facilities were condemned. He said:
<blockquote>
The reasons for the closure are not what you heard but I cannot say anything more because I am not allowed to speak to the press.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, a senior hospital official who refused to be named told The Herald that the entire institution has a faulty plumbing system. He said:
<blockquote>
The whole hospital, including the provincial nurse training school, relies on a plumbing system that is outdated and in urgent need of an overhaul.
Major repair works are needed for the plumbing system to function normally again.
We had to close halls of residence at the nurse training schools because the state of the plumbing system no longer made it possible for people to stay inside.
</blockquote>

Masvingo Hospital Nursing School Closes Halls Of Residence

A Grade two pupil at Murerekwa Primary School was knocked down and killed by a vehicle while patching potholes and charging motorists passing by.
The incident occurred on 12 August a few meters from the Murerekwa school turnoff towards Roy.
The boy, Blessing Gomana, was hit and dragged for several meters by the motor vehicle.
Ward 8 councillor Tererai Tererai confirmed the incident and said the deceased has already been buried at his home in Gwara village under Chief Ndanga. Said Tererai:
<blockquote>
The boy was patching potholes a few meters from the Murerekwa school turnoff towards Roy when a white guy stopped and offered him US$5 as a token.
When he drove off, he mistakenly racked him with a boat trailer he was pulling and dragged him only to stop after some meters.
The driver later stopped and helped the boy to Ndanga Hospital but he died because he had lost a lot of blood.
The driver assisted the family with US$570 to cater for funeral expenses.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Masvingo Provincial Roads Engineer Robert Mukome has urged parents to forbid children from working on roads. He said:
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As a word of advice to parents, please prohibit children from working on highways as motorists will be travelling at very high speed.
The speeding is dangerous to their safety. May this information be relayed through schools within the highway’s corridors as more noise on this notion will help.
Again as a ministry we are still facing some operational challenges constrained mainly on resources.
Management is still engaging all relevant stakeholders to come up with a long-term and sustainable intervention to address this mishap we are encountering.
Let’s continue to exercise patience and caution as we traverse this route, We are working flat out to ensure required resources are availed to address this life-threatening danger posed by the current status of our road.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://tellzim.com/juvenile-knocked-down-dies-while-patching-potholes/">TellZim News</a>

Grade 2 Pupil Knocked Down, Dies While Patching Potholes

A man from Mwenezi was on Christmas day assaulted to death after he had refused to return a cup that he had borrowed.
Brighton Zhou (33) of Village 4 Muzhanjire, Chief Neshuro, Mwenezi was allegedly assaulted to death by Tavavamwenye Chamana (42) of the same village from whose homestead he had borrowed a cup to drink beer.
Masvingo police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and encouraged the members of the public to resolve their matters amicably. Dhewa said:
<blockquote>
On 25 December at around 4.30pm Brighton Zhou left his homestead in the company of his brother Innocent Ndlovu (48) with a 5-litre container filled with traditional beer.
They went to Mupasi homestead where there were brewing traditional beer and when they got there, they discovered that the beer was not yet ready.
The two proceeded to Chamana’s house where they borrowed a cup from his wife in his absence.
They were given a plastic cup and went back to Mupasi homestead where they started drinking their beer.
When Chamana came back he was told Zhou and Ndlovu had borrowed a cup and he went after them.
</blockquote>
Chamana followed the two and demanded his cup but Zhou refused to hand it over prompting the angry Chamana to stab Zhou once on the left shoulder and once on the lower left arm and blood gushed out.
Zhou tried to run away but he collapsed as he had lost a lot of blood. Chamana ran back to his house and took a cloth from his wife intending to do first aid and prevent further loss of blood but Zhou died on the spot.
The villagers handed Chamana over to the police at Rutenga and the knife was used in the commission of the crime was recovered. 
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/mwenezi-man-killed-over-cup-another-over-rejecting-marriage-proposal/">The Sunday News</a>

Man Killed On Christmas Over A Plastic Cup

A Chiredzi creche owner Zhuwakina Javangwe who was arrested after four kids died in the boot of her car has been granted an $8 000 bail by the High Court in Masvingo.
Javangwe is facing murder, attempted murder and violation of the Education Act charges.
She was arrested on Tuesday last week after she forgot four kids in the boot of her Honda CRV for four hours resulting in the death of two of them. 
She is also accused by the State of operating a crèche without a licence.
The deceased children attended her Javas Day Care Creche. 
The State led by Emmanuel Matose did not oppose bail and said Javangwe was not a flight risk.
The toddlers who died are Celine Shiri and Innocentia Lynet Musungati.
Javangwe was represented by Yvonne Motsi of B Chipadze Law Chambers.
Justice Garainesu Mawadze ordered Javangwe to deposit $8 000 with the clerk of court at Chiredzi, continue residing at 15 Bauhina in Rhodhene, Masvingo, not to interfere with witnesses and to report at Masvingo Central every Friday. 
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Kids Die After Being Forgotten In Car Boot: Creche Owner Granted Bail

A group of rowdy and drunk youths attacked the aides of Nelson Chamisa, the leader of opposition MDC Alliance in Charumbira, Masvingo. The party believes the assailants had been sponsored by ruling ZANU PF. 
The violent mob stoned vehicles, blocked roads with burning logs and badly injured members of Nelson Chamisa’s delegation and advance team. 
An eye witness said Chamisa’s aides had to go back but they had already been injured. As she narrated the ordeal, the audience was chanting “pasi nemhandu” a slogan that was popularised by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The audience ululated when the narrator mentioned that the MDC officials had been injured.  Watch the video below for more details
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The violence takes place when Zimbabwe is preparing to hold 2023 general elections with stakeholders calling for the implementation of political reforms first. 

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Eye Witness Narrates Attack On Chamisa's Aides By "ZANU-PF Mob"

Here is the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 11 October 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 79 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 79 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>Deaths: 6 
</li>
<li>The five deaths reported by Harare province were community deaths that occurred between 3 and 8 October and were not reported. 
</li>
<li>Vaccinations: 5 046 (first dose); 8 238 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 3 176 744 (first dose); 2 417 442 (second dose).</li>
<li>As of 10 October 2021, 01500hrs there were 60 hospitalised cases: New Admissions 5, Asymptomatic 7, mild to moderate 34, severe 16 and 3 in Intensive Care Units.</li>
<li>Tests: 4 019 (Positivity today was 1.9%)</li>
<li>New Recoveries: 251; National Recovery Rate: 94%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 1 753 
</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 131 875 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 125 479 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 643</li>
</ul>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">Deaths (New)</td>
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<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">456</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=61.94">13 215(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=65.38">12333(10)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">156</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.04">726(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.28">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.85">1997</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.08">27 497(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=39.83">5 954(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">41</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=88.08">502(5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.48">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">400</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.12">14 035(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=61.17">13 289(42)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">291</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.7">455(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.86">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">192</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.84">8 459(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=91.31">8 196(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">6</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.41">257(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.17">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.92">14 155(14)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.73">13 373(51)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">438</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.37">344(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">503</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.54">16 345(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.9">15 773(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">80</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.33">492(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.59">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">355</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">10 176(13)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.34">9 687(64)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">85</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.74">404(0)</td>
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<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.13">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">206</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=61.9">10 828(8)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.4">10 428(10)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">219</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.7">181(0)</td>
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<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.4">568</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.1">7 995(15)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.35">7 581(36)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">315</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.11">99(0)</td>
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<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">42</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.98">9 170(4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.42">8 865(27)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">122</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.64">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.68">4 019</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">131 875(79)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">125 479(251)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.25">1753</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.88">4643(6)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 11 October 2021

Five Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) leaders were on Saturday arrested by police while attending a General Council meeting in Masvingo, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have said.
The leaders, Takudzwa Ngadziore, Nancy Njenge, Calvin Muvheyi, Allan Chipoyi, Paidamoyo Masaraure and Lennox Machoko, were detained at Masvingo Central Police Station.
They were charged with criminal nuisance as defined in Section 46 of the Criminal Code as read with paragraph 2v of the 3rd schedule of the Criminal Code, ZLHR revealed.
Meanwhile, the five ZINASU leaders have been released from police custody after paying ZWL$2 000 fine each.
They were arrested for refusing to allow police officers to attend the ZINASU General Council meeting at Lee’s inn Hotel in Masvingo.
Police charged them with criminal nuisance for such an act.
They were represented by Martin Mureri of the  Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights.
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