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Zimbabwe received 1 000 tonnes of rice from India on Friday, marking a significant step towards ensuring food security i...
21/12/2024

Zimbabwe received 1 000 tonnes of rice from India on Friday, marking a significant step towards ensuring food security in the country.

Deputy Minister of Public Services, Mercy Dinha says when the rice is distributed, first preference would be given to the elderly and people with disabilities.

“The support we receive does not only reflect India’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, but also underscores the importance of international cooperation in tackling the challenges faced by vulnerable populations,” said Deputy Minister Dinha.

India’s generous contribution is in response to the Government’s appeal for food support after President Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster in April following a poor harvest from the 2023/2024 due to the El Nino-induced drought.

The United Nations has also called on the world to support the over six million food insecure people.

Deputy Minister Dinha added that partnerships like this one are vital in such times.

“The contribution from India will enable the Zimbabwean Government to reach more households struggling to put food on their tables,” she added.

Deputy Minister Dinha explained that the resources provided by India would facilitate immediate food assistance while also supporting long-term initiatives aimed at building resilience among vulnerable populations.

“This aligns perfectly with our national vision of empowering communities and achieving an upper middle-income status by 2030,” she said.

Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brahma Kumar, reiterated his country’s commitment to humanitarian assistance.

“This year, again, 1 000 tonnes of rice are being delivered from India to ease the pressure on the Government of Zimbabwe regarding food security.”

Ambassador Kumar also highlighted India’s intention to continue meaningful contributions to Zimbabwe’s infrastructure and connectivity.

He emphasised the importance of expediting the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between RITES, an Indian public sector undertaking, and the National Railways of Zimbabwe.

In addition, Jindal Steel and Power has signed two investment agreements with ZESA Holdings in August 2024, aimed at increasing electricity production at Hwange Power Station.

21/12/2024

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Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, the outgoing Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has had a long and complex...
21/12/2024

Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, the outgoing Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, has had a long and complex career.

Born on February 5, 1962, in Chipinge, Manicaland Province, Matanga joined the liberation struggle at the age 16, crossing into Mozambique to join the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army in 1978.¹

After Zimbabwe gained independence, Matanga joined the Zimbabwe Republic Police as a patrol officer in 1982. He rose through the ranks, becoming Deputy Commissioner Generals in 1992. Matanga's career has been marked by controversy, including his involvement in internal party politics and anti-opposition violence.²

In 2017, Matanga was appointed acting Commissioner General, replacing Augustine Chihuri, who was forced to retire after President Robert Mugabe was ousted. Matanga's tenure has been criticized for human rights abuses, including the crackdown on post-election protests in 2018, which resulted in six civilian deaths.

Matanga has also faced sanctions from the United States and the United Kingdom for his role in human rights abuses and corruption. Despite this, he has remained a key figure in Zimbabwe's security sector until his retirement announcement on Friday.

As Commissioner General, Matanga has been married to Chamapiwa Matanga, and they have at least two sons involved in the ZANU-PF Youth League. His retirement marks a significant shift in Zimbabwe's security landscape, with speculation surrounding his successor and the future direction of the Zimbabwe Republic Police.

Nqobile Magwizi, a contender for the ZIFA presidency, has issued a response to a complaint filed with the ZIFA Ethics Co...
21/12/2024

Nqobile Magwizi, a contender for the ZIFA presidency, has issued a response to a complaint filed with the ZIFA Ethics Committee, which challenged his candidacy due to links to US sanctions.

Castle Lager Premiership Soccer Star of the Year, Walter Musona, was rewarded with a mere $5,000. To add insult, he's ex...
21/12/2024

Castle Lager Premiership Soccer Star of the Year, Walter Musona, was rewarded with a mere $5,000.

To add insult, he's expected to return the award when he is done with the Kodak moments.

Local players are not being respected aya ndoma jokes…

Meanwhile, Elvis Chipezeze received over $5,000 (R100,000) for being man-of-the-match in South Africa last month.

11 players who made the iconic end of the season calendar received $800 apiece.

Golden Boot Winner: $3,000
Golden Glove Winner: $2,000
Most Promising Player: $2,000
First Runner-Up: $3,000
Second Runner-Up: $2,500

Mukuru wemapurisa eZimbabwe Republic Police Godwin Matanga adzingwa basa.
21/12/2024

Mukuru wemapurisa eZimbabwe Republic Police Godwin Matanga adzingwa basa.

Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being "witchdoctors" who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the pres...
21/12/2024

Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being "witchdoctors" who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president.

The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka.

"Their purported mission was to use charms to harm" President Hakainde Hichilema, said the police statement, released on Friday.

Many people in the southern African country believe in - and live in fear of - witchcraft.

The police said Mr Candunde and Mr Phiri were hired by Nelson Banda, the younger brother of MP Emmanuel "Jay Jay" Banda.

The MP was reportedly arrested last month in neighbouring Zimbabwe over robbery charges, which he denies, but he has not been seen in public.
He is also accused of having escaped from custody in August as he awaited to appear in court.

The opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party, led by former President Edgar Lungu, has previously alleged that these charges are politically motivated.

Emmanuel Banda, who has been an independent MP since 2021, was previously associated with Lungu, who lost the presidency to Hichilema that year.

In their statement, the police said the MP's younger brother, Nelson, was "currently on the run".
Mr Candunde and Mr Phiri have been charged under Zambia's Witchcraft Act with "possession of charms", "professing knowledge of witchcraft" and "cruelty to wild animals".

The pair were found in possession of "assorted charms", including a live chameleon, the police added.
They told the police they had been promised more than 2m Zambian kwacha (£58,000; $73,000) for their "mission", according to the police statement.

The suspects are being held in custody and will appear in court "soon", the police said, but did not give an exact date for the hearing. They have not yet commented in public on the allegations.

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President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has retired Tandabantu Godwin Matanga as Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Rep...
20/12/2024

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has retired Tandabantu Godwin Matanga as Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, with Deputy Commissioner Stephen Mutamba taking over as the new police boss.

Matanga (62) has been serving as Commissioner General since December 2017 after the ouster of Augustine Chihuri.

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20/12/2024

Gaffa in Birmingham United Kingdom!

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s face after an horrific tackle by Monaco defender Wilfried Singo.The challenge only resulted in a ...
19/12/2024

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s face after an horrific tackle by Monaco defender Wilfried Singo.

The challenge only resulted in a yellow card.

KASONGO: A Honda Fit collided with a Land Cruiser 300 series along Old Enterprise Road as he tried to make a U-turn into...
19/12/2024

KASONGO: A Honda Fit collided with a Land Cruiser 300 series along Old Enterprise Road as he tried to make a U-turn into Emmerson Mnangagwa Road.

Photos: Anesu Masamvu/ZiFM Stereo News.

SAD NEWS: A fatal head-on collision between a bus and a Toyota Fortuner occurred at Makhado Business Centre along the Bu...
19/12/2024

SAD NEWS: A fatal head-on collision between a bus and a Toyota Fortuner occurred at Makhado Business Centre along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway early Thursday morning, resulting in two deaths and one injury.

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Outgoing Equatorial Guinea Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jose Ela Ebang bids farewell to Foreign Affairs Minister, Amon Murwir...
18/12/2024

Outgoing Equatorial Guinea Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jose Ela Ebang bids farewell to Foreign Affairs Minister, Amon Murwira at his Munhumutapa offices.

Ebang’s tour of duty to Harare end this month.

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