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22/07/2022

*📰Limping Dynamos missing five players*

DYNAMOS fc will miss at least four of their key players when they face Chicken Inn FC at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.

Ndiraya is confident they will get something out of the game despite having some of his key players out for the encounter.

Shadreck Nyahwa, Ralph Kawondera, King Nadolo and Brandon Mpofu are out of the game owing to injury and illness. Youngster Bill Antonio is also not available after sneaking out of the country for trials in Belgium.

“Our preparations have gone quite well. We know it’s gonna be a difficult game. We are going through a difficult phase and difficult fixtures and we want to make sure that we get out of this phase with something in our hands so we are going to Chicken Inn with a lot of confidence.

“Hopefully we get a favourable result. It’s been difficult for us to get a result in Bulawayo particularly at Chicken Inn, but we will give it our best shot. It’s not going to be easy, but we are in for a fight. We have not been doing well in the past games, but l think we got a confidence booster against FC Platinum.

“Hopefully we can continue to get out of those difficult phases. I hope we take our form from the FC Platinum game to Chicken Inn and this time we hope to get a goal or goals to increase our chances of winning the match,” said Ndiraya.

Having started the season brightly, Dynamos seem to have lost their mojo and they find themselves eight points adrift of leaders FC Platinum, who are on 44 points after 21 games.

Just four games ago, Dynamos, who are third on the table, were a point behind the defending champions. An indifferent run of two identical 0-0 home draws against Triangle United and FC Platinum, as well as 1-0 score-line defeats to Yadah and Cranborne Bullets have seen DeMbare slowly losing ground in the title race.

Dynamos’ last win was on June 5 when they clobbered their arch-rivals Caps United 3-0. Issah Sadiki, Ralph Kawondera and Frank Makarati were on target f

22/07/2022

*📰Norton MP Mliswa Says Chinese Companies Are Fueling The Black Market In Zimbabwe*

Norton legislator (Independent), Temba Mliswa, has accused Chinese contractors and businesspeople working in Zimbabwe of fuelling black market activities.

Open Parly quotes Mliswa saying the Chinese are paid in local currency by the government then they take the local currency to the black market to buy US dollars which they externalise to their country.

The legislator said it was sad to note that the government is engaging foreign companies and then paying them in local currency which they cannot repatriate to their countries. He said:

The Chinese companies – the whole thrust was to empower the local companies because they did not need foreign currency. If they needed foreign currency, they would go to the auction after being paid by Government in RTGs.

Now you have got foreign companies that are coming in and this is where the problem is, the local companies must go to auction. They are being paid especially the Chinese companies, they go on the black market and the inflation goes up and then they externalise that money. So, a lot of money is being externalised as a result of that because they are not interested in the RTGs.

Mliswa, a former ZANU PF member, said the government knows “very well” that foreign companies are saboteurs in terms of increasing inflation.

He urged Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi to issue a statement in response to the reports.

22/07/2022

*📰Three gunmen rob shop and get away with US$4 000*

THREE-gun brandishing men pounced on a shop in the Bulawayo city centre and stole US$4 200 and appliances.

Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred on July 21 at around 7PM.

“Police in Bulawayo are investigating a robbery case which occurred on 21 July 2022 at around 1930hrs, where three unknown suspects, armed with an unidentified pistol, posed as potential customers who intended to buy an invertor at Corner 14th Avenue and JM Nkomo Street, Bulawayo.”

“They persuaded the complainant, who had already closed the shop, to open it before attacking him and stole US$4 200 cash, eight boxes of solar led lights, 2x5KV invertors, 1x3KV invertor, an HP Desktop computer and a cellphone,” said the police.

In another incident on July 20, police arrested a suspect, Thobekile Mthunzi (26) for robbery which occurred at CSC compound, Cement Side in Bulawayo.

The police said the suspect and his 13 other accomplices who are at large, pounced at the compound before striking and stabbing four complainants with machetes and an okapi knife.

“A cellphone was stolen from one of the complainants. The community launched a manhunt and apprehended the suspect. Investigations are in progress,” said the police.

21/07/2022

*📰Italian PM resigns after week of turmoil*

A year-and-a-half after he was appointed as Italy's unelected head of a unity government, Mario Draghi has resigned as prime minister.

He told President Sergio Mattarella he was standing down after three parties in his government refused to back him in a confidence vote the night before.

The president asked him to remain as caretaker leader and early elections are expected this autumn.

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni is already being tipped to win.

Mr Draghi, 74, was a popular choice as prime minister, dubbed Super Mario for his handling of the eurozone crisis as head of the European Central Bank.

In February last year, he was given the task of guiding Italy through the Covid pandemic and economic recovery, bolstered by a big EU package conditional on major reforms.

Before heading to the presidential palace, the Quirinale, Mr Draghi was given a round of applause in the lower house of parliament. "Even central bankers have their hearts touched sometimes. Thank you for all the work done in this period," he told MPs.

He first tendered his resignation a week ago when a populist party in his broad-based government refused to back an economic package for businesses and families.

President Mattarella had asked him to stay in the post and, after days of silence, Mr Draghi told the upper house of parliament he would continue - if the political parties were prepared to back a strong, cohesive government: "Are the parties and you parliamentarians ready to rebuild this pact?"

For several hours, Italians waited with bated breath for the answer, before three of the parties decided they would not back him in a vote of confidence.

The Milan stock market fell for the second day in a row. Another key indicator closely watched in Italy, called the spread, soared 9%: that is the gap between Italian and German 10-year bonds.

President Mattarella said his government would remain in office to handle current affairs, but did not say

21/07/2022

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21/07/2022

*'Strange Salary' Fuels Teachers Strike*
Unions representing teachers have said a strike action was inevitable because their July salaries reflecting a 100% adjustment have long been eroded by inflation currently at 191%.

“Teachers received a strange salary yesterday equivalent to US$48, using the parallel rate. Shockingly, this was after a 100% increment. The increase is a high sounding nothing and has no effect on the strike beginning after Friday,” said Educators Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Tapedza
Zhou.

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe deputy secretary, Munyaradzi Masiyiwa said: “100% of zero will remain nothing. In June when teachers got $19 000, the market rate was US$1:$450 … This incident has just triggered anger among teachers. Civil servants would meet on Friday to consider a way forward. However, a job action is inevitable.”

Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Takavafira Zhou said civil servants were demanding United States dollar salaries to make ends meet.

“Teachers are also worried about the government’s failure to implement the long agreed non-monetary incentives — such as assistance in paying their children’s school fees — let alone unilateral salary deductions and salary discrepancies between teachers and members of the armed forces,” Zhou said.

Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions secretary-general David Dzatsunga also confirmed the looming job action.

The Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union president Robert Chiduku said his union would “stand in solidarity with teachers”.

Two weeks ago, civil servants gave a notice of a full-blown industrial action if government failed to meet their demands.

The notice expires tomorrow.

Efforts to get a comment from the Public Service Commission were
futile.

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Paul Mavima’s mobile number was not reachable, while permanent secretary Simon Masanga referred NewsDay back to PSC.

“Talk to PSC, I am away from the

21/07/2022

*📰Zimbabweans steal SA police van*

POLICE in Neilspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa have arrested two Zimbabwean nationals aged 29 and 34 found in possession of a stolen police pick-up truck they allegedly converted into a tanker to transport stolen fuel.

One of the suspects also faces a charge of contravening the SA Immigration Act, having been in that country illegally.

In a statement, the South African Police Services (Saps) said the Zimbabweans were arrested yesterday morning during a routine highway patrol.

"Members of the Saps from Delmas were conducting patrol duties on the N12 Road when they noticed a suspicious white Nissan NP300 single cab bakkie with two occupants.

"The vehicle, which had Gauteng registration number plates, looked rather strange as it appeared to be heavily loaded with something and was covered with a black canvas," said Saps spokesman for Mpumalanga Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

"The members then ordered its driver to stop which was followed by a search. Surprisingly when members removed the canvas they discovered that the back of the bakkie was in actual sense, converted into a diesel tank."

Police said further checks revealed the car was stolen from Thohoyandou Police Station, and had been affixed with false number plates.

"They were then detained and are facing charges of being in possession of suspected stolen diesel. This matter is still being investigated to find out as to how the vehicle landed in the hands of the two Zimbabwean nationals. More charges against the two are imminent," Saps added.

Source - NewsDay Zimbabwe

21/07/2022

*📰Diarrhoea outbreak in Bulawayo’s Ward 17*

OVER 200 people have been treated for diarrhoea in Bulawayo’s Ward 17 forcing the local authority to exempt residents from the ongoing water shedding to curb the spread of the disease.

The outbreak was reported last week in Pumula North suburb.

Other areas falling under Ward 17 are St Peter’s Village, Mazwi Village, Robert Sinyoka Village, Methodist Village and Green Gables.

Council is now treating those affected by the outbreak for free.

Diarrhoea is usually caused by a virus, or sometimes, contaminated food and symptoms include frequent, loose, watery stools and stomach pain.

Severe cases can cause enough dehydration to require intravenous fluids.

Pumula Clinic has been offering free medication and help for those who have symptoms and suffer from diarrhoea.

Bulawayo City Council has been implementing a water-shedding programme around the city and some suburbs have gone without water since Monday after council announced a four-day maintenance programme.

Last year, Bulawayo recorded a diarrhoea outbreak in Tshabalala Extension and Emganwini suburbs.

The city’s worst outbreak in recent years was reported in June 2020, when 13 people died after nearly 2 000 residents fell ill in Luveve after raw sewage contaminated drinking water.

In 2021, about 100 people, mostly children, were treated for running stomachs in Mzilikazi and the surrounding suburbs.

The diarrhoea outbreaks follow the 2020 Auditor-General’s report tabled before Parliament that stated that Bulawayo is among six local authorities at risk of an outbreak of water-borne diseases that could lead to deaths due to failure to manage sewer reticulation systems.

A Chronicle news crew yesterday visited Pumula North suburb and found a mother who had just left Pumula Clinic, carrying her baby.

The woman, who only identified herself as nakaMalvin said her four-year-old son fell ill at home on Saturday.

“I had brought my child to the clinic who had a running

21/07/2022

*📰Dairiboard CEO Mandiwanza retires*

LONG-SERVING Dairiboard Holdings chief executive officer, Mr Anthony Mandiwanza, is retiring after serving the company for 34 years, 24 of them at the helm.

In a statement on Wednesday, Dairiboard Holdings said Mandiwanza was leaving the company as a vibrant and profitable commercial entity.

The company said Mercy Ndoro would replace Mandiwanza effective October 1, 2022.

“The board of directors of Dairibord Holdings limited would like to announce the retirement of the group’s chief executive officer Anthony Mandiwanza with effect from 30 September 2022 after a distinguished career,” it said.

Mr Mandiwanza, who was appointed to the helm of Dairibord in 1996, presided over the successful privatisation of the former State enterprise, its listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in 1997 and its diversification from being a predominantly milk business.

“During his tenure as group chiefexecutive and an executive director of Dairibord Holdings Limited, Anthonyplayed a leading and influential role in the development of the dairy industry inZimbabwe and industry associations (CZI and EMCOZ).

“He chaired the boards of other organisations including Barclays Bank Zimbabwe and TSL. We would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to Anthony for his invaluable contribution to Dairibord and congratulate him on his accomplishments and the new season ahead.”

Meanwhile, the incoming chief executive Ndoro has previously held positions including Financial Accountant, Finance Executive and company secretary at Dairibord.

“Mercy has a deep understanding of the business from experience in management positions spanning over 25 years in Dairibord and is firmly positioned to take the business through this transition period and beyond,” the company said.

Ndoro holds a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. Dairibord also announced the appointment of Godfrey Machazi as chief operating officer effect

21/07/2022

*📰Pastor caught on camera stealing from his own church*

A 31-year-old pastor was caught on camera stealing property worth US$13,000 from his church, a Harare court heard on Wednesday.

Adolf Lwazi Moyo appeared in court charged with two theft counts.

He was remanded in custody awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the charges.

The court heard that on July 11 this year, one Perfect Hlongwane locked the doors of the Apostles of Christ situated at Gallop Blank Building, Harare.

Hlongwane connected zoom meeting systems, assuming that the meeting would commence the following day.

The following day, Moyo allegedly entered the church and stole television sets and laptops.

Moyo was captured by CCTV cameras while taking the gadgets.

On July 16 2022, Hlongwane went to the church and discovered that 18 laptops were missing.

He reported the matter to the police.

Moyo also admitted that he also stole a television set from a law firm situated in the same building.

He was apprehended by the police on July 19 and voluntarily made indications leading to the recovery of some of the stolen gadgets.

Magistrate Notcia Shenje is presiding over the case, while Charlotte Chikore is prosecuting.

Source - NewZimbabwe

20/07/2022

*Zimbabwe Food Crisis: Could Sorghum & Millet Replace Maize?*
In what would have been unthinkable a few years ago, the Svosve family in north-eastern Zimbabwe is ditching maize for indigenous grains in order to overcome persistent drought and food shortages.

This is despite the fact that maize is second only to water in importance in the average Zimbabwean household, as maize flour is used to make the national food - sadza.

Maize is not only a staple and a status symbol for farmers, but also an important cash crop.

But low yields have forced the Svosves, who are subsistence farmers, to focus more on growing sorghum and millet - both of which were staples before Portuguese traders in the 1500s brought maize from the Americas, according to historians.

When I visited the Svosves at their homestead in Mduzi, a semi-arid area with grey-coloured stony soil, members of the family were crowded around a threshing machine spitting out buckets of grain.
Family head Lovemore Svosve said they would have plenty to eat, even though the rainy season was disastrous.

"We planted a sizeable maize crop as well as sorghum and millet. But we got nothing from the maize. It was scorched after there was no rain for three months. We harvested just the traditional grains," he said.

One of his wives, Rose Karina, brought out a small black pot with a few maize cobs in it. That was all they harvested from 10kg of maize seed and more than 100kg of fertiliser.

In comparison, stacked on their veranda were many sacks of sorghum. They were able to get more than one tonne from five kilogrammes of seed and fertiliser.

"We aren't planting maize again. I don't know how anyone in this area can after the last season," she said, shaking her head.

Her comment would raise the eyebrows of most Zimbabweans, but the need to once again grow traditional grains is highlighted by the fact that some four million people are in need of food aid and about 400,000 tonnes of maize will have to be imported

20/07/2022

*📰Man says woman he’s been staying with for 21 years is a just a friend*

AFTER staying with a man for 21 solid years and bearing four children in a union she believed was a marriage, a woman of Lusaka has been rejected by her partner who says she’s just a friend he has been cohabiting with.

Bwalya Mulenga, 49 suffered the rejection before the Lusaka Boma Local Court where she had sued Modest Kalunga aged 54 of Kasupe area in Lusaka for divorce.

Mulenga told the court she had decided to call it quits on her marriage to Kalunga because he had changed so much from the time his businesses became profitable in 2019.

She said all was rosy and cozy from 2001 until her husband’s swelling bank account caused him to start outsourcing waist pleasure providers whilst she starved in the matrimonial bed.

“He started neglecting me and going out with other woman,” she complained.

Mulenga testified how her man handed her beatings instead of hugs and kisses whenever she attempted to be intimate with him.

Mulenga further revealed to the court that Kalunga would complain about how fat she had become yet her back was as flat as a Hisense flat tv screen.

But much to her shock and that of the court, Kalunga said he could not divorce a woman he had never married.

Kalunga said as far as he was concerned, him and Mulenga were just friends who were staying together.

He even denied being the father of three of the four children born during their 21-year stay together.

After hearing both sides Senior Local Court Magistrate Mpundu Mwape adjourned the matter to a later date for both parties to present their evidence of their claims.