The Wasu Post, Harare (2024)

22/08/2024

*Corruption rocks ZRP Traffic in Nyanga

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Fanuel Chinowaita

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) traffic section in Nyanga has been rocked with allegations of corruption as they are being accused of using their personal vehicles to man roadblocks and pocketing money from motorists.

A motorist Adam Madzitire
who stays in Nyamhuka township raised alarm over the Nyanga traffic section shenanigans.

He said they are pocketing more than $400 from road blocks and failure to pay your vehicle or bike will be impounded.

"Z.R.P. Nyanga Traffic section has turned traffic enforcement road blocks into personal cash collection points, the points include Magamba turn off, Davchards turn off, Troutbeck turn off and Nyamhuka and in Nyamaropa they operate at Tangwena Turn Off, Regina, and Satuku bus stop.

"The officers operate under the command of the District Traffic officer Chief Inspector Tandare known as Mbuya deputised by Soka. In most cases they park their vehicles at their collection points and the combi, mishika shika and motor bike drivers go and pay their daily fees for road access. The amount paid per day is US$5.00, failure to pay your vehicle will be impounded.

"They mainly use their personal vehicles AD van belonging to Major, blue old model Toyota which belongs to Mbuya and Toyota Mark II which belongs to one known as Ngara. At Nyamaropa they use a Toyota baby Quantum and a grey Honda Fit which belongs to the one known as Matawa who operates both stations Nyanga and Nyamaropa", he said.

"There are four major routes in Nyanga which are Nyatate, Nyamaropa - Ruwangwe, Mutare and Rusape with each route having an average of 20 vehicles to make a total of 80 vehicles a day, each paying $5 ......

21/08/2024

*Mining along Mutare river banned*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

The Government has with immediate effect banned mining along the Mutare river and other rivers around the country.

In a post- cabinet briefing on Tuesday , governmemt ordered cessation of all mining activities along Mutare river, Nyagadzi in Chendambuya, Mazowe, Munyati, Insiza, Save and Angwa among others.

Government also said mining and desiltation activities in riverbeds is not giving the country any tangible benefits, instead it is increasing environmental degradation.

The cabinet also stated that pollution, siltation, and degradation were worsening rather than improving.

The Minister of Information, Hon. Jenfan Muswere, said the commencement of large-scale and mechanical alluvial mining has led to significant destruction of rivers and disruption of riverine ecosystems, hence the cabinet has moved to impose an immediate ban on riverbed mining.

“Cabinet considered and approved th report on Alluvial Mining and Rehabilitation of Degraded Rivers, which was presented by the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Honourable Dr. Anxious Masuka, as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Mining and Environment.

"Cabinet noted that since its commencement in 2011 across the country’s rural provinces, large-scale and mechanical alluvial mining, or riverbed mining, has resulted in water pollution, siltation, degradation of river channels, and disruption of riverine ecosystems. Cabinet directed that riverbed mining be banned with immediate effect,” Muswere said.

04/06/2024

*The COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend of steady gain in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE)*

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The latest edition of the World Health Statistics released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the trend of steady gain in life expectancy at birth and healthy life expectancy at birth (HALE).

The pandemic wiped out nearly a decade of progress in improving life expectancy within just two years. Between 2019 and 2021, global life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years to 71.4 years (back to the level of 2012). Similarly, global healthy life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years to 61.9 years in 2021 (back to the level of 2012).

The 2024 report also highlights how the effects have been felt unequally across the world. The WHO regions for the Americas and South-East Asia were hit hardest, with life expectancy dropping by approximately 3 years and healthy life expectancy by 2.5 years between 2019 and 2021. In contrast, the Western Pacific Region was minimally affected during the first two years of the pandemic, with losses of less than 0.1 years in life expectancy and 0.2 years in healthy life expectancy.

“There continues to be major progress in global health, with billions of people who are enjoying better health, better access to services, and better protection from health emergencies,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “But we must remember how fragile progress can be. In just two years, the COVID-19 pandemic erased a decade of gains in life expectancy. That's why the new Pandemic Agreement is so important: not only to strengthen global health security, but to protect long-term investments ......

20/05/2024

*Mutare commuter omni-bus accepting bond notes*

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As the government is encouraging the use of ZiG currency and bond notes, Mutare local commuter buses are still accepting bond notes at a rate of 14 000 bond notes per USD $1.

Speaking to Manicaland Drivers and Transporters Association (MDATA) official Eddie Mudzimiri he said they are accepting bond notes because they are still a legal tender as directed by the government....

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03/05/2024

*MCC Councillors, Management and Municipal Police signs Integrity Pledge*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita and Heather Buzuzi

Mutare City Council Councillors, Management and Municipal Police signed an Integrity Pledge before the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (ZACC) yesterday at Mutare Queens Hall.

Speaking at the Integrity Pledge committee , the general manager prevention of Corruption for Zacc Mrs Clara Nyakotyo said establishing the integrity committees and signing within local authorities is important because it strengthens their corrupt free system which will make work easy.

She said signing up an integrity pledge is a clear sign that we are ready to work for the public with integrity.

“As Zacc we cannot be everywhere, that is why we have integrity committees. We will not come here everyday to check if you are not doing corruption but the committee will come to us with the reports.

"Signing integrity pledge does not mean we are now enemies. We are friends that's why we have come inorder to prevent corruption.

"My office has no power to arrest anyone, the Constitution of Zimbabwe does not give me and my team that mandate. As we sign these integrity pledges, we are accepting that we will work with the public without any corrupt mind", said Mrs Nyakotyo.

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03/04/2024

*ARTUZ challenges and resists April vacation school ban*

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The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) issued a statement on the 26th of March challenging and resisting April vacation ban by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.

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21/03/2024

*Ilegal Gimboki Residents given 7 days ultimatum to vacate*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

Permanent secretary in the president's office Tafadzwa Muguti has given Gimboki residents seven days to demolish their illegal structures.

Addressing Gimboki Residents yesterday at a clinic in Gimboki, Muguti said he is not happy with land barons who come in the name of Zanu pf and take law into their hands.

"I am not happy, president is not happy with some Zanu pf members who lie that they have been sent by President Mnangagwa. These people employ themselves, become the City Council and give stands to fellow party members. This must stop.

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19/03/2024

Zanu Pf's Mutasa South chair plots violence on CCC members.

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

Zanu pf Chairlady in Mutasa South , Paddie Mugore , allegedly plotted to unleash violence on opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members, at a meeting held two weeks ago in Mutasa South.

According to one of the alleged targets, Mugore proposed to send 15 ruling party youths to visit violence on CCC members whose names were supplied but witheld for fear of reprisals.

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19/03/2024

*Let us unite to stop Drug Abuse -King Shutso*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

Mutare Bocha Marange musician Shumirai Chikwature who is commonly known by his stage name King Shutso released a video against drug Abuse last month.

In his videos, Chikwature appeals to all Zimbabwean to unite and fight against drug and substance abuse which has destroyed the lives of many young people.

"I am appealing to the family of Zimbabwe to come together and stop drugs such as guka, mutoriro or d***o and many others. These drugs are killing our young people in our communities everyday.

"Please let us stop the use of guka, mutoriro or d***o and many others. We can fight this by reporting any base to the police or as citizens we can effect citizens arrest to drug lords.", appeals King Chikwature.

Chikwature’s video is now on YouTube and can accessed through the link below.

kingshutso Chikwature: *King Shutso_Guka official video*
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥is now available on YouTube

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15/03/2024

*Homes destroyed by heavy winds in Honde Valley*

_Ishmael Makoni_

*14 March 2024*

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Yesterday’s heavy rains accompanied by strong winds destroyed many buildings, trees and crops in some parts of Honde Valley.

A visit to Honde Valley by The Wasu Post witnessed classroom blocks and houses without roofs, banana plants, maize crops, trees destroyed and some roads were made impassable.

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15/03/2024

*Marange Residents turns into Cassava farming*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

Environmental Buddies Trust Zimbabwe initiated a cassava growing project in Marange due to the looming drought in the area.

According to Environmental Buddies Trust Zimbabwe, "Another cassava project loading as families in Marange opt for drought resistant crops.

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11/03/2024

*Parents Arrested in a Headmaster must go demo*

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By Heather C.Buzuzi

In a bid to silence parents in Mutasa North from demonstrating against headmaster Maturura of Sagambe Primary school police raided and arrested five parents including one nine months pregnant woman on Wednesday night, The Wasu Post has learnt.

According to a reliable source, parents planned to demonstrate against the headmaster for alleged corruption at school.

"Parents have planned to remove the headmaster themselves. Regardless of calls from the police who have been calling the whole day to warn us not to go ahead in taking this robust decision after they were tipped off by other sell out parents

"The police have raided homes of those parents that are active in leading the struggle to remove the corrupt headmaster and taken to Hauna, Ruda Police station.

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11/03/2024

*Teachers training Colleges urged to enrol more Students in STEM subjects*

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By Fanuel Chinowaita

The Deputy Minister of Primary Education and Secondary Honourable Angeline Gata has urged the teacher's training colleges to enroll more STEM subjects students for there is a shortage of these teachers during Wednesday's question and answer session in Parliament, The Wasu Post has learnt.

The Deputy Minister said this after Chikanga Constituency Honourable Lynette Karenyi questioned the Ministry of Education on criteria used to deploy teachers on the waiting list after completing their courses.

"Why there are reports of shortages of teachers in schools considering that there are many trained teachers in the country and what criteria is used when deploying teachers considering that those who have been on waiting lists for a long time have not been employed while those who recently graduated have been engaged.

"I would like also to find out from the Minister what is the policy to ensure that people who are conducting the registration process are not going to use political party lines? What we know is that although the law says the village heads are supposed to be apolitical, but they are now political. I know that people who may be linked to the party I belong to will not be registered. What is the policy regarding ensuring that the registration is not politicized?", asked Karenyi.

Answering to Karenyi's question, the Deputy Minister said the number of teachers recruited is determined by the Ministry of Public Service, labour and social welfare.

She also revealed that 2000 teachers have been employed recently and teachers of subjects such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology are still in shortage.

"The number of teachers recruited is determined by the Ministry of Public Service, labour and social welfare through fiscal space of the public service commission.

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07/03/2024

*Mutasa South entrepreneur funded a classroom block at Tsvingwe Primary school*

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By Heather Buzuzi

A Mutasa South Ward 21 local entrepreneur Shingirai Muponda funded a classroom block at Tsvingwe Primary School on Tuesday, The Wasu Post has learnt.

The new classroom block was officially opened on Tuesday this week at Tsvingwe Primary School, Ward 21, Mutasa South Constituency to the delight of the teachers, pupils, school development committee, parents and the Tsvingwe residents.

The construction of the new classroom block was funded by Shingirai Muponda, a local entrepreneur.

"I was touched by the congestion in the classrooms at the school that had resulted in some pupils having their lessons conducted in the open,"said Muponda

Asked for a comment, former Mutasa South legislator, Regai Tsunga, said "Muponda was a selfless community leader who has demonstrated commitment to improving the quality of teaching and learning at Tsvingwe Primary School."

The official opening and handover ceremony was attended by Ward 22 Councillor Joseph Musambizi, Proportional representation Councillors Tsverukai Pandura-Duwa, Promise Mapira and Tapiwa Kapichi.

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13/05/2022

members in ward 17, Mutare Urban patching potholes in Hobhouse.
This is the road which pf was campaigning with after Ministry of roads was given money by Zinara.
Up to today, the road is still in a sorry state and the money is not accounted for. https://t.co/RcqMaTT1sq

“ members in ward 17, Mutare Urban patching potholes in Hobhouse. This is the road which pf was campaigning with after Ministry of roads was given money by Zinara. Up to today, the road is still in a sorry state and the money is not accounted for.”

06/05/2022

04/04/2022

12/03/2022

New ZINASU Coodinater Ashlegh Pfunye.
Congratulations commander 🤝, lead us.

06/03/2022

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