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23/10/2020

A.T. M.acy set to release a single

By Beatrice Phiri
Van Heeden Tchuma aka A.T. M.acy NATURE, an upper six student at Kwekwe High School in Kwekwe is set to release a single entitled “My Thang"this month.
Tchuma who is preparing for his final exams set for December is currently in the studio working on the single which warns people to mind their own business instead of meddling in other people's affairs.
The young artist is confident that his single which is being recorded at Rawley Entertainment beats in Kwekwe will receive air play as it has a rich message.
" I am under pressure working on my single whilst preparing for my final exams. However, I am managing my time very well doubling on my educational studies and my music career. My studies come first hence I am allocating enough time to study for the coming exams," said Tchuma.
The single which was written and composed by A.T. M.acy NATURE features Zuki.
The young lad scooped the best male artist award in March at Kwekwe Arts Merit Awards (K**A) just before the announcement of lockdown measures by government.
A.T. M.acy NATURE, a talented gospel rapper has five singles on his belt among them A.T. M.acy (2018), Reborn (2019), Mwari Wangu (2019), Scared free lifestyle( 2019 ) and Munoigona here remix (2020).
Two of his songs, Scared and Munoigona Here received air play on 98.4 Midlands with the song Scared occupying the first position in the Midlands top 5 music list and Munoigona Here coming fourth .
Kwekwe Bantu Arts Entertainment Director Tawanda Jumo described the young gospel rapper as a talented artist who has the potential to spread his wings in the music industry.
“A.T M.acy NATURE is a young and vibrant talented artist who is so passionate about music,"said Jumo.
Apart from music A.T .M.acy is also a karate kid under the Martial Arts boxing club in Redcliff.
However, the young lad bemoaned challenges he is facing as a gospel rapper.
“As artists we face a lot of

31/08/2020

Zimasco donates to Kwekwe General Hospital
By Beatrice Phiri

Zimasco has donated equipment worth over 110 000 $USD to Kwekwe General Hospital pledging its support in the fight against the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.

The ferrochrome company situated in Mbizo, Kwekwe has played a pivotal role in harnessing its coroprate social responsibility by ploughing into the Kwekwe health sector which has been weighed down by the pandemic.

The consignment consist of 28 beds, 4 baby beds, 28 foot stools, 28 bed side lockers, 9 duty room chairs, 2 lockable drug strollers, telvisions, conditioners, blankets, electrocardiography (ECC) machines and solar heaters among others.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Fund Honourable Larry Mavhima, praised the kind gesture.

"In this regard allow me to express my sincere grattitude to cooperates, ZIMASCO, in particular for their sterling efforts towards improving our health delivery system. The eqiipment donated here will go a long way towards addressing capacity issues at Kwekwe General Hospital.
I am exhilarated to handover an assortment of equipment valued at US$110 000," he said.

Apart from that the ferrochrome company commissioned boreholes that have contributed a lot in improved sanitation and hygeine during the ongoing fight against COVID 19.

Minister Mavhima applauded other cooperates for their contributions to the hospital.
"Cooperates and individuals have made resounding efforts towards COVID 19 mitigation and control. Sable Chemicals has made immense contributions towards the refurbishment of the COVID 19 fund," he said.

Kwekwe hospital Medical Superitendant Dr Mapanda thanked ZIMASCO for fhe equipment that will go a long way in ensuring a world class healthy facility.
Present at the ceremony were ZIMASCO, Executive Chairman Mr Lu Xian, Projects Manager William Gwede, Redcliff Mayor Clayton Masiyatsva, Chief Ntabeni just to mention a few.

22/08/2020

Redcliff Mayor's cheerfund handover donations
By Beatrice Phiri

Redcliff Mayor's cheerfund handed over an endowment of groceries to the vulnerable members of the Redcliff constituency.

The Mayor's cheerfund has become a norm and it's mandate is to cushion the vulnerable in the community.
Ninety less priviledged members of the community in Redcliff, Torwood and Rutendo were showered with groceries which include mealie meal, rice and soya beans.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Redcliff Deputy Mayor Councilor Vincent Masiiwa applauded those who contributed to the success of the Mayor's cheerfund.
" I would like to thank the board members who worked tirelessly to mobilise the resources of the mayor's cherrfund. Many thanks to the stakeholders, the office of Honorable Member of Parliament, business community, churches and all those who made contributions towards the mayor's cheerfund.
I greatly thank the less priviledged community for receiving the donations for if they had not accepted the gifts then the mayors cheer fund would not have been a success, "he said.

The donation comes as a relief especially during this humanitarian threat effected by COVID 19 pandemic.

Walter Msimango who is physically challenged expressed his gratitude towards the donation.
"I am gratified by the move to assist us the less privileged community especially during this harsh time of COVID 19. They took us by suprise, we were not expecting it because the pandermic has affected everyone but we are thankful for such a relief in difficult times, "he said.
Another beneficiary Beauty Mlauzi(widow) was elated by the donation.
" Iam really happy to have been remembered considering that am a widow and dont have a salary or source of income, its really not easy to bring food on the table for myself and kids. So am thankful to this noble gesture of assisting us the less privileged community and may God bless all those who contributed to the donations, " she said.
The Mayor's cheerfund

20/08/2020

Poultry business thrives
By Beatrice Phiri

Poultry business continues to thrive amidst the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic.

Whilst some enterprises in both formal and informal sectors have been left crippled by the COVID 19 pandemic, the opposite is true for the poultry industry.

This publication carried out a survey on poultry feed companies in Kwekwe and discovered that the sector has not been grossly affected by the COVID 19 pandemic and the implemented lockdown.

Speaking to this publication Fifeed Manager Chiedza Chari said that business is lucrative.
"Sales have rapidly increased for broiler and layer feed range during this COVID 19 period.
Almost everyone wants to be involved in the chicken project, since meat imports are a bit challenging demand for chickens has greatly increased, " said Chari.

Some companies have shut down whilst others have downsized workforce due to financial constraints induced by the ongoing pandemic.

As a result a lot of people have channeled their attention to farming and poultry industry for survival.

A poultry entrepreneur Rudorwashe Ncube said the chicken project has been rewarding.

"Before lockdown I used to sell my bales in Kwekwe rank but since, the ban imposed on informal traders in the early days of lockdown period, I ventured into the chicken project and its really worth it.
I dont have regrets at all, infact its advantageous to manage all aspects of broiler life af my home, only to visit the town for booking, collecting chicks and purchasing the feed, unlike commuting to town daily to sell my bales like I used to do," she said.
"Though the pandemic has an impact on a number of things am glad through the chicken project I am earning a living and taking care of my family, "she added.

"Broiler farming has proved to be the most profitable business but my greatest concern is who will be the customer when a lot of people have embarked on this layer and broiler feed project," echoed another client Elvis Mberi.

A walk in

20/08/2020

Final year exams this year- Ministers
By Staff Reporter

Grade seven, Form four and Upper six Zimsec candidates will sit for exams this year.

In a bid to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus, President Mnangagwa ordered schools to shut down in March when he implemented the national lock down.

The Ministry of Education has since been tasked to work on the smooth reopening of schools with priority given to exam classes, whilst other classes are expected to resume when corona virus resedes.

Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Monica Mutsvangwa said that the preparation for the reopening of schools is ongoing.
"Cabinet notes that schools are continuing with their preparations for the reopening of schools for final exam classes. The development and approved guidelines that were put in place for the June 2020 exam will be used for the holding of the final exans in November or December, "she said.

June candidates wrote their exams in July and stipulated COVID 19 precautions were observed however, in the case of November candidates observing social distancing might be a challenge since many students usually register for November exams compared to June.

Following the increase in number of COVID 19 cases some final year students thought they were to sit for exams in January next year.

"It has been assumed that final exams were to take place in January next year and I was a bit relaxed, however I have to up the game and study extra hard since we will be writing in November or December this year, said an ordinary level zimsec candidate Clara Sibanda.

Meanwhile, some private schools have resorted to online classes for their students whilst some tertiary schools have adopted elearning programmes.

Zimbabwe National Students Association (ZINASU) rejected the proposal to adopt elearning programmes citing reasons that not all students have access to internet, realible electricity and that the price of data itself is beyond the reach of m

20/08/2020

COVID 19 curfew reviewed
Government has reviewed COVID 19 curfew which was implemented on 22 July starting at 6.00a.m ending at 18.00 as a curtail to combat the spread of COVID 19 local transmissions.

The curfew was applicabke to evreyone with the exdeption of essential service providers.

President E.D Mnangagwa has eased COVID 19 curfew from 6 p.m tp 8 p.m as well as extended business operating hours from 3 p.m to 4.30 p.m.

Speaking at a post cabinet briefing Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said that the review was meant to benefit the public.
" Having noted the plight of the public and the need to lessen the risk of contracting COVID 19, Cabinet directed that business hours which were ending at 15.00 be revisited to end at 16.30 hours and the curfew to be extended to 20.00 hours. Public transport drivers to undergo regular COVID 19 PCR tests and that public transport buses be allowed a dedicated lane on road blocks to expediate their passage," she said.

The country has recorded 5 308 confirmed cases, including 3 848 recoveries and 135 deaths. Mutsvangwa saidthat 183 163 COVID 19 tests have been conducted across the country.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe health workers are on strike due to the unfavourable health conditions for front line workers for instance shortage of protective personal equipment.

The curfew review comes at a time when South Africa entered Level 2 lockdown easing a number of restrictions such as the lift on alcohol and to***co bans.

15/08/2020

New Ministers appointed

President E.D Mnangagwa has appointed a successor Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka to former late Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlements Air Chief Marshal Rtd Perrence Shiri who passed away last month.

Dr Masuka holds a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Agriculture majoring in Crop Science from the University of Zimbabwe which he obtained in 1988 as well as Doctor of Philosophy in 1993.
He has held the position of Senior Researcher in Forestry Commissions from 1988 to 1994.

He has a vast experience in the agricultural sector having served in various capacities at To***co Research Board rising ranks from Senior Plant Pathologist, Head of the Bio Services Department to General Manager from 1995 to 2012.

Dr Masuku has been the Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe Agriculture Society a position he held from 2015 to the present.

He has been involved in consultancy work to projects in the fields of agriculture forestry, environment, public health and rural development both here in Zimbabwe, in the SADC region and beyond.

Meanwhile, President Mnangagwa has relieved Honourable Advocate Fortune Chasi of his ministerial post as the Minister of Energy and Power Development and appointed Honourable Soda Zhemu.

In a press statement, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda said, " Honourable Chasi has been fired from his position in terms of Section 1081(a) of the Zimbabwe Constitution Amendment number
20 Act of 2013 as his conduct of Government business has become incompatible with the President's expectations".

Minister Zhemu is a legislator for Muzarabani North.. He is a holder of a Masters in Business Adminstration and is a trained Quality Management Systems Operator.

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