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08/07/2024

Gokwe cop murdered refraining bar brawl

A police officer stationed at ZRP Gokwe Main Camp here was knifed by a bar patron after a bar brawl over a commercial s*x worker early this morning.

The cop, Douglas Ngwenya (41) had been drinking beer at the Puzzar Dollar Night Club, when he tried to refrain his attacker one Emmanuel Nyaku, who is on the run from attacking a rival suitor.

Nyaku allegedly stabbed Ngwenya with a knife on the back and buttocks during the melee.

Ngwenya was confirmed dead on admission at Gokwe South District Hospital by Dr Tinashe Bwanya.

Ngwenya becomes the second person to die after a misunderstanding at Puzzar Dollar in as many weeks.

A week earlier, an unknown man was assaulted to death by a mob after he had stabbed another commercial s*x worker, Joyce Mafa on the chest after a misunderstanding - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

26/06/2024

Bikita Minerals brings free medical service to mine, community

The People’s Republic of China through its China Medical 20th team has completed a one-day free medical outreach service for over 950 Bikita mine employees, families and the surrounding community.

The free clinic provided free diagnosis and treatment services for employees and local community residents in internal medicine, cardiology, general surgery, neurology, urology, neonatology, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture), radiology, and basic health care.

Speaking during the medical outreach, Bikita Minerals Chief Engineer, Jang Rongfu expressed excitement and appreciation to the 11 Chinese specialist doctors for the free treatment -https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

13/06/2024

Gokwe man killed over speaker

A Gokwe man was assaulted to death over a missing Bluetooth speaker at a mining compound in Kwekwe.

The death of Penias Mhizha (30) of Sayi in Gokwe cast a dark shadow on the Midlands Province as deaths as a result of trivial matters continue rising.

Midlands last year recorded the highest number of murder cases in the country accounting for 379 out of 1 383 that were handled by the High Court.

Matabeleland South was a distant second with 223 cases, while the least was Matabeleland North with 23 - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

13/06/2024

Minister Ncube warns against abuse of government relief grain

Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Midlands Owen Ncube has instructed legislators, councilors and other officials not to interfere in the Zunde Ramambo grain meant for starving rural families.

Speaking during the Midlands provincial launch of the Zunde raMambo/Isiphala seNkosi programme at Chief Bunina Chisadza’s homestead in Lower Gweru, Minister Ncube said stern measures would be taken against anyone caught abusing the facility.

Ncube was particularly concerned about officials who sell the grain to unsuspecting villagers - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

11/06/2024

ZDF Commander’s Fun Day lives up to its billing

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander’s fun day lived up to its billing with the Gweru community braving the cold weather to enjoy sporting activities that were on display at the Gweru Golf Club.

The day proved that new golf stars are born every day as armatures battled for honours.

The young and the old were also treated to helicopter rides and quadbikes on the fun filled day - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

10/06/2024

Residents welcome improved services, lament continued water shortages

GWERU residents have welcomed improved services noting that the recent road rehabilitation exercise and installation of functional traffic lights is a sign that their plights are being taken into consideration.

Gweru had gone for more than five years with no functional traffic light nor were the roads trafficable - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

06/06/2024

120 golfers for CDF fund-raising torny

A total of 120 golfers are expected to battle it out at the Commander Defence Forces annual executive interaction golf tournament and fun day at the Gweru Golf Club this weekend.

A brainchild of Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda, funds raised will go towards assisting underprivileged members of the community.

Midlands Executive Interactive Initiative secretary Antony Hapanyengwi said all was set for the second edition of the event - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

05/06/2024

4-H Zimbabwe finds global recognition for its developmental work

4-H Zimbabwe Foundation has been recognized for its work in Enhancing Meaningful Youth Participation in National Development, Peace Building and Political Processes in Zimbabwe selected from a pool of 424 submissions from 109 countries.

The projects were chosen for their potential for replication and their demonstrated impact in advancing the rule of law by World Just Project (WJP) through its World Justice Challenge.

4-H Zimbabwe Foundation from Zimbabwe has made it to the top 30 finalists in the world, one of the 4 countries in Africa and the only organization in Zimbabwe - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

05/06/2024

Women lament over violence, inequality in mines

Women are lamenting over increased Gender-Based Violence and inequality in the small-scale mining sector, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission has said.

Speaking during a Great D**e Alternative Mining Indaba, Zimbabwe Gender Commission Regional Programmes Coordinator Memory Muchenga-Chikonyani said a lot of issues were coming up in the mining sector.

Muchenga-Chikonyani said women are crying out loud over the unavailability of equal opportunities as well as GBV in the mining sector - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

05/06/2024

Sheasham pockets seven goals in week 9

NINE rounds have been played so far and Sheasham FC has scored seven goals in round nine against Gokwe North FC in the Ruvimbo Funeral Central Region Soccer League last Saturday at Bata Stadium.

Sweswe coached side managed to pocket maximum points with seven goals and were three goals ahead of FC Wangu Madzodze City and Blanket Mine FC who scored fours goals in the same fixture.

Central Region week nine fixture conceded twenty-four goals and it was in favour of all home teams winning except Bishpostone FC and West Nicholson who shared spoils with their opponents - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

05/06/2024

EMA dismiss lack of enforcement allegations

The Environmental Management Agency has refused to take the blame for the seemingly environmental chaos obtaining in the province as a result of alleged lack of enforcement.

The EMA Midlands spokesperson Oswell Ndlovu was taken to task by journalists during a belated World Press Freedom Day commemoration on massive land degradation around the Boterekwa Escarpment area and other parts of the province.

A member of the Portfolio Committee on Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Tendai Nyabani, who is also Rushinga Constituency House of Assembly also brought up the unfortunate classroom collapse at Globe and Phoenix Mine and riverbed cultivation in Mazowe River in his home province of Mashonaland Central.

Ndlovu said EMA was playing its part in enforcement of environmental laws and the public sometimes makes conclusions without all information - https://commutalk.co.zw/ema-dismiss-lack-of-enforcement-allegations/

24/05/2024

Dulibadzimu maintains lead, despite draw

Dulibadzimu United maintained its lead at the top of the Ruvimbo Funeral Central Region Soccer League despite dropping points at home against Army side Tongogara.

The Beitbridge-based outfit drew 1-1 with Tongogara at Dulibadzimu Stadium in the Southern border town.

The league’s early pacesetters now has 18 points from eight matches, two more than second-placed Kwekwe United, which beat Bishopstone 1-0 last weekend - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

23/05/2024

Shun corruption – Lands officers told

Lands officers, who are mandated to oversee the distribution of land have been urged to shun corruption.

Apart from lands officers, the public has also been found wanting in the illegal parceling out of land as recently two men appeared before Gweru Magistrate Beaulity Dube facing allegations of contravening Section 63 of the Land Commission Act Chapter 20:29.

Gideon Muputa (77) and Lovemore Hungwe were arrested for grabbing and parceling out land to desperate home seekers - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

19/05/2024

Gorimbo Wins Another Fight At UFC

Zimbabwean🇿🇼 mixed martial arts fighter Themba Gorimbo defeated American🇺🇸 Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in Las Vegas United States🇺🇸 early Sunday morning.

With the victory Gorimbo, makes it three straight wins at the UFC. This fight was contested almost exclusively in the clinch, where the taller, stronger Gorimbo repeatedly won the battles on the fence. When Brahimaj tried to execute trips and takedowns, he couldn’t get the MMA Masters representative to the ground, landing on bottom a couple times himself.

It was a grinding, low output affair, but every victory counts, and after dropping his promotional debut, the Zimbabwean🇿🇼 has now posted a trio of victories inside the Octagon to continue pushing forward in the welterweight ranks.

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18/05/2024

Need to end stigmatisation of psychosocial patients amplified

As the world commemorates Mental Health Awareness Month, a recent tragic incident in Kwekwe once again brought to light the harsh realities faced by individuals battling mental health challenges.

The untimely death of a homeless man who reportedly fell from a four-storey building in Kwekwe’s Central Business District recently, serves as a stark reminder of the stigma and discrimination that often plague those who are most vulnerable.

The heartbreaking story of the unidentified man, whose details remain shrouded in mystery even after his passing, sheds light on the systemic failures and lack of adequate care for individuals grappling with mental health issues.

It is a poignant reflection of the neglect and indifference that all too often characterises the treatment of those who are marginalised and overlooked - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

17/05/2024

●PVO Bill public hearing in Gweru was abandoned after suspected Zanu PF activists started booing and singing against the presiding portflio committee. Video shows Gweru Residents & Ratepayers Association (GRRA) programs manager Fadzayi Kanyai being attacked - https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va8PCpBFnSzGYcKfLj05

16/05/2024

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14/05/2024

Scores mourn Khumbuyani, burial set for Wednesday

THE late former Warriors defender Tapiwa “Zheveti” Khumbuyani who died at his home in Ascot will be buried tomorrow at Gweru’s Mtapa Cemetery.

Khumbuyani, who played for several Castle Lager Premier Soccer League sides that include giants Caps United, Chapungu FC, Masvingo United, How Mine and Bantu Rovers died of liver complications.

His father Haisa Khumbuyani said his family had lost a breadwinner they relied on for almost everything.

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14/05/2024

Saul Chaminuka leaves Bikita Minerals FC

Bikita Minerals FC has just announced the departure of head coach Saul Chaminuka.

Chaminuka has joined Green Fuel as head coach replacing Rodwell Dhlakama who was sacked two weeks ago.

Interestingly Chaminuka's first game in charge of Green Fuel will be up against log leaders Manica Diamonds whom he faced last Sunday in his last match as Bikita Minerals coach.

Meanwhile, Arnold Jani takes over as head coach for Bikita Minerals FC.

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13/05/2024

Minister Ncube hands over laptops

The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Midlands Owen Ncube has commenced the handover of 250 laptops to schools throughout the province.

Ncube this Monday handed over 10 laptops each to Nashville High and Riverside Primary Schools. The two schools also received a projector, printer and whiteboard.

The laptops were donated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he launched the Bandwidth Cloud Services Zimbabwe Optic Fibre Network project in Somabhula early this year under the Presidential Schools Computerisation Programme.

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11/05/2024

It’s Gweru derby day!

All roads lead to Ascot Stadium today for the Ruvimbo Funeral Central Region Soccer League week seven fixture between bitter rivals Sheasham FC and Chapungu United.

Touted as favorites at the beginning of the season, the two have not had a perfect start to the season.

Sheasham find themselves in shouting distance of the leading pack in fifth position with 10 points, six less than log leaders Dulibadzimu FC.

Chapungu is in eighth position with seven points and go into the derby after back to back defeats at the hands of new boys Dinson Mvuma and Dulibadzimu.

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07/05/2024

51 die out of 1 000 affected by cholera

Fifty-one people have succumbed to cholera, while a further 1 137 cases have been recorded in the Midlands Province since the diseases was detected in December last year.

Speaking during a media engagement meeting provincial medical director Dr Mary Muchekeza said hotspots have been the mining districts of Shurugwi, Mberengwa and Zvishavane.

The province recently identified a new hotspot in Kwekwe District, Dr Muchekeza said - https://commutalk.co.zw/51-die-over-1-000-affected-by-cholera/

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04/05/2024

President Mnangagwa commissions 182 officer cadets

President Emmerson Mnangagwa today commissioned 182 officer cadets of the Regular Officer Cadet Course 3/39/22 at the Zimbabwe Military Academy.

Of the 182, a total of 44 were women.

Thirty-eight students dropped from the course due to ill health, voluntary resignation and indiscipline.

https://commutalk.co.zw/president-mnangagwa-commissions-182-officer-cadets/

03/05/2024

What a time to be a journalist in Zimbabwe!

‘It was the best and the worst of times’, so goes an old adage, and oh how apt it is for practicing journalists in our country today.

The House of Hunger is certainly going through a metamorphosis.

People in the corridors of power are running around losing their minds like cockroaches in a tin of gamatox.

The economic situation needs rescuing; the Zimbabwean market is struggling to understand currency issues and there is social unrest in the undercurrents of the nation

The opposition parties are smelling rats everywhere and some opposition bigwigs seem to be either jumping ship or re-strategising, depending on who you are.

Zimbabwe seems to have been driven into a de facto one party state since the Tshabangu inspired recalls succcesfully gifted the ‘Rural Party’ with a two thirds majority on a silver platter.

The mammoth move by, Nelson ‘FullStop’ Chamisa has added fuel to the fire in a proper NoNonsense move and the centres on both sides seem unable to hold.

President Mnangagwa has, on the other hand, seemingly gone all out in mobilising his arsenal and appointees to justify the failing environment by coming up with a solution to the monetary problems that have dogged Zimbabwe for years now.

Put yourself in the shoes of a storyteller and imagine all this unfolding…however, with no guaranteed freedoms if you are to tell the story as it is.

Indeed, what a time to be a journalist in Zimbabwe!

https://commutalk.co.zw/what-a-time-to-be-a-journalist-in-zimbabwe/

18/04/2024

Dependency at Independence

There is a feeling of exhilaration and fulfilment every husband, father, wife , mother, child, in fact everyone, rejoices in in being needed. Conversely, being relegated to non-entity status and being treated with indifference is painful as it is, but when one feels irrelevant, undesirable and unwanted, it then starts to eat away at the very core if our humanness.

Independence Day is a day to take stock of our gains, collectively and individually as Zimbabweans. As someone going in tandem with Zimbabwe in terms of age, l am often confronted with a love – hate relationship with both the establishment that has brought Zimbabwe to where it is now and the history as well as the internal external forces acting on the only country l love and that l properly and rightfully call home.

See link for full story.

https://commutalk.co.zw/dependency-at-independence/

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04/04/2024

Heart stadium the home of Yadah FC has been cleared to host Premier Soccer League matches by the First Instance Board and will have it's first match on Saturday as Yadah play Simba Bhora.

Rufaro stadium has also been cleared to host Dynamos against Bulawayo Chiefs on Sunday.

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04/04/2024

Peter Dube, who has been on the run since 22 April 2021 when he allegedly gunned down a local socialite and a Kwekwe entrepreneur appeared for initial remand before Gweru Magistrate Beaulity Dube and was remanded in custody to April 17.

Dube who is being charged with two counts of murder and a further two for attempted murder was not asked to plead.

He allegedly shot Gamuchirai Mudungwe and Shelton Chiduku before turning the gun on sisters Nyaradzo and Nyasha Nyaringo who survived in hospital.

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03/04/2024

Peter Dube has been arrested upon arriving at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on allegations of murder and faking his identity.

Dube was wanted by police for allegedly shooting three people dead and injuring his second wife in 2021, following a misunderstanding on allegations of adultery.

Dube who has been on the run was arrested in Mozambique after being deported from Ireland where he had gone into hiding.

He fled Zimbabwe in 2021 and settled in the European country after he allegedly shot and killed two people before injuring another in Gweru.
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18/03/2024

Over 8 000 women benefit from livelihoods enhancement interventions
A total of 8 156 women are set to benefit from the 4-H Zimbabwe enhancing livelihoods through water-women-food nexus interventions, which will run for 15 months in Chiwundura Constituency.
Speaking during the launch of the project at Vungu Rural District Council, Chiwundura Member of Parliament Sleiman Kwidini applauded 4-H Zimbabwe for coming up with a project that is in line with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of attaining an upper middle-income economy by 2030.
The 4-H Zimbabwe project aims at drilling eight solar-powered boreholes in Chiwundura Cosntituency, which will provide water to nutrition gardens as well as provide clean water for villagers.
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08/03/2024

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the face. Happy International Women’s Day 2024!