ZIFA referee dragged to court. Hardwork Mharira, who works at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, appeared at the Harare Civil Court, where he was accused of not looking after his two children. A local referee was last Thursday dragged to court for child neglect.

Mharira and his wife Tafadzwa are going through a divorce, which is pending at the High Court. Tafadzwa told the court that since Mharira filed for divorce, he stopped buying groceries and paying for the children’s education.

“Hardwork is using the pending divorce to neglect me and his children.

“I am applying for maintenance, pending the hearing of the divorce, because the children cannot suffer because their parents are not in good books,” said Tafadzwa. She claimed Hardwork had other sources of income.

“He can’t say he doesn’t have enough money when he has other sources of income. “He is a ZIFA referee and gets allowances each time he handles a local match and this income does not reflect on his pay slip “ she added.

Mharira claimed Tafadzwa’s claim was baseless. “I can manage to pay $7 000 for now, pending the High Court decision,” he said. Magistrate Judith Taruvinga deferred the matter to next Thursday.

Source – H-Metro

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Zinara employees arrested over $9m fraud. Twelve ZINARA employees at Shurugwi tollgate are set to appear in court after they were busted in a $9,8 million fraud syndicate.

The clerks were arrested over the weekend by officers from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, for allegedly creating fake tap cards they used to divert the money, into their own use.

The suspects have been identified as Moreblessing Dzimba, Phylis Mawere, Farai Mutamba, Cleopatra Chihweta, Ismeal Mudzamiri, Kelvin Magwiranhaka, Oleen Magumise, Agnes Ngara, Esnath Manda, Jackson Kazembe, Tanyaradzwa Samupanya and Masciline Mwenje.

It is alleged the clerks created the fake tap cards, which they gave to motorists to swipe using the online payment system passage, while they collected the cash for themselves. This comes after ZACC recently arrested two supervisors at the same tollgate, Lilian Svinurai and Peter Pikita, who are facing 234 counts of fraud, involving approximately $6,8 million.

This brings the total number of clerks arrested at the tollgate, since last year, to 21. ZACC spokesperson, Commissioner John Makamure warned that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with all clerks involved in such scams.

“ZACC remains unrelenting in fighting corruption in Zimbabwe and the Commission is warning perpetrators that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them,” he said.

Source – H-Metro

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Drug addict abusing relatives. Musakiye and Barbra Samson approached the Harare Civil Court seeking a protection order against Godfrey Mhizha, 35. A Harare man has been abusing his aunt and uncle, whenever he takes drugs, a court heard.

Musakiye said whenever his nephew takes drugs, he starts to insult them. “We literally took care of him when his mother passed on but now he challenges me saying l should not tell him what to do because the house does not belong to me but my parents, who are his grandparents.

“If I buy my children some goodies, he takes them by force and if they ask him why, he starts to harass them, calling them names. “After taking his drugs, at one time he attempted to sleep with his aunt.”

Barbra, the second complainant, said: “He always insults me and also accuses me of killing his mother, who is my late sister. He also threatened to kill me countless times.”

Mhizha said he was not abusive but admitted to taking drugs. “I admit taking drugs, my aunt is the one who is abusive towards me because when she is drunk, she starts to insult me and my late mother. “She always tells me to go to my father’s relatives whom l don’t know, my mother’s family is all l have.

“At one time my cousin used my bedroom, which l inherited when my mother died, to sleep with her boyfriend there. “My room has traditional items that do not require such acts, those items are the ones that helped my uncle to get a job.

“As it stands, l don’t have a national identification card and l need assistance from them so that l can do things on my own.” Magistrate Sharon Mashavire ordered Mhizha not to harass his relatives and never to approach his grandparents’ house with the purpose of breaching peace.

Source – H-Metro

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Losing a loved one – or a star you adore – can make you do unconventional things to remember their memory. For one fan, that was tattooing a picture of his music idol: Riky Rick.

The late rapper reportedly ended his life last week Wednesday after a lengthy battle with depression.

But whilst a tattoo is a unique way to remember someone who has passed, many tweeps though this loyal fan had taken it to the extreme.

A tattoo of one fan’s tribute to the Boss Zonke hitmaker went viral over the weekend.

Whilst the fan was not named, an unrelated tweep shared a picture of it, posting: “A loyal fan just got this beautiful tattoo of the late Makhado. Rest in peace Riky Rick”.

A Loyal Fan Just Got This Beautiful Tattoo Of The Late Makhado Rest In Peace Riky Rick pic.twitter.com/Y1chwlw9QZ

— DAYSTAR ‍ (@sir_onah) February 26, 2022

But the permanent piece of art was not getting the reaction it was intended from tweeps.

“If I can’t put a tattoo of my own mother or father, how on earth can I even think of putting that of someone’s son on my body? Loyalty membership rather end, it ain’t me

“That’s a bit extreme don’t you think? I understand grieving but we now honoring people that take their own lives”

“This was unnecessary. I mean soon we’ll forget about everything…we’ve lost too many great people”

“It is better to honour someone when he is alive than when he is dead. When he was alive how many fans honour him?”

“I will never in my life tattoo some1 who is selfish on my body”

Source: News365.co.za

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Young artists shine at the NAMA awards. The awards, which catered for work produced between 2020 and 2021, saw young artists walking to the winners’ podium to collect gongs. Man-of-the-moment Nutty O bagged two gongs for the Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Album (Mustard Seed).

This aptly sums up the calibre of winners, who dominated the 20th National Arts Merit Awards ceremony, at the Harare International Conference Centre, on Saturday. The chanter recently won three awards at the 2022 PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards.

His triumph is proof that the new crop of young artists are now running the game. This new wave should come as a wake-up call the old school artists, who have either fallen by the wayside, or sunk into oblivion.

Chanter Jah Master also won a gong in the Outstanding Song of the Year award although some queried his triumph. As expected, Janet Manyowa, whose career continues to rise with each passing day, had a memorable night after winning the Outstanding Female Musician award.

Meanwhile, the event organisers did a sterling job in putting together a memorable show that will remain engraved in the memory of many. Unlike the 2022 PPC ZIMA awards, which failed to live up to expectations, the Nama organisers put together what can easily pass as the best show of the week.

Although there is still room for improvement, the coordination of the event was superb, from start to finish. It was also clear that they had done their homework as the service providers of the night got it right.

Meanwhile, guests were treated to breath-taking performances by Nutty O, Mbeu, Mambo Dhuterere, Janet Manyowa, The Unveiled Group, Minister Mahendere and Nyasha David among others.

The choreography was exceptional, befitting the event where artists who excelled were honoured. Like any other event, some of the nominees left home disappointed as they expected to win big. There are also big names who missed the winners’ podium, where the young blood dominated, a clear indication they need to reinvent the wheel.

Outstanding Actress

Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed

Outstanding Theatrical Production

How are you really? by Vaviri Creative

Outstanding Director

Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How are you really?

LITERARY AWARDS
Outstanding First Creative Published Work

Bringing us back by Mercy Dhliwayo (Vhakololo Press)

Outstanding Children’s Book

The Cursing Tortoise by Onald Gwiriri (Essential Books Publishing Company)

Outstanding Fiction Book

All comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam (amaBooks)

Outstanding Poetry Book

For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama (Ntombekhaya Poetry)

FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS
Outstanding Actor

Kumbilani Ncube as Jonz in Ikasi: The Hood

Outstanding Actress

Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins

Outstanding Music Video

Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks

Outstanding Screen Production (Television)

Chipo the Gift produced by Daves Guzha

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)

Ikasi: The Hood Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi

Outstanding Screen Production

(Full Length Film)

Poor Cousins Directed by Sydney Taivavashe

MUSIC AWARDS
Outstanding New Comer Day

Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba

Outstanding Female Musician

Janet Manyowa

Outstanding Male Musician

Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O

Outstanding Song

Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master

Outstanding Album

Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O

SPECIAL AWARDS

Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora

Arnold Tongai Chirisa

Promoter Of The Year

Gateway Stream

Consistent Supporter Under Covid-19

Nash TV

Arts Service Award

National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Lifetime Achievement

Mechanic Manyeruke

Source – H-Metro

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Sad news as poachers kill White Rhino in Bikita, one of the rarest creatures. Poachers shot and killed an endangered white rhinoceros and harvested some of its body parts before burying the carcass in a pit in Bikita, Masvingo Province on Sunday last week.

ZRP national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident, saying two bullet heads were retrieved from the carcass after it was cut open. The poachers covered the carcass with black polythene plastic and some tree branches. Said Nyathi:

The ZRP is investigating a case of poaching which occurred in Bikita, where a white rhinoceros carcass was found slightly buried in a pit approximately 1.5 metres deep with some body parts missing…

Two gunshot wounds were noted on its shoulder and two bullet heads were recovered from the shoulder after it was cut open. In an unrelated incident, Police in Victoria Falls arrested Leonard Ndebele (36) for unlawful possession of raw ivory.

The suspect was arrested on 21 February after detectives received information to the effect that the suspect was in possession of ivory which he intended to sell in Victoria Falls.

Police made some follow-ups leading to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of two elephant tusks, weighing 37.86kgs, which the suspect hid in the bush.

Source – New Zimbabwe

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Nelson Chamisa Press Conference: ZANU PF far worse than Rhodesian regime. Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says the violent attack on his supporters by ZANU PF activists during a campaign rally in Kwekwe on Sunday is provocative and intended to plunge the country into bloodshed and instability.

Speaking during a press conference in Harare on Monday, Chamisa warned that suppressing young people through violence will be counterproductive as it would sow the seeds of instability.

Chamisa said the ZANU PF-led Government is worse than the Rhodesian regime because, unlike the latter, which was a racist white minority cabal, the former oppresses its own people. He said: No amount of threat nor intimidation will save our youths. Is this not the same suppression under Smith that gave birth to the liberation idea?

All the war veterans of our liberation struggle and the entire crop of leaders in govt today were the same age (18 to 30) as the youths that they brutalized in Kwekwe last Sunday and are brutalizing across the country. Their only crime is seeking the right to self-determination through peaceful campaigning and peaceful elections.

Chamisa warned ZANU PF against emulating Ian Smith’s oppressive Rhodesian regime saying this will make the situation worse. He said: They’re closing all channels for healthy political discourse, healthy deliberative and conversational politics.

This is the same brutality Zimbabwe experienced from under Ian Smith Regime, except, in this case, ZANU PF is by far worse than the Rhodesian regime in that it brutalizes its own people, 42 years after it failed to deliver independence, freedom and prosperity.

The War of Liberation was an answer to an unrelenting and repressive regime that considered the people of Zimbabwe as being less human, and mere pests to be exterminated.

Chamisa also castigated ruling party officials for making “reckless and thuggish utterances” that fan “the fires of hate and intolerance”.

On Saturday, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said it’s a matter of time before ZANU PF crushes the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) “like lice” to prevent the opposition party from winning elections and attaining control of the State.

Chiwenga made the remarks while addressing ZANU PF supporters at a campaign rally in Kwekwe at Mbizo Stadium, a day before ZANU PF activists murdered a CCC supporter at Mbizo 4 Shopping Centre.

Source – Pindula News

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The Zimbabwean Republic Police (ZRP) is reported to have barred two South African artists Cassper Nyovest and Naak MusiQ from performing yesterday.

This was confirmed by Zimcelebs’ Instagram page.

The gig was slated for Bulawayo at Hockey Stadium with Amapiano duo Reece Madlisa and Zuma expecting to grace the event.

Currently, the details of what happened at the Hockey Stadium and the reason why the ZRP was forced to shutdown the Doc Shebeleza hitmaker Cassper Nyovest and NaakMusiq’s gig are not yet known.

This also happened last year when the ZRP stormed and forced Major League, twin brothers, Bandile and Banele to shut down their gig in Borrowdale.

Banile and Banele where also headlined to perform in Bulawayo and this never happened following the incident, forcing them to return to South Africa promising to comeback with a free gig.

Cassper Nyovest and NaakMusiq are set off for a boxing match pegged on the 9th of April this year at Sun City in South Africa.

The duel of Nyovest and NaakMusiq was announced just after the [Nyovest] bashed the YouTuber SlikTalk in a match dubbed ‘Fame vs Clout’.

Despite being knocked out, the YouTuber SlikTalk pocketed a R100k cash prize.

In confirming their fight, NaakMusiq took it to his Twitter handle where he posted:

The weird fight between Tsibip and Slik Talk last night. Anyway…8 April Sun City! I’m not gonna talk too much, sizobona nge mini enkulu.. #NaakVsCass #NaakOUT

Cassper’ response was:

Lol…. Weird fight? I’m already loving the trash talk from my next punching bag!!!! See you at Sun City!!! Remember, this is Boxing and not Mr Olympia or Muscle Mania!!!! I’d love a challenge this time so make sure you’re ready !!! #NaakVsCassper

Nyovest is one of the most celebrated South African artists down in Zimbabwe for he hosted a couple of gigs in both cities, Harare and Bulawayo leaving the fans asking for more.

Also Nyovest is hailed for his collaboration with the late Zim artist Cal-Vin on a track entitled Z’khuphani which became a ghetto anthem.

Cal-Vin died following a hit-and-run accident in his hometown Bulawayo.

Source: News365.co.za

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Leeds United have named former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as their new head coach.

The 48-year-old has signed a deal at the Elland Road club until June 2025.

Marsch, who has also coached New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg, left the German club in December last year after a five-month spell.

The American will succeed Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, who was sacked on Sunday, once a work permit is finalised.

Leeds sit 16th in the Premier League table, two points above the relegation zone, after a run of heavy defeats.

“It’s something I’m really excited about,” Marsch said. “I know what a big club Leeds is, I know ex-players who have played here and I’ve watched this club from afar for many years and I’m really honoured and excited to be here.”

He added: “How [Bielsa] has helped transform Leeds United into a Premier League team is pretty amazing.

“For me, I just want to help take the torch to the next phase. Everything that has been done has laid an incredible foundation and, coming in at this moment, I want to do everything I can to take the club into the next stage of our history.”

Leeds United director of football Victor Orta said: “We are delighted to welcome Jesse to the club and excited for him to lead us into this new chapter.

“Jesse is someone we identified a number of years ago during his time at Red Bull Salzburg and we believe his philosophy and style of football aligns with that of the club and will suit the players very well.

“We have a long-term plan and firmly believe he can take Leeds United to the next level and are excited for what the future holds.”

After leaving Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls in 2018, Marsch first joined RB Leipzig as Ralf Rangnick’s assistant before being appointed at RB Salzburg in June 2019.

He enjoyed a successful spell in Salzburg winning a league and cup double in his first season.

He was also part of the development of striker Erling Braut Haaland before the Norway striker joined Borussia Dortmund in 2019.

He then returned to Leipzig in April last year, this time as head coach when he took over from Julian Nagelsmann who left to manage Bayern Munich.

Marsch, who had been linked with the managerial vacancy at Celtic in the past, completed his Uefa Pro Licence in Scotland.

Former Swansea Under-23s coach Cameron Toshack, son of ex-Wales and Real Madrid manager John, is expected to be appointed as Marsch’s assistant.

Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear added: “We are really pleased to have quickly secured the services of our first-choice head coach.

“Whilst the short-term objective for Jesse is obvious, we believe he has the courage and ambition to build on the strong foundations we have created over the last four years and elevate the performance of the club over the long term.

“He had a great deal of success with New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg and has demonstrated during our many meetings that he is a great fit with the footballing culture of Leeds United.”

Source – BBCSport

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On the 27TH day of February 2022 and at Mbizo 4 shopping centre open space Kwekwe, CCC held a campaign rally commencing at around 1000 hours and was scheduled to end at 1600 hours.

At around 1400 hours, whilst Nelson Chamisa was addressing the gathering, suspected ZANU PF youths wearing yellow T-shirts infiltrated the meeting which was held in an open space and one of them threw a stone into the gathering and ran away.

Towards the end of Nelson Chamisa‘s address suspected ZANU PF youths intercepted to people in CCC T-shirts who were walking to the rally and threw stones on them. The skirmishes, about 400 metres from the venue, resulted in deceased being stabbed thrice with a sharp object on the back and died whilst admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital. The injured are admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital and Topomasi Hospital in a serious condition namely Wilson Maseko (28) NR: Unknown of 13611/1 Extension, Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained cuts on the head, Isaac Chagonda (50) NR 63-783150K 27 of 11511/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained a deep cut on the back, Vincent Sithole (28) NR: 53-2880964Q13 of 679/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained cut on the back, Onias Mavhaya (37) NR unknown of 13366/1 Extension Mbizo, Kwekwe- he suffered two broken ribs, Mutwetwa Mudzengi (73) NR unknown of 1205/16 Mbizo, Kwekwe- he sustained dislocated hip and Langton Dube (60) NR unknown of 2644/9 Mbizo, Kwekwe who sustained head injuries. Also injured was Justice Chakanetsa (36) NR 47-179313L37 of ZRP Main Camp, Kwekwe- he sustains swollen hands.

During the clashes, three motor vehicles were damaged, a blue Honda Fit registration number AEQ6375, owned by Tinevimbo Zhou NR 26-128168D26 of 25553/12 Mbizo Kwekwe (damaged rear screen), a white Mitsubishi Canter truck with no registration plates and owner not yet known (had all 6 tyres deflated), and a Toyota Vios registration number AET 0792 owned by Emma Nyika NR 63-112466R32 aged 42 of 7845/1 Mbizo, Kwekwe (rear left window damaged). The vehicles were parked at the shopping centre some 200 metres from the venue.

INVESTIGATIONS CARRIED OUT:
Police reacted to the scene and got information that the accused persons were hiding at Jessie Gardens, Mbizo 11 Kwekwe, which is about 1km from the venue where they raided and arrested accused persons mentioned above.

Three motor vehicles were recovered at Jessie Gardens where the accused were hiding. Searches were made in a silver Mercedes Benz AFK 6958 owned by accused 12. Inside the vehicle were three unbranded yellow T” shirts, one yellow bottom, one black trousers and one sjambok.

Recovered inside a black Honda Fit AFC 3464 owned by accused number 16, was one machete, and inside a white Toyota Chaser registration number ACK 0756 (owner not established) were one machete wrapped with red cloth on the handle, one home made knife with green handle, two catapults, two small catapult stones, one Tecno cell phone, one Nokia cell phone, one gold scale and two black and green caps inscribed ED.

The above motor vehicles have since been impounded and are parked at ZRP Mbizo.
Five of the accused persons are detained at ZRP Kwekwe Central DB 351-355/22.
The other eleven accused persons are detained at ZRP Mbizo under DB 344-354/22.

OUTSTANDING
 To arrest Kennedy Simbi who is believed to be the main culprit who inflicted the fatal blow on deceased.
 To refer the deceased for postmortem.
 To verify the registered owners of the recovered motor vehicles.
Investigations are in progress under ZRP Mbizo RRB Numbers 4878031-4878038.

CID LAW AND ORDER KWEKWE

MEMORANDUM

TO OC LAW AND ORDER MIDLANDS
FROM CID LAW AND ORDER KWEKWE
INFOR DCIO KWEKWE/GOKWE
MEMO 38/22 DATED: 28/02/22

SUBJECT : MURDER AS DEFINED IN SECTION 47 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW (CODIFICATION AND REFORM) ACT CHAPTER 9:23 AND PUBLIC VIOLENCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 36 OF THE CRIMINAL LAW (CODIFICATION AND REFORM) ACT CHAPTER 9:23 WHICH OCCURRED AT CITIZEN COALITION FOR CHANGE (CCC) RALLY MBIZO 4, SHOPPING CENTRE, KWEKWE
¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬
This memo serves to put on record circumstances and initial investigations surrounding the above subject.

INFORMANT HAPPYMORE CHAMBA (40) (MALE)
NR: 22-200204F38
RES: ZRP MBIZO CAMP, KWEKWE
BUS: ZRP MBIZO, KWEKWE

DECEASED MBONENI NCUBE (30) (MALE)
NR: UNKNOWN
RES: HOUSE NUMBER 917/19 MBIZO KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 1 TAKUNDA CHIVENYENGWA (21) (MALE)
NR: 29-2009746-X66
RES: HOUSE NUMBER 2946/13 MBIZO KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 2 ISAAC TAPFUMANEYI (37) (MALE)
NR: 58-219873-V-18
RES: HOUSE NUMBER 337/12946/13 MBIZO KWEKWE
BUS NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 3 JAMES JERE (28) (MALE)
NR: UNREGISTERED
RES: HOUSE NUMBER7862/4 MBIZO KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 4 MUSA MATINGWENDE (32) (MALE)
NR: UNKNOWN
RES: HOUSE NUMBER 80 NESBERT NEWTOWN KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 5 SHEPARD MBEWU (44) (MALE)
NR: 58-174147-S-58
RES: 15 INDUSTRIAL ROAD, NEWTOWN KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 6 PROGRESS MUNYUKI (30) (MALE)
NR: 26-2000335-P-26
RES: 3147/16 MBIZO, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 7 AMON KWACHATA (50) (MALE)
NR: 26-076832G-26
RES: HAVENGWA FARM, SHERWOOD, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 8 EDMORE SHOSHERA [ALIAS MASPARROW] (30) (MALE)
NR: NR 26-240811-V-26
RES: 6285/15 MBIZO, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED
(ZANU PF CARD HOLDER)

ACCUSED 9 ALBERT MAKETO TEMBO (29) (MALE)
NR: 58-260570-F 58
RES: 15276/15 MBIZO, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED
“YOUTH LEAGUE CARD CARRYING MEMBER”

ACCUSED 10 FRAUD MUNYUKI (29) (MALE)
NR: 37-2000337-R 26
RES: 3147/16 EXTENSION MBIZO
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 11 BLESSING TOMU (18)(MALE)
NR: UNKNOWN
RES: 3147/16 EXTENSION MBIZO
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 12 PERSCY MUKWATURI (38) (MALE)
NR: 58-2025551-R-58
RES: 20 GWERU ROAD CHICAGO
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED
(ZANU PF CARD HOLDER)

ACCUSED 13 SYDNEY SAMANYAYI (29) (MALE)
NR: 58-275668- R 42
RES: ZUNDE RAMAMBO MBIZO 11
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED
(ZANU PF CARD HOLDER)

ACCUSED 14 VALENTINE MANDIZVIDZA (21) (MALE)
NR: 13-295960-E 66
RES: 167/12 MBIZO, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 15 MISCHECK MUTETWA (32) (MALE)
NR: 29-2036227-F-13
RES: 16176/15 MBIZO, KWEKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

ACCUSED 16 TALENT IMBAYAGO (28) (MALE)
NR: 23-112943-N-23
RES: MASHIZHA VILLAGE, CHIEF CHOTO GOKWE
BUS: NOT EMPLOYED

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A private funeral for award-winning hip-hop artist and fashionista, Riky Rick will be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The event will be live-streamed. The artist whose real name is Rikhado Makhado died last week. Tributes from fans and industry giants have been pouring in for the 34-year-old Boss Zonke hitmaker.

He is being remembered not only for his music and fashion but his role in promoting young musicians.
He leaves behind his wife Bianca and two children.

A memorial service will be held for the star on Friday.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Faith Nketsi shows off cooking skills in her kitchen – VIDEO

Reality TV show star for Have Faith on MTV, Faith Nketsi, seems to be developing an interest in cooking these days. Not too long ago, she posted multiple pictures of food she cooked.

Typically Faith is famous for her lifestyle, including event hosting, clubbing, shopping, travelling, and modelling. Many people assume she’s not tame at all. Learn more

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Mark Pilgrim has taken to his social media to announce that his cancer has returned after 33 years in remission. The star in a lengthy post expressed both his fear and hope as he prepares to fight for his life once more. Mark, who hosts the 9am-noon slot at the community station Hot 102.7 revealed that he is scared.

“Thank you for all the kind messages of support as I’ve spent a few days away with loved ones. We’ll know the full extent of what’s going on in a few days after the PET scan. Suffice to say, the Big C has come knocking on my door again.

“I’m not Chuck Norris. Yes, I am scared. I am also strong. Both emotions run parallel with each other. I’m under the care of incredible doctors and surrounded by love. This is my story. And there’s more chapters to come … ” Pilgrim said.

The media personality thanked his wife in a previous post for her unending love and support. He also thanked his family, children, friends, fans and radio station Hot 102.7.

Source:  News365

In other news – Riky Rick  to be laid to rest on Tuesday

A private funeral for award-winning hip-hop artist and fashionista, Riky Rick will be held in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

The event will be live-streamed. The artist whose real name is Rikhado Makhado died last week. Tributes from fans and industry giants have been pouring in for the 34-year-old Boss Zonke hitmaker. Learn more

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So Cassper wasn’t lying when he said his partner and the mother of his child Thobeka Majozi was richer than him in an interview.

Fans have always been curious about how much she is really worth as she doesn’t like to flaunt her wealth.

Over the weekend she gave us a glimpse into her life, posing next to a white Mercedes Benz SUV which fans believe belongs to her. The car comes up a lot whenever Cassper shows off his fleet.

This afternoon Thobs took some time off from her motherly duties to catch up with a friend.

She did admit that she enjoyed her short break from mom duties.

“Guys don’t get me wrong I love my baby, but this weekend he took me to a whole different level of motherhood because…” She said in a video shared on her Instagram stories.

In an interview with Slikour Cassper it took a while before Thobeka gave him a chance. He was a player at the time.

“l was a player at the time, l had a lot of girls around me, I am a celeb, l have money and l am funny so girls loved that. I had to pursue her and it took a long time for her to hear me out. She was not excited about my money. She is from a good family and is probably richer than l am,” he said in part.

In an interview on The Banques and Venom show in 2021 Mufasa revealed how lucky and blessed he feels to have Thobeka in his life.

“I’ve got so much respect for Thobeka. I’m so-so lucky… I was blessed with such a real one besides all the bullsh*t of the industry and some of the sh*t that they have to get accustomed to just because of me and my lifestyle and what I do and people being so interested in our family. And also people don’t like seeing people happy,” he said.

In the interview, he also explained why they choose to kept their relationship out of the public eye.

“We have something that they don’t understand and they don’t know about, we don’t post about. When we’re together we’re together. No-one knows… our living arrangements they just see when it’s good, it’s not perfect but it’s good and it’s strong. I have so much respect for her because she goes through so much.”

A couple of months back Mac G claimed that Cassper’s baby mama Thobeka Majozi allegedly had an affair with Andile Mpisane.That’s not all, he also went on to say that Cassper Nyovest had an affair with Kamo Mphela – who according to the podcaster, also slept with Andile Mpisane.

Responding to the claims Cassper tweeted: “Nobody cares anymore. People just say and do things for traction. It’s wild. I fear for the ones we are raising. The ones we have to teach. What will they learn from us?”

In Other News – Moshe Ndiki And SK Khoza’s Explicit Video Leaves Mzansi Talking

Just recently, The Queen actors Moshe Ndiki and Sthembiso ‘SK’ Khoza went on an Instagram live that has left tweeps both in shock and in confusion. This comes after Mzansi was hardly hit with the saddening news of the late Riky Rick’s death and tweeps are questioning how these two could be so cozy with each other when…Learn more

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News365.co.za reported about Riky Rick‘s friend not knowing about his death since he was in Big Brother Mzansi house where housemates were not told about the sad news. This is because Big Brother cuts housemates completely from the outside world and they do not have access to cell phones, televisions, radios, or anything that keeps them in tune with what is happening outside the house.

The Saturday night party in the Big Brother house plunged viewers into sadness, as the guest, DJ Capital, played Riky Rick’s music. The housemates, oblivious to the fact that Boss Zonke is gone, erupted in joy and sang along to his verses.

South Africans who were watching Big Brother Mzansi on the night came to Twitter to express their pain.

However, now that Vyno is out of the house after being evicted on Sunday, he is to experience the pain of losing his friend. He has expressed his shock after sharing a few touching words on social media:

‘Riky you live on! I’m really rocked by this but God has the answers… can’t believe it… Love you forever,’ he wrote.

Riky you live on! I’m really rocked by this but God has the answers… can’t believe it… Love you forever pic.twitter.com/GD0gvsV9V7

— Vyno Miller (@VynoMiller) February 28, 2022

And these are some of the reactions to his tweet:

Saw his comment, seems like you guys have known each other for quite some time pic.twitter.com/XnEbp1BBNd

— Nomkhosi Fezeka Ngwane (@ngwanefeza) February 28, 2022

Since the news broke out we’ve been really worried about you. Seeing you leave the #bbmzansi house yesterday was such a bitter sweet moment cos it’s a blessing in disguise as you get to say goodbye to your loved one. Stay shining @VynoMiller

— stan (@abbie_mmemo) February 28, 2022

We needed you votes to save this young man lona!!

— Nancy Tshoma (@Dimphotsaka) February 28, 2022

I hope you heal https://t.co/3tdOuDciXF

— Charlee Hustle (@CharleeHustle_) February 28, 2022

We are sorry for not voting for you we wished you be able to attend your big brother but I miss you already on my screen pic.twitter.com/r3sXSvJq91

— Kukuland (@Kukuland5) March 1, 2022

Hi Vyno. It’s good to see you interact. We miss you so much Vyno. The house is not the same without you. We know that you are not okay because of Ricky. May his soul rest in peace. Greaves for your friend Vyno and get closure

— Mpho (@TshifularoMay) February 28, 2022

We couldn’t help but actually think about you when you where in the house on how you would feel finding out that riky is no more
Phephisa boy

— NDIM LO (@Lucia_Bandile) February 28, 2022

I’ve been so worried about you since we found out. I would’ve loved to see more of you, but I wanted you to leave so you could pay your last respects and at least attend the funeral. Sending you love, light, warm hugs and healing

— 𝕾𝖑𝖆𝖙𝖙 (@atlegang___) February 28, 2022

We love you Vyno it was bittersweet seeing you leave the house as we felt you needed to know about Riky ,I’m so sorry may you find comfort

— Agco (@Agco_gco) February 28, 2022

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Faith Nketsi shows off cooking skills in her kitchen – VIDEO

Reality TV show star for Have Faith on MTV, Faith Nketsi, seems to be developing an interest in cooking these days. Not too long ago, she posted multiple pictures of food she cooked. Typically Faith is famous for her lifestyle, including event hosting, clubbing, shopping, travelling, and modelling. Many people assume she’s not tame at all.

On one of the Have Faith episodes, the star’s mother gave her an African beer brewing tutorial. Faith wasn’t interested and said she and her man would hire people for it.  Learn More

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Sometimes as a viewer you would wonder why your favourite has left the show, not knowing there is a reason behind!

In recent years several actors have been fired for refusing to take directives from showrunners or not showing respect because of their power and influence. Well, some were axed for failing to put some respect to those in power or following storylines on scripts. However, in the mix of things, we have managed to compile a list of South Africa’s seasoned actors who were fired for refusing to take directives from showrunners.

Don Mlangeni-Nawa – Isidingo

Don Mlangeni-Nawa is best known for his on-screen character Bra Zeb on Isidingo. The celebrated South African actor was axed from Isidingo after being part of its star-studded cast for 15-years. However, confirmed reports have it that the actor was axed after refusing to endorse one of the big banks through a line in his script.

In the mix of things, the showrunners Endemol, the company that produced Isidingo, denied the claims. However, they did reveal in their statement that the actor didn’t respect the show even tried to call the shots whilst he was an actor.

Luthuli Dlamini – Generations

The celebrated Zimbabwean-born actor Luthuli Dlamini was shown the exit door by Generations creator Mfundi Vundla after failing to report for duty. He played the character of Scott.

According to an official statement, he went awol for days only to return and reveal that he was sick. Vundla fired him for not communicating with the showrunners. It was revealed that he had pulled up a drama scene like that was not the first incident.

Moshidi Motshegwa – The River

The seasoned actress was axed from The River after taking a swipe at the fellow cast as bad actors. However, she was dumped in the eleventh hour and struggled to find her feet again in the industry despite being a big name. Moreover, she refused to take some lines from her script, making it hard for showrunners and other fellow casts.

Mpumelelo Bhulose – Imbewu: The Seed

The celebrated actor was fired from Imbewu: The Seed for not showing up on set and not following directives of showrunners. Of late, he has been reported as one of the actors hard to work with. In the mix of things, bad behaviour has seen him struggling to secure gigs. Despite being the face of the show, we can all agree that his on-screen Zimele Bhengu was short-lived in Ombewu.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – SAD: Riky Rick’s friend does not know he is dead

As South Africa is still mourning the death of rapper Riky Rick, one of the people dearest to him, his best friend, does not know he is dead.

Big Brother Mzansi housemate, Vyno Miller, is yet to hear that his best friend, Riky Rick, is no more. Big Brother cuts housemates completely from the outside world and they do not have access to cell phones, televisions, radios, or anything that keeps them in tune with what is happening outside the house. Learn More

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Hip-hop star Riky Rick passed away on Wednesday 23 February. It was reported that the Boss Zonke hitmaker allegedly took his own life after suffering from depression.

A day after Riky Rick’s suicide notes were leaked, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed on Monday 28 February that an inquest into the circumstances of his death has been opened.

As per a local publication, Riky Rick was found by his management team at his home in Johannesburg north around 08:30 am on Wednesday 23 February.

The publication reports that the 34-year-old hip-hop star and rapper passed away en route to the hospital.

In a statement published by a local publication, Riky Rick’s family said: “Affectionately known as Riky Rick across the globe, he was deeply loved by his family, friends and the entire entertainment industry.”

“His love for family, friends, and community is well known. Riky’s nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented and will forever be remembered,” concluded the statement.

Speaking to a local publication, SAPS Captain Mavela Masondo did not “confirm or deny” that Riky Rick took his own life on 23 February.

Masondo did confirm that the police have opened an inquest into the circumstances of the rapper’s passing.

In a suicide letter leaked to Sunday World on Sunday 27 February, Riky Rick’s message to his wife, Bianca Naidoo, read: “This pain is too much. I don’t want you to blame yourself for my life being unbearable.”

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – SAD: Riky Rick’s friend does not know he is dead

As South Africa is still mourning the death of rapper Riky Rick, one of the people dearest to him, his best friend, does not know he is dead.

Big Brother Mzansi housemate, Vyno Miller, is yet to hear that his best friend, Riky Rick, is no more. Big Brother cuts housemates completely from the outside world and they do not have access to cell phones, televisions, radios, or anything that keeps them in tune with what is happening outside the house. Learn More

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Police have accused the ruling Zanu PF party of perpetrating the weekend violence in Kwekwe which left two opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters dead and 17 others injured, with eight in critical condition.

The Zanu PF activists, carrying machetes, spears and other weapons, reportedly disrupted CCC party leader Nelson Chamisa’s speech before assaulting his supporters at a rally held at Mbizo 4 shopping centre in the Midlands city on Sunday.

Police arrested 16 suspects, among them Zanu PF card-carrying youths, in connection with the murder of CCC member Mboneni Ncube (30), who was stabbed with a spear during the skirmishes.

Ncube died on admission to Kwekwe Central Hospital.

The Zimbabwe Peace Project yesterday said two people died from the violent attack.

“Machete gangs suspected to be aligned to Zanu PF attacked a rally that was being addressed by CCC president Nelson Chamisa, killing two and seriously injuring others who are admitted in hospitals around Kwekwe,” ZPP said in a statement.

“Several machetes were recovered in the cars the suspects were using. The incident, which happened in what is believed to be the home ground of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a day after he addressed a rally that had police protection, paints a dark picture of the politics of the country and should be condemned, and police should investigate and ensure the law takes its full course.”

A police internal memorandum from the Kwekwe Criminal Investigations Department named four of the 16 as Edmore Shoshera (30), Perscy Mukwaturi (38), Sydney Samanyayi (29), and Albert Maketo (29), who were identified as Zanu PF cardholders.

The other 12 were listed as unemployed youths.

Police also recovered a machete, a knife, a scale, and two caps that were inscribed “ED” from the accused persons’ cars.

Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrests.

Police have also launched a manhunt for Kennedy Simbi, who is believed to have stabbed Ncube to death.

According to the police, Chamisa was addressing the rally when the Zanu PF youths, who were wearing yellow T-shirts and had infiltrated the crowd, attacked the CCC supporters.

Ncube was stabbed thrice with a sharp object on the back and he died at Kwekwe Central Hospital, where other injured persons were also admitted.

“Police reacted to the scene and got information that the accused persons were hiding at Jessie Gardens, Mbizo 11, Kwekwe, which is about 1km from the venue where they raided accused persons,” read the police memo.

“Three motor vehicles were recovered at Jessie Gardens, where the accused were hiding. Searches were made in a silver Mercedes-Benz, registration AFK 6858 owned by one of the accused, Perscy Mukwaturi.”

But Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa yesterday disowned the youth and accused the police of working in cahoots with the opposition party to fabricate allegations against the ruling party.

“Social media is not the court of law. The police CID are clearly on a fishing expedition at the behest of CCC. (It is) just an irresponsible and unprofessional police office mostly heavily compromised. Murderers and violence mongers can wear any badge. Who knows, the party card could even have been planted,” Mutsvangwa told NewsDay yesterday.

“One more infantile gimmick by Chamisa and his ilk that is prone to faking abductions. These lies have not yielded power in two decades of ill-fated MDC-CCC politics. Come March 26 by-elections and 2023 national plebiscite, they will be out of power as Zimbabwe voters are not ever ready to be fooled.”

Zanu PF director for information Tafadzwa Mugwadi claimed vindication, tweeting: “We are vindicated. @Police Zimbabwe are doing a tremendous job in arresting culprits over Kwekwe violence. I hope that all those who incited violence through their recorded utterances calling for youths to revenge are brought to book as well. Amos Chibaya and (Happymore) Chidziva must face the law.”

Addressing a Press conference in Harare yesterday, Chamisa applauded the police for carrying out their duties “professionally” in investigating the Kwekwe violence.

The CCC leader described the police as “one of the best policing authority in the world”, who were often hindered from effectively performing their duties by political interference.

Chamisa said the opposition party was informed well in advance of the Zanu PF plots to disrupt his rallies.

He said the police had also been notified of the plan, but failed to act swiftly to stop the violence.

“The intention was to make sure that we did not address the rally. We appreciate the police, if what I have read is anything to go by, for their professionalism. Yes, we are not happy with what they did to us in Gokwe (on Saturday), but the fact that they have managed to investigate and certain people have been arrested, we must give kudos where they are due,” Chamisa said.

“We understand how politics is poisoning effective policing. Those who masquerade as police, beating up people must be flushed out and exposed. Our police keep doing what is good, not the bad that we have seen in Gokwe or elsewhere, where you are chasing the citizens who are your masters. Your salary comes from these citizens, respect their rights,” he said in reference to his Gokwe campaign rally which was disrupted by police on Saturday.

-NewsDay

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Mines minister Winston Chitando on Thursday failed to depose an opposing affidavit in a case where he is being accused of grabbing businessman Yakub Ibrahim Mohamed’s gold mining claims in Mberengwa district, Midlands province.

Chitando stands accused of grabbing gold claims owned by Mohamed’s firm, Anesu Gold, and transferring them to Gold Reef Mining, where he was a shareholder.

In the High Court application, Mohamed claimed that Anesu Gold is the registered owner of the claims which are also referred to as Mangoro claims (Ipanema).

Chitando’s lawyer Lovemore Madhuku failed to depose an opposing affidavit to rebut the allegations when he appeared before High Court judge Justice Rogers Manyangadze.

The other respondent, Golden Reef, was represented by Welshman Ncube.

Ncube argued that Anesu Gold had failed to establish a locus standi in its founding affidavit.

“It is respectfully submitted that applicant, having been previously challenged on its locus standi, in previous cases between the parties, particularly case numbers HC7497/20 and HC33/21, had an obligation to plead its locus standi in the founding affidavit by explaining how it has the locus standi to vindicate rights which on the face of it belonged to a company known as Start Mining Services,” Ncube submitted.

In his application, Mohamed submitted that the mining claims were previously registered in the name of Start Mining Services (Pvt) Limited, but at the material time, they were owned by and/or registered in his company name.

He said in 2018, invoices were sent to Start Mining Services to pay mining fees for the mining claim, but it failed, leading to forfeiture.

But Gold Reef argued that Mohamed and Anesu Gold had no legal right to bring the case before the courts, adding that there was nothing illegal about Chitando being a director of Golden Reef Mining.

-NewsDay

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Proceedings of the proposed Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill Monday ended prematurely in Highfields, Harare after a provocative attack by suspected Zanu PF activists who disrupted the public hearing.

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) highlighted the proceedings ended prematurely because of suspected rowdy Zanu PF activists who were seeking to dominate the public hearing.

“The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition witnessed the violent disruption of the PVO Amendment Bill public hearing in Highfields, Harare on February 28, 2022. The public hearing ended prematurely after Zanu PF activists, who were seeking to dominate the event, disrupted the proceedings,” the CiZC said.

It then urged the ruling Zanu PF government to be rational and to exercise tolerance of divergent views.

“The coalition condemns violence of any nature and notes that such acts are likely to compromise citizens’ participation in these public hearings and ultimately lead to a flawed process. We deplore the violent nature by Zanu PF activists and implore the ruling party to exercise tolerance of divergent views.

“We reiterate that amendments to the PVO Act are part of efforts to close the democratic space in Zimbabwe and citizens must unite in rejecting these amendments which will curtail fundamental freedoms and entrench authoritarian rule,” said the Coalition.

The CiCZ also dismissed allegations of offering an initiative of US$15 each as a bribe for citizens to go and register to vote.

“On another note, we dismiss with contempt, malicious allegations by a Zanu PF activist during the public hearing that the coalition is offering an initiative of US$15 (each) for citizens to go and register to vote,” the Coalition added.

According to civic society groups (CSOs), the proposed PVO Amendment Bill is a ploy by the government to silence them as they stand. PVOs are public-benefit bodies or associations of persons or institutions that carry out humanitarian and charity work or provide legal aid. The PVO Amendment Bill was gazetted in November 2021 and seeks to amend the PVO Act, but CSOs have raised concerns that the suggested amendments will restrict their work and violate human rights while negatively affecting communities who depend on their work.

Among other things, the PVO Amendment Bill imposes ‘unfair’ restrictions on CSOs and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by proposing harsh penalties, including jail time of up to one year for NGO registration framework-related perceived offences, a new requirement that the Bill seeks to introduce.

-NewZimbabwe

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An elderly Chinhoyi man who was in the habit of waylaying his 11-year-old granddaughter en route from school and repeatedly raping her has been jailed for 15 years.

Toro Manga (65) of Fiona village, Chinhoyi was convicted of rape when he appeared before regional magistrate Ignatius Mugova at Chinhoyi Magistrate’s Courts.

The complainant is the accused person’s granddaughter and was a Grade 4 pupil at a local school during the time the offence was committed.

The court, led by Nyasha Sibesha, heard that sometime during the period extending from September to 30 November 2021, Manga would waylay the complainant as she walked home alone from school.

He would drag her into a bush and rape her before threatening to inflict harm if she disclosed the matter to anyone.

It was further averred in court that on November 2 last year, the complainant developed a rash on her genitals and informed her mother of the illness.

Following some investigations, the s.e.xual abuse was exposed on December 7, leading to Manga’s arrest by the police.

The complainant was medically examined at the Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital where an affidavit confirming the s.e.xual assault was compiled.

-NewZimbabwe

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