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6/4/2025, 4:21:43 AM

📰 *Govt Vows to Finish All Infrastructure Projects—No Delays, No Excuses, Just Results* *Join chaminukanews24.com News group :* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL* ✅ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v The government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing all ongoing infrastructure projects within set timelines, aligning with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of an empowered, upper-middle-income society by 2030. The assurance follows President Mnangagwa’s recent commissioning of the US$88 million Trabablas Interchange, located at the intersection of Simon Mazorodze, Chitungwiza, and High Glen roads. The project is expected to reduce congestion and improve urban mobility in southern Harare. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona emphasised that infrastructure development remains a top priority, with the government working to ensure roads, bridges and border posts meet world-class standards. "With the successful completion of this interchange—once a hotspot for traffic gridlocks—Zimbabwe is moving closer to achieving His Excellency, President Mnangagwa’s vision for economic progress. This milestone marks another achievement in our infrastructure transformation journey," Mhona said. He highlighted that major transport projects are progressing nationwide, designed to boost connectivity and facilitate trade. "We are determined to maintain this momentum and continue modernising Zimbabwe’s infrastructure to support growth and efficiency," he added. According to The Herald, President Mnangagwa’s Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo mantra has played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe’s development drive, encouraging national participation in infrastructure expansion. Mhona praised the President’s leadership, saying his dedication to inclusive development has been a driving force behind the country’s rapid infrastructural improvements. "His Excellency’s commitment to progress, his focus on leaving no one behind, and his leadership in transforming our infrastructure have set Zimbabwe on a path of success," Mhona remarked. Officials confirmed that work will continue at full speed, with further upgrades planned to enhance accessibility and connectivity across the country.

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6/4/2025, 4:17:23 AM

📰 *Mutare Domestic Worker Accuses Employer of Forced Nyora Rituals and Coerced Marriage Attempt* *Join chaminukanews24.com News group :* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL*✅ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v A Mutare domestic worker has dragged her former employer before Chief Mutasa’s court, accusing her of forcing her into nyora ritualistic incisions and attempting to coerce her into marriage with her employer’s son, Wellington Manyarara. The disturbing allegations have sparked concerns about the abuse of spiritual practices in domestic settings. Testifying in court, Linda Tambara detailed how a routine workday suddenly took a frightening turn when her employer, Viola Marimbire, summoned two traditional healers from Mozambique to her home. "It was only three weeks into my employment when Marimbire invited traditional healers to perform rituals at her house. She introduced me to the healers and instructed me to follow them into a room. "They told me that incisions would be made on my body, but I refused. However, they overpowered me, held me down and carried out the ritual anyway," Tambara testified. "They cut me on my forehead, chin and back using a razor blade. They then rubbed an oily substance on the wounds and handed me a razor blade, ordering me to throw it away," she said in court. Tambara said she was also given snuff to inhale and finger millet to use for bathing, although she had no understanding of the ritual’s meaning. She further stated that after the ceremony, one of the healers suddenly manifested a spirit and declared that ancestral forces had ordained her marriage to Manyarara. "They told me I had no choice but to accept. The experience left me terrified and confused. I knew I couldn’t stay any longer, so I called my father that night and asked him to come for me the next day," she told the court. Marimbire denied any wrongdoing, arguing that the rituals were conducted solely for her son’s healing, following burn injuries from a domestic dispute with his girlfriend. "When the prophets arrived, their focus was on helping Wellington. During the prayer session, one of them requested Tambara’s presence. "She walked into the house on her own. No one forced her to take part, and when she was given the razor blade, she discarded it herself," Marimbire testified. Despite his mother’s defence, Manyarara corroborated Tambara’s testimony, admitting that he too underwent the same ritual incisions as part of a supposed spiritual cleansing process. "They said I had evil spirits and needed the ritual to remove them. I asked why they were using a razor blade, but they insisted it was necessary for healing. "I didn’t understand what was happening, and my mother knows exactly what took place," Manyarara said in court. Presiding over the case, Chief Mutasa strongly rebuked Marimbire, warning her against involving employees or unrelated individuals in her family's spiritual practices. "You had no authority to subject this young woman to these rituals. She is not your daughter, and you went too far," he stated. Chief Mutasa instructed Tambara’s father to urgently consult traditional healers to determine the significance and potential consequences of the nyora incisions. "Find out what these marks mean and ensure she receives the necessary intervention. This must be addressed immediately because she may no longer be under your spiritual guidance," he directed. Before adjourning the case, Chief Mutasa ordered Marimbire to cover Tambara’s family's transport costs for the next hearing. She was also instructed to bring the two Mozambican healers to court to account for their actions. "This is a serious matter. If you invite individuals into the country to perform rituals, they must also answer for their conduct," Chief Mutasa warned. -Manicapost

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6/4/2025, 4:31:12 AM

*JUDGE INTERVIEWS: A platform to humiliate, embarrass candidates publicly* *Join chaminukanews24.com WhatsApp group* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v Join Our Whatsapp Channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v JUDGE INTERVIEWS: A platform to humiliate, embarrass candidates publicly By Beatrice Mtetwa Like most lawyers who heavily litigate, I followed the recently ended interviews from which it is hoped eight Labour Court judges will be appointed. As the interviews progressed, I became increasingly concerned that a process which was meant to bring accountability, transparency, independence and some form of democracy to the appointment of judges was turning out as a platform to harangue, humiliate, belittle and embarrass candidates publicly. That this behaviour was not limited to one or two misguided Commissioners, and appeared to be led by the Chairman of the JSC himself, in the person of the Chief Justice alarmed me even more. Prior to the public interviews, judges would be appointed through identification by the minister responsible for justice through a murky process that no one knew about. There were no calls for expression of interest from those who hankered to be judges; there was no announcement of vacancies for those interested to put forward their names, as far as I am aware, there were no interviews (save perhaps the ministry asking if the person had previous criminal convictions or other previous conduct which would make them unsuitable for the lofty position of judge). Although there was a Judicial Service Commission comprising of ministerial appointees, it is debatable that such Commission held any sway in the appointment process. The formalisation of the appointment procedures through constitutional provisions and subsidiary legislation was therefore seen as a great leap towards a transparent independent, impartial and all-inclusive appointment process which brought Zimbabwe closer to internationally recognised principles and guidelines on the selection and appointment of judges. Although there are many aspects of the process that can validly be criticised, such as the secrecy of the scoresheets, the secrecy of the names forwarded to the president from which to pick, those processes do not, at least, result in the deliberate and intentional humiliation of candidates on a public platform. The public interview process is the culmination of a process that would have started with nominations, followed by background checks and the weeding out of those seen as not meeting the basic criteria, followed by written interviews and I dare say that there must also be some interaction between the JSC and the potential candidates prior to the public interviews. If there are any issues that appear to disqualify candidates, why is it that these are not privately raised with the candidates at such earlier interactions? If a candidate is seen as having a murky private life, why does this have to be aired publicly at the interviews? If one has pending litigation seen as undesirable for a potential judge, why not tell the candidate earlier or disqualify them before the public interviews? Then there is the special category of candidates who are employed by the JSC as magistrates or administrators within the JSC. I watched with horror as some of those targeted for harassment were harangued in terms that completely violated their personal dignity as human beings. Grown men and women, who are professionals (never mind their questionable judgments in politically motivated cases), were treated worse than school children. What ought to have been dealt with as internal labour/ performance issues were thrown at candidates in language, demeanour, and annoyance one does not expect from Commissioners deemed to be independent, impartial, professional, and sensitive to the need to always preserve the personal dignity of every human being. As a legal practitioner who appears before some of these magistrates, how am I supposed to respect them in court when their own employer has behaved in a manner which suggests they are not worthy of professional respect? And why should litigants who appear before them have any confidence that they will adjudicate fairly when they have been publicly told that they are incompetent? And how do these men and women go back to their families whose excitement that one of them would be interviewed for the prestigious position of judge when such family and friends would have witnessed such crass humiliation? There is of course also the gross unfairness that this crass humiliation at the hands of their superiors who they cannot robustly respond to, brings into the interviews. The process therefore, becomes wholly one-sided and candidates are not properly heard as and when they proffer explanations. For those of us who appear regularly at the Magistrates Court, it became quite obvious that the Commissioners are totally ignorant on how some of the courts at Rotten Row function. For instance, the Regional Remand Court No. 14 is probably the busiest court in the entire country. On any given day, that court has to deal with multiple bail applications in serious offences, usually involving more than one person, multiple applications for refusal of remand, multiple challenges on the remand itself and the magistrate is forced to write rulings which will most likely be taken on appeal or review and these must therefore be researched and reasoned. To characterise such a court as just a remand court is a clear mischaracterisation of what goes on in that court. Then, ofcourse, there are the obviously improper and inappropriate questions that clearly seek to interfere with the little independence that magistrates still have. For an Attorney-General to ask a magistrate why he/ she had refused to further remand accused persons is the height of impropriety given the very clear provisions of the constitution which require judicial officers to be independent, impartial, and not subject to control or influence from anyone. For those of us who appear at the magistrate’s courts, it is the structural flaws in the criminal justice delivery chain which allows the arrest of suspects long before proper investigations are done. When it is pointed out at initial remand that there is no reasonable suspicion of the commission of an offence, the very same magistrates are directed to accede to the request for remand and are directed to refuse bail. When investigations are ultimately conducted, the evidence is simply not there, and when the heat is on the remand prosecutor, he/ she merely gives a trial date, fully knowing that there is no ready docket and excuses galore are given to the trial court whenever the date of trial comes. At a personal level, I had an accused given a trial date for July, 2023, and the trial did not commence until September 2024, and at each postponement, the magistrate would record that he would decline any further postponements. The problem is therefore not with the magistrates but with the prosecution authorities who eagerly place suspects on remand, vigorously oppose bail, and thereafter fail to abide by the periods they would have requested at initial remand. It is highly improper for a JSC member to ask why a magistrate made a certain judicial pronouncement, as that constitutes interference with the independence of the judicial officer. This is apart from the fact that accused persons are all presumed innocent until proven guilty and it is a gross abuse of the criminal justice system to threaten to disqualify magistrates for doing their work. So each time a magistrate is asked to refuse remand, an accused who would have been on remand for an unduly long period of time, instead of considering the merits of the application, the magistrate will be thinking about their prospects of ever becoming a judge if the application is granted. That these inappropriate questions came from Commissioners who are lawyers is most disconcerting. The Chief Justice, as head of the JSC, has an obligation to ensure that the public interviews are conducted in a manner which respects each candidate’s rights, including the right to human dignity, to fair administrative justice and to fair labour rights. In addition, the Chief Justice owes it to the people of Zimbabwe to conduct an appointment process which will result in the best legal brains being on our superior court benches. As the procedure stands, no self-respecting competent lawyer will want to subject himself/ herself to the haranguing that currently passes for judicial interviews. I implore the legal profession to collectively condemn this charade in the same way that the South Africans did when Julius Malema turned judicial interviews into racist rants that discouraged worthy legal minds from offering themselves for the bench. *Beatrice Mtetwa is a seasoned lawyer*

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6/4/2025, 4:23:54 AM

📰 *Two Guards in Dock Over Mine Clash Contempt Charges* *Join chaminukanews24.com News group :* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v *FOLLOW THIS CHANNEL*✅ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v MUTARE - Two security guards appeared before a Mutare magistrate after allegedly violating a High Court order by halting operations at a quarry mine. Daniel Moyana and Selinah Moyana, both residing along the Mutare-Chimanimani Road, are accused of unlawfully interfering with Jourbet Crushers and Transport Private Ltd on May 16, 2025, in defiance of a court directive. The mine’s director, Mr. Andries Hendrick Joubert, reported the matter to the police, leading to their arrest. The accused were brought before Mutare magistrate Tendai Mahwe, who did not place them on remand but granted US$50 bail each. The case was postponed to June 25 for further proceedings. Prosecutor Mrs. Sharon Mlambo informed the court that Moyana and Moyana contravened Section 182(2)(e) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9:23), which deals with contempt of court. The court heard that the High Court order HCMTC94/25, issued on May 14, 2025, barred any disruption to mining operations at Sheerluck Mine in Fern Valley, Mutare, yet the accused allegedly proceeded to halt activities unlawfully. "The accused persons willfully disregarded a valid court order," said Mrs. Mlambo, arguing that their actions had directly contravened the judicial directive. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as concerns mount over the enforcement of court rulings in commercial disputes. -ZimMetro

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6/3/2025, 5:36:38 PM

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6/4/2025, 4:27:26 AM

📰 *Pitbull Owner Caged Over Fatal Dog Attack — Bail Decision Pushed to Friday* *chaminukanews24.com Group Link:* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v *FOLLOW CHAMINUKANEWS24.COM CHANNEL:✅* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v A Harare man whose pitbulls mauled a passerby to death will spend more time behind bars after a magistrate postponed his bail ruling to Friday. Mike Mupinga (40), of Bluffhill, appeared before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa on Monday facing a charge of culpable homicide. He was not asked to plead. The State, led by prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi, is opposing bail. Chonzi told the court she would file her submissions by end of day Wednesday, with Mupinga’s lawyer, Steven Chikotora, expected to respond Thursday. According to prosecutors, on the night of May 31, Mupinga left four unrestrained dogs — three pit bulls and a Rottweiler — roaming in his yard, which is only enclosed by a low brick wall. He then allegedly retired to his bedroom, unaware of the tragedy about to unfold. The dogs reportedly scaled the wall and attacked Samuel Machara, a passerby walking along a nearby street. Chonzi said the animals viciously mauled Machara, leaving him with severe neck wounds, as well as deep gashes on his limbs and torso. He succumbed to the injuries on the scene. “The accused person’s vicious dogs then scaled over the short perimeter wall and met the now deceased Samuel Machara,” said Chonzi. “They bit him all over the body.” The court heard that Mupinga’s white pit bull was found with bloodstains on its coat. All four dogs were retrieved from the property by police and the SPCA, and were later euthanised. According to NewZimbabwe, both witnesses and the accused positively identified the dogs. Mupinga will remain in custody until the court delivers a ruling on his bail application this Friday.

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6/4/2025, 11:54:49 AM

*_AFTERNOON NEWS | 4 JUNE 2025_* *_Join our Group:_* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v — — — — — — — — — — — — *1.* Zimbabwe National Army warns Harare residents ahead of military drills *2.* More Belvedere homes face demolition as High Court boots developer over fake papers *3.* President Mnangagwa’s diary today *4.* RBZ governor says ZiG inflation to remain high until September after soaring to 92.1% *5.* Street vendors, push carts, car washes face eviction in Bulawayo CBD *6.* Journalist released after being arrested for conducting clean up *7.* City of Harare official fined for illegal parking, ordered to pay using personal funds *8.* Police launches probe after ‘birthday-girl’ smoking video go viral *_FULL ARTICLES BELOW_* 1. *ZIMBABWE NATIONAL ARMY WARNS HARARE RESIDENTS AHEAD OF MILITARY DRILLS* The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced it will be conducting routine field training exercises in parts of Harare from 3 to 6 June 2025. The military is urging residents not to be alarmed by increased army presence in suburbs such as Glen View, Glen Norah, Kuwadzana, Dzivarasekwa, Mt Hampden, and Westgate. In a notice issued by Colonel Hlengiwe Dube, the army’s spokesperson, the ZNA clarified that this is not a security operation, but part of regular training to ensure that military personnel stay ready and alert. “The Exercise will be conducted during day time and will not affect the general public’s daily routine. The public is therefore requested not to panic as the Training Exercise is part of routine training by ZNA units,” the statement urged. Most of the movement will be along Solomon Mujuru Road (formerly Kirkman Road). While residents are encouraged to continue with their normal activities, they are advised to remain cautious, especially when approaching military vehicles or convoys. The announcement comes at a time when many Zimbabweans are sensitive to increased military visibility in towns and cities, but the army stressed this exercise was planned well in advance and is not a response to any threat or emergency. Anyone with concerns or questions can contact the ZNA Public Relations Directorate at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks in Harare. *_-iHarare_* 2. *MORE BELVEDERE HOMES FACE DEMOLITION AS HIGH COURT BOOTS DEVELOPER OVER FAKE PAPERS* The High Court has ruled that Brickstone Builders and Contractors must vacate a piece of municipal land in Ridgeview, Belvedere, after it emerged the company had no legal right to be there. The court found that Brickstone occupied the property and began construction without any official approval from the City of Harare. Justice Regis Dembure granted the City’s request to evict the company, stating clearly that Brickstone had no lawful authority — direct or implied — to occupy or develop the land. Brickstone could not produce basic documents such as a council allocation letter, a lease agreement, or a written resolution from the city — all of which are required before taking over municipal land. Officials from the City of Harare, including Edgar Dzehonye and Isaiah Chawatama, stressed that these documents are essential. In short, they said Brickstone shouldn’t have been on the land in the first place. Things got worse for Brickstone when the city revealed that a letter the company had used to back its claim — allegedly from the Ministry of Local Government — was forged. Both the ministry’s Chief Director, Mr Mushamba, and the official whose name was on the document, Mr Madzivire, denied ever signing or writing it. That forged letter was the basis of an interim court order Brickstone secured in July 2023, which it used to begin construction. But even after the court made it clear no further building was allowed, the company continued developing the site without submitting proper building plans. In response, Harare City Council demolished 30 illegal structures on the land. Only those protected under the temporary court order were spared. Justice Dembure has now given Brickstone seven days to leave the property. If the company fails to comply, the court has authorised the Sheriff of Zimbabwe to remove them and anyone else claiming rights through them. This ruling leaves dozens of would-be homeowners in limbo. Many had bought residential stands from Brickstone, unaware that the paperwork behind the deals was fake. Directors of the company, Lilian Chitanga and Spencer Mabheka, were arrested in September 2024 and charged with forgery and fraud. Authorities allege they used fake documents to sell over 50 stands for between US$25,000 and US$40,000 each. Investigations by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that all the allocation letters and lease agreements given to buyers were fraudulent. Most of the homes built on those stands have already been torn down. *_-iHarare_* 3. *PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA’S DIARY TODAY* President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa will host the University of Zambia (UNZA) Law Class of 1975 Reunion at 12:30 hrs today (04/06/25) at the State House. President Mnangagwa studied law in Zambia in the 70s, the college which boasts of having produced three Presidents, Levy Mwanawasa, Edgar Lungu both of Zambia and Mnangagwa. Apparently, on the 5th of June 2025, the President will receive credentials of Ambassadors-Designate from Tanzania and Malawi at 0900hrs at the State House. At 11:30 hours, he will commission the Geo-Pomona Waste Management Plant and Refuse Collection Equipment in Pomona. Pomona Waste To Energy Power Station, also Harare Solid Waste Plant, is a 22 MW (30,000 hp) solid waste-fired thermal power plant under development in Zimbabwe. The Harare City Council awarded Geogenix BV, a Dutch waste management company, the concession contract to design, finance, construct, operate, maintain and own the power station for thirty years after commercial commissioning. As raw material, the power station is designed to use solid waste gathered from homes, businesses and industries in the city of Harare, the country’s national capital. A 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) has been signed between the developers of the power station and Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA). *_-ZwNews_* 4. *RBZ GOVERNOR SAYS ZIG INFLATION TO REMAIN HIGH UNTIL SEPTEMBER AFTER SOARING TO 92.1%* The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has warned that annual inflation for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency will likely remain high until September 2025, after reaching a peak of 92.1% in May. RBZ Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday. “The high inflation figures are a result of what you call the base effect of a new currency and also the once-off shock September 2024 effect which saw a spike in prices,” Speaking at a press briefing on 3 June 2025, Reserve Bank Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu addressed growing public concern about rising prices and inflation. He explained that the 92.1% figure, up from 85.7% in April, was largely due to statistical distortions. “The ZiG was introduced as a new currency in April 2024 and there was no base to calculate annual inflation figures up until May this year when 12 months lapsed,” — Mushayavanhu explained. He added that a sharp rise in prices in October 2024—following a spike from 5.8% to 37.2% in month-on-month inflation—was skewing the year-on-year numbers. RBZ says the monthly inflation has been under 1% for the past three months, indicating underlying price stability. Dr Mushayavanhu said the inflation figures would stabilise later this year. “But overall the nation should expect a low annual inflation figures from around September 2025 which will provide a real picture of our inflation figures which will drastically come down,” — he said. He emphasised that the current high annual rate does not reflect the true picture on the ground and should not cause panic among the public. The RBZ encouraged Zimbabweans to pay more attention to month-on-month inflation, which directly impacts purchasing power. The central bank believes this metric gives a clearer view of the economic environment. To further calm fears, the governor pointed to the strong backing behind the ZiG currency. The nation’s reserves have reportedly grown significantly. “Our reserves have grown at an unprecedented rate from US$257 million (approximately R4.8 billion) to just under US$700 million (approximately R13.2 billion) within a year of the ZiG’s introduction,” — Mushayavanhu stated. The Reserve Bank reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining tight monetary policy to ensure continued price and exchange rate stability. “The prudent monetary policy management being pursued by the Reserve Bank will engender price, currency and exchange rate stability,” — concluded the governor in a written statement dated 4 June 2025. *_-iHarare_* 5. *STREET VENDORS, PUSH CARTS, CAR WASHES FACE EVICTION IN BULAWAYO CBD* The City of Bulawayo has launched a new crackdown on unauthorised informal trading and related activities in the Central Business District (CBD), urging all traders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to follow city by-laws. In a notice issued on Monday, Town Clerk Christopher Dube warned that street vending, operating from pavements and roadways, car washing, vehicle repairs, and unregulated deliveries must stop immediately. The city said such activities are contributing to disorder and a lack of cleanliness in the CBD. As part of the clean-up operation, city officials will begin removing illegal trading stalls. Those operating outside approved trading zones risk fines and having their goods confiscated. Said Dube: _The city is conducting an operation to remove unauthorized activities and restore order and cleanliness._ _Designated informal trading sites exist, including Egodini Informal Trading and Bhakats Site, and traders can seek assistance at Dugmore Informal Trading offices._ Dube also stressed that under Statutory Instrument 220 of 2023, push carts are banned in certain areas of the CBD. Violators will be penalised under the law. *_-Pindula_* 6. *JOURNALIST RELEASED AFTER BEING ARRESTED FOR CONDUCTING CLEAN UP* Police last night released veteran journalist Matthew Takaona, who is now Masvingo Mirror newspaper publisher. Takaona also an opposition activist, was arrested with others for merely cutting grass at a dangerous road stretch around Mushayavanhu Primary School in Gutu. They did so without telling a local Zanu PF councillor Benson Dandira. Takaona was arrested by a crack police and intelligence unit, Ferret, for an activity which lawyers said was perfectly lawful. Police failed to find and prefer a charge against Takaona, forcing them to release him. Zimbabweans have been living under the jackboot of Zanu PF authoritarian political repression for 45 years now. *_-ZwNews_* 7. *CITY OF HARARE OFFICIAL FINED FOR ILLEGAL PARKING, ORDERED TO PAY USING PERSONAL FUNDS* A City of Harare official has been fined after a viral video showed a municipal vehicle left dangerously and illegally parked — apparently after the driver failed to parallel park properly. The council confirmed that the driver will pay the fine from personal funds and face disciplinary action. “Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating on social media showing a City of Harare vehicle illegally parked,” the local authority stated in a Facebook post. “Appropriate action will be taken against the driver who dangerously parked the car causing inconveniences to our residents.” The statement continued: “Besides disciplinary action to be taken, the driver has been issued with a ticket for illegal parking which he will pay using personal funds.” The vehicle, clearly marked as a City of Harare unit, was caught on camera in what appeared to be a failed attempt at parallel parking. The footage shows the vehicle parked at an awkward angle, jutting out onto the road and obstructing part of the traffic lane. “Parallel parking not for the faint-hearted,” joked Rufaro Mutanhaurwa on Facebook. Many viewers believed the driver abandoned the attempt after struggling to position the vehicle correctly. “Looks like the guy can’t drive. Failing parallel parking,” commented Eshuety Muntanga Snr. “Hagone parking,” added Leo Villa Ndoro, which loosely translates to “He can’t park properly.” The video triggered immediate backlash online, with many questioning why the vehicle wasn’t clamped or towed like private vehicles often are. “Why is it not clamped?” asked Shephard Gombedza. “Can you clamp it and tow it then let him pay the clamping fee?” wrote Tellmore Tanda. “Ko madii kuiClamper and tow it away?” said Adrian Magombedze, meaning “Why didn’t you clamp and tow it?” Tanya Rehub Nails demanded more transparency: “Musatifendere isai ticket racho pano, why was it not clamped in the first place?” (“Don’t cover for each other — show us the ticket, why wasn’t it clamped?”) Facebook users demanded that the City provide evidence of the fine and disciplinary action. “We need ma V11, isai ticket pano,” said Admire Sabawu, using slang to call for documentary proof. “It was going to knock some sense if you attached the ticket to your note,” added Allan Jack Dosantos. The City has not yet released an image of the ticket or confirmed the specific fine amount. Despite the City’s response, the incident has reignited debate over whether government vehicles are held to the same enforcement standards as private citizens. *_-iHarare_* 8. *POLICE LAUNCHES PROBE AFTER ‘BIRTHDAY-GIRL’ SMOKING VIDEO GO VIRAL* The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it has taken note of a viral video in which a schoolgirl, dressed in school uniform, is seen smoking what appears to be dagga during a purported birthday celebration, with other students in the background singing a happy birthday song. Investigations are in progress. Anyone with information is being invited to report at any nearest Police Station. In other news, On 02/06/25, detectives from Criminal Investigations Department Drugs and Narcotics, Harare who were in surveillance along Simon Mazorodze Road arrested a cross border bus conductor, Nobert Gumbo (33) at Houghton Park Roundabout in connection with unlawful possession of 14 kilogrammes of dagga. Meanwhile, Christine Chambati (39) was arrested at Madokero Mall, Harare for unlawful possession of dagga. The dagga was recovered by detectives stashed in the suspect’s satchel. The problem of drug and substance abuse has become a serious one in the country, with analysts warn of a lost generation. *_-ZwNews_*

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6/4/2025, 10:12:48 AM

*Food Lovers Market to close Avondale, Borrowdale stores amid economic struggles* *Join Chaminukanews24.com on WhatsApp* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v *Join chaminukanews24.com WhatsApp Channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAiZu0HQbS0w1lUez3v HARARE – OK Zimbabwe will shut down its Food Lovers Market outlets in Avondale and Borrowdale this month, as the country’s formal retail sector reels from a volatile exchange rate and mounting economic pressures. The Borrowdale store will shut down on June 8, while the Avondale branch will cease operations on June 22. Both outlets are currently offering daily in-store specials as a farewell gesture to customers. “To our beloved Avondale community, a heartfelt thank you for your loyalty over the years,” the company said in a statement. “As we prepare to finalise trading, we have daily exciting specials in-store for you, designed to serve you fresh value.” The Borrowdale outlet also expressed gratitude: “Your local favourite daily fresh stop is saying goodbye. Until then, look out for daily, wonderful specials in-store as our thanks to you for your generous support.” OK Zimbabwe, which acquired the franchises for Food Lovers Market Avondale, Borrowdale and Bulawayo in 2023 as part of a shift into premium retail, has announced a restructuring plan. The move includes raising new capital and reorganising its operations amid deteriorating economic conditions. Zimbabwe’s formal retailers have been hit hard by exchange rate instability and weakening consumer demand. Choppies, a regional supermarket chain, recently exited the market, and several other retailers have shut down outlets. Food Lovers Market Greendale, which is independently owned, remains unaffected by the closures and was not part of the OK Zimbabwe acquisition. While it remains unclear how farmers, suppliers, and other downstream players will be affected by the closures, the impact is expected to be significant—and dozens of workers will lose their jobs.

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6/4/2025, 4:15:08 AM

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