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6/19/2025, 11:44:38 AM

_Forward Everywhere_ *Serial Chipinge Rapist And Robber Slapped With A 75-Year Jail Sentence* Advertise with us WhatsApp +263 77 443 4698 Ngatibatane pa WhatsApp Channel 👇🏾 *View and Follow and Share this channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJEcyNDTkK81mXyWB0s A serial Chipinge robber and rapist has received a harsh sentence as he was slapped with a 75-year jail sentence. This court ruling has been met with joy among Zimbabweans. This landmark ruling has brought closure to a traumatized community, serial offender John Foroma (38) has been handed a 75-year prison sentence for multiple violent crimes including child rape and robbery. The Chipinge Magistrates’ Court heard disturbing details of Foroma’s month-long crime wave that began in May 2025. The convicted felon pleaded guilty to five counts of rape, two counts of aggravated indecent assault and one count of armed robbery. Court documents describe how Foroma invaded a family home in Chief Ngungunyana area, where he sexually assaulted three sisters aged 9, 11, and 13 at knifepoint. The eldest victim endured multiple violations during the horrific attack. In a separate incident, the predator targeted a 63-year-old grandmother, stealing her mobile phone during a violent confrontation. This crucial piece of evidence would later lead to his downfall. Police investigators traced the stolen Hisense smartphone to Foroma, resulting in his capture on June 15. The recovered device provided conclusive evidence linking him to multiple crimes. Serial Rapist Handed 75-Year Jail Sentence Magistrate Tinashe Dube handed down consecutive 15-year sentences for each sexual violence charge, plus an additional 5 years for robbery. The cumulative 75-year term ensures the dangerous offender will remain incarcerated for life. Local residents expressed relief at the verdict, with many praising law enforcement for their swift action. Women’s rights organisations have highlighted the case as an example of Zimbabwe’s strengthened stance against gender-based violence. The sentencing concludes one of Chipinge’s most disturbing criminal cases in recent memory, sending a clear message about the consequences for violent predators.

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6/19/2025, 11:43:44 AM

_Forward Everywhere_ *Mai Jeremaya Shares On How Mai Titi has Changed Her Life* Advertise with us WhatsApp +263 77 443 4698 Ngatibatane pa WhatsApp Channel 👇🏾 *View and Follow and Share this channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJEcyNDTkK81mXyWB0s Mai Jeremaya has shared how Mai TT has really helped her life especially on the ongoing rape case. She said that this support has made a big difference for her. However, she is worried that some people are trying to ruin the only help she has. Mai Jeremaya urged everyone to support each other instead of bringing each other down. Posting on her Facebook page, she said, "I have never been one to address social media gossip asi mufunge pane vanhu vatova nenguva vachindishanda and they have gotten to an extent of ruining the only people that stretched their hands to help me munguva yekutambudzika. Imi mukati kwangu kuda kuzvinyadzisa here kuuya nenyaya inorwadza seyandakauya nayo asi ndanga ndisisina imwe option. Mbudzi kubarira pavanhu zvinzi nditandirwe imbwa. Mimba kana yatorwadza haichina kuti pane vanyarikani kana hapana. Mukadzi wamunoona uyu changed my life. Haana kuda kuziva kuti ndiri wrong here kana right akangonditora akati i will offer my hand pane zvandinokwanisa and basa raakatumwa naMwari kwandiri akaita akapedza akatopfuurira and no one can ever tell me otherwise. Musadaro, especially madzimai biyangu musadaro vasikana nekuti jambwa randaiva naro riya richauyawo pamuri mukaramba muchifunga kuti mune right yekurwisa vanhu vakasikwa na Mwari. Hapana akaveza munhu wake pano. Leave this woman alone, lawyer riri kundi guider is being paid by this woman nemari yemafuta iyo iya asi she is sacrificing to see justice prevail. Musadaro, handisi content ndine real life situation and kundiseka nekunyomba kwamuri kuita ikoko hamusi kuzvibatsira murikuzvitorera makomborero mozoona hupenyu hwakungooma mofunga kuti makaroiwa. Musateedzere teedzere nekuti ndozviri kutaura munhu wese. Mangwanani ano i want to testify kuti Mwari ariko ende ndewechokwadi. Hatingagone kumufadza asi ngatiyedze misi yose kufadza Muponesi nekuti we have very very real problems. Lets reflect. Let us reflect."

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6/19/2025, 1:17:32 PM

JUST IN | Former Deputy Finance Minister David Chapfika Dies in Car Accident Former Deputy Finance Minister, ZANU PF Mutoko South MP, and serving member of the ZANU PF Central Committee, David Chapfika, has died following a fatal car accident near Chabwino (pabridge repaStondon). Chapfika was driving a Mercedes-Benz ML when it collided with another vehicle, kiIIing him on the spot. In 2021, rumours falsely claimed he had died from COVID-19 complications, reports that were later proven untrue. Sadly, this time, his passing has been confirmed. View, Follow and Share Current Affairs WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb61hkl0AgW5pJah8R1y

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6/19/2025, 11:45:06 AM

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6/19/2025, 11:42:12 AM

_Forward Everywhere_ *UZ using conciliation hearings to buy time – striking lecturers say as job action clocks day 66* Advertise with us WhatsApp +263 77 443 4698 Ngatibatane pa WhatsApp Channel 👇🏾 *View and Follow and Share this channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJEcyNDTkK81mXyWB0s The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has accused the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) of stalling negotiations while profiting from the labour of adjunct staff filling the roles of striking lecturers. With the UZ lecturers’ wage strike now entering its third month, lecturers remain resolute in their demand for salaries to be raised to US$2,250. In a recent interview with NewZimbabwe.com, AUT spokesperson Professor Obvious Vengeyi said that no substantial offer has been made by the government, despite previous assurances. As a response to the ongoing impasse, coalition meetings among various university unions have been convened to strategise next steps, reinforcing their commitment to a united front in this labour dispute. “All state universities unions including non-academics and academics, attended conciliation hearings yesterday 17 June 2025. “The proceedings were again adjourned to 08 July 2025. We feel that this is a strategy by the employer to endlessly buy time while we are working as their slaves for free. It’s cruel. “But in principle, non-academics and academics are on the same page, there is no going back. “They have resolved to join AUT in the industrial job action. There is no going back,” he said. Students also said they are worried that the situation has remained unresolved for a long time. Zinasu spokesperson for UZ Chapter, Darlington Chigwena, said their future has already been compromised as the review of UZ qualifications has gone down. He said students will fight in the corner of their lecturers because they are excessively affected. “The return of our lecturers means that we are going to have credible and quality education. “We are together with lecturers, we are working hand in glove. “Also, as students, we are not only showing substantial solidarity to the lecturers because we are aware that if they are treated in a proper manner, it means that we are going to excel as students. “We are also aware that as students we are workers in transit so if the rights are being respected it means that our rights as future workers are also going to be respected so the picket which is going to happen on Monday, we are going to partake, we are goi g to participate as students, we are going to be there as many as the sand of the sea showing our solidarity with them making sure that justice prevails both for the lecturers and the students,” he said. The next picketing will be held on Monday. * NewZimbabwe

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6/19/2025, 11:46:20 AM

_Forward Everywhere_ *Mzembi is very welcome to rejoin Zanu PF – ruling party says* Advertise with us WhatsApp +263 77 443 4698 Ngatibatane pa WhatsApp Channel 👇🏾 *View and Follow and Share this channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJEcyNDTkK81mXyWB0s THE ruling Zanu PF party has said it is willing to readmit jailed former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi to the party if he wishes to and meets the requirements. Mzembi, who was exiled in Zambia, returned to Zimbabwe last week and was arrested at the airport. When he left the country in 2018, he was on trial for criminal abuse of office and theft of trust property and has three outstanding arrest warrants for failing to attend trial. Mzembi was reportedly scheduled to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his return and possibly rejoin Zanu PF. Speaking to local radio station ZiFM, Zanu PF Information Director Farai Marapira on Wednesday said Mzembi will only be allowed to rejoin the party if he formally applies and meets all internal requirements. “If he wishes to rejoin, there are processes through which this is done, and if these processes are fulfilled and the requirements that are needed for his reentry are fulfilled again, then of course the party will take him in. “The party is always looking for new members or old members to rejoin, but he has to be in fulfillment of the requirements and dictates of the party. “It has to be in the party’s wisdom to see if it is worthwhile to readmit him or not to do so, so if he wishes to rejoin, I am sure he knows how to apply since he is a former member,” Marapira said. Meanwhile, Mzembi was denied bail and remanded in custody until July 1 for the resumption of his corruption trial. * NewZimbabwe

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6/19/2025, 4:24:49 PM

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6/19/2025, 3:45:04 PM

*What's happening with Mukuru* _explained by The Zim Bulletin_ View, Follow and Share Current Affairs WhatsApp channel https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb61hkl0AgW5pJah8R1y Mukuru, a popular money transfer platform, is experiencing some issues in Zimbabwe, with users reporting unauthorized account deductions and frozen funds. Mukuru has acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a temporary technical problem and assuring customers that their money is safe and will be restored. Here's a more detailed breakdown: *User Complaints:* Zimbabwean users have taken to social media to express concerns about money being deducted from their Mukuru accounts without authorization. Mukuru's Response: Mukuru has issued a statement addressing these concerns, stating that the negative balance issue on Mukuru Cards is a temporary technical problem and that their team is working on resolving it. *Ongoing Issues:* Despite Mukuru's assurance, reports of unauthorized deductions and frozen funds continue to surface, suggesting the issue may not be fully resolved. *Financial Inclusion:* Mukuru, with over 17 million customers globally, has been actively working to expand financial inclusion, including the launch of a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe. *Potential Security Concerns:* The reported issues raise concerns about the security of user funds and personal information on the Mukuru platform. *Customer Service Delays:* In addition to the financial issues, some users have also reported frustrating delays in customer service. In summary, while Mukuru is working to address the technical problems and assure users of the safety of their funds, ongoing reports of issues highlight the need for caution and vigilance when using the platform.

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6/19/2025, 11:42:20 AM

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6/19/2025, 11:40:34 AM

_Forward Everywhere_ *Here’s what to know about the twice-yearly preventative HIV shot* *.....A twice-yearly drug called lenacapavir is now the longest-lasting type of PrEP* Advertise with us WhatsApp +263 77 443 4698 Ngatibatane pa WhatsApp Channel 👇🏾 *View and Follow and Share this channel* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaJEcyNDTkK81mXyWB0s WASHINGTON, United States — The United States has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although it’s unclear how many in the U.S. and abroad will get access to the powerful new option. While a vaccine to prevent HIV still is needed, some experts say the shot made by Gilead Sciences — a drug called lenacapavir — could be the next best thing. It nearly eliminated new infections in two groundbreaking studies of people at high risk, better than daily preventive pills they can forget to take. “This really has the possibility of ending HIV transmission,” said Greg Millett, public policy director at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. Condoms help guard against HIV infection if used properly but what’s called PrEP — regularly using preventive medicines such as the daily pills or a different shot given every two months — is increasingly important. Lenacapavir’s six-month protection makes it the longest-lasting type, an option that could attract people wary of more frequent doctor visits or stigma from daily pills. But upheaval in U.S. healthcare — including cuts to public health agencies and Medicaid — and slashing of American foreign aid to fight HIV are clouding the prospects. Millett said “gaping holes in the system” in the U.S. and globally “are going to make it difficult for us to make sure we not only get lenacapavir into people’s bodies but make sure they come back” twice a year to keep up their protection. Gilead’s drug already is sold to treat HIV under the brand name Sunlenca. The prevention dose will be sold under a different name, Yeztugo. It’s given as two injections under the skin of the abdomen, leaving a small “depot” of medication to slowly absorb into the body. People must test negative for HIV before getting their twice-a-year dose, Gilead warned. It only prevents HIV transmission — it doesn’t block other sexually transmitted diseases. Some researchers who helped test the shot advise cold packs to counter injection-site pain. Global efforts at ending the HIV pandemic by 2030 have stalled. There still are more than 30,000 new infections in the U.S. each year and about 1.3 million worldwide. Only about 400,000 Americans already use some form of PrEP, a fraction of those estimated to benefit. A recent study found states with high use of PrEP saw a decrease in HIV infections, while rates continued rising elsewhere. About half of new infections are in women, who often need protection they can use without a partner’s knowledge or consent. One rigorous study in South Africa and Uganda compared more than 5,300 sexually active young women and teen girls given twice-yearly lenacapavir or the daily pills. There were no HIV infections in those receiving the shot while about 2 percent in the comparison group caught HIV from infected sex partners. A second study found the twice-yearly shot nearly as effective in gay men and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S. and in several other countries hard-hit by HIV. Ian Haddock of Houston had tried PrEP off and on since 2015 but he jumped at the chance to participate in the lenacapavir study and continues with the twice-yearly shots as part of the research follow-up. “Now I forget that I’m on PrEP because I don’t have to carry around a pill bottle,” said Haddock, who leads the Normal Anomaly Initiative, a nonprofit serving Black LGBTQ+ communities. “Men, women, gay, straight – it really just kinds of expands the opportunity for prevention,” he added. Just remembering a clinic visit every six months “is a powerful tool versus constantly having to talk about, like, condoms, constantly making sure you’re taking your pill every day.” Gilead said the U.S. list price, meaning before insurance, is $28,218 a year, which it called similar to some other PrEP options. The company said it anticipated insurance coverage but also has some financial assistance programs. Most private insurers are supposed to cover PrEP options without a co-pay although the Supreme Court is considering a case that could overturn that requirement. Congress also is considering huge cuts to Medicaid. And while community health centers still are an option, the Trump administration has largely dismantled HIV prevention work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that would normally get the message to vulnerable populations who’d qualify for the shot, said Carl Schmid of the nonprofit HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute. Schmid worries the shot won’t meet its potential because “we’re basically pulling the rug out of HIV prevention and testing and outreach programs.” Gilead also has applications pending for the twice-yearly shot in other countries. Last fall, the company signed agreements with six generic drug makers to produce low-cost versions of the shot for 120 poor countries mostly in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Gilead plans to make enough shots to supply 2 million people in those countries, at no profit, until the generics are available, said company senior vice president Dr. Jared Baeten. Winnie Byanyima, executive director of UNAIDS, said in a statement the price is still too high. If it’s unaffordable, she said, “it will change nothing.” And HIV experts worry the arrangements Gilead has made to reduce costs in some countries leave out middle-income countries like some in Latin America. “Everyone in every country who’s at risk of HIV needs access to PrEP,” said Dr. Gordon Crofoot of Houston, who helped lead the study in men. “We need to get easier access to PrEP that’s highly effective like this is.” * AP