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Chitungwiza Town Council is poorer than Epworth, Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti, has said.
Muguti said this when he congratulated the newly-elected councillors of Chitungwiza Town Council on Monday.
He said the local authority’s mandate was clear, as stipulated in the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Urban Councils Act Chapter (29:15).
Muguti challenged the councillors to improve service delivery in the dormitory town where flowing raw sewage has created permanent “streams”.
Unlike Epworth, considered by some the poorest residential area in Harare Metropolitan Province, Chitungwiza doesn’t have a single traffic light. Said Muguti:
<blockquote>
Local authorities in Zimbabwe play an important role in promoting sound local governance and undertaking and coordinating urban development to enhance the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe.
Chitungwiza Town Council is one of the largest local authorities, but you are the poorest, even Epworth has more money than you. It is time to build a better Chitungwiza.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Lovemore Maiko (Cllr Ward 7) bounced back as the Mayor of Chitungwiza and will be deputised by Jerita Mutigwende (Cllr Ward 12). Maiko takes over from Kiven Mutimbanyoka.
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Chitungwiza Is Poorer Than Epworth, Says Tafadzwa Muguti

A man from Harare has been brought before the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of disorderly conduct for throwing stones at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s motorcade with stones on Julius Nyerere Way in Harare.
Benjamin Mupombwe, who is 30 years old and from Epworth, appeared before Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday and has since been remanded in custody pending his bail application today. The State is the complainant in this matter.
<h3>What Happened?</h3>
According to the allegations, a member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was deployed on July 4, 2023, at the intersection of Julius Nyerere Way and Robson Manyika Avenue to control traffic while waiting for the presidential motorcade to pass. As the motorcade made its way through, Mupombwe is accused of throwing stones at it, resulting in his arrest.
In April this year, Masimba Graig Muganira, a man from Epworth, was prevented by State security agents from confronting President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a speech in the dormitory town. Muganira attempted to breach security and race to the podium to confront Mnangagwa, but he was stopped a few meters away and allegedly assaulted behind the VVIP tent.
In yet another recent case, Dumisani Dangirwa, a 43-year-old man from Harare, was arrested for insulting Mnangagwa, alleging that the ZANU PF leader was a failure and would lose the elections scheduled for August 23. Dangirwa was remanded in custody.
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Man Arrested For Throwing Stones At President Mnangagwa's Motorcade

The Harare Metropolitan provincial authorities have ordered the closure of all unlicensed and unclean food outlets in the four local authorities of Greater Harare as Harare reports 307 cases of cholera in various suburbs, ranging from overcrowded Mbare to leafy Mount Pleasant.
The metropolitan province now has the second-highest number of cholera cases since the outbreak began three months ago, with Manicaland reporting the highest number of cases. Other provinces that have reported cases include Matabeleland South, Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, and Masvingo. The province is implementing a range of prevention measures, including the closure of dubious food outlets. Harare Metropolitan Provincial and Devolution Permanent Secretary Mr Tafadzwa Muguti said:
<blockquote>
During this outbreak all local authorities have been directed to stop all unlicenced shops and unclean food outlets from operating in open spaces.
All shops, restaurants and food outlets to have clean toilets with running water. 
</blockquote>
The local authorities are Harare City Council, Chitungwiza Municipality, Epworth Local Board and Ruwa Local Board.
The Harare Metropolitan authorities have called on schools and office buildings to ensure that toilets have running water and soap. The area is facing two major problems related to water and sanitation.
The proliferation of unplanned and illegal settlements without sewers and piped water, and the run-down state of Harare City Council’s water purification plants, which operate at only half their capacity. The council is attempting to rectify these issues by closing down contaminated wells and distributing non-food items to prevent the spread of disease.
Cholera outbreaks continue to plague Zimbabwe. In Manicaland, village health workers are conducting disease surveillance and education, while officials are monitoring public gatherings to contain the spread. Mashonaland West is struggling to provide medical attention to a community rooted in religious belief, leading to resistance to scientific solutions.
Health experts are providing water samples, aqua tabs, and disinfection, and raising cholera awareness. The government has activated civil protection units, provided supplies, and offered refresher training for health workers. 
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Harare Closes Unlicensed Food Outlets As Cholera Outbreak Hits 307 Cases

ZANU PF is offering title deeds to around 1.3 million people before this year’s elections, a move the ruling party says is aimed at shutting down land barons.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently issued 265 deeds of grant to Epworth residents. ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa told NewsDay yesterday that they had identified the owners of the properties. He said:
<blockquote>
We now have a system that creates title deeds. We are targeting to issue a prospective 1,3 million title deeds before elections. The houses have been built by developers and owners of the properties and they have been physically identified.
What is only left with is the regulatory framework which is the most painstaking process because we can’t make a mistake with a title deed because it is a document which can be passed from a generation to a generation and people can now apply for loans at the banks because of the title deeds.
Issuing the title deeds to the Zimbabweans is a blow to the land barons because they are the ones who were causing confusion in the parcelling of land and causing evictions.
</blockquote>
Political analyst Rejoice Ngwenya expressed skepticism about Zanu PF fulfilling their promise, saying that similar promises have been made before elections in the past. He added:
<blockquote>
However, as long as the surveying, boundaries are done and properties don’t violate environmental and other development laws, it can be done if they are genuine.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF has been accused of making empty promises towards elections.
In Zimbabwe, the issue of land barons is a significant concern, particularly in the lead-up to elections. Land barons are often connected to powerful political figures, and their activities have been linked to corruption and the abuse of power. 
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We're Targeting To Issue 1.3 Million Title Deeds Before Elections - ZANU PF

Masimba Craig Maganira, the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/harare-man-breaches-mnangagwa-security-at-epworth-event/">man who attempted to confront</a> President <a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> during the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Program launch in Epworth, has been taken to court facing two charges.
He is facing a disorderly conduct charge and illegal possession of drugs. 
Maganira appeared before a Harare magistrate on Monday and was remanded in custody until May 7, as he only spoke Tswana and could not understand court proceedings.
The State alleges that on April 22, Maganira was part of a gathering attending the handing over of title deeds to Epworth Constituency beneficiaries. Prosecutors told the court:
<blockquote>
Whilst the President was addressing the gathering the accused forced his way past the security detail and headed towards the podium where the President was standing.
He was then intercepted by security personnel and became riotous leading to his arrest.”
</blockquote>
Maganira is facing a second charge of unlawful possession of drugs after he was allegedly found with dagga in his pockets during a search.
The state said the sachet of dagga weighed 0.006 kilograms.
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Man Who Confronted Mnangagwa In Epworth Now Facing 2 Charges

Vice President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Constantino_Chiwenga">Constantino Chiwenga</a> proclaimed that the government would regularise illegal settlements nationwide. The former military boss made the remarks on Saturday while addressing Epworth residents.
He also promised to bury “the incompetent opposition-led councils” which he said were responsible for mushrooming illegal settlements across the country.
Chiwenga said the central government would regularise the illegal settlements to save home seekers from losses they have incurred if they were to be evicted.
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<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/all-epworth-households-to-get-title-deeds-mnangagwa/">All Epworth Households To Get Title Deeds – Mnangagwa</a></li>
</ul>
Some background
In 2021, July Moyo, the Minister of Local Government and Public Works stated that illegal settlements in Zimbabwe would not be regularised or legalized, as they violate the country’s laws and regulations. He emphasized the need for residents to adhere to the country’s planning and development laws, and for local authorities to enforce these laws to prevent the spread of illegal settlements.
The issue of illegal settlements in Zimbabwe is a complex and longstanding problem, with many residents living in informal settlements without access to basic services and infrastructure. The government has implemented various policies and programs to address this issue, including the provision of housing and the regularisation of some informal settlements. However, the issue remains a significant challenge for the country.
Most of the illegal structures were demolished in the past. Owners would lose their homes and belongings as well as the money they used to buy the land.
Safety measures for home-seekers
Buying land in Zimbabwe can be a complex and risky process, especially when dealing with land barons who engage in illegal land sales. Here are some actions you can take to avoid buying illegal land from land barons in Zimbabwe:
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Do your research: Before buying any land, conduct thorough research on the land title and ownership to ensure that the person selling the land is the legal owner. You can check the ownership details with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement.
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Hire a reputable lawyer: A good lawyer can help you navigate the legal complexities of land transactions in Zimbabwe and ensure that all documents are legally binding and in order. It is essential to hire a reputable lawyer who has experience in dealing with land transactions.
</li>
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Inspect the land: Take the time to visit and inspect the land to ensure that it is suitable for your needs and that the boundaries are clear and legally established. Do not rely solely on the seller’s representations and documentation.
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Verify the authenticity of the documents: Verify the authenticity of the land documents, including title deeds and survey plans, with the relevant authorities.
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Avoid cash transactions: Always pay for the land using a bank transfer or cheque, and ensure that the payment is made directly to the seller’s account. Avoid cash transactions as they are difficult to track, and you may not have any legal recourse in case of a dispute.
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Be cautious of offers that seem too good to be true: If the price of the land seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be cautious of offers that appear too good to be true, as they may be illegal land sales.
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Report illegal land sales: If you suspect that the land being sold is illegal, report it to the relevant authorities such as the police, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement or the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission.
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</ol>
By following these actions, you can minimize the risks associated with buying land in Zimbabwe and avoid falling prey to illegal land sales by land barons.
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Government Will Regularise Illegal Settlements - VP Chiwenga

A Harare man was on Saturday whisked away by state security agents after he tried to confront President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Epworth.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/thestandard/news/article/200010574/harare-man-breaches-ed-security">The Standard</a>, the incident occurred as Mnangagwa was delivering a speech at the launch of the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme in the dormitory settlement.
As the President was delivering his speech, a young man raced to the stage to confront Mnangagwa but was stopped by State security agents a few metres away.
He was then taken behind a VVIP tent where he was beaten up.
At the event, Mnangagwa handed over 265 title deeds to residents and promised them that more were coming. He said:
<blockquote>
The regularisation of this settlement is a mammoth development project which must be collective in nature.
Every individual and household effort, skills and contribution counts. Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo/Ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo’.
Let us remain focused, united and determined to see the success of this project.
We must transform Epworth and other human settlements while ensuring that benefiting households enjoy the real value of their properties and environments.
</blockquote>
The Government says the 11 200 title deeds that are ready for Epworth residents are part of the targeted 38 000 for the sprawling suburb.
Thousands of ZANU PF supporters were bussed to the venue from various parts of Harare to attend the event.
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Harare Man Breaches Mnangagwa Security At Epworth Event

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said all households in Epworth, Harare will eventually get title deeds for their properties.
Title deeds are legal documents that demonstrate ownership or title to a particular piece of property.
They are important for establishing a clear title to the property and can be used as evidence in disputes over ownership or boundaries.
The <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/all-households-to-get-title-deeds-president/">Sunday News</a> reported that on Saturday, 22 April, more than 265 title deeds were handed over to property owners in Epworth, with 11 000 more already processed.
The title deeds were handed over to residents by Mnangagwa at the launch of the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme at Epworth High School.
Speaking at the event, Mnangagwa said the documents will provide security tenure for beneficiaries and protect them from land barons. He said:
<blockquote>
The programme is one of the many responsive interventions by the Second Republic to improve the quality of life and livelihoods of our citizens.
The title deeds being issued today are an important empowerment tool and a legal document that gives beneficiaries several rights, which include ownership and security of tenure, and disposal and transfer of ownership from one person to another.
The title deeds also outline the land boundaries of the property and other related conditions.
I, therefore, call upon all the families being issued with title deeds to keep the documents in a safe and secure place.
The process of producing title deeds is very thorough and involves various ministries, agencies and departments working together under the Whole-of-Government approach.
This guarantees the security of the final title deeds and protects against counterfeit or fake documents.
The days when people would lose their hard-earned savings to unscrupulous merchants and land barons who sell land without any documentation are now behind us.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa said the programme was going to be rolled out in all the country’s 10 provinces. He said:
<blockquote>
Following today’s historic milestone, the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme is set to be rolled out to other provinces.
This event demonstrates that we have the political will and technical skills to deliver while sufficient resources are and available to support this exercise.
No one and no place or suburb or township will be left behind. Together, let us continue to build smart, sustainable and orderly human settlements.
</blockquote>
He said a master plan which outlines the location of schools, clinics, hospitals, commercial and industrial sites has been developed for regularisation of suburb.
The President said the second phase will involve servicing of land, construction of roads, improvement of electricity and bulk water supply infrastructure, as well as modern sewer and waste management facilities.
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All Epworth Households To Get Title Deeds - Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa was on Saturday expected to personally hand over title deeds to 350 Epworth households during the launch of the title deeds and settlement regularisation programme.
In an interview with <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/title-deeds-roll-out-brings-joy-to-epworth/">The Herald</a> on Friday, Epworth Member of Parliament (MP), Zalerah Makari, said an inter-ministerial task force is heading the programme. She said:
<blockquote>
The President is true to his word and I am glad that he will deliver the main thing we requested from him during our campaign.
Shelter is a necessity so the people are excited and personally, I am humbled that the President would remember a forgotten dormitory township like Epworth.
He (President Mnangagwa) will be issuing title deeds to about 350 families tomorrow (today).
It is an ongoing programme as people qualify and regularisation takes place, people will be going to sign for these title deeds.
The mood is electric, and people are excited, the naysayers said this would not happen, it is a political gimmick but were are now getting title deeds in Epworth which is a great milestone.
</blockquote>
Some of the Epworth residents expected to receive title deeds today are Phillip Mbai Mbai, Maria Tom and Olivia Takavarasha.
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350 Epworth Families Set To Receive Title Deeds

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Saturday, 22 April, personally issue title deeds to Epworth residents as he launches the title deeds and settlement regularisation programme.
This was said by ZANU PF chairman for Harare Province Godwills Masimirembwa.
He was speaking to <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/epworth-residents-to-get-title-deeds-this-saturday/">The Herald</a> on Wednesday after a Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting. Said Masimirembwa:
<blockquote>
This was a very important PCC. President Mnangagwa is on Saturday launching the title deeds and regularisation programme in Harare Metropolitan Province.
So on Saturday at Epworth Secondary School the President will launch this programme where title deeds are going to be issued to families in Epworth as a starting point.
It is a continuing programme not everyone will get title deeds but the President will launch by actually handing over title deeds to a number of families in Epworth.
At a technical level the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs is handling this programme belongs to them. Title deeds are issued under the deeds office which falls under the Ministry.
We as the beneficiaries and recipients of the President’s good works are mobilising the people of Harare to attend this momentous and historic occasion in huge numbers.
</blockquote>
Title deeds are legal documents that demonstrate ownership or title to a particular piece of property.
They are important for establishing a clear title to the property and can be used as evidence in disputes over ownership or boundaries.
Epworth is a largely informal settlement situated to the southeast of Harare where thousands of families have no title deeds to their properties.
For years, Epworth residents have fallen victim to land barons. Residents also face a number of challenges including inadequate access to water and sanitation, poor road infrastructure, and limited economic opportunities.
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ED To Hand Over Tittle Deeds To Epworth Families - Masimirembwa

The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) has urged the Police to deal with perpetrators of politically-motivated violence.
This comes after seven Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) employees were allegedly assaulted by ZANU PF activists on Monday in Epworth for wearing yellow reflectors while conducting voter education. The Forum said:
<blockquote>
7 Zimbabwe Electoral Commission staffers were assaulted by ZANU-PF activists in Epworth on 13 March for wearing yellow reflectors while conducting voter education in the dormitory town.
They were bundled in a combi and assaulted by the activists led by Kudakwashe Damison, a ZANU-PF losing candidate in the 2018 polls before being dumped at Epworth Police Station.
</blockquote>
ZEC on Sunday, 12 March commenced a mobile voter registration exercise ahead of the 2023 general elections.
ZEC said that the outreach will take place at over 21 000 centres nationwide until March.
Prospective voters are required to carry their Identity Card – metal, plastic or waiting pass with the holder’s picture – or a valid passport.
Proof of residence is required but where a prospective voter does not have one, they can sign an affidavit at the registration centre.
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ZANU PF Activists Assault ZEC Employees In Epworth | Report

A 34-year-old Epworth man allegedly raped his ex-lover in Waterfalls, Harare on Monday after learning that she had moved on and had a new boyfriend.
Police in Harare said Richard Sauti visited the 23-year-old victim at her home to discuss her decision to end their affair and then raped her.
The woman reported the rape to her new lover and he accompanied her to make a police report.
Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/jilted-man-rapes-ex-lover-for-having-new-boyfriend/">H-Metro</a>.
Insp Chakanza said when the woman told Richard that she was no longer interested in him, and had already moved on, he locked the door. He said:
<blockquote>
He raped her once without protection before fleeing.
The complainant contacted her new lover who then advised her to lodge a police report.
</blockquote>
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Epworth Man Rapes Ex-lover For Having New Boyfriend

Police clashed with over 1 000 ZANU PF youths in Goromonzi on Thursday over the invasion of Lyndhurst Farm.
Several of the youths were arrested by anti-riot police, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200006068/police-zanu-pf-youths-clash-in-goromonzi">NewsDay</a> reported.
The ZANU PF youths who had been promised stands by some ruling party officials allegedly decided to invade, illegally peg and allocate the land to themselves after the party bosses started dragging their feet on the promise.
The farm, Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Lyndhurst Farm is reportedly owned by one Maxwell Muziwi, a former top State security officer, according to sources.
The farm is adjacent to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Epworth">Epworth</a>.
Disturbances at the property started early this week when land barons linked to the party invaded the farm and started pegging stands, courting the anger of Epworth squatters who were eyeing the same land.
NewsDay visited the area yesterday and discovered that stands had been pegged with stones and plastics. A police officer who requested not to be identified spoke to NewsDay:
<blockquote>
We came here in the morning as police and have been engaged in running battles with some people who were pegging stands at the farm.
Some Mbare people came first and squatters from Greenvalley, Pentagon and Epworth squatters were not happy because they felt that the land was supposed to be allocated to them. The invasion is just a political thing as we are going for elections.
</blockquote>
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations were underway.
Over the years, ZANU PF party-linked land barons have been illegally parcelling out land to unsuspecting home seekers.
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa in December 2022 dissociated the party from the land barons describing them as criminals abusing the party’s name.
ZANU PF has been accused of using land to get votes.
In 2022 ahead of the March by-elections, the ruling party<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/mnangagwa-promises-50-000-biometric-title-deeds-to-epworth-residents/"> promised to give title deeds to people who had illegally occupied land in Epworth.</a>
The residents in Harare South were later evicted from the Crest Breeders International farm that they had invaded. 
The Home Affairs minister, Kazembe Kazembe said the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/informal-settlers-to-get-title-deeds-in-a-matter-of-time-kazembe/">government was still committed to issuing the title deeds</a> adding that it’s a process that takes time.
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Police Clash With ZANU PF Youths In Goromonzi Over Farm Invasion

An Epworth woman has been arrested after she allegedly scalded a co-tenant and her baby with boiling cooking oil following an undisclosed dispute.
The suspect, Vanessa Nyakabawo (23), fled to Highfields after committing the offence and was arrested at Machipisa Shopping Centre.
Nyakabawo appeared before magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa facing attempted murder charges on Thursday and was remanded in custody to 29 December.
Prosecutors told the court that the mother and her baby are battling for life at Harare’s Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare.
Last month <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/wife-scalds-hubby-with-cooking-oil-over-whatsapp-voice-note/">a man from Zhombe, Midlands Province, was seriously injured after he was scalded with hot cooking oil by his wife who accused him of infidelity.</a>
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, revealed that the man, Taurai Hlala, was in the company of his wife Sobrine Muzioni, in the early hours of Sunday, and the couple was listening to music on a cellphone.
Suddenly, audio of a female voice started playing on the phone and a misunderstanding arose between the two. Said Mahoko:
<blockquote>
The suspect is said to have gone to the kitchen where she boiled cooking oil and poured it on the complainant, resulting in him sustaining serious injuries.
</blockquote>
Hlala was rushed to Kwekwe District Hospital where he was further referred to Sally Mugabe Hospital. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/mother-and-baby-battle-for-life-in-icu-after-being-scalded-with-cooking-oil-by-co-tenant/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Mother And Baby Scalded With Cooking Oil By Co-tenant In Epworth

Residents of Epworth and Eastview, among other informal settlements, should not expect to get title deeds anytime soon after a Cabinet minister said the regularisation of such settlements takes time.
In February, President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to issue 80 000 title deeds ahead of the March by-elections, a development that critics said was a campaign gimmick.
Last week, National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Daniel Garwe said that the issuance of title deeds is not an event but a process. He said:
<blockquote>
People are misunderstanding the issuance of title deeds as an event. It’s not an event, it’s a process.
In the context of Zimbabwe, the issuance of title deeds is two-fold: The first one is an area such as this one where the settlement has been properly planned, roads constructed, water, sewer and everything.
The other one is that we are now looking at informal settlements like Epworth, Caledonia (Eastview) in Goromonzi. This land was invaded by land barons.
It was not transferred from the Lands ministry to the Local Government ministry. That process is now taking place.
You can’t just come and give a person a paper without a description of the property.
So, the process gives rise to the creation of the proper description which appears on the title deed.
The regularisation process is part of the title deeds issuance process.
</blockquote>
Kushinga Epworth Residents Trust co-ordinator John Mabwe told NewsDay that the regularisation exercise was mired in corruption.
Epworth Residents Development Association secretary Peter Nyapetwa said the ruling ZANU PF party was using the issues of title deeds to gain political mileage ahead of the 2023 general elections. | <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200005001/government-backtracks-on-title-deeds">NewsDay</a>

Issuance Of Title Deeds Takes Time, Says Housing Minister

An Epworth woman was recently sentenced to a wholly suspended 16 months imprisonment by a magistrate after she poured boiling water on her husband’s genitals, accusing him of cheating.
The woman recently appeared before Harare Magistrate Stanford Mambanje, who found her guilty of assault.
Mambanje sentenced the accused to a wholly suspended 16 months imprisonment. Eight months were suspended on condition of good behaviour.
The other eight months were set aside on condition that she performs 280 hours of community service at Epworth Local Board.
Allegations were that on 3 September 2021, the accused got angry with her husband, Tafadzwa Kachepa (33), while in bed and poured boiling water over his genitals. Kachepa was fast asleep.
The accused allegedly attacked her husband soon after the two had finished making love.
She had accused her husband of infidelity after discovering explicit messages from a suspected girlfriend.
Kachepa produced a medical affidavit as evidence of injuries he sustained on the genitals, thighs, and buttocks. | <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/wife-scalds-husbands-genitals-in-infidelity-row-she-poured-boiling-water-on-his-privates-as-he-slept/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>

Community Service For Woman Who Poured Boiling Water On Sleeping Hubby's Genitals

Church leaders have condemned the desecration of Zinyengere Cemetery in the dormitory town of Epworth by sand poachers.
Reports indicate that several graves at the site have been exhumed, with the human remains thrown into the nearby Jacha stream by the sand poachers.
Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) superintendent for Epworth Circuit, Reverend Josias Mudenda, said:
<blockquote>
I have gone to the graveyard many times to bury fellow church members, only to see what is happening there. It is an eyesore.
The Bible even says graveyards are sacred places. In the Bible, Nehemiah said he could not rest while the place of his fathers’ graves lies waste and the gates are consumed by fire, showing the respect he had for the dead.
I believe that graves should be walled and gated. The local authority needs to work with the community to protect this site.
</blockquote>
The sand poachers are said to be led by a man only known as Christopher.
Meanwhile, Isaac Chirimba, a senior resident of Epworth, criticised the sand poachers for disrespecting the dead. He said:
<blockquote>
These youths are very disrespectful. What they are doing is taboo. Invading a graveyard to earn a few dollars is unacceptable in our society.
Last month, we went to the cemetery to bury a relative and discovered that some of the graves were missing, much to our surprise.
We were shocked when we found a skull and bones scattered all over the place.
</blockquote>
Another senior citizen, Gogo Hilda Sithole, said the sand poachers have access to the graveyard after vandalising a perimeter wall that had been erected at the cemetery by locals. She said:
<blockquote>
Epworth is my home. I have been here with my family since 1960. We used to bury children in this place you now see as plain ground. There is nothing to show that there were graves there.
This is all the work of sand poachers, who will stop at nothing to get what they want.
</blockquote>
Epworth Local Board secretary Wilton Mhanda conceded that sand poachers were a menace but said the issue has been blown out of proportion. He said:
<blockquote>
Yes, there are sand poachers, but the situation is exaggerated. We usually conduct raids and culprits are brought to book.
</blockquote>
ZRP community liaison officer for Epworth, Sergeant Maliana Davis, said they were not aware of any cemetery invasion by sand poachers. She said:
<blockquote>
As Epworth ZRP, we are committed to duty. The last time council engaged us was, when some people were constructing houses in the cemetery. We worked together well on the matter.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/no-resting-in-peace-%e2%96%a0-sand-poachers-invade-graveyard-%e2%96%a0-greed-dwarfs-logic">The Sunday Mail</a>

Methodist Church Pastor Condemns "Desecration" Of Graveyard In Epworth

Six men have appeared in court on charges of murder after they allegedly assaulted a suspected thief to death.
The court heard that the accused caught the deceased stealing from their colleague’s car in Epworth, Harare and assaulted him.
After realising that the now deceased was badly injured, Elfas and Ernest Mapwanya, Tafadzwa Mafoshoro, Shamiso Madhishi, Trevor Matambudziko and Philani Nkala, allegedly dumped him close to a clinic.
The court heard that the now deceased was taken home by a “Good Samaritan” where he was later found dead.
The six were remanded in custody, <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/siblings-up-for-murder-2/">ZBC News</a> reported.
In a different case, a 23-year-old man appeared before the courts on charges of theft of a firearm after stealing his uncle’s gun.
Lewis Hlahla was remanded in custody when he appeared in court this Monday.
It is alleged that the accused visited his 78-year-old uncle who stays alone and stole the gun from the gun cabinet.
He was arrested after his uncle realised the gun was missing after the accused had left the house.
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Suspected Thief Assaulted To Death

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ziyambi_Ziyambi">Ziyambi Ziyambi</a> has said the process of issuing title deeds to Epworth residents is proving to be complex hence the delays. 
He told Parliament on Wednesday during the question and answer session:
<blockquote>
We thought it was easy to issue title deeds but there are some issues that need due diligence so that we do not give title deeds to people who are not deserving.
We have a committee which is moving around. At the moment we have identified 6000 households in Epworth.
</blockquote>
He added that the verification and review process was cumbersome but the government was doing its best, according to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zanu-pf-exposed-as-government-backtracks-on-title-deeds/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>.
He was responding to a question from Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mufakose MP <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Susan_Matsunga">Susan Matsunga</a> who had asked why owners of mostly old suburbs such as Mufakose, Highfield, Glen View, Tafara and Mabvuku had no title deeds for their occupied houses yet council continued to demand payments for the properties which were built in the 1960s.
Ziyambi blamed the City of Harare for the failure of procedures leading to the government resolving to plan a new programme to be considered in every urban location.
He said the government would fund the processing of title deeds, such as surveys and plans and the verification process of the identities of the title deed holders.
Chegutu West MP <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dexter_Nduna">Dexter Nduna</a> urged the government to fast-track the processes alleging councillors and council officials were busy taking over houses from those that would have passed on. 
In the run-up to the 26 March by-elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised Title Deeds to Epworth residents, a move that was viewed as vote-buying by critics.
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Minister Ziyambi Speaks On Delays In Issuance Of Title Deeds To Residents

A 26-year-old Epworth man, Pardon Chitongo from Epworth has narrated how he was shot in 2019 by police during the national shutdown protests that were triggered by fuel price hikes.
<h2>What transpired:</h2>
Chitongo who was a commuter omnibus (kombi) driver told NewZimbabwe.com that he woke up early in the morning just like any other day and dashed towards Munyuki Shopping Centre.
He was not even aware that there were planned national stay-away protests. When he arrived at the shops, he observed that it was not business as usual as vendors were packing to go home.
He decided to hang around with his friends.
The ZRP anti-riot squad flooded the area, ordering residents to disperse.
Chitongo, along with a group of other residents, fled and sought refuge at his uncle’s place of residence, which was close by, waiting for the situation to normalise.
He said police then invaded the suburb and started randomly shooting at the unarmed public, that’s when he was shot.  
A bullet shot through his body fracturing his right forearm, before making its way through his stomach via the back and scratching his other arm.
He also lost one of his kidneys in the process. His backbone was damaged resulting in permanent paralysis from the waist down.
Despite nerves on his right leg feeling a touch or graze, the limb is practically dead.
Chitongo suffers from backache and right leg pains. He spent two days unconscious in the intensive care unit at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. He told NewZimbabwe.com:
<blockquote>
I feel a lot of pain in my testicles, on the thigh and butt joints and under my right foot. I cannot describe the pain but that’s my life every day. This is what stresses me the most because I’m literally in pain all the time.
</blockquote>
Chitongo now relies on painkillers to ease the affliction he endures day in and out. He requires medication not less than US$100 per month with painkillers alone costing US$60.
Chitongo is now wheelchair-bound and has to attend physiotherapy sessions in Chitungwiza three times a week.
He says it is difficult for him to travel to and from the sessions as public transporters are not comfortable with transporting him. He added:
<blockquote>
They say you delay us because of your wheelchair. Some tell me that their vehicles are not friendly for my condition and at times I end up being late for my physiotherapy sessions.
</blockquote>
<h2>Life after being shot:</h2>
He now lives on handouts from well-wishers for his clothing and medication. 
On a bad month, he goes through it with no painkillers making his life unbearable.
His old rickety wheelchair now needs to be repaired or at least replaced.
At home, Chitongo relies on his neighbour’s toilet as his father’s is not user-friendly.
His dreams to settle down, start a family and own a piece of land have been shuttered as his savings of at least US$5 from the errands and earnings when he was a kombi driver have been depleted. 
He appeals to those who can help him open a shop so that he becomes self-reliant. 
<h2>Lawsuit:</h2>
Chitongo sued the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) demanding compensation and was awarded ZW$3 million.  
The money translates to US$3 750 at the current interbank rate. He feels this money was not enough compensation considering how his life was turned around.
He says he is yet to get the money and is afraid it will be worthless by the time he gets it considering that the economy is highly inflationary. 
<h2><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Wheelchair-bound Victim Of 2019 Police Brutality Narrates How He Was Shot

An unnamed motorist was robbed of his unregistered vehicle by four passengers whom he had offered a lift along Second Street in Harare. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Glendale police were investigating the case. Reads the police statement:
<blockquote>
Police in Glendale are investigating a robbery case where a man (30) lost an unregistered Nissan Note vehicle, a cellphone, US$360 and ZAR200 cash, as well as a bag with various clothes to four unknown male adults at the Virginia Farm bus stop in Glendale on 07/08/22 at around 0100 hours. The complainant offered a lift to the suspects along Second Street, Harare, on the pretext that they were going to Bindura. Along the way, the suspects attacked the complainant and stole his valuables.
</blockquote>
In a related case, a 64-year-old taxi driver was robbed of his Honda fit vehicle by four unknown suspects who posed as genuine passengers intending to hire the complainant to Glenwood, Epworth.
The assailants were picked at Jongwe Corner, Hatfield on Sunday (yesterday) at around 1945 hours.
Cases of this nature have been increasing lately.
<h2><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h2>

Motorist Robbed Of Unregistered Vehicle, Phone, Cash By Passengers

The ZANU PF-led government has seemingly backtracked on its earlier promise to give title deeds to thousands of informal settlers in areas around Harare and other parts of the country.
Speaking during an election campaign rally in Epworth in March this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that all people who built houses illegally will be given title deeds.
However, ZANU PF supporters in illegal settlements in Harare South were recently evicted from a Crest Breeders International farm that they had invaded.
In Parliament last week, MP for Mufakose, Susan Matsunga (CCC), demanded to know government policy on the issuance of title deeds to women and children in illegal settlements.
In response, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said there are some procedures that have to be done before the title deeds are issued. Said Kazembe:
<blockquote>
I remember that in the past few days, His Excellency the President (Mnangagwa) promised that such people will be given title deeds. Indeed, as promised by the President, this is something that is ongoing.
However, there are some procedures that are supposed to be done, like surveys, which will be done by the Higher and Tertiary Education ministry under minister Amon Murwira. He informed us that there are some areas which have already been surveyed.
After the survey, then it will be determined where demarcations are and the like. So I would like to promise you that it is just a matter of time, but I believe that if Murwira was in the House, he was going to inform the House that there are some areas which are already done. What is left after the survey is the issuing of title deeds.
</blockquote>
Kazembe then warned council officials who are allegedly collecting money for title deeds from desperate home seekers that they will be prosecuted for corruption.
The majority of illegal settlements in Harare are reportedly created by land barons, most of them affiliated with ZANU PF. They parcel out vast tracks of land with impunity.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/08/govt-backtracks-on-title-deeds-2/">NewsDay</a>

Informal Settlers To Get Title Deeds 'In A Matter Of Time' - Kazembe

Epworth Member of Parliament, Zalerah Makari (ZANU PF), says they are planning to build a multi-million dollar town centre in the sprawling settlement and initiate other projects so that it will eventually attain town status.
Speaking to NewsDay Weekender, Makari also said they will “soon” build an operating theatre at the local hospital and upgrade the facility to a district hospital. She said:
<blockquote>
We are now working on getting town status for Epworth and we are now planning to build a town centre.
Our hospital is going to be a district hospital, and soon, we will be building a theatre there.
We are also working on street lights, and we have increased the number of ZUPCO buses on the Epworth route.
We have also started a programme to pay fees for more than 1 000 underprivileged children in the area in partnership with some non-governmental organisations.
</blockquote>
Epworth is highly informalised and infamous for the high number of sex workers in the area, with girls as young as 10 years being abused due to high poverty levels. Makari promised to meet them this month. She said:
<blockquote>
In July, we will hold a meeting with vendors and sex workers to see how we can help them because Epworth has several sex workers.
It also has the biggest number of informal traders that need to be regularised.
</blockquote>
Epworth is on the south-eastern side of Harare and most of the dwellings in the area were built haphazardly.
Makari said the settlement will be “cleaned” and houses built on places that are supposed to be roads will be demolished.
In the run-up to the 26 March by-elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to dish out tens of thousands of title deeds to Epworth residents.
However, critics dismissed the promise as mere politicking as this was the role of local authorities.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/07/epworth-eyes-town-status/">NewsDay</a></h4>

Epworth MP Eyes Town Status For Sprawling Settlement

Losing MDC-T/MDC Alliance Epworth candidate in the 26 March by-elections Zivai Mhetu has abandoned the Douglas Mwonzora-led opposition party and joined CCC led by Nelson Chamisa.
Mhetu came third after CCC’s Earthrage Kureva and ZANU PF’s winning candidate Zalera Makari.
Addressing hundreds of his followers in Epworth on Saturday, Mhetu blamed Mwonzora for the party’s poor showing in the by-elections, saying the MDC’s era has come to an end.
He said he was joining CCC as it is currently the only alternative political party to the ruling ZANU PF. Said Mhetu:
<blockquote>
In the name of nationalism, I have decided to join the CCC and stand with the people.
Zimbabwe’s political reality is that there are two political parties.
While ZANU PF seeks to maintain the status quo, CCC seeks to effect political change.
</blockquote>
Mhetu was denied entry into Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, the MDC-T headquarters soon after the by-elections, after speaking against Mwonzora’s alleged misuse of funds and abuse of office.
He called upon Zimbabwe’s opposition to form a united front saying this is the only way to defeat ZANU PF at the polls. Mhetu said:
<blockquote>
The results of the March 26 by-elections revealed that the MDC’s era has come to an end and that the people no longer support and believe in it as a people’s movement.
Since its formation in 1999, the MDC has never failed to win a seat prior to the March 26 by-elections.
The unmistakable truth is that the CCC is now the people’s party, and I have always advocated for people-centred principles and values.
My crushing defeat in the March 26 by-elections was a rude awakening to the fact that the Epworth constituency had been lost to Zanu PF due to a divided opposition.
ZANU PF would have been defeated if Ethrage Kureva and I had combined our numbers.
Only a CCC-led people’s representation, not ZANU PF’s politicking, will bring title deeds to Epworth residents.
The state of Epworth’s roads reflects ZANU PF’s failure to develop the satellite town, and there is a need for an opposition MP who can represent the interests and values of his or her constituency.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://thestandard.newsday.co.zw/2022/06/12/ex-mwonzora-ally-defects-to-ccc/">The Standard</a></h4>

Former Mwonzora Ally Says MDC's Era Has Ended

The ruling ZANU PF party has been accused of diverting Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) buses from urban constituencies where it lost to those constituencies where its candidates won in the recent by-elections.
This comes after newly-elected Epworth MP, Zalerah Makari (ZANU PF), revealed that her constituency received more buses after they made a request to authorities. <a href="https://twitter.com/ZalerahMakari/status/1520260975664025600">She tweeted:</a>
<blockquote>
There have been transport challenges in Epworth. We requested more buses in order to solve this and I’m glad that we were given more buses for Epworth.
I will continue to represent the interest of the people of Epworth, affordable transport for our people!
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), Peter Mutasa accused the ZANU PF-led Government of playing with people’s lives. Responding to Makari, <a href="https://twitter.com/MutasaPeter/status/1520315602640019457">Mutasa said:</a>
<blockquote>
lf these are not new buses as we see in the pictures, then it means they have been diverted from other suburbs.
Those suburbs are now worse than they were. It is now where ZANU PF won more buses and less where it lost.
Why does your government play politics with people’s lives?
</blockquote>
Mutasa also bemoaned the ongoing transport challenges that are being experienced by commuters after the Government banned private transporters in 2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/MutasaPeter/status/1519951868985847808">Said Mutasa:</a>
<blockquote>
Whoever is benefiting through the ZUPCO monopoly doesn’t do this to citizens These are workers who work over 8 hours, some while standing
Then they come to stand again in the cold in the rain and in the sun for another 3 hours. Why?
</blockquote>
Zimbabweans have been experiencing transport challenges since 2020 when the Government banned private buses and kombis and ordered them to join the ZUPCO franchise.
The banning of kombis resulted in the emergence of a thriving pirate taxi industry (mushikashika) but ZRP is now targetting the unlicensed taxi operators leaving commuters stranded.
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Epworth Given More ZUPCO Buses After Voting For ZANU PF

A United Methodist Church pastor was allegedly robbed, drugged and gang-raped by four men from Epworth who had broken into her house in Dema in September 2021.
The accused persons are Ronald Mambo (32), Palace Gwinhi (30), Tinashe Nyamayaro (34) and Cuthbert Homakoma (32).
The suspects pleaded not guilty when they appeared before Chitungwiza regional magistrate Clever Tsikwa facing two counts of robbery and rape.
The trial is expected to continue on 4 May with the complainant giving her account.
Prosecutor Trinity Nyandebvu alleged that on 16 September 2021, at around 11 pm, the accused persons broke into the complainant’s house.
They reportedly threatened to assault her with iron bars and knobkerries if she tried to call for help.
It is further alleged that the assailants demanded valuables and they ransacked the house and robbed the complainant of US$250 cash.
The suspects also stole an Acer laptop, two Tecno cellphones, a car battery, five blankets, an exhaust sealer and groceries among other things.
The four men then ordered the complainant to drink a sour substance from a wild cat container and the complainant felt weak.
Homakoma allegedly forcefully raped the complainant twice without using protection.
The court further heard that the complainant made a report to the police and was referred to the hospital where she was medically examined.
Meanwhile, on 8 December 2021, Mambo and Gwinhi were arrested on other charges and after interrogation, they implicated the other two accomplices leading to their arrest.
On 9 December 2021, the four accused persons were placed on a formal identification parade which was recorded by a static camera.
The complainant positively identified Homakoma as the one who raped her on the day in question.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/pastor-robbed-raped-by-gang/">The Herald</a></h4>

Pastor Robbed, Drugged And Gang-raped

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured Epworth residents that his Government will give them biometric title deeds to regularise their homes.
Mnangagwa on Saturday reaffirmed the promise he initially made when he launched the ZANU PF by-elections campaign in Harare’s dormitory settlement early this year.
Addressing ZANU PF supporters at a rally in Epworth on Saturday, 23 April, to celebrate ZANU PF legislator Zalerah Makari’s by-election victory, Mnangagwa said the process to offer title deeds to residents was delayed by the proliferation of fake title deeds.
He said the title deeds for Epworth residents would be of the same type as the recently introduced electronic passports. Mnangagwa said:
<blockquote>
We promised you title deeds, I remember telling you the last time that we had completed the geospatial mapping, which allows us to see the state of the settlement and we were ready to give title deeds.
However, our security told us that some crooks were printing their own title deeds. We had to go back to the drawing table and find a way around that, we are now introducing biometric title deeds with security features.
These are title deeds which cannot be fraudulently printed by individuals. These title deeds have the same security features as e-passports.
We procured equipment from Germany, which allows us to print secure documents with impenetrable security features.
</blockquote>
Mnangagwa also promised to solve all of Epworth residents’ challenges that were forwarded to him by Makari for action. He said:
<blockquote>
Yesterday, your MP (Makari) told me that there is a struggle for water in Epworth.
I have four Presidential borehole drilling rigs, three that are in Harare and one in Binga.
So yesterday around 6 pm I called the team running the scheme and I told them of this event, I told them that they should spend the night drilling one borehole.
I am proud to say by this morning they had completed drilling the borehole and installing the whole system.
It will take time to solve water challenges because there are structural issues which need to be taken care of.
But in the meantime, we will put two boreholes in each of the seven wards in Epworth.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/errant-banks-currency-manipulators-to-face-the-music-president/">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Promises 50 000 Biometric Title Deeds To Epworth Residents

Epworth MP, Zalerah Makari (ZANU PF), has promised President Emmerson Mnangagwa that she will deliver 200 000 votes from the constituency in the 2023 harmonised elections.
Makari reclaimed the seat from the opposition MDC Alliance in the recently-held by-elections.
Addressing ZANU PF supporters during a thank you rally in Epworth on Saturday afternoon, Makari promised Mnangagwa that the ruling party will win 200 000 votes in the upcoming elections. She said:
<blockquote>
We promise you your excellency that the recently held by-elections celebrations are just the beginning.
We are expecting that after the census, Epworth’s population should be 200 000, right now we are seating at about 180 000
So, 200 000 votes must come from Epworth, the opposition does not worry us, they will see our good works and they will repent and join us.
</blockquote>
Makari also requested Mnangagwa to upgrade the Epworth Local Board to a town saying this will create jobs for the community. She said:
<blockquote>
We are pleading for land tenure, we are asking the government to build us a house and we will pay, we are also asking for tap water, electricity, more government schools, and a mortuary.
We are also asking for a town status for Epworth to create jobs for the Epworth community.
</blockquote>
In the 26 March by-elections, Makari won 10 246 votes, Earthrage Kureva (CCC) garnered 8 283 votes, Togarepi Zivai Mhetu (MDC Alliance) polled 745 votes, Innocent Hazvina (Independent) came out fourth with 441 votes, while Richard Musiyadzanikwa (LEAD) received 92 votes.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zalerah-makari-promises-to-deliver-200-000-votes-for-zanu-pf-from-epworth-in-2023/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Zalerah Makari Promises ED 200 000 Votes In 2023 Elections

President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that several big companies and banks face closure for their complicity in sabotaging their economy through manipulating the exchange rate and unjustifiably raising the prices of goods and services.
Addressing a ZANU PF rally held in Epworth National Assembly Constituency on Saturday to celebrate Zalerah Makari’s by-election win, Mnangagwa said the companies and banks, which he did not name, were working with hostile foreign governments to weaken the Zimbabwe dollar. He said:
<blockquote>
We have a challenge in our economy, especially around prices and exchange rates. 
We are working out a solution, we are now closing in on companies that are behind what we have been witnessing lately.
These economic players are not acting alone, they are being sent by foreign countries hostile to Zimbabwe to weaken our local currency.
So we are devising methods to deal with them, we will close some big companies and banks. These will be announced in due course.
</blockquote>
Over the past several weeks, the Zimbabwe dollar has been depreciating against major currencies on the parallel market resulting in a jump in prices of foodstuffs including bread, cooking and mealie meal among others.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/errant-banks-currency-manipulators-to-face-the-music-president/?_ga=2.91933786.1169608408.1650686036-1476354146.1643948410">The Sunday News</a></h4>

Mnangagwa Threatens Banks With Closure Over Depreciating Zim Dollar

Freeman Chari, a US-based Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, has said ZANU PF is interested in winning Epworth as it will possibly give it 3 constituencies in the 2023 elections through gerrymandering. He speaks as the ruling party won the Epworth constituency in the 26 March 2022 by-elections.
Responding to Hopewell’s Chin’ono who argued that ZANU PF rigged the election with the help of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) by removing voters’ names from their polling stations, Chari said:
<blockquote>
We explained this. I had a long call with Prez (CCC president Nelson Chamisa) talking specifically about Epworth last week. This was expected but what people are failing to grasp is why they targeted Epworth, Goromonzi, Harare South, Zvimba. I am going to explain this for the last time. It’s all abt 2023.
Epworth has wards 1-7 and a registered population of 71 000. In the 2023 delimitation, this one constituency is going to be 3 constituencies. Current Ward 1 and 3 are opposition strongholds. ZANU has inroads in ward 4,5,7. Chamisa won all wards but with varying margins
What @ZECzim did was mistakenly release a gerrymandered Voters’ Roll. They are recreating boundaries to favor ZANU in 2023. The goal is to split Epworth in a way that in 2023, ZANU will win 2 of the 3 constituencies. This applies to the other constituencies I mentioned
I believe Harare will have 12 more constituencies in 2023. Most will be in the constituencies I mentioned. This gerrymandering is also happening in other constituencies where ZANU thinks stands a chance. We will analyze more but as far as I can tell, this is where we are headed
This plan has been in play since the failure of Murambatsvina. Initially, they wanted to scatter urbanites back to rural areas. When that failed they started parcelling these peri-urban areas. In 2013 Epworth had had 35703 voters. They doubled these voters now.
The people that failed to vote yesterday are generally people that were moved in this gerrymandered VR. Let’s keep paying attention to Epworth. The next candidate should know where and how to campaign.
Again you will ask Why Epworth? ZANU is set to lose more constituencies in the 2023 delimitation. For Example, Gutu is probably going to be 3 constituencies instead of 5. Zaka is likely 3 instead of 4, Wedza, Chikomba, Mberengwa, Chiredzi are all ZANU constituencies at risk
If ZANU loses these constituencies, it has to pick them up somewhere. New constituencies will be more in urban centres but Matabeleland is also going to lose a number of them. So, in as much as people are interested in the NOW, please pay attention to the 2023.
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