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A reported 15 vehicles were destroyed by fire at Top Gear Panel Beaters, a garage in Marondera town’s industrial sites, on Thursday night.
The vehicles were awaiting service and repairs and were parked inside the building when the fire, whose cause is yet to be ascertained, broke out.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/15-cars-destroyed-by-fire-at-garage/">The Herald</a> reported sources as saying the Marondera fire brigade could not attend to the fire as its single fire tender was away for service.
A fire engine was despatched from Harare but by the time it arrived at the scene of the fire, the garage and the cars within it had been destroyed.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) deputy spokesperson in Mashonaland East Province Assistant Inspector Misheck Denhere could not give the the exact number of vehicles destroyed.
However, sources close to investigations said more than 15 vehicles were destroyed in the inferno.
One of the residents of Marondera, Ralph Chimanikire, said the fire incident was tragic, adding that the Marondera Municipality needs to be capacitated. He said:
<blockquote>
We are pained by this tragedy which has affected this young entrepreneur who was working here.
I am one of his clients. The unfortunate part is they could not get help to extinguish this fire. It is very unfortunate.
Something has to be done by Marondera Municipality so that they become proactive and react to issues like this one. 
We are so worried; a lot of vehicles have been destroyed. If only assistance had come in time, some vehicles were going to be saved.
</blockquote>
A witness, Cecilia Chiwara, who lives near the garage, told The Herald that alerted the fire brigade about the fire and was told that they did not have equipment to assist. She said:
<blockquote>
I first saw some smoke in the building and I immediately called the owner of the garage and told him about the fire.
I then rushed to the fire and ambulance site which is about 100 metres from the garage, and they told me that they did not have any vehicle to use.
I then called Harare’s fire department and they responded and by the time they got here, the fire had already destroyed all the vehicles in the building.
</blockquote>
Marondera Municipality public relations officer Kudakwashe Tapfumaneyi released a statement on 01 September following the fire incident. It reads:
<blockquote>
The Municipality of Marondera would like to inform Marondera residents and stakeholders that there was a fire outbreak at the Top Gear Panel Beaters in the industrial area last night.
The fire damaged cars and other property that was within the garage. The Council fire tender was out on routine service and could not be used to respond to the accident.
However, Council enlisted the assistance of the Harare City emergency services who managed to attend to the accident.
Council is liaising with the Police and other authorities to try to determine the cause of the fire outbreak. Details of the cause of the outbreak will be released to the public once investigations are concluded. 
Marondera Municipality is expecting to receive a new fire tender from the new fleet of fire tenders that were recently commissioned by His Excellency the President, D. ED Mnangagwa following their procurement from Belarus.
The new fire tender will be a good addition to our emergency vehicle fleet which currently only has one fire tender. 
Council would like to express its heartfelt sympathy to all those who lost their property due to the fire incident.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to remain calm while authorities carry out the necessary investigations.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula </a>

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15 Vehicles Awaiting Service Destroyed By Fire

A suspected ZANU PF youth was caught in Marondera while attempting to burn opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa’s billboards. The incident is believed to have been orchestrated under the direction of a person only identified as Lecturer Musa.
The suspect admitted to receiving a deposit of US$5 with the promise of an additional US$10 upon burning three billboards. The suspect claimed that they were initially deceived into believing they would be mounting their own banners, but the instructions changed, and they were instructed to burn Chamisa’s billboards instead. For further information, please refer to the accompanying video.
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This is not the first instance of posters, banners, or billboards being destroyed during an election. Earlier this month, Muchirairwa Mugidho, the CCC cluster leader for Chiredzi, accused ZANU PF activists of vandalizing posters belonging to Ropafadzo Makumire, the Chiredzi Central CCC candidate. Mugidho stated that the posters were consistently destroyed within two days of being displayed and attributed these actions exclusively to ZANU PF members. 
ZANU PF has previously made claims that its political campaign posters were being destroyed by opposition members. Two CCC members were arrested in Manicaland for allegedly destroying ZANU PF posters. They were eventually acquitted as the State failed to present compelling evidence against the accused.
The destruction of posters, banners, or billboards is a clear violation of section 152(1) of the Electoral Act.
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WATCH: Man Caught Trying To Burn Chamisa's Billboards

A Marondera man said he is lucky to be alive after he was “buried alive” after a well collapsed on him while he was 11 metres underground.
The Marondera well digger, Collin Kaseke (55), popularly known as Mudhara Vibes, said he was trapped for six hours in the well before he was rescued.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200012115/i-survived-being-buried-alive-for-6-hours">NewsDay</a> recently in Marondera, Kaseke said the rope he had used to lower himself into the well probably saved him from suffocating, making the opening that supplied him with oxygen. He said:
<blockquote>
I cannot forget that day, I always relive what happened. I cannot believe that I am still alive. It was by the Grace of God.
As I was going up using a rope, the well collapsed. Sand pushed me down, but I did not let the rope go.
I was facing downwards, I felt as if I was lifting the world. As people tried to pull the rope thinking that I was dead, I pulled it back signalling that I was alive. That created an opening that supplied oxygen.
</blockquote>
Kaseke said his near-death experience changed his outlook on life and he is now a “born again” Christian. He said:
<blockquote>
While trapped, I observed that my ancestors who are buried underground were sleeping. I was under the earth and they did nothing.
I had to look up and the one above (God) saved me. I am now a member of the Grace Bible Academy.
</blockquote>
The Marondera Fire Brigade team pulled Kaseke out thinking they were retrieving a “dead body”. He said:
<blockquote>
I started feeling that the weight of the sand was decreasing on me. Hope was renewed.
One of the rescuers grabbed my hand and when he discovered that I was alive he dropped it and fled.
He couldn’t believe that I had made it. They retrieved me after a caucus.
</blockquote>
Kaseke reportedly dug hundreds of wells in and around Marondera, but he quit his job following his brush with death.
The accident left him with permanent injuries as his left hand is now paralysed. He said:
<blockquote>
… it is because I held to the rope for too long. I now survive on doing menial jobs.
</blockquote>
Here are some safety tips to be observed when digging wells:
<ul>
<li>Before you start digging ensure that there are no underground utility lines or pipes or telecommunication cables in the area where you plan to dig.</li>
<li>Wear protective gear such as gloves, eye protection, and a hard hat to protect yourself from potential hazards such as falling rocks.</li>
<li>Use tools designed specifically for digging wells, such as shovels and picks, and make sure they are properly sharpened.</li>
<li>Make sure there is proper ventilation in the well shaft to prevent the buildup of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide.</li>
<li>Digging a well by hand can be exhausting work, so take frequent breaks to rest and drink lots of fluids to keep hydrated.</li>
<li>In case of an accident or emergency, make sure you have a safety plan in place and know how to access emergency services.</li>
<li>It’s always safer to dig a well with a partner who can help watch out for potential hazards and lend assistance in case of an emergency.</li>
</ul>
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Marondera Well Digger "Buried Alive" For Six Hours

<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/two-minors-killed-as-overloaded-honda-fit-vehicles-collide/">The accident</a> involving two overloaded Honda Fit vehicles along Ruwazi-Igava Road in Marondera has outraged members of the public with some saying the Zimbabwe Republic Police was sleeping on duty.
A <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/two-minors-killed-as-overloaded-honda-fit-vehicles-collide/">police report</a> published earlier by Pindula News noted that the road traffic accident occurred on 23 January 2023 at the 4 km peg along Ruwazi–Igava Road, Marondera.
Two people died on the spot while 15 others were injured when a Honda Fit with eight passengers on board was involved in a head-on collision with another Honda Fit vehicle with nine passengers on board. 
The bodies of the victims were taken to Marondera Provincial Hospital mortuary for post-mortem whilst the injured were admitted at the same hospital.
ZRP spokesperson in Mashonaland East Province Inspector Simon Chazovachiyi identified the deceased as Akisha Madziwa (6), from Yellow City, and Ashy James (13) also from Yellow City in Marondera.
Inspector Chazovachiyi said the two died on the spot after sustaining head injuries.
We present below some of the responses to the accident:
Sawara @LdDutch:
<blockquote>
How do they pass through your blocks…
</blockquote>
Extraterrestrial@jnrbeey:
<blockquote>
Overtaking is occasionally the showing off of the car’s performance, and is usually the showing of the driver’s impatience.
</blockquote>
Mmmp @Mmmp57481935:
<blockquote>
I thnk it was also important for you to mention in your report that most of the passengers in the other honda fit were school kids in uniforms.
</blockquote>
Tendy @MizTendy:
<blockquote>
Munokwana vanhu vangani muHondaFit (how many people can a Honda Fit carry?)
</blockquote>
HUSTLER BOSS @NyceRyl:
<blockquote>
even 10
</blockquote>
Colonel Von Strohm @JohnMoyo:
<blockquote>
you guys are complicit in all these accidents involving Honda Fits!
</blockquote>
MAKWIRAMITIOG @makwiramitiog1:
<blockquote>
ZRP why do Honda Fit with 9 passengers pass Police roadblocks every day?
</blockquote>
Mr_kays @Mr_Okays:
<blockquote>
It’s a rural road out of Marondera. You can’t have roadblocks there. They’ll see 2 cars per day
</blockquote>
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Reactions To Accident Involving Two Honda Fit Cars Carrying 17 People

The business community in Marondera has voiced opposition to the move by the Municipality of Marondera to charge 2023 licence fees exclusively in United States dollars.
The local authority has reportedly ordered business owners to renew their licence fees in USD only even though the council budget is yet to be approved by the central government.
Some businesses have been ordered to pay as much as US$10 000 in licence fees.
Shopowners have demanded that the council should allow them to pay the licence fees in both local and foreign currencies.
Marondera Urban Business Forum (MUBF) chairperson Emmanuel Danha <a href="https://opencouncil.co.zw/marondera-business-rejects-usd-licence-fees/">told Open Council Marondera</a> that they will challenge the move by the local authority. Said Danha:
<blockquote>
We have received quite a worrying number of complaints from those seeking clarity and guidance on the 2023 Business License Fees.
Apparently, the Council has started issuing quotations and invoices exclusively in USD terms only without any other payment options availed.
This is wrong, illegal and unilateral as the 2023 budget itself is yet to be approved by the government.
We will tackle the council head-on and come to the bottom of this dictatorship tendencies.
</blockquote>

Marondera Business Community Rejects USD Licence Fees

Machete-wielding men attacked and killed a man only identified as Tinashe at a squatter camp near China Zim Gold Mill, Zvishavane, on Tuesday 15 November 2022.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) which is already investigating the case says five unknown suspects, armed with machetes, knives and logs, attacked Tinashe who sustained severe injuries and died on the spot. 
In a different case, Police in St Alberts arrested Rangarirai Mafigu (28) on Monday 15 November 2022 in connection with the murder of his brother Chriswell Mafigu (26).
It is alleged that Rangarirai struck his brother once on the head with a hoe after a misunderstanding over the sharing of money they had worked for at a farm in Chiweshe. The amount is not stated.
Chriswell sustained a deep cut on the head and died on the spot.
Meanwhile, ZRP Marondera arrested Lovemore Chishiri (44) in connection with the murder of his ex-wife, Spiwe Chishiri (41).
Lovemore allegedly assaulted  Spiwe to death after finding her with a boyfriend at Lower Paradise on Tuesday 15 November 2022.
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Man Attacked And Killed By Machete-wielding Gang Near China Zim Gold Mill

Police in Marondera have recovered 205 sachets of marijuana (Mbanje) from a drug dealer who was selling the drug to members of the public in Marondera CBD and surrounding areas.
Upon his arrest, Norest Fungai Kujeke (26) was also found in possession of Benylin and Broncleer cough syrups.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest in a statement. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
Police in Marondera acted on a tip-off and arrested Norest Fungai Kujeke for dealing in dangerous drugs. Detectives recovered 205 sachets of dagga , 17×100 mls Benylin, 7×100 mls Broncleer and 19×100 mls empty bottles of Broncleer.
</blockquote>
This comes barely hours after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) announced the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2022/10/18/two-bulawayo-men-caught-in-beitbridge-while-smuggling-drugs-worth-zw6-2-million/">arrest of two Bulawayo men who were attempting to smuggle drugs from South Africa</a> into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge border.
They were arrested after the police Canine Unit searched their vehicles and discovered drugs that were hidden in some products.
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Police Arrest 26-year-old Drug Dealer

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 7 suspects including a police officer stationed at Rhodesville in Harare over the murder of a Marondera businessman during a robbery on Friday 23 September 2022.
The assailants pounced on <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/robbers-pounce-on-businessman-rob-him-of-cash-and-kill-him/">Lucas Chimoka at his residence in Paradise Park, Marondera on Friday at around 0200 hours, robbed him of US$7 900 and killed him.</a>  
A source who spoke to Pindula News said the arrests were effected last night (26 September 2022).
In an earlier statement seen by Pindula News, ZRP the suspects were armed with an unidentified pistol, iron bars, and spears.
They attacked the family before robbing them of US$7 910, a cellphone, and killing Chimoka. 
Meanwhile, some members of the public who responded to the arrest of the suspects expressed concern over the rise in robbery cases by members of the uniformed forces. One commentator said:
<blockquote>
It’s always the army details and police details in these robberies.
</blockquote>
Some suggested that the rise in criminal activities reflected the collapse of the Zimbabwean economy. 
Over the years, police officers have often been accused of corruption, especially at roadblocks where they demand bribes from motorists who would be violating road and traffic regulations.
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Police Officer, 6 Other Suspects Arrested Over Murder Of Marondera Businessman

A safe stolen from a private school in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chihota">Chihota</a> early this month has been found dumped in a nearby forest, ZBC News reported.
The safe was stolen at UMAA Group of Schools in Chihota on the 7th of September 2022.
It is alleged that a group of 10 armed robbers pounced on the school at night, tied and assaulted eight workers before proceeding to the administration block where they used dynamites to gain entry and steal a safe.
The robbers also got away with cash amounting to US$1 255, cellphones and other valuables they stole from their victims.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mashonaland East spokesperson, Inspector Simon Chazovachii confirmed the recovery of the safe and said investigations are underway.
UMAA owner, Mr Cleopas Kundiona said the safe was found a few kilometres from the school vandalised as the robbers were looking for cash. He said:
<blockquote>
These robbers thought we had cash, so they went away with the safe only to discover there were documents.
</blockquote>
The case adds to many more incidents of robberies in Marondera. On Friday 23 September 2022, a local businessman <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/robbers-pounce-on-businessman-rob-him-of-cash-and-kill-him/">Lucas Chimoka was killed by four armed robbers</a> at his residence at around 0200 hours. The robbers got away with US$7 900.
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Stolen Safe Found Dumped In A Forest

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a robbery and murder case in which a Marondera businessman was robbed and killed by unknown assailants on Thursday morning.
A police report seen by Pindula News says the robbers were armed with a pistol, iron bars and spears. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is investigating a case in which a Businessman (62) was killed in a robbery incident, in Paradise Park, Marondera, on 23/09/22 at around 0200 hours. Four suspects, armed with an unidentified pistol, iron bars, and spears, pounced at the victim’s house, where they attacked the family before robbing them of US$7 910, a cellphone, and killing the victim. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police station. 
</blockquote>
Robbers have been targeting individuals, companies and even banks and other financial institutions.
Some members of the gangs believed to be behind the spate of robbery cases in the country are already behind bars while some are still on the run.
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Robbers Pounce On Businessman, Rob Him Of Cash, And Kill Him

Picture: The now late Stanley Masaiti with one of his farm workers around 2014
Update: An earlier version of this report claimed that Stanely Masaiti had also shot his brother. New information we have suggests that he did not actually shoo his brother. We apologise for the inaccurate information.
A Marondera businessman called Stanley Masaiti reportedly shot himself in the head following a dispute with his brother over $4m.
 
Stanley Masaiti shot himself on Saturday 20 August at his brother's business premises called Chipiwa Gardens.
A note was recovered at the scene which read:
<blockquote>
Daneal naChipiwa Masaiti
Mudzose mari yangu yamakaba usd 4 million. [translated: Bring back my money that you stole US $4 million ]
S. Masaiti
</blockquote>
 
Marondera Central MP Caston Matewu confirmed the incident:
<blockquote>
Good Evening Marondera
I have learnt with a heavy heart that we have lost Mr Stanley Masaiti today. Mr Masaiti was a prominent farmer well-known here in Marondera.
It has been confirmed to me that Mr Masaiti shot himself this morning at around 6.30am at Chipiwa Gardens; his body was finally collected this evening to a local Hospital.
My thoughts and prayers this evening are with the Masaiti family. May God comfort you in this very difficult time
Rest in Peace Save
Hon Caston Matewu
</blockquote>
 
Masaiti, a millionaire farmer, was one of the most successful businesspeople in Marondera. Stanley Masaiti was a farm manager before he got Muembwe Farm from the previous owner he worked for, a white farmer, during the land invasions. The white farmer struck a deal with the authorities to peacefully transfer the ownership of the 120-hectare Muembwe Farm to Masaiti.
The dispute between the two brothers stems back to a forensic audit that Stanley at his, Muembwe Tobacco Farm, after which he discovered the brother, Daniel, had been stealing from him.
He subsequently took the brother to the court around 2019 in a bid to recover the money. 
A news report written around the time of the case reads:
 
<blockquote>
A TOBACCO farmer has dragged his brother and business partner to the High Court for allegedly stealing US$3 million from his sales account with Tian Ze Zimbabwe.
In summons filed at the High Court, Stanely Masaiti listed his brother Daniel Masaiti and his company Danchip Enterprises as respondents.
The plaintiff’s (Stanely) claim arose from the unsanctioned withdrawal and diversion of funds from his tobacco sales account with Tian Ze into the defendant’s CBZ bank accounts between 2009 and 2016 amounting to US$3 179 851, 32.
The nature of the claim is that in 2002 Stanely was allocated plot 1-3 of Currithvale Farm and in 2004 the land committee recommended that he be allocated Membwe Farm.
At that time, Stanely was running his farming business and invited Daniel, a former teacher and brother, to come and assist him with bookkeeping issues, payment of workers and payment of service providers.
The arrangement was that Stanely would assist Daniel to get medical attention, who at that time was suffering from a leg problem.
“For all intents and purposes the first defendant was working for the plaintiff and as his young brother, plaintiff would compensate him by buying him assets and gave him $80 000 for construction of his Marondera home, $40 000 to boost stocks in his business and $50 000 to buy a building for Chikaidos,” read the summons. Stanely specifically purchased a Toyota Fortuner, Isuzu truck and Range Rover sport.
Stanely had authorised his brother to use his MBCA bank account for his farming business and had entered contracts with Tian Ze and also government’s Command Agriculture programme.
According to the summons, in 2018 Stanely discovered through a forensic audit that substantial amounts were diverted from his tobacco sales account with Tian Ze into Daniel’s CBZ bank accounts.
There was allegedly no basis for Daniel and his company to engage in such transactions which were prejudicial to Stanely.
 
</blockquote>

Successful Marondera Farmer Commits Suicide Following US $4M Dispute With Brother

Chitungwiza acting mayor, Kelvin Mutimbanyoka says council employees, including management, were sabotaging an ongoing operation against illegal structures.
He speaks amid a demolition blitz on illegal structures that started on July 14 in which over 20 structures have so far been demolished. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/08/im-being-sabotaged-chitown-acting-mayor/">NewsDay Zimbabwe</a> quotes him as saying:
<blockquote>
I have realised that a lot of council employees and management are involved in the illegal parcelling out of land and they are now throwing out spanners in my way.
They are now working against me by constantly stalling the programme. Some of them are working in cahoots with land barons. We are doing an internal investigation. We want to bring sanity to this town. The days of lawlessness are over.
</blockquote>
This is not the first time Chitungwiza Municipality has demolished illegal structures in the dormitory town, having done so over the years, but the structures keep reappearing, while some owners have resisted the demolitions through the courts.
Last December, the municipality was forced to stop the planned demolition of some properties after the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) protested against the local authority’s actions.
Meanwhile, Marondera town councillors were yesterday divided over plans to demolish illegal shops and buildings in the town’s central business district (CBD).
Marondera town is witnessing an emergency of illegal structures in open spaces.
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Chitungwiza Acting Mayor Says He's Being Sabotaged

The Government has ordered the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to ensure that there is no movement of livestock from the Marondera District following a suspected foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak.
In a letter dated 30 June 2022 addressed to Marondera Central and rural police stations, the district veterinary officer identified as K Manyetu said the suspected FMD outbreak was still being investigated. Part of the letter reads:
<blockquote>
This office would like to notify you of a suspected notifiable disease: Foot and mouth outbreak in Marondera district.
The disease has not yet been confirmed and we are trying to confirm the presence or absence of the disease.
As a precaution, the whole district has been placed under standstill and no animal (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) movements must be processed. Regular updates will be given as and when they are available.
If the disease is present we will determine the extent to which it has spread so that we can define the area to eventually place under quarantine.
</blockquote>
Last month, <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/mozambique-bans-meat-imports-from-zimbabwe/">Mozambique banned the importation of animals and animal products and by-products from Zimbabwe</a> saying there was an outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease in Mashonaland Central Province.
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Suspected FMD Outbreak Hits Marondera District

Two siblings were arrested last Friday in Marondera after they allegedly killed their father during a quarrel over US$15 stolen from a shop.
The duo, Eric (28) and Brian Kagoro (25) of Nyagambe Farm, outside Marondera, were seized by villagers and handed over to the police for the alleged murder of their father Zivanai Kagoro.
NewsDay reports that they were arraigned before the Marondera Magistrates Court on Saturday and were remanded in custody to Friday.
It is alleged that on June 19, Brian and Eric’s 15-year-old unnamed brother saw a villager stealing money from a shop at Dhenzi business centre. He informed Brian about the theft.
Brian and the villager who had stolen the money then tried to bribe the boy by promising that they would share the money. The boy (Brian’s young brother) refused, which resulted in a misunderstanding. Brian then assaulted his younger brother.
This prompted their father to caution Brian. 
After going back home, Brian teamed up with Eric and accused their father of favouring their younger brother.
This then resulted in another misunderstanding and the two brothers began assaulting their father.
The following morning, the father collapsed in the yard due to the injuries he had sustained during the assault. He was taken to Marondera Hospital where he died the following day.
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Brothers Kill Their Father Over US$15

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_African_National_Union_-_Patriotic_Front">ZANU PF</a> leadership in Mashonaland East province is considering dissolving its cell structures ahead of next year’s elections claiming they were not representative enough.
Addressing a provincial co-ordinating committee meeting in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marondera">Marondera</a> on Sunday, provincial chairperson <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Daniel_Garwe">Daniel Garwe</a> said the party will set up new structures. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/06/zanu-pf-to-dissolve-marondera-cell-structures/">NewsDay’s Jairos Saunyama quotes</a> Garwe as saying:
<blockquote>
Here in Marondera, we all know that the cell structures do favour only two individuals — I won’t mention their names. The cell structures should benefit the party, ZANU PF and President (Emmerson) Mnangagwa. We are going to come up with fresh cell structures in Marondera.
</blockquote>
 Reports say some party officials were not happy with the defeat of ZANU PF candidate, Ignatius Mateveke, who lost to <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Citizens%27_Coalition_for_Change">Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)</a> candidate <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Caston_Matewu">Caston Matewu</a> in the March 26 by-elections.
They blame the loss on some leaders who allegedly failed to mobilise enough support for the party amid reports that some of the cell members voted for the opposition.
Meanwhile, a party mobilising team led by politburo member <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/David_Parirenyatwa">David Parirenyatwa</a> will begin moving around the province starting this Tuesday to mobilise people to register to vote.
It would also assist them to get national identification documents.
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"We're Coming Up With Fresh Cell Structures In Marondera" - ZANU PF

A Marondera family was left in shock and disbelief on Monday when a relative they believed to have been killed by a notorious serial killer and rapist, Bright Zhantali, returned home.
The Chin’anga family of Dowa Village, under Chief Kadzunge, buried the body of a woman they believed to be their relative, Majory Chin’anga two months ago.
Majory disappeared about the same time the body of a woman was found in a dam in Marondera without private parts and breasts during Zhantali’s reign of terror.
Zhantali is linked to more than 20 cases of rape and murder and his trial is pending before the courts of law.
Meanwhile, Majory returned home on Monday from Chitungwiza and her arrival shocked her relatives and pirate taxi drivers, who had mourned “her” death.
Chin’anga family spokesperson Enesi Nyika (45), told H-Metro that body viewing was shelved during burial because the body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Said Nyika:
<blockquote>
We are living in fear after burying a stranger. Majory has not been coming home for some time and even contacting any of our relatives.
When we received reports of a murdered woman in Marondera, we attended the scene and mistakenly identified the body.
It was in a decomposing state and no body viewing was conducted and no post-mortem was carried out.
Paakadzoka takavhunduka vamwe vakati chipoko tikatya kumukwazisa (when she returned, we were shocked and some said it was a ghost and we couldn’t greet her).
We are sorry for burying a stranger’s body and we are now in fear after this mishap. Majory is alive and well.
We informed the police about this and the chief is expected to learn about this today (yesterday).
</blockquote>
A local self-styled prophet, Madzibaba Bhaineji, reportedly certified the body as Majory’s.
One of the villagers said Madzibaba Bhaineji should be held to account, not only for misleading the family into burying a stranger but also for alleging that a relative had bewitched Majory resulting in her “death”.
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Marondera Woman Returns Home Two Months After Her "Burial"

Parents, churches and other stakeholders are concerned over the wayward behaviour of learners at two secondary schools, Cherutombo and Nyameni, located in Marondera.
The pupils have allegedly been indulging in sexual activities and spreading pornographic material on social media platforms.
Parents, officials from the Victim Friendly Unit (VFU), pastors and the social welfare department recently visited Nyameni High School to engage learners on the dangers of engaging in early sex.
The team is also expected to visit Cherutombo High School and address the same issues.
A pastor who is leading the team, Clyde Tsiga, told NewsDay that there is a need to re-instil lost norms and values in communities. Said Tsiga:
<blockquote>
We want to reach out to all schools and raise awareness, promote mental health and champion children’s rights issues.
We realise that there are a number of issues that are not being addressed by families and communities and these push factors give birth to juvenile delinquency and criminality.
There is a need to be proactive, and re-instil lost norms and values in communities so that we suppress crimes before they are committed.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, some Marondera residents have urged the Primary and Secondary Education ministry to suspend school authorities for failure to discipline schoolchildren.
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Marondera Learners' Viral Nude Pictures Raise Concern

The Labour Court has ordered the municipality of Marondera to reinstate seven employees who were dismissed last year after being accused of being Nelson Chamisa’s sympathisers.
The workers approached the courts saying they were illegally dismissed after refusing to pledge allegiance to the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC T.
According to a judgement issued on March 2, the local government authority has been ordered to reinstate the workers to their positions and pay them their defaulted salaries. Reds the judgment in part:
<blockquote>
The claim for unlawful termination of the contracts of employment is upheld. The 1st to the 6th respondent be and is hereby reinstated into their original positions without loss of salary and benefits.
If reinstatement is no longer tenable, the council shall pay the workers’ damages for the premature loss of their jobs. The damages are to be agreed between the parties failure of which either party can refer the matter to the court for quantification. 
</blockquote>
Several people who were loyal to Chamisa lost their jobs last year following the takeover by the MDC T.
The 26 March by-elections were meant to replace the individuals who were recalled by the MDC-T. 
More: NewsDay Zimbabwe

Council Ordered To Reinstate Chamisa's Loyalista

Another motorist was attacked and robbed of his vehicle and cash by men he had offered a lift from Harare on Saturday.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the motorist, who has not been named, was travelling to Marondera.
He offered a lift to Tafadzwa Goremusandu (36) and Olatious Mayemba (44) at Simon Muzenda bus terminus in Harare.
Along the way, the two suspects attacked the complainant and took control of the vehicle and diverted the route towards Ten Miles where they dumped the complainant.
However, the suspected hijackers were seized by members of the public after the vehicle broke down a short distance from where they had dumped their victim. Police said in a statement:
<blockquote>
Police in Marondera arrested Tafadzwa Goremusandu (36) and Olatious Mayemba (44) for a robbery case where they robbed a complainant of US$180 cash and a Toyota Hiace baby Quantum vehicle after they were offered a lift to Marondera, at Simon Muzenda bus termini, Harare.
The suspects attacked the complainant and stabbed him thrice in the chest, right thigh and right limp.
One of the suspects took charge of the vehicle and diverted the route towards Ten Miles where they dumped the complainant by the roadside.
The suspects were apprehended by members of the public, a short distance from where they had dumped the complainant after the stolen vehicle broke down.
</blockquote>
This comes after <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/motorist-robbed-of-his-vehicle-by-people-he-offered-a-lift/">a</a> <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/motorist-robbed-of-his-vehicle-by-people-he-offered-a-lift/">47-old motorist was robbed of his vehicle by people he offered a lift at Whitehouse</a> on his way to Norton on Friday.
According to the police, the three suspects also stole an HP core i7 laptop, a wallet with personal documents and US$23 cash from the complainant.
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Motorist Robbed Of A Toyota Hiace & US$180 By 'Passengers'

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa on Saturday briefly addressed thousands of party supporters at the Rudhaka Open Grounds after the police had locked the gates to Rudhaka Stadium.
Chamisa told his supporters that the police was not to blame for the disrupted rally but those who sent them in reference to the ZANU PF-led Government.
Last month the police also blocked Chamisa from addressing a rally in Gokwe and used tear gas, batons and water cannon to disperse CCC supporters.
In spite of the heavy police presence, thousands of CCC supporters gathered to listen to Chamisa’s brief address.
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Thousands Of CCC Supporters Occupy Rudhaka Open Grounds Despite Police Deployment

Police in Marondera closed all the gates at Rudhaka Stadium to prevent the Citizens Coalition for Change from holding a campaign rally at the venue.
Police officers arrived at Rudhaka Stadium early on Saturday morning to ensure that CCC does not hold its rally ahead of the 26 March by-elections.
On Wednesday, the officer commanding police, Marondera district, informed CCC that the rally could not proceed as the notice to hold the rally did not meet the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) requirements.
High Court judge Justice Lucy Mungwari then ruled that the rally could go on as long as the CCC addressed all the matters that had been raised by the police. See pictures from Marondera posted on Twitter:

PICTURES: Police Block CCC From Holding A Rally In Marondera

High Court judge Justice Lucy Mungwari on Friday ruled that the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) campaign rally scheduled for this Saturday at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera could go on as long as the opposition party addressed all the issues raised by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
On Wednesday, police in Marondera District advised CCC that the star rally could not go ahead after the opposition party proposed to conduct a mini car rally in the town ahead of the event.
That prompted CCC lawyers Jeremiah Bhamu and Obey Shava from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), to approach the High Court challenging the police decision to block the rally. In her ruling, Justice Mungwari said:
<blockquote>
Go and resolve the internal remedies which were brought to your attention by the police and after resolving them you can proceed with your rally.
</blockquote>
CCC interim organising secretary Amos Chibaya said the Marondera rally will go ahead as planned. He said:
<blockquote>
We proceeded with the roadshow today (yesterday) in Marondera and we have done all the preparations for the rally. They cannot stop us from campaigning.
</blockquote>
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High Court Clears CCC Marondera Rally

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) on Friday went to court after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) banned the party’s campaign rally scheduled for in Marondera on Saturday.
In a statement, CCC demanded a level political playing field, asking why they are blocked from holding rallies while ZANU PF conducts its programmes without any hindrances. Part of the statement read:
<blockquote>
The High Court is seized with the matter. The Constitution is supreme over the attempt to ban bona fide, peaceful political campaigning and activities.
All state institutions must respect the rule of law. We’re on the way to Marondera and going ahead. Let’s paint Marondera YELLOW!
No lawful obstacle stands in the way of our rally. ZANU PF has been campaigning without interference.
We seek an equal playing field. The regime is clearly panicking and using all unlawful, dirty tricks in the book to try and stand in the way of the citizens. WE ARE NOT STOPPING!
</blockquote>
Reports indicate that ZRP has also prohibited CCC from staging a rally in Binga, Matabeleland North, on 15 March.
Under the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA), political parties and other groups are required to notify the police before holding large gatherings.
Police have used the law to block the opposition, trade unions and similar organisations from holding public gatherings.
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'We Are Not Stopping' CCC Speak Out On Marondera Rally

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has decided against conducting a mini car rally in Marondera on Saturday ahead of its Star Rally on the same day to be addressed by the party’s leader Nelson Chamisa.
On 8 March, CCC informed ZRP in Marondera of its plans to hold a district campaign star rally on 12 March at Rudhaka Open Grounds from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Then on 9 March 2022, the Officer Commanding Marondera District, P Mtetwa, in a letter addressed to CCC’s Caston Matewu, advised the opposition party cannot go ahead with the rally.
Mtetwa said CCC’s notification to hold a car rally “is invalid as it does not fully comply with the requirements of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23.”
In response, CCC, through their lawyers, Shava Law Chambers, wrote to police in Marondera advising that they have amended their notification of 8 March 2022 to reflect their new position, of not holding the car rally to comply with MOPA. Part of the letter reads:
<blockquote>
Our clients have taken note of your concerns. We have been instructed to advise that our clients are doing away with the mini car rally aspect, to the extent that it is the only reason upon which you have stopped their intended rally.
In light of the above, our clients’ notification of 08 March 2022 is accordingly amended
We are instructed to advise that if there are any outstanding issues, our clients are amenable to an urgent consultative meeting to have such issues resolved in terms of section 8 of MOPA.
</blockquote>
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CCC Abandons Plan To Hold Car Rally But Insists On Holding Marondera Star Rally

A group of supporters marched in Marondera town on Friday afternoon ahead of a Citizens Coalition Change (CCC) rally scheduled for Saturday at Rudhaka Open Grounds.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has informed the CCC representative in Marondera, Caston Matewu, that the rally cannot go ahead saying the opposition part’s notification to hold the rally “does not fully comply with the requirements of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23.”
Meanwhile, ZANU PF supporters brought business to a standstill in Marondera as they moved in a car rally, with the ZRP seemingly unbothered.
Below is a video of the ZANU PF car rally in Marondera <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1502243465261948929">shared on Twitter</a> by prominent journalist Hopewell Chin’ono:
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<video controls="controls" height="360" preload="metadata" width="640"><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ZANU-PF-supporters-march-in-Marondera.mp4">https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ZANU-PF-supporters-march-in-Marondera.mp4</a></video></div>
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WATCH: ZANU PF Holds Car Rally In Marondera

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has blocked the country’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) from holding a rally at Rudhaka in Marondera on Saturday.
On 8 March, CCC informed ZRP of its plans to hold a district campaign star rally on 12 March at Rudhaka Open Grounds from 10 AM to 4 PM in compliance with the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act.
In a letter dated 9 March 2022 addressed to CCC’s Caston Matewu, the Officer Commanding Marondera Police District said the rally cannot go ahead. Part of the letter read:
<blockquote>
In your notification, I have noted that you intend to hold a campaign rally comprising of a mini car rally around Rudhaka Stadium prior to the address.
What you are terming mini car rally is in fact a procession that requires seven (7) days notice to the Regulating Authority according to Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23.
Given the above reason, your notification is invalid as it does not fully comply with the requirements of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23.
</blockquote>
This is the second star CCC rally that ZRP has banned in as many weeks after police blocked the opposition party’s rally in Gokwe a fortnight ago.
Despite the ban, thousands of CCC supporters in Gokwe defied the state security agents to meet CCC Change Champion in Chief Nelson Chamisa.
Chamisa’s campaign rallies ahead of the March 26 by-elections have been drawing huge crowds.
To date, Chamisa has held rallies in Harare, Kwekwe, Bulawayo and Gweru, with thousands of people attending each of the rallies.
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Police Block CCC Rally Scheduled For Marondera On Saturday

ZANU PF has reportedly commandeered close to 100 hundred buses including school buses to ferry supporters to a rally in Marondera on Sunday ahead of the 26 March by-elections.
According to the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, the buses transported people from the whole of Mashonaland East Province to Rudhaka Stadium for a ZANU PF rally to be addressed by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
From the pictures posted on Twitter by The Forum, ZANU PF used school buses and the Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) buses, while a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPSC) bus could be seen in the background. See the pictures:
This comes after the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) warned the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) against bussing its supporters to Zimbabwe Grounds, Highfields, Harare for its rally this Sunday.
Meanwhile, thousands of ZANU PF supporters gathered at Rudhaka Stadium this Sunday for the rally, just a week after the ruling party held another huge rally in Epworth, Harare. Below are some of the pictures of the rally:
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PICTURES: ZANU PF Rally At Rudhaka Stadium

A group of transporters on Monday reportedly staged a protest at Voedsel Tobacco International premises in Marondera demanding to be paid for their services.
The transporters were contracted by the company to ferry tobacco for contracted farmers to the auction floors with the company undertaking to pay them after deliveries.
An insider told NewZimbabwe.com that the transporters are disgruntled over late payments hence the flash protest. Said the source:
<blockquote>
A group of transporters was demanding their money. They left after rumours anti-riot police were coming.
</blockquote>
In Mashonaland East, Voedsel Tobacco International has contract farmers in areas like Wedza, Macheke, Marondera, and Goromonzi.
The tobacco firm has been struggling to pay even its farmers this season with officials reportedly blaming the novel coronavirus for affecting operations.
Efforts by the publication to get a comment from both the company’s spokesperson Tennyson Hwandi and director Innocent Mahufe were fruitless as their mobile phones were off.
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Tobacco Firm Fails To Pay Transporters, Cites 'COVID-19'

Officials at Robert Mugabe (RG) Primary School in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marondera">Marondera</a> have denied reports that suggest that the school has hiked school fees saying no change has been effected, yet.
There have been reports that the learning institution was raising fees willy-nilly without even consulting learners’ parents.
Speaking to Pindula News in an interview, one senior official at the school who emphasised anonymity said it was not true that the RG Mugabe school had hiked fees.
Commenting on a document that suggested that the school had raised fees from ZWL$2884 to ZWL$6560, the official:
<blockquote>_Your source is either uninformed or does not understand what’s really going on._
_Those figures are in a proposed budget which we presented before the parents. The figures were rejected.
_There is no way we can hike fees without seeking authority from our principals (the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education).</blockquote>
The official, however, justified the proposed figures saying the money was essential for the operation of the school. The official added:
The school needs money to run. If we parents fail to pay the money, the learners will not get a quality education and that will have a negative impact on the Maronedera community and Zimbabwe at large.
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Pindula News also asked the official to comment on reports that on the school’s budget, some items’ prices were higher than they were in some stores. The official responded:
<blockquote>_It is possible that the figures vary but they were not inflated. If there is an individual who wants to know the truth, they must come and they will be shown our quotations from formal and reputable suppliers._
_A number of factors are considered when we take quotations and these include the quality of the commodity in quesrtion. It is probably cheaper in Store A than in store B but might of lesser quality compare to that in store B so we go for the durable one, even if its price is a little bit higher._</blockquote>
Parents were also concerned that they paid US$15 for a trip but their kids never had any trip. The official said it was true that the school had arranged a trip adding that it was not approved. The official told Pindula News:
<blockquote>_We then cancelled the trip and we’re in the process of reimbursing parents their money._</blockquote>
The government earlier warned schools against raising fees without approval by the parent ministry.
Parents have been lamenting over the state of the economy which they said was making it difficult to raise monies demanded by schools.
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RG Mugabe School Denies Fees Hiking Reports

MDC-T’s Marondera Ward 2 councillor Simbarashe Nyahuye has won the mayorship after beating MDC Alliance’s Bornface Tagwireyi 4-3.
The election was to replace Mayor Chengetai Murowa who was part of the five (5) councillors ousted in last week’s recall by the Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T.
Marondera had 12 councillors before the recall with MDC Alliance claiming the majority. After the recall, MDC Alliance and MDC-T had 3 each while ZANU PF had 1.
ZANU PF councillor, Joel Mujaranji of Ward 12 voted for MDC-T’s Nyahuye who eventually won the mayoral race 4-3 against the MDC Alliance candidate.
This is happening when the recently inaugurated Harare Mayor, Jacob Mafume was also recalled which means elections to replace him may be called soon.
MDC Alliance which is led by Nelson Chamisa accuses MDC-T of working with the governing ZANU PF to weaken Chamisa who is regarded the face of opposition in the country.
The leadership crisis in the opposition MDC has been on the rise since the appointment of Nelson Chamisa and Elias Mudzuri as vice presidents in the party.
The crisis worsened with the demise of former Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai who succumbed to cancer in 2018 as Khupe and Chamisa wrangled to succeed the late veteran leader.
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Khupe's Candidate Wins Marondera Mayoral Race

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