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Wellington Ngona, a 42-year-old man from Kuwadzana 1, was arraigned before the Mbare Magistrate’s Court on culpable homicide charges following his involvement in an accident that occurred along Bulawayo Road.
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe issued a statement announcing the matter against Wellington Ngona, who is facing culpable homicide charges in relation to the accident that occurred along Bulawayo Road.
“Wellington Ngona (42) from Kuwadzana 1, Harare who is employed as a commuter omnibus driver was arraigned before the Mbare Magistrate’s Court facing culpable homicide charges,” said the statement.
According to the statement from the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, the accused, Wellington Ngona, was involved in a tragic road traffic accident that occurred at “pamagetsi”, Kuwadzana along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.
“On 31st of October 2024 at around 0530hrs, the accused person was driving a Toyota Hiace (AGB 0734) when he collided with a petrol tanker (AFJ 7074) and trailer (AFJ 6125) driven by Basil Murwira at the intersection of Harare – Bulawayo Road and First Street in Kuwadzana a place popularly known as “pamagetsi”.
“The accident resulted in the tragic deaths of seven passengers who were in the commuter omnibus and eight passengers were severely injured,” said NPA.
The statement further revealed that survivors of the accident were treated at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
The National Prosecuting Authority stated that it is the state’s case that the accused, Wellington Ngona, was negligent in several ways leading to the tragic accident.
“The state is alleging that the accused person was negligent in the following manner:
1. Failing to have a proper look out of the road.
2.Turning across the path of the oncoming traffic.
3.Failing to stop or act reasonably when accident seemed imminent,” announced the statement.
The accused will be back in court on the 12th of December 2024 for trial.
Meanwhile, Ruwen Silioni (40) from Alexandra Park, Harare was sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act when he appeared before Harare Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
The accused person was found in possession of raw six pieces of unmarked Ivory which he intended to sell to potential buyers in Avondale, Harare, on the 19th of April 2024.
The raw Ivory weighed 10,43kgs and valued at USD 1 773 was recovered from the accused person.
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Residents marvel as Hon Mhona announces resumption of Airport Road project.
Harare residents are excited that work on the Airport Road is set to resume.
The announcement which was made this afternoon by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructurural Development Hon Felix Tapiwa Mhona when he opened a section of the missing link at Houghton Park.
“”We have this other road, the Airport Road, we are saying from Emerson Mnangagwa (formerly Enterprise rd) the road will be done over rail up to Braeside, it will also be done early next year.
” We also have other emotional roads like Bulawayo-Nkayi Road as well as others like Chipinge – Mt Selinda road which we have already started to work on,” said Hon Mhona .
Residents who spoke to Vhayeya.com said the Airport Road after completion will not only beautify the important highway to and from the rest of the world but help decongest Seke road which is notorious for being busy and heavy with traffic up to mid-morning.
” This is good news indeed we want to thank the President for remembering this project. We are so sure that this will decongest Seke road, and we pray that Delport road will also be rehabilitated, and motorists will branch off from there via Airport into town easing pressure on Seke road” said Denford Mandivenga a Chitungwiza resident.
Another Hatfield resident Givemore Khumba said the completion of the Airport Road fly over would add beauty to the city.
” This is the gateway to the world and an entrance to Zimbabwe by the world so the construction of this fly over and hence the completion of Airport Road will save as a notification to the rest of the world about the beauty of our motherland Zimbabwe” he remarked.
The government is accelerating road infrastructure development across the country in line with the President Cde Dr Emerson Mnangagwa’s vision of taking Zimbabwe to an upper middle economy status come 2030.
By Lovemore Masunungure
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Honourable Felix Tapiwa Mhona officially opened the completed Harare Drive missing link and Mukuvisi River Bridge under the Mbudzi Interchange project yesterday.
The Harare Drive Missing Link, which is part of the Mbudzi Interchange project, will connect Masotcha Ndlovu Way to the Chinzou Roundabout.
This 800-meter road section is 10 meters wide before the bridge, and 9 meters wide on top of the bridge.
In his remarks Hon Minister Mhona said the work ethic of the 2nd Republic is remarkable as it continues to champion Infrastructural Development in the country.
Honorable Minister Felix Mhona announced that, in addition to completing the Mbudzi Interchange, the Cabinet has approved two key infrastructure projects, the rehabilitation of Nyamapanda Road and the expansion of the Forbes Border Post.
“We have secured Cabinet approval for the rehabilitation of the Nyamapanda Highway, as well as the expansion of the Forbes Border Post.”
“We plan to synchronize the construction of a 31.5km bypass, which will alleviate congestion and reduce the burden on the existing Christmas Pass structure. This bypass will lead directly to the Forbes Border Post, and its construction will be undertaken concurrently with the border post expansion,” he explained.
Speaking at the same event, Eng Emmanuel Dube from DNMZ said, “The Harare Drive missing link is going to filter out traffic coming into the CBD and it will provide a traveler a choice to go through the Interchange or to go outside the Interchange and it shortens travel time”.
Eng Maguta from Fossil Contractors added, “13 bridges are 100% complete, we are now finishing the other 2 which are at deck level bringing out a 96% complete on the structure, for road works 72%, overall completion of the Mbudzi is 85% and definately we are going to finish this project this year”, he said.
Construction of the interchange is being carried out by Tefoma Construction, a consortium formed by Tensor Systems, Fossil Contracting and Masimba Construction.
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Honourable Felix Tapiwa Mhona, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has announced that the Ministry will be prioritizing the rehabilitation of emotional roads as part of the ongoing road construction and rehabilitation efforts across the country in the post-SADC period.
At the official opening of the completed Harare Drive Missing Link Road and Mukuvisi River Bridge, two key components of the Mbudzi Interchange project, Hon Mhona stated that the Ministry will be focusing on the rehabilitation of emotional roads as part of the country’s continuous infrastructure development efforts, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s progress.
“The Ministry is continuing with road rehabilitation programs across the country as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the nation’s infrastructure and connectivity.
“There are emotional roads across the country, such as the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road, Chipinge- Mt Selinda, and others, that are of great importance to our communities. I can assure you that my Ministry is committed to rehabilitating these critical roads as part of our continuous infrastructure development efforts
“These emotional roads are of utmost importance as they significantly shorten the distance and provide easy access to other places, greatly improving connectivity and mobility for the communities they serve,” said Hon Mhona.
He also announced that the Forbes border expansion is underway and a 31.5 kilometre bypass leading to the border is also underway.
In addition, the Minister highlighted that his Ministry is going to rehabilitate Harare Nyamapanda Highway, popularly known as Mutoko Road and Cabinet has already approved the project.
Hon Mhona stated that the newly completed Harare Drive Missing Link Road and Mukuvisi River Bridge were of great importance, as the infrastructure would help filter traffic and ease the congestion that had long plagued the area, greatly improving the flow of movement and accessibility.
Furthermore, Hon Mhona noted that the newly completed road infrastructure would greatly assist in preventing the frequent accidents that occurred as vehicles attempted to turn right from Simon Mazorodze, a dangerous maneuver that had led to numerous tragic “carnages” in the past.
He praised the engineers working on the projects, especially the women, and specifically acknowledged Engineer J. P Makumbe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, for their outstanding contributions.
Speaking at the event, Honourable Knowledge Kaitano, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development, commended the Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa for its visionary approach to upgrading the country’s infrastructure.
“The nation was at a pause for a while on infrastructural development, but thanks to the vision of His Excellency and the Second Republic, we are now witnessing a surge in projects being undertaken, and notably, by Zimbabweans themselves, truly embodying the mantra ‘Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo’,” said Hon Kaitano.
Construction on the multi-million-dollar Mbudzi Interchange project has reached a significant milestone, with the project now standing at 85 percent completion.
The Mbudzi Interchange project is being undertaken by Tefoma Construction, a joint venture formed by three companies, Tensor Systems, Fossil Contracting, and Masimba Construction.
The Minister was accompanied by the Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province Honourable Charles Tavengwa, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development Hon K. Kaitano, Commissioner L. Mavhima, Harare Province Zanu-PF Chairman Cde G. Masimirembwa, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Engineer J. P Makumbe, ZINARA Board Chairperson Dr G. Manyaya, TSCZ Managing Director Mr M. Munodawafa and other officials from the government and Ministry of Transport.
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Chikomba East Constituency Co-ordinator Cde Lovemore Masunungure has urged the community to continue showing respect to civil servants, acknowledging their vital role in driving the country’s development agenda.
Speaking during a preparatory meeting for the Annual Felix Tapiwa Mhona Tournament at Chimowa Primary School on Saturday, Cde Lovemore Masunungure emphasized the importance of respecting civil servants, particularly teachers, as they are instrumental in nurturing children into productive members of the community and the economy, urging both party leadership and society to recognize their vital contributions.
“It will be very sad to see civil servants especially teachers queuing together with members of the community yet they must rush back to their respective schools to carry out their duties which are important in the community.
“It is also important for us as a community to understand that it does not take much for us to respect teachers and give them due respect. We also expect the same respect to be rendered to all civil servants.
“I call upon councillors and respective leaders to prioritize civil servants during those times where there are opportunities or handing out of goods. I believe that were are all here because of the works of teachers,” said Masunungure.
Masunungure went on, “Our MP, Honorable Mhona, has deep respect for everyone, especially for economic and social development agencies like teachers and the police, who receive this respect from our community.
We applaud the Councillors who have adopted this mindset and pray that it is embraced by all of us”.
During his address about the upcoming tournament, Masunungure announced that it will take place at Chimowa Primary and Secondary School this Friday, with several stakeholders set to attend the event.
Reports also indicate that there will be a tree planting event on the same day, during which schools will receive donations of trees to enhance their green environment.
Masunungure added that medical checkups will be provided on the day, upholding the commitment to wellness for all attendees.
In the soccer category, the tournament will pit Manyanga, Duvhurwi, Rare, and Mpatsi against each other, while Queen’s soccer Tsate, Manyanga Wazvaremhaka, and Nharira will compete against each other.
Lastly in netball, Zvamatobwe, Masasa, Gokomere, and Mpatsi will compete for victory.
Every participant in this year’s tournament is set to benefit something, as last year’s event saw participants receiving prizes such as she goats and other valuable items from the Honourable Minister Felix Tapiwa Mhona.
The Honourable Minister also hosted a Marathon and Wellness Day event at Masasa earlier this year, promoting health and fitness within the community.
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Chikomba East MP Honourable Mhona’s Constituency Co-ordinator Lovemore Masunungure has praised all stakeholders who participated in the tournament held at Chimowa in Ward 27 on Friday.
Co-ordinator Masunungure described the tournament as highly successful.
An estimated 3000 spectators thronged Chimowa Primary and Secondary schools as 4 Netball teams, 4 Soccer teams and 4 Queen teams including Duvhurwi, Nharira ,Manyanga, Mpatsi, Zvamatohwe, Gokomere and many more participated for the honours with each team getting prizes.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Honourable F. T. Mhona Tournament, Coordinator Masunungure hailed the event’s success, describing it as “impressive.”
”I was very impressed and happy by the success of this impressive tournament.
”I want to thank Honourable Mhona for his leadership. We have seen a very successful tournament taking place,” Coordinator Masunungure added.
”We had 12 teams and all of them as you can see went home with impressive prizes, we also want to thank Hon Mhona for ensuring that all the teams had Sports Kits, Gears, T-shirts to carry home besides the medals that they got and the prize money
”I now also want to call upon all our 22 districts in Chikomba East Constituency to prepare for the next tournament,” said Coordinator Masunungure.
Several key stakeholders including Chikomba East ZANU PF party structures, traditional leaders, ZINARA, TSCZ, ACZ, NHS, CAAZ and many more were also present.
Coordinator Masunungure expressed his gratitude to Stakeholders for their present.
”I want to thank the Party leadership in Ward 27 including host Councillor Cde Lawrence Watambwa as well as all the party leadership in the district and constituency and especially our DCC Chairman Cde Venon Muringani and his entire party structures and councillors led by Chairman Cde Israel Dhikinya.
”Traditional leaders were also there and we are very happy that they came to support the initiative as well as fight drug abuse, as we go forward within next year it is going to be a better tournament.
”I also want to assure all the players that with Honourable Mhona’s endulgance and support we are going to be very strict to those who are going to participate.
“We require that all participating teams use players from Chikomba East, and this will be ensured by requiring them to prove that they are voters in Chikomba East.
”We are going to require Proof of Voter Registration in Chikomba East and no player is going to cross from one ward to the other as we register the players for the 2025 tournament.
“To achieve this we are going to work with our team led by Mr Mutengwa as well as our party leaderahip and councillors.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank our executive as well as the officials for a job well done.
“The list is endless, heads at Chimowa Primary and Secondary schools as well as their teams coordinators etc ,well am thankful to you all, may God bless you,” he remarked
“I hope the teams that received prizes will use that money wisely, so they can look back and say, ‘In 2024, we had this, and now look at this growth we have achieved,” added Masunungure.
The Honourable Mhona Tournament concluded with prizes for Men’s soccer as Duvhurwi scooped first place with $1500 prize money, seconded by $1000 prize money for Manyanga.
In Queen’s Soccer Manyanga received $1500 seconded by Nharira as Zvamatohwe scooped $800 prize money in netball.
Goalkeeper Godfrey Chifamba was named best player of the tournament in Men’s soccer and he walked away with $100 prize money following scintillating perfomances for Duvhurwi.
Village heads also received 30 bicycles.
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Chikomba Rural District Council Chairperson Cde Israel Dhikinya has firmly stated that the council will not reverse its decision on the proposed new school standardization structure, set to take effect from January 1, 2025.
Speaking at the Vhayeya.com Fans Awards Ceremony held at Sadza Growth Point, where he was the Guest of Honor, he emphasized that the move was specifically designed to guide the operations of council schools and standardize the development of schools within the district.
“Since learners write the same ZIMSEC examination across the country, it is essential to standardize and ensure consistent development across schools in the district.
“We decided to implement the new school standardization structure after recognizing a significant gap in educational outcomes between learners in rural areas, peri-urban regions, and urban centers.
“Therefore, we believe that by standardizing our schools, we are not only improving educational quality but also leveling the playing field for all learners in our district,” said Council Chairperson Dhikinya.
The Chikomba Rural District Council notified the responsible authorities in a letter, which was seen by Vhayeya.com on December 4, 2024, outlining the new council resolutions that are set to guide operations across the district.
“The full implementation of these resolutions is key in achieving the overall strategic plan goals for the local authority.
Council has resolved that:
1. a) Minimum levy for Primary Schools shall be $40, 00 USD per pupil per term.
2.b) Minimum levy for Secondary Schools shall be $80, 00 USD per student per term.
3.Minimum levy for ‘A’ Level Schools shall be $120, 00 USD per student per term.
4.The levies shall be payable in all functional currencies, and the ZiG payments shall be made at the prevailing bank rate on the day of payment,” said the statement.
However, this move was met with resistance from some parents within the district, who expressed strong reservations about the implications of the new policy on the management and development of local schools.
On a local WhatsApp group, parents expressed mixed feelings and reactions to the Council’s resolutions, with some welcoming the move as a positive step towards standardization, while others voiced concerns and objections.
“So if they were failing $10 how on earth are they expected to afford $40,” asked Elder Dee.
“We are not going to agree to the council setting school fees arbitrarily, we should be the ones discussing and agreeing on that, not being dictated to, especially when it seems like they are trying to tarnish the image of our government,” said Chisvo.
In his address at Sadza, Council Chairperson Cde Israel Dhikinya lamented that most schools in the district were constructed many years ago, with many dating back to 1985 and even the 1960s, and that their age now poses a threat to both learners and teachers.
He further explained that a significant portion of school funds is allocated to affiliate organizations within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, including NAPH, NASH, BSPZ, and DASAV, among others.
“A significant portion of our school funds is allocated to affiliate organizations within the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, such as NAPH, NASH, BSPZ, and DASAV, among others. And with the new curriculum requiring new textbooks and equipment, it has become a huge burden on the school, leaving us with virtually no budget,” he said.
He acknowledged that, initially, the implementation of the new fees structure and the accompanying requirements indeed appears to be a “huge and mammoth task”, but expressed optimism that with time, people will come to appreciate the move.
He also pointed out that the government has initiatives such as BEAM and CAMFED, among others, aimed at assisting vulnerable students with school fees, but unfortunately, these programs have been abused, undermining their intended purpose.
In conclusion, he said that the newly pegged fees structure is aligned with the President’s and Government’s inclusive vision of “leaving no one and no place behind,” aiming to ensure that quality education remains accessible and affordable for all.
Story by Jeremiah Gora