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08/13/2025

Heroes Day!

Anually, the Zimbabwe citizenry commemorates the varlour,nerve and mettle exhibited by the struggle warriors to birth a free and independent country. It is imperative to celebrate with both the surviving and dead heroes and heroines of the national democratic struggle. We applaud the sacrifice and dedication to the liberation agenda. At this particular juncture, we expect the citizens to enjoy their fundamental basic freedoms in a purported independent country.

On the contrary, the ones who brought political liberation from the bo***ge of Ian Douglas Smith are languishing in abject poverty at a time when they should enjoy the fruits of their hard earned independence. The abandonment of the liberation agenda by the counterfeit revolutionaries is quite sickening. The genuine freedom fighters can hardly afford a single nutritious meal per day when loyalists are distributing brand new luxury cars like second hand clothes. The corridors of power have resorted to the politics of self-enrichment. We demand a fair allocation of the national cake 🎂 as per the liberation agenda.

Moreover, as we commemorate this memorable day, let's hasten to consider the revolutionary zeal and appetite for socio-economic transfiguration exhibited by the ardent change seekers such as the late Hebert Chitepo, Leopold Takawira , Josiah Tongogara, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, Learnmore Judah Jongwe, Susan Tsvangirai, Joshua Nkomo,Tonderai Ndira only to mention but a few. Genuine cadres are hypnotised by the greedy nature displayed in both opposition and Zanupf formations. It is now a public secret that most politicians are in it for money and personal aggrandisement.

It is now imperative to call a spade a spade! Babysitting belly politicians in the name of the big tent has cost the people's struggle since the new millennium. Those who consider perks in council and parliament must be rejected by the masses. We crave for objective politicians ready ready to serve the general populace. What we saw after 2023 August rigged elections was very pathetic, we witnessed a bunch of greedy politicians who were out of touch with the public opinion. They ignored the clarion call for fresh polls,rushing to secure loans, cars and hotel luxuries at the expense of the suffocated masses who had jumped from pillar to pole supporting the struggle morally, materially and financially.

As we celebrate this significant day, let's respect the liberation agenda by embracing the dreams and aspirations of the liberation fighters. Let's shun corruption, abuse of the fundamental basic human freedoms and nepotism. The government has to distribute the national wealth equally among citizens.

We salute our gallant fighters in the national democratic struggle!

06/14/2025

As per my comprehension, citizenocracy generally points to a kind of governance where the citizenry actively participates in shaping policy and decision-making processes that surpasses simply electing representatives into the feeding trough. It further concretises citizen engagement, collectivism and shared responsibility in governing the country often through mechanisms such as citizen councils ,participatory budgeting ,and open gvt initiatives. President Chamisa is simply saying let's go beyond representation instead we should take an active role than simply voting belly politicians in and watch from the sidelines. He is simply advocating for participatory democracy. He is cognisant to the fact that citizens should be more directly involved in the national discourse since decisions made without them affect their livelihoods. More emphasis has been placed on citizen participation which promotes various forms such as citizen assemblies,public forums for discussion and timely feedback on policy proposals. Advocate President Chamisa is absolutely on point to push for an informed and inclusive engagement that allows citizens to be well- informed and engaged ensuring diverse and cross pollination of social,economic and political perspectives. We are patiently waiting for the blust for the genuine revolutionary standing for the people.

05/30/2025

Former Deputy Mayor Mr Mutingwende's house in pictures .

📷 by Patie T Mashiri

05/30/2025

Former Deputy Mayor for Chitungwiza Mr Mutingwende speaking to the media about the tragedy that happened at his house .

📹 by Patie T Mashiri

05/27/2025

Thirteen people are feared dead following a fatal road traffic accident involving a fuel tanker, a pirate taxi (mushikashika), and a small lorry near the Sebakwe River in Kwekwe today.

05/07/2025

Chitungwiza Junior Mayor speaks at a cleanup campaign in Chitungwiza.

05/07/2025

The two men accused of ra**ng popular social media personality Mai Jeremaya allege that the encounter was consensual and that the fallout stemmed from a disagreement over payment after they arranged to sleep together at a lodge in Eastlea.

Thabo Blessing Dube (27) and Martin Charlie (25) were arrested over the weekend and appeared in court on Monday, charged with r**e.

Mai Jeremaya, a widely followed online figure, publicly waived her right to anonymity by posting a video on social media detailing her allegations against the two men. Her post has sparked an outpouring of support, particularly from other women and fellow influencers such as Mai TT.

While the State did not oppose the suspects’ bail application, the magistrate questioned this stance and requested a justification. The State responded on Tuesday, submitting its reasons ahead of a bail ruling expected today from Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa.

The State’s submission also detailed the defense statements made by the accused during initial vetting.

Dube and Charlie have denied the r**e allegations. According to their version of events, Dube facilitated a meeting between Charlie and Mai Jeremaya. They claim that Charlie and Mai Jeremaya met in Harare’s central business district at Joina City, where they allegedly agreed to sleep together for a fee of US$20.

The accused state that they proceeded to a lodge in Eastlea, where Charlie and Mai Jeremaya engaged in consensual in*******se. They allege that she was fully aware that the meeting was arranged specifically for the purpose of sleeping together and that she observed and accepted the payment for the lodge accommodation.

They further claim that she undressed herself, initiated physical contact, and willingly slept with Charlie. Dube maintains that he did not engage in any sexual activity with her, despite her allegations to the contrary.

According to the accused, Mai Jeremaya later demanded US$500, far above the agreed US$20. After the encounter, she reportedly took a shower, accepted the $20 from Charlie, and was escorted to a taxi by the two men.

Two days later, the men allege, she sent a private investigator, Tafadzwa “Detective Kedha” Chidawa, as part of what they claim was a scheme to extort money. Chidawa is said to have located them and taken them to Mayambara in Seke. When they refused to pay, a report of r**e was filed.

They argue that the r**e complaint only arose after they declined to pay the demanded sum.

In its written submissions, the State explained its decision not to oppose bail, stating there were no compelling reasons to detain the suspects before trial. However, Magistrate Gofa questioned why the pair had not also been charged with aggravated indecent assault, given allegations that they forced the complainant to perform oral.

The State conceded the point, noting that the facts could support such a charge, but added:

“Considering that the acts constituting aggravated indecent assault appear to have occurred as part of a single transaction with those constituting r**e, and that the dominant intention appears to have been r**e, charging the accused with both offences could constitute an unnecessary splitting of charges.”

The State further stated:

“There are no strong and convincing reasons to justify denial of bail. The accused are unlikely to abscond, given they have fixed addresses, no known prior convictions, and no pending cases. They did not show any conduct that would suggest a risk of flight.”

The State proposed that, if granted bail, the two men could be required to surrender their passports to ensure they remain within the court’s jurisdiction.

05/07/2025

AT least six people have died, while several others were injured when a Harare-bound Hungwe Coaches bus overturned at a roundabout near Fairmile Hotel in Gweru this Wednesday morning.

05/06/2025

BREAKING: Blessed Mhlanga is finally out. He has just been granted bail at USD $500. He shouldn't have been arrested for doing his work in the first place.

12/31/2024

Christmas Messages from ARTUZ Secretary General Cde Robson Nikita Chere

As we approach the end of 2024, fellow educators, comrades and progressive citizens, we can't help but look back to a grueling year. Such was 2024 from January to date.

In our short history as a nation state since 1980, 2024 probably rivals year 2008 in terms of being economically tough coupled with the unfortunate shrinking of the democratic space. This is the year that saw the unjustified continued decrease of real disposable income of teachers, civil servants and the majority of citizens due to low nominal salaries, inflation and an anti-poor tax regime. The ZiG strange currency completed our collective economic demise and ushered us into a gloomy and sorrowful supposedly festive season.

This is a festive season in terms of the calendar dates and it ends there. The majority of citizens can not afford basics hence find themselves without means nor cause to celebrate. All hardworking honest citizens can not financially breath. The festive season of 2017 had more real disposable income than 2024 for all civil servants. Talking of moving backwards!

We are ushered into the festive season with gifts of low salaries and staggered bonuses from the government. What a curse! Those of us going for retirement are going out to pasture with virtually no savings. A pasture of dry land and destitution is beckoning. Such is our time.

Comrades, it is normal to approach a new year with hope, vigour and revived vision. We however shudder to take a look into the new year of 2025. What with school fees and academic requirements for our children beckoning? Such is our times. The anxiety and depressing prospects of 2025 are glaring and it's frightening.

Fellow citizens, 2024 saw the escalation of lawfare against labour leaders and general persecution of human rights defenders. It has been a year that marked the intensification of closure of the democratic space in our country. It's a year that saw myself being incarcerated for 35 days without bail on fictitious frivolous charges. The State's intention and resolve to silence all genuine progressive voices has never been clearer than 2024.

Fellow compatriots, 2024 marked the growth of some strange voices calling for butchering of the constitution to enable the incumbent state President to rule us post 2028. The 2013 constitution, imperfect as it is, had one of its redemption on Presidential term limits. It is unthinkable that sane citizens would even dream about descrating on such a progressive clause.

In a circus at a funeral, comrades, 2024 marked the normalisation of cars being handed out to selected citizens by a funny self proclaimed businessman in the person of Wicknell Chivhayo. Ordinary citizens like me and you have never seen anything produced by Chivhayo. We only know something about a regrettable solar project somewhere in Gwanda that left us poorer. We saw expensive cars being dished out to some few citizens and we wonder if this is not our money that is being recklessly thrown around for whatever weird reasons.

Comrades, 2024 saw the drug abuse scourge among our youths in particular and citizens in general exponentially increasing. The results are there for all to see. The causes are simple. Unemployment, idleness, laxed policing and stress are all combined enablers of drug and substance abuse. And the state just doesn't care. Why should they? Junkies and stoned citizens are manipulatable any day!

*Way forward.*
Fellow educators, comrades and progressive citizens, when we embarked on the struggle of labour and citizens emancipation decades back, we were not under any illusions. We knew that it was going to be hard, grueling and deadly. We knew that our own defenses had to be bull strong, horse high and pig tight. We were aware that we were going to be harassed, maligned, arrested, abducted, tortured or even killed. Nothing has changed. We stand where we stood.

Comrades, we are that there is no night so long that it does not end with dawn. As usual, the people will eventually win. Against all odds. That is certain. This is the time that we need to find one another more than ever before. For our sake and for our children's sake, 2025 is the year of joining forces and march forward to reclaim our collective dignity.

On our part as leaders, we make no apology for demanding what rightfully belong to workers and citizens. We can only continue to fight. That is our uncompromising pledge. Comrades, for your solidarity and support throughout this difficult year of 2024, we are running short of the most appropriate jargon to express our sincere gratitude. Thank you.

2025 will mark a more united aggressive agitation for the betterment of our collective lot. We are clear on that.

Zimbabwe, our motherland, may she survive till eternity through the sheer courage and commitment of her sons and daughters.

Merry Christmas and happy new year.

We fight on!

Cde Robson Nikita Chere.
ARTUZ SECRETARY GENERAL

10/27/2024

Rundu Branch in Namibia bids farewell to its organic cadre!

27 October 2024

By Robson Ruhanya

The vibrant branch did not ignore the long journey it has travelled alongside a committed and dedicated cadre who has been instrumental in mobilising funds for both internal and external use. Rundu branch held a mouth-watering and saliva-drooling Farewell Party for its leader at Vhungu Vhungu Lodge, yesterday.

Since the 2018 stolen elections, champions in Rundu never rested when it comes to participatory democracy. Our champion mother has decided to leave the diaspora so that she can come and retire in the motherland after donkey years of xenophobic experiences. It should be clear that most citizens in the diaspora are political and economic refugees who ran away from gross misgovernance, corruption and looting by the Harare regime.

Dr. Simbarashe Ndoda, Rundu Branch champion and pro-Chamisa cadre confirmed the branch's commitment to continue giving the much-needed moral, material and financial support to the national democratic revolution as led by the astute leader, President Advocate Nelson Chamisa. He further encouraged the organic branch to soldier on with the democratic project regardless of the sideshows from Tshabangu and cabal, not forgetting ZANUPF, the author of our misery.

As jubilation continued at Vhungu Vhungu Lodge on Saturday, change champions such as, Obert Chesango pointed out the dire need to be consistent in our fight for socio-economic transfiguration. He went on to assure our departing diligent cadre that complete change for everyone was surely coming with our unwavering support to President Chamisa who has displayed consistency in fighting ZANUPF thugocracy and Satanism.

Moreover, members of the energetic Women Assembly expressed their emotions as they bid farewell to a hardworking cadre who has been instrumental in giving them hope. The former branch treasurer was and shall remain a source of inspiration for Namibia district. We shall forever miss and cherish the old woman's valour, nerve and mettle to partake in revolutionary business at that advanced age.

More importantly, Rundu branch took the opportunity to encourage all citizens in the diaspora to unite and give strong support to the footsoldiers at home. Ndoda made it point blank that the meddling of Mr Emerson Mnangagwa in the elections across SADC particularly in Namibia through the controversial, Chivayo, Mozambique supporting Frelimo, and Botswana supporting Masisi shall obviously generate or escalate xenophobic attacks on desperate innocent Zimbabweans. The only solution is to have genuine political and economic independence in our country.

Rundu branch calls for unity and strength of purpose among cadres castigating the belly politicians of plunder and self-aggrandizement. The revolutionary intellectuals in Rundu, Namibia pledge their constant allegiance to a selfless leader who warned legislators to stay away from the dirty 40k! A pragmatic leader who also advised the councillors and legislators to ignore perks and trinkets after the recent 2023 rigged elections but to no avail.

It is now imperative that we choose leaders who respect voters! We desire to be led by leaders who are ready to deliver for the people not the self. The struggle continues unabated!

Thank you Rundu branch for honouring the departing heroine in the diaspora discourse. We shall forever miss you "Mama Shereni", you are a paragon of virtue. Continue with the struggle when you reach the motherland.

Safe journeys our organic and pragmatic Treasurer General.

10/21/2024

*Greetings our highly esteemed parents and stakeholders at large* Hope i find you well in good health. I'm pleased to announce that Nzvikisa Group of Schools' 2025 form 1 and Grade 1 enrolment has been unrolled . While awaiting for the final Zimsec grade 7 results, just bring previous term report book & pay registration fee to secure place.
For more information don't hesitate to contact us on the following numbers: 0776111765/0774 417 768 /

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