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Two soldiers and a District Development Fund (DDF) driver have been sentenced to 15 months in prison by Concession magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware for stealing building materials from First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s farm.
Tazvitya Kutuka (38) and Perioge Chikuya (46), the soldiers, and their accomplice, Tolucky Kambakuku (43), will spend six months in prison after the sentence was conditionally suspended.
Nembaware stated that the convicts betrayed the trust placed in them by the First Lady and showed no respect for her by stealing her property. The prosecutor stated that the soldiers were deployed at the First Farm in Glendale to supervise the construction of a warehouse and conspired with Kambakuku to steal building materials.
The police arrested Kambakuku, who was caught keeping the stolen property, and he implicated the two soldiers. All the stolen property valued at US$3,238.50 was recovered.
It is not the first instance where robbers have targeted an elite first family in Zimbabwe. In 2019, the state-owned Herald newspaper reported that almost $1m (£914,000) in cash was stolen from a briefcase that belonged to <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwe</a>‘s former President, <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Robert Mugabe</a>.
Recently, three individuals were brought to court, charged with stealing a suitcase that contained $150,000. However, as per “updated <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">court documents</a>” reviewed by the Herald, Mr. Mugabe claimed to have lost a considerably larger sum of money.
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2 Soldiers Jailed 15 Months For Stealing First Lady's Building Material

The first family held a memorial service for Yasha Mafidi Mnangagwa (5), President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s grandson who died of respiratory complications in October 2022.
Yasha was the son of Mr Sean Tafadzwa Mnangagwa and his wife Varaidzo.
The President, who was flanked by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, his children, relatives and friends, said:
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Kids at this age have no sin and the Lord above says let them come to me. Unfortunately, we, grandparents and parents, sometimes do not agree with the word of God. We would want it the other way, but we have no choice. We would want to see our children grow up and fulfil their wishes and their talents in life, but, of course, as the word of God says he gives and he takes, and we have no authority over that. 
It is in the hands of the Lord above. I thank you all for this day that we have come together. To Tafadzwa (Sean), his wife, relatives and the entire family, I say this did not start with you; it is part and parcel of life. It is also the law of God that we all have to accept. Today it is in the Mnangagwa family, tomorrow it is elsewhere, but we must accept that God has done as he wishes. These young children, the friends he played with may not understand. They still ask as to where their colleague went.
However, as time passes, I think they will accept that he went to God, and I believe my daughters-in-law – their mothers – try to teach them so.
Yasha loved his grandmother more than me. Each time he would come home, he would go to his grandmother first, even when we were seated together the two of us. I felt jealous, but I said when he grows up, he will know where the power lies. All these jokes are now gone. That is how we enjoyed life with him around.
We are gathered here today in loving memory of Yasha Mafidi Mnangagwa. Yasha to us had many names. I used to call him Fidi, Mafidi, General, Commander. He had so many names. He had such a beautiful, loving spirit. Each time he would visit his grandfather’s place with his brothers and sisters, you would see them playing together. Fidi would command how things would be going and who is playing with what and what time we start and what time we finish, and who is going to eat first and who is going to eat last.
At such a young age, he had a very brotherly spirit. We used to watch him playing well with his peers. Indeed, it’s a very sad moment for the family, for all of us. His passing left a huge hole in our hearts. But through scripture and through prayers from our pastors here, and all your prayers and the small memories we have of him, I feel, sooner or later, the hole will slowly fill up.
To my Yasha, I want to say you are not alone; we are all here for you. There was a lot of sadness in this house following his death, but today I see smiles because you have all come to comfort us. I would like to thank everybody for your prayers. Let us keep the memories and love.
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Ms Josephine Mavura, sister to Yasha’s mother the void that Mafidi left is impossible to fill.  
Miss Nix Grant, the headmistress of Yasha’s school, Silver Linings said the loss of a loved one is incredibly difficult, even more so when the life lost is a precious young man. 
Yasha’s teacher at Silver Linings, Ms Natasha Herbst, said Yasha was a sweet and loving little boy and had a way of leaving a lasting impression on anyone he met.
The sermon at the memorial service was delivered by Chaplain Christine Phiri, who read from 1 Corinthians Chapter 10 verse 13, which reads:
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No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
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The chaplain said losing a loved one, a child or a relative is not a result of a curse, adding “God is the giver and taker of life.” 
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First Family Holds Memorial Service For President Mnangagwa's Grandson

President Emmerson Mnangagwa this Friday announced members of the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zanu-PF_Politiburo">ZANU PF Politburo</a>, the party’s highest decision-making body outside <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zanu-PF_Congress" title="Zanu-PF Congress">Congress</a>. Among the appointees is First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa who was appointed as the Secretary for Tourism and Hospitality. Pindula News presents the full list below:
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Today, the 23′ of December 2022, His Excellency, the President and First Secretary of ZANU PF, Cde Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa made the following Politburo appointments:-
1. National Chairperson…………………………………………. Cde O.C.Z. Muchinguri
2. Secretary for Administration………………………………. Cde Dr. O.M. Mpofu 
 3. Deputy Secretary………………………………………………. Cde Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Mike Nyambuya
4. Secretary for Finance ………………………………………… Cde P.A. Chinamasa 
5. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………………… Cde Prof. Mthuli Ncube
6. Secretary for Commissariat…………. ……………………..Cde Dr. M.C. Bimha 
7. Deputy Secretary …………………………………………….  Cde Webster Shamu
8. Secretary for External Relations ……………………….. Cde S.S. Mumbengegwi 
9. Deputy Secretary …………………………………………….. Cde Abedinico Ncube
10. Secretary for National Security …………………….. Cde L. Matuke 
11. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………….. Cde Tendai Chirau
12. Secretary for Transport and Social Welfare ……..Cde July G. Moyo
13. Deputy Secretary ………………………………………… Cde James Makamba
14. Secretary for Information and Publicity ………… Cde Christopher Mutsvangwa
15. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………… Cde Chido Sanyatwe
16. Secretary for Legal Affairs …………………………. Cde Adv. J.F. Mudenda
17. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………… Cde Fortune Chasi
18. Secretary for Labour and Empowerment ………. Cde R.M. Ndlovu 
19. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………… Cde Jennifer Mhlanga
20. Secretary for Health, Child Welfare and the Elderly …. Cde Dr. Douglas Mombeshora
21. Deputy Secretary …………………………………………… Cde Irene Zindi
22. Secretary for Economic Affairs ………….. Cde Lt. Gen. (Rtd) E. Rugeje 
23. Deputy Secretary ………………………………………. Cde Andy Mhlanga
24. Secretary for Women’s Affairs …………………  Cde M.M. Chinomona 
25.Deputy Secretary …………………………………….. Cde Judith Mkwanda Ncube
26. Secretary for Youth Affairs ……………………… Cde Tinacho Machakaire 
27.Deputy Secretary ………………………………… Cde John Paradza
28.Secretary for Education, Research &amp; Ideology ……………. Cde Charles Tawengwa
9.Deputy Secretary ………………………………………. Cde Rebecca Fanuel
30.Secretary for Gender and Culture ……………..Cde Tenth Mkusha
31. Deputy Secretary ………………………..  Cde Elphas Tshuma
32.Secretary for the Welfare of the Disabled ………… Cde Joshua T. Malinga 
33.Deputy Secretary …………………………………….. Cde Elina Shirichena
34.Secretary for Land and Agriculture ………………  Cde K.S. Musanhi
35.Deputy Secretary ………………………………………..  Cde Mike Madiro
36.Secretary for Science and Technology ……………. Cde Ziyambi Ziyambi 
37. Deputy Secretary ………………………………………..Cde Nicholas Nkomo
38.Secretary for Business Development …………. Cde Elifas Mashava
39. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………. Cde Esther Nyathi
40.Secretary for Environment and Tourism ………. Cde Dr. A. Mnangagwa 
41. Deputy Secretary ……………………………………. Cde Joshua Sacco
42.Secretary for War Veterans, Detainees and Restrictees …… Cde Douglas Mahiya 
43.Deputy Secretary……………………………………. Cde Headman Moyo
44.Secretary for Mines and Mining Development ………….. Cde Paul M. Mangwana 
45.Deputy Secretary ……………………………………….. Cde Sibangamuzi Khumalo
46.Secretary for Local Government ……………….. Cde Super Mandiwanzira 
47.Deputy Secretary …………………………………. Cde Monica Mavhunga
48.Secretary for Economic Development and Empowerment …………. Cde Dr S.G. Nyoni 
 49.Deputy Secretary …………………………………………Cde Otilia Maluleke
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Full List: President Mnangagwa Appoints First Lady To ZANU PF Politburo

First lady <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Auxilia_Mnangagwa">Auxilia Mnangagwa</a>’s security Thursday ejected a group of Bulawayo-based journalists who were covering the celebration of the city’s centenarian residents.
President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>’s wife was officiating at the event held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.
ZimLive.com reports that it turned out those who were permitted to cover the function were Harare-based ZBC and Herald journalists who now form her entourage.
Journalists based in Bulawayo were initially allowed to cover a march from the City Hall to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_International_Trade_Fair">ZITF</a> before the first lady arrived.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a journalist said Mnangagwa’s security was very open in its position that only journalists assigned to cover the first lady were the only ones welcome. ZimLive.com cites the journalist as saying:
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The boys in suits surrounded one photographer who was taking pictures and asked him what he was doing. They told him that the first lady has her own team.
They then approached the Provincial Information Officer and instructed him to get all the Bulawayo-based journalist out of the venue which he did. 
This is a Bulawayo event and the centenarians being celebrated are our people from the city. Since we were denied the opportunity to cover them, our listeners have been denied the right to hear about this event
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Journalists who were barred from the event also felt mistreated by the first lady’s communications team which failed to inform them beforehand that they were not welcome.
The event to celebrate and honour the city`s senior citizens who are 100 years and above was organised by the SPA Community Trust in conjunction with various organisations which include the Bulawayo City Council.
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reminded authorities to allow all journalists to enjoy their constitutionally-guaranteed rights of access to information of public interest.
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First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa's Security Ejects Journalists Out Of Bulawayo Event

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has warned Simba Chikanza, the editor of the online publication Zimeye, against attempting to blackmail her into granting him an interview.
In a statement issued on Sunday, 15 May, Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, Kudzai Gumbo revealed that the First Lady spoke with Chikanza “off the record” and made it clear that she had no authority to speak about issues the journalist wanted to talk about.
Chikanza had on Sunday warned Mnangagwa that if she failed to reach out to him to finish the conversation they had, he would reveal their “incomplete video call”. <a href="https://twitter.com/schikanza/status/1525786120117788674">Tweeted Chikanza:</a>
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Dear Mrs Auxillia Mnangagwa, if you don’t call me and we finish our interview, I’m going to be left with no other option than to reveal your (incomplete) VIDEO CALL to me running over 35 minutes long. I’m giving you 8hs after which I will have no option but make the public watch.
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In a statement issued on Sunday, 15 May, in response to Chikanza’s threat, Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, Kudzai Gumbo revealed that the First Lady spoke with Chikanza “off the record” and made it clear that she had no authority to speak about issues the journalist wanted to talk about. Pindula News is publishing Gumbo’s statement in full below:
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Simba Chikanza of Zimeye online media platform called the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Mai Auxilia Mnangagwa, wanting to interview her on issues that the First Lady felt were out of her competence.
The First Lady spoke to Simba Chikanza off the record, which is a journalism standard and ethical rule that allows the proposed interviewee, Mai Mnangagwa, an opportunity to speak with journalists giving them context to issues and why she can’t speak on them.
It is a tragic and terrible ethical breach of journalism for Simba Chikanza to then blackmail the First Lady publicly, demanding that she gives him an interview based on a threat to release an off the record conversation.
The First Lady has always been available to speak to journalists because she understands her obligatory role and functions to the Nation.
The First Lady also understands that she needs to allow journalists to do their work professionally by being available when they need information related to her role and functions.
However, it is unprofessional for journalists to force her to speak on issues on which she has no authority to speak, especially after she has explained in an off the record conversation why she can’t do so.
The attempt by Simba Chikanza to blackmail Mai Mnangagwa into speaking to him using threats to release an off the record conversation is the worst unethical breach in journalism.
If he carries out his threats, it will break the trust between the Office of the First Lady and the media, something that Mai Mnangagwa doesn’t want to happen.
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Auxillia Mnangagwa Accuses Journalist Of Blackmail

President Emmerson has created national awards to honour outstanding Zimbabweans through Statutory Instrument 213 of 2021.
One of the first recipients of the awards is the president’s wife, Auxillia Mnangagwa who was awarded the Order of the Star of Zimbabwe Gold.
Below is the Statutory Instrument with the Awards.
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Statutory Instrument 213 of 2021.
HIS EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE EMMERSON D. MNANGAGWA, G.C.Z.M., President of Zimbabwe and Commander in Chief of the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe.
WHEREAS it is desirable to grant recognition for an outstanding contribution or stellar accomplishments which further the interests of Zimbabwe, arising from the contribution of the luminaries. heroes and heroines of the First Chimurenga, solidarity and friendship of foreigners, selfless dedication to the preservation of Zimbabwe, selfless achievement of the highest order in humanitarian work, human capital development, national development and justice;
AND WHEREAS in terms of the Honours and Awards Act [Chapter 10:11] it is provided that the President may, by warrant issued under his hand, create Honours and Awards:
NOW.THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do, by this warrant, hereby create three awards and specify in relation thereto the following rules:—
RULES RELATING TO THE AWARDS
Interpretation of terms 
1. In these rules — “Diamond Award” means the Order of the Great Zimbabwe Diamond referred to in rule
2; “Friendship Award” means the Zimbabwe International Friendship Award referred to in rule 2; “Legacy Award” means the National Historical Legacy Award referred to in rule 2; “Humanitarian Award” means the Jairos Jiri Humanitarian Award referred to in rule 2.
(3) The National Historical Legacy Award may be awarded to Zimbabweans who have selflessly and relentlessly dedicated themselves to the preservation of Zimbabwe’s peace, order, sovereignty, integrity and unity, thereby fostering Zimbabwe’s socio-economic development.
(4) The Jairos Jiri Humanitarian Award may be awarded to persons who have worked and dedicated their lives to the betterment of humanity through rendering humanitarian service. The award recognises the spirit of humanism exhibited by the recipient while honouring the virtues of concern for the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society.
(5) The Robert Gabriel Mugabe Commendation Award for Service in Human Capital Development may be awarded for outstanding, transformative service in human capital development that opens up and realises growth in new economic sectors while ensuring inclusivity.
(6) The Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo Commendation Award for Community Development, Peace Building and Fostering Unity may be awarded for outstanding and consistent transformative service in the improvement of livelihoods at the community level, engendering peacemaking and fostering unity.
(7) The Herbert Wiltshire Pfumaindini Chitepo Commendation Award for Justice and Human Rights may be awarded for the distinguished and consistent pursuit of justice and human rights for the greater good of humanity.
Grant of awards 
5. (1) The awards shall be granted on the authority of the President.
(2) The awards may be granted posthumously in accordance with regulations made in terms of the Act. (3) The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet shall advise the Registrar of Honours and Awards of the names of persons to whom an award has been granted.
Grand Officer of the Zimbabwe Order of Merit (GZM)
Cde. Jane Ngwenya;
Cde. Moffat Hadebe;
Cde. Abraham Nkiwane;
Cde. John Maluzo Ndlovu; and
Cde. Gibson Mayisa.
Order of the Great Zimbabwe Silver
Cde. Josiah Chinamano.
Order of the Star of Zimbabwe Gold
Her Excellency, the First Lady, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa;
Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti; and
Hon. Dr. Kirsty Leigh Coventry.
Order of the Star of Zimbabwe Silver
Prof. Walter Kamba;
Prof. Phineas Mogorosi Makhurane;
Prof. Ngwabi Mulunge Bhebhe;
Prof. Christopher James Chetsanga;
Prof. Hope Sadza;
Prof. Primrose Kurasha;
Dr. Gibson Mandishona; and
Mrs. Joanna Girlie Moyo-Sibanda.
Silver Cross of Zimbabwe
Maurina Msisinyana.
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Mnangagwa Honours His Wife, Auxillia, With "Order Of The Great Zimbabwe Gold" Award

First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa is reportedly in the middle of converting a refugee camp in Chilonga into an orphanage despite the fact that the camp is sitting on land that has been designated to be used by Dendairy to grown Lucerne grass, The NewsHawks exclusively reports.
The first lady’s charity foundation Angel of Hope is reportedly leading the renovation of Chambuta Refugee Camp to turn it into an orphanage that will be named after her.
A village head from Makhosiya area who spoke to the NewsHawks on condition of anonymity said the Lucerne grass project was just a cover story as he <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/03/13/diamonds-the-real-reason-for-chilonga-evictions-report/">speculated that the government wants to mine minerals</a> in the area:
<blockquote>More curiously, what is the connection between the grass project by the President’s associates and the orphanage by his wife here? We are not against investment and development, but we are worried about their real intentions and our fate.
We were never consulted or given any details about these things. We know there are minerals in this area first detected during the colonial era, in 1956, and there are various pegs which point to that</blockquote>
A government official based in Masvingo told the publication that the first lady first started showing interests in Chiredzi after the 2019/2020 survey that discovered minerals in the area.
The official also said if the government is sincere about the project why did it not give Dendairy Central Estate in Midlands which is reportedly currently underutilized.
On another note, her predecessor Grace Mugabe at one point also evicted villagers in Mazowe in order to pave way for her own projects in the area in which she subsequently established an orphanage.
Source: <a href="https://thenewshawks.com/">NewsHawks</a>

Auxillia Turning Refugee Camp Sitting On Dendairy Land Into Her Orphanage In Chillonga - Report

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa will this week launch a cooking competition aimed at promoting Zimbabwe’s traditional dishes, The Herald reports.
According to the publication the countrywide competition branded Amai’s Traditional Cookout Competition will showcase the different cooking methods of Traditional foods in ZImbabwe.
According to the publication, this is how the competition will be executed:
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<li>Selected groups will be afforded an opportunity to take part in the competition open to all provinces, including the general populace with specific focus on chiefs’ wives, women in business, women from the religious sector, the disabled, hotels, cascading down to schoolchildren.</li>
<li>The entire event will be broken down into three distinct categories.</li>
<li>There will be a one-day pre-mentoring activity on cultural foods and contestants would be expected to share the skills learnt when they return to their communities</li>
<li>The planned competition will have a mystery basket from the First Lady under which contestants will be given a basket of ingredients and be required to create a traditional dish of their choice within a stipulated time frame. The basket will contain ingredients meant to challenge the contestant’s culinary ability and their capacity to think quickly under pressure.</li>
<li>A judging criteria and panel will be put in place to evaluate the dishes presented at provincial level then also at national level.</li>
</ol>
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It is still not clear when the completion will take place given the current COVID-19 restrictions.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/first-lady-introduces-cooking-competitions/">The Herald </a>

Auxillia Mnangagwa To Launch A Nationwide Cooking Competition This Week

One person has died while 3 others were injured when a vehicle they were travelling in crashed near Muzarambani, ZimLive reports. All four of the people involved in the accident were First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa’s aides and their vehicle was travelling behind the first lady’s vehicle when the accident occurred,
According to the publication, security forces confirming the accident said the Toyota Hilux in which the security aides were travelling in veered off the road at the Mavhuradonha Mountain Range on the Centenary-Muzarabani Road and rolled down a steep, rocky embankment before coming to a stop against a tree.
Airforce helicopters were reportedly deployed to ferry the injured back to Harare for them to receive medical attention. The first lady was travelling to hand out food parcels in the province according to the publication.
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/04/24/auxillia-mnangagwa-aide-dies-3-injured-in-muzarabani-convoy-crash/">ZimLive</a>

1 Dead As 1 Of The Vehicles In The First Lady's Convoy Crashes Near Muzarabani

President Mnangagwa’s wife yesterday launched the first-ever women and youth driver training program in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Goromonzi">Goromonzi</a>, The Chronicle reports.
Auxillia who is the National Transport and Drivers Association (NTDA) patron, speaking at the launch of the program which will be run in conjunction with Traffic Safety Council Of Zimbabwe said;
<blockquote>Today, we have gathered here to officially launch a driver training programme where we would like to train youth and women how to drive.
The quality of drivers we intend to produce is the ideal driver who is courteous, cautious, and responsible.
The main objective of such a programme is to empower both women and youth in Zimbabwe. We would like to produce competent drivers in order to reduce and even better, to eliminate road carnage in Zimbabwe</blockquote>
During the 2019 festive season, the First lady would intercept motorists and interact with them on the need to observe road rules according to the publication.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/first-lady-launches-women-driver-training-programme/">The Herald </a>

First Lady In Hostoric Women Driver Training Program Launch

The First lady reportedly ordered her driver to speed chase a speeding Zupco bus, Auxilia then confronted the speeding driver when she caught up with him and even called the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_United_Passenger_Company">ZUPCO</a> offices to ascertain the driver’s qualifications, ZimMorning reports.
In an interview with the publication, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Auxilia_Mnangagwa">Auxilia Mnangagwa</a> said:
<blockquote>I saw a Zupco bus speeding as if it was in a race. I was shocked at the speed at which it was traveling at. I instructed my driver to flash the bus notifying it to stop but to no avail. It continued moving at its despicable speed.
I quickly instructed my driver to go in hot pursuit of the bus. My vehicle overtook the bus and we had to flag it down from in front of it. The driver then stopped. I was angry at the driver. I asked him why he was putting passengers’ lives at risk</blockquote>
Meanwhile, ZUPCO recently <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/40-zupco-drivers-fired-as-it-emerged-they-had-no-drivers-licence/">fired over 30 drivers citing they were not qualified to drive buses.</a>
More: <a href="https://zimmorningpost.com/zupco-accidents-first-lady-in-daring-high-speed-chase-with-speeding-zupco-driver/">ZimMorning Post</a>

First Lady In Hot Pursuit Of A Speeding Zupco Bus - Report

The research, African First Ladies Database by a group of South African-based academics has reported that former Zimbabwean first lady, Grace Mugabe is among three powerful African first ladies who were politically ambitious.
The report confirms the widely shared view that she was using her position to interfere with the governement business.
The research, released this week by South African-based academics, Jo-Ansie van Myk and Chidochashe Nyere, names the most influential first ladies in Africa. It observed:
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<blockquote>These were Janet Museveni, wife of Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni; Grace Mugabe, the wife of Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe; and Denise Nkurunziza, wife of Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza. All have been politically ambitious and actively supported their husbands’ rule.</blockquote>
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The report further reports how Grace used her closeness to former president Robert Mugabe to be politically connected. It reported:
<blockquote>Her political career spanned a mere three years (2014-2017) when she was elected as the President of the Zanu PF’s Women’s League.
This role meant that she automatically became a member of the party’s Politburo.
She was successful in gaining support for her husband’s tenure as well as her own political ambitions from religious leaders, youth and the Women’s League, traditional leaders, and minority apostolic churches. She made some noteworthy claims of support for her husband.</blockquote>
The study suggests that the constitution clarifies the roles of first ladies for accountability purposes.
Recently, Zimbabweans have been likening current First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa’s actions to those of Grace.
More: <a href="https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/grace-interfered-with-government-decisions-experts-report/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Zimbabwe Mail</a>

Grace Mugabe Among Politically Ambitious First Ladies - Recent Study

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s role in state affairs has come under scrutiny from observers who claim that she is interfering with government business.
Mnangagwa recently railed at bosses at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm), a state-run enterprise, over the unavailability of medicines in hospitals while they are in stock at the warehouse.
She has, however, defended her actions as a health ambassador. Said Mnangagwa:
<blockquote>I have been a health ambassador for quite some time and my role is to help the vulnerable in whatever possible way.
When I made a visit to NatPharm, I had asked the Minister of Health (Obadiah Moyo) to accompany me so that I could appreciate their operations.
It is unfortunate that he was in a meeting. He sent a representative.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, University of Zimbabwe political science lecturer Eldred Masunungure said that is is not unusual for first ladies across the world to be involved in humanitarian work. Said Masunungure:
<blockquote>During the first days of Mnangagwa’s rule, he promised to keep his family away from State matters and he managed to do so in the run-up to the elections.
But now, he might need to reconsider certain things and ensure his wife does not get too much attention and compete with him in State papers.
First ladies the world over are known for humanitarian work and giving a human face to the State. They are there to do social work and that is what Auxillia should focus on. She must continue with her humanitarian work and not try to venture into governance issues.</blockquote>
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First Lady Advised To Stick With Philanthropy & Not To Venture Into State Business

The infamous ZANU PF stand at this year’s ZITF edition is predominantly green in colour. It portrays various artefacts in fashion and sculpture that speak to the party’s ideological grounding.
ZANU PF is also marketing its regalia and on display are caps, shirts, T-shirts and wrappers. 
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The stand also projects various party departments.
It also shelters the office of the First Lady which is in the form of a hut structure.
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PICTURES: The Infamous ZANU PF Stand At ZITF

ZimLive reports that a Binga Chief who publicly criticised first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for commissioning a “useless” fishing pond faces possible arrest on 28 February.
Chief Pashu, whose name is George Nyathi apparently told an advance briefing meeting of the fish pond commissioning that what his people really need are electricity and mobile phone connectivity and not a useless fish pond.
ZimLive says it has a confidential document that shows the ZRP, CIO and PSC concluded inn another meeting later that Chief Pashu wasn’t working alone and that they would arrest and question him for his utterances.
Says the document from the meeting:
<blockquote>The command agreed that he would be brought in for questioning on Monday, March 4, a later date
[Pashu had been given three minutes to brief Mnangagwa] but went up to 12 minutes blasting the first lady until the first lady interjected telling the chief that you have undressed me. She said she did not go there to be undressed but to commission the projects at Manyanda Secondary School</blockquote>
Auxilia Mnangagwa, however, is reported to not have taken offence but advised the chief that he could air his grievances in the appropriate forum. The chief apologised and the first lady asked for permission to develop the area.
More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2019/03/03/binga-chief-faces-arrest-for-undressing-auxillia-mnangagwa-over-fish-pond/">ZimLive</a>

Binga Chief Faces Arrest For Humiliating First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa yesterday launched a goat rearing project in Masvingo province.
She donated 1 000 goats to orphanages to kick-start the project. Amai Mnangagwa unveiled the project at Helen Macghie Primary School during her interaction with children from various schools around the province, teaching them on tradition and cultural practices.
She recently launched the #NganonaAmai initiative in Harare. Under the initiative she invites schoolchildren for story-telling as way of preserving cultural values. The First Lady also handed over an assortment of groceries and blankets to some of the children’s homes in Masvingo.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/first-lady-launches-goat-rearing-project/">Chronicle</a>

First Lady Launches Goat Rearing Project In Masvingo

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has been appointed as the ambassador for child and maternal health by the Ministry of Health and Child Care. This follows the first lady’s efforts to promote access to health for women and children. Said Health Minister, David Parirenyatwa,
<blockquote>The First Lady came to us at an opportune time. She expressed a willingness to support the cervical cancer screening programme. Through her outreach services, our screening programme literary shot through the roof.</blockquote>
Acknowledging her role, the first lady said,
<blockquote>I deliberately made a lot of noise hoping to get the attention of the Health Minister.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/06/first-lady-appointed-maternal-health-ambassador/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

Ministry Of Health Appoints First lady As Health Ambassador

Zanu-PF Midlands provincial deputy youth chairperson, Prosper Machando has been declared as the candidate for Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe constituency in the upcoming elections.
Zanu-PF members supporting Chrispen Tomu, led by councillor Tremendous Musara, recently protested against the declaration of Machando as the party candidate. Tomu’s supporters disrupted a provincial coordinating committee meeting in Gweru over the matter. It had been earlier announced that Tomu had won the primaries, but Zanu-PF claims the results did not include three other party districts that had failed to vote.
Zanu-PF Midlands provincial chairman, Daniel McKenzie Ncube told The Herald that they had resolved the matter amicably and Tomu is now campaigning for Machando. Ncube said he also engaged Musara. Emmerson Mnangagwa was the first Member of Parliament for Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe before his wife Auxillia Mnangagwa took over when he was elevated to the presidium in 2014.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/chirumhanzu-zibagwe-embraces-machando/">Herald</a>

Zanu-PF Youth Leader Declared Winner In Mnangagwa Constituency

President Emmerson Mnangagwa warned his wife, first lady Auxilia that she should stay away from the President’s duties. He also passed the same message to Vice President, General (retired) Constantino Chiwenga’s wife Marry emphasizing that the country does not want another Grace Mugabe. Speaking at the annual Mushamukadzi Charitable Foundation fundraising dinner, Mnangagwa said
<blockquote>Amai Chiwenga, I know you are the one behind who tasked me to talk. Just a few months ago, we had interfaces (rallies), where both the (former) First Lady and the President were talking. We don’t want that to be repeated. Let it be a platform which is mine and my vice-presidents only and not for the ladies. It’s wrong.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2018/05/mnangagwa-warns-wife-auxillia/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewsDay</a>

Mnangagwa Warns Auxillia, Marry Chiwenga To Stay Away From Husbands' Duties

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has expressed concern over the high rate of child marriage cases among the Doma people in Kanyemba, Mashonaland Central.
She said children should be mature before getting married and urged women to refuse marrying off their daughters. Said Mnangagwa:
<blockquote>It is painful for a child to bear a child. Children should grow up and mature before getting married. Women should refuse to marry off their daughters. If we marry our children early the problem will always come back to us women. You will nurse your child and grandchild at the same time. Every parent should play a role in the upbringing of children.</blockquote>
One woman who spoke to The Herald said they have no other activities except to get married and they cannot go to school because the schools are far away and also we cannot afford school fees.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/child-marriages-worry-first-lady/">Herald</a>

First Lady Worried About Child Marriage Cases Among The Doma People

First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has told individuals and organisations that wanted to get her gifts for her birthday and to show how much they appreciate her by running adverts in the country’s newspapers not to. Instead, she directed these entities to donate the money to charity instead. Under the tenure of former president Robert Mugabe, the president and the first lady’s birthday were huge spectacles where corporates took the opportunity to donate to the first family, allegedly as a way to curry favour.
Said the first lady,
<blockquote>I have noticed that there was an attempt without my consent to run supplements over my birthday in newspapers. I was neither consulted and am not part of it. My entire life, I have never aspired to such public displays and do not wish to start now.
We launched the Angel of Hope Foundation to inspire hope and ensure that we give underprivileged children a fighting chance. This is what my life’s passion is about and not praise-singing.
Those who have money to buy expensive newspaper space should not do so in my name. I challenge them to donate to charity and make a difference in someone’s life.</blockquote>
 
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First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has warned women to desist from using sex enhancing herbs in or on their privates to please their husbands, saying it was one of the reasons why cases of cervical cancer were on the increase in the country.
Addressing people attending the eighth leg of her national cancer awareness campaign in Marondera, Mashonaland East province, on Saturday, the first lady also added that men should stop having extramarital affairs. Said Mnangagwa:
<blockquote>You should not use those herbs because they are one reason why cases of cervical cancer are on the increase in Zimbabwe, but also, on the other hand, men should also desist from extramarital affairs.</blockquote>
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Mnangagwa's Wife Warns Women To Stop Using Herbs On Their Privates

First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa is set to launch her charity organisation,  Angel of Hope Foundation today (Saturday). The foundation will focus on helping women and children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This comes days after the first lady resigned her Chirumanzu-Zibagwe parliamentary seat, to focus on her commitments as the first lady. The foundation’s chairperson Mrs Chipo Mtasa said,
<blockquote>We are pleased to announce the launch of the Angel of Hope Foundation tomorrow (today) February 17, 2018, in Harare. The Foundation will focus on programmes that address the welfare and empowerment of women and children with particular focus on those from underprivileged backgrounds.
The foundation will also focus on access to health, combating diseases, as well as sustainability issues in line with Sustainable Development Goals on ending poverty and inequality.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/first-lady-launches-charity-foundation/">Herald</a>

First Lady To Launch Charity Foundation

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has appealed to Government to scrap radiotherapy charges for cancer patients which is currently at $400 per session.
Currently, only Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and Mpilo Central Hospital offer radiology treatment. She also called on Government to ensure that cancer screening and treatment facilities are decentralised. Said Mnangagwa:
<blockquote>We appeal to President Mnangagwa to look into this issue because patients can not continue facing a double burden of securing treatment costs and managing an advanced condition. Just one session costs $400 and if they are to undergo all required sessions, the cost becomes even more unaffordable.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/scrap-cancer-therapy-charges-first-lady/">Herald</a>

Scrap Cancer Treatment Charges Says First Lady

Zanu-PF National Secretary for War Veterans, War Collaborators, ex-Detainees and Restrictees Victor Matemadanda has showered First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa with praise for stepping down as Chirumanzu-Zibagwe legislator.
In an interview on Saturday, Matemadanda said war veterans welcome Mnangagwa’s announcement as it gives her more time to deal with national issues. Said Matemadanda:
<blockquote>Amai Mnangagwa has just shown that she is a person of high moral, integrity and respect by relinquishing her seat to focus on several other issues as the First Lady. That is the problem we had with former First Lady (Grace Mugabe) who infiltrated the party, wanted to get a parliamentary seat what for? Amai Mnangagwa has led the way and as war veterans we welcome the move. We were once fired from the party together with honourable (Chris) Mutsvangwa and Mahiya (Douglas) for trying to tell the former First Lady (Grace Mugabe) to leave politics. Today we have a First Lady who led by  example. As war veterans we have pledged our support to Cde Mnangagwa who have already shown his capability to take Zimbabwe to the Promised Land.</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/war-vets-salute-first-lady/">Herald</a>

War Veterans Praise Mnangagwa's Wife For Stepping Down

President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that his wife, Auxilia Mnangagwa has given up her Chirumanzu-Zibagwe National Assembly seat to concentrate on her national duties as First Lady. He was speaking at a Zanu-PF rally in Mvuma.
There is no law that forbids the first lady from holding a public office but ever since she assumed the role, Auxilia has been travelling Zimbabwe doing philanthropic and humanitarian work which could affect her parliamentary and constituency-based responsibilities. Said Mnangagwa:
<blockquote>Manga muna mai venyu, Mai Mnangagwa, muchifamba navo, vachifamba nemi vari MP wenyu. Ndazodzoka kuborder jumper, ivo (amai) havana kuinda neni, vakasara vakachengeta mhuri. Vakaona matambudziko akawanda, asi vakaramba vakangotsunga, vakangotsunga. Vakati zvino baba zvamava President, ini ndaFirst Lady, ndandafunga kuti handisungirwe kuti ndingoita Amai Mnangagwa veChirumanzu-Zibagwe (chete). Chiregayi ndiite mai venyika. Ndikati hallelujah! Hallelujah! Asi hazvibvire kuti havasiri mai venyu, aiwa. Tasvika pekuti ipo, saka iko zvino izvi takawirirana na- Amai Mnangagwa kuti vachirega huMP kuno. Vaakuregera kubva nhasi, voita mai venyika. Vava MP kose-kose kwavanokwanisa kuita. Imwi vekuno mosarudzana muZanu-PF kuti muwane vamwe mai, vamwe baba vachatora chinzvimbo ichocho. (The First Lady has asked me to tell you this message. She will now be concentrating on being the mother of the nation, she will be travelling countrywide initiating developmental and empowerment projects. You have not lost because she will continue with all projects she started here. So, it is now up to you to elect another representative during primary elections, who will represent the party in the forthcoming elections.)</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.sundaymail.co.zw/first-lady-gives-up-mp-seat/">Sunday Mail</a>

Mnangagwa's Wife Gives Up Parliamentary Seat

First lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has been commended by the Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA) for choosing to seek health care in Zimbabwe. This was after the first lady underwent cervical cancer screening at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) earlier on today. This contrasts with former first lady Grace Mugabe and her family who always travelled outside the country, even for routine medical check-ups. Speaking at a rally last year, former president Robert Mugabe revealed that his wife had travelled to South Africa for medical treatment after <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2017/08/12/grace-mugabe-south-africa-medical-attention/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">her foot was injured in a minor accident.</a>
The Zimbabwe Medical Doctors Association said that if leaders opted to use local health care services, then there would be a significant improvement in the public health system. Commenting on Twitter, ZiMA said:
<blockquote>ZiMA applauds and commends the FLOZIM (First Lady Of Zimbabwe), Auxillia Mnangagwa for seeking healthcare service (cervical cancer screening) at a Public Hospital. We consistently call on leaders to seek health care at locally. We encourage other leaders to follow this example. Our public health may improve.</blockquote>
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First Lady Applauded For Seeking Health Care Locally After Undergoing Cervical Cancer Screening

First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has continued an empowerment programme started by former first lady Grace Mugabe and has donated 3 000 day-old chicks to women in Masvingo.
Mnangagwa promised to donate more chicks to women across Masvingo Province. All the 26 constituencies across Masvingo received about 128 chicks under the first batch of the chicken farming project. Zanu-PF Women’s League deputy secretary for Health and Child Care Namatirai Chivanga yesterday paid tribute to the First Lady for the donation. Said Chivanga:
<blockquote>We are happy with what our Mother has done for us after donating an initial batch of 3 000 chicks that we have since handed over to women in all the 26 constituencies in Masvingo. The chicken rearing project is part of the First Lady’s vision to make sure women are empowered and do not just wait for their husbands to give them something. There is a lot of excitement because some of the beneficiaries will be able to send their children to school with money generated from the project initiated by the First Lady.</blockquote>
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/first-lady-donates-3-000-chicks-2/">Herald</a>

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