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The Zimbabwean government has defended foreign mining companies amid growing allegations of exploitation of local workers and environmental degradation.
Several Chinese-owned companies, in particular, have been accused of destroying the environment, including polluting rivers, as they aggressively mine for lithium and other valuable minerals in the country.
The increasing scramble for resources has raised concerns about the environmental impact and the treatment of local employees, with accusations that government officials are turning a blind eye to these violations.
During a recent Parliamentary session, Caston Matewu, the Marondera Central MP from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), raised questions about the operations of foreign mining companies, urging the government to take action.
In response, Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is also the Leader of Government Business in Parliament, defended the foreign firms, saying that all mining companies, regardless of ownership, are operating in compliance with Zimbabwe’s laws. Said Ziyambi (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zimbabwean-government-shields-foreign-mining-companies-accused-of-exploiting-rural-communities/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
<blockquote>
Firstly, I want to say that there is no massive plundering of minerals. That is overstretching the so-called foreigners. There is no foreigner who is coming here and mining illegally.
They are following the confines of the law and the majority of them are doing whatever is required according to the laws.
The communities are supposed to benefit. The miners are supposed to follow the environmental laws that are supposed to be there and they are supposed to also do their community corporate social responsibilities.
Moreover, they also pay royalties and taxies even to our Rural District Councils. So, I believe that Hon. Members can suggest what they believe must be done that is outside the laws that are already existing instead of over-dramatising and saying plundering of communities.
We need to say that as legislators, that this is as far as what the law can provide but we believe it is short of what should be done to ensure that our communities benefit.
</blockquote>
Dissatisfied with Ziyambi’s response, Matewu challenged the government to ensure that local communities directly benefit from the mineral extraction, urging that the wealth generated from Zimbabwe’s resources should be used to improve the livelihoods of the people living in mining areas. He said:
<blockquote>
However, my question still remains— what are you going to do to make sure? This is because when we went for budget consultations with most of the Members of Parliament in here, it was clear from those residents that they are not benefitting anything.
The roads in Mvurwi are being damaged but they are taking chrome day in, day out. What are you doing to make sure that those people who are in those areas get something out of the activities?
</blockquote>
A Chinese mining company is facing accusations of destroying the scenic Boterekwa area in the Shurugwi District, a once picturesque location now said to be severely impacted by mining activities.
Earlier this month, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) imposed a ban on two Chinese mining companies—Riverlion (Pvt) Ltd, located on the Hurungwe side, and Baimei Investments—after they were suspected of causing significant environmental damage through their alluvial mining operations along the Sanyati River.
The companies are reportedly using heavy machinery, including excavators and water pumps, to extract minerals.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Pindula News

The government in Zimbabwe is protecting foreign mining companies accused of hurting the environment and mistreating workers. Some Chinese-owned companies are destroying rivers as they mine for valuable minerals. The government says all companies follow the law, pay taxes, and help the communities. But some lawmakers say the locals are not benefiting enough from the mining. A Chinese company is damaging a scenic area, and two others were banned for harming the environment. Some people are worried about the impact of mining on the environment and people's lives in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwean Government Shields Foreign Mining Companies Accused Of Environmental Degradation

The Member of Parliament for Marondera Central, Caston Matewu (CCC), said that the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) should take over radio and television licensing from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
As reported by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200026590/baz-should-collect-licence-fees">NewsDay</a>, Matewu said this while responding to a question during the belated World Press Freedom Day celebrations organised by the Zimbabwe Association of Community Radio Stations in Harare on Monday, 06 May.
Matewu, who is the chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, also said the issue will be tabled before Parliament for debate. He said:
<blockquote>
I never believed that ZBC should be collecting these license [fee]s. It should be BAZ which collects the licence [fee]s on behalf of the State.
So this is a conversation that is going to be happening and once the Bill comes to Parliament we are going to begin this debate.
We are going to call you as well as other stakeholders to come and give us your views and share them with us.
So we are collecting a number of stakeholders to come to Parliament so that you can give us your views on what you think.
</blockquote>
The Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Broadcasting Services Act which will compel motorists to buy radio licences from ZBC whenever they renew their vehicle licences.
If the amendments are passed by Parliament, it will become mandatory for motorists to first pay for a radio licence before acquiring vehicle insurance cover or policy unless there is an exemption from the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC).
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

BAZ, Not ZBC Should Collect Radio And TV Licence Fees - CCC MP

The initial results of Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections are being reported, indicating that Richard Tsvangirai of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has defeated the incumbent independent Member of Parliament, Temba Mliswa, in Norton.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is currently in the process of verifying and consolidating results in various regions.
Caston Matewu, the CCC Member of Parliament for Marondera Central, has claimed his re-election through a social media announcement.
<blockquote>
Good Morning Citizens, collation of all results taking place, however I Have been overwhelmingly Re-Elected as Marondera Central MP. Thank you all.
</blockquote>
We will provide ongoing updates as additional results become available.
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Zimbabwe 2023 Elections: Results Trickle In, Mliswa Loses To Tsvangirai

Misheck Manyere, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Marondera Central parliamentary candidate, has announced that he will not withdraw from the upcoming elections despite the party’s official endorsement of Caston Matewu as the candidate.
Manyere who is also Ward 5 councillor successfully filed his nomination papers under CCC, despite the party’s leadership endorsing Matewu. Manyere has also been seen mobilising resources for his campaign. He told Marondera’s State of Streets Address (SOSA):
<blockquote>
I successfully filed my papers under CCC and that will stand.
</blockquote>
However, the Nelson Chamisa-led <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/26/ccc-sues-41-fraudulent-candidates/">party has denounced 41 candidates</a> who registered to participate in the upcoming elections under the party’s name without authorisation. The party has filed criminal charges and appealed to the Electoral Court. The 41 unauthorised candidates include 20 who filed nomination papers for National Assembly seats and 21 who filed for local authority seats.
The CCC spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere, has stated that the party will not proceed with civil and criminal proceedings if the fraudulent candidates withdraw their candidature within 24 hours.
Some of the “fraudulent” candidates <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/23/ccc-official-i-won-polls-but-didnt-make-official-party-list/">claim that they won</a> in the party’s selection process to determine Parliamentary and council candidates. However, they were ultimately not included on the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/06/22/full-list-ccc-parliamentary-candidates-2023-elections/">official party list</a>.
However, some of them have accepted the candidates that the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">party leadership</a> has chosen to represent the party.
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CCC Parliamentary Candidate Refuses To Withdraw From Elections Defying Party Order

<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

The ZANU PF Mashonaland East provincial leadership has reversed the suspension of the provincial deputy secretary for legal affairs, Cleopas Kundiona.
Kundiona was suspended on 4 March from carrying out party activities after being accused of snubbing events organised by ZANU PF Marondera Central candidate for the March 26 by-elections Ignatius Mateveke.
He had also been ordered to appear before a disciplinary committee on 25 March to answer to several allegations.
The move to suspend Kundiona, however, was not well-received by some ZANU PF supporters in the province who threatened a protest vote.
Kundiona Monday confirmed to NewsDay that he had been reinstated. He said:
<blockquote>
I am back at the party. We are focusing on winning the Marondera Central seat, hence we are mobilising support for the party candidate.
</blockquote>
Kundiona lost to Maveteke in the Marondera Central ZANU PF primary elections but he was still expected to campaign for his rival.
The Marondera Central National Assembly seat fell vacant following the recall of  Caston Matewu (MDC Alliance) by the MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/03/zanu-pf-makes-u-turn-on-purged-official/">NewsDay</a></h4>

ZANU PF Reinstates Suspended Official

ZANU PF’s Mashonaland East provincial executive has suspended party official and UMAA Group of Colleges owner Cleopas Kundiona for failing to avail himself during party programmes.
Kundiona lost the ZANU PF primary elections to Ignatius Mateveke for the Marondera Central constituency which became vacant after the MDC-T recalled Caston Matewu (MDC Alliance‎)‎.
Despite losing the primary poll to his rival, Kundiona was still expected to help campaign for him and fund his campaign.
In a letter dated 4 March 2022, ZANU PF provincial vice-chairperson Kudzai Majuru said:
<blockquote>
You were seen in the constituency moving and campaigning for the MDC candidates and you failed to avail yourself for the party programmes without real cause.
</blockquote>
<h2>Details:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Kundiona has been suspended from his position as provincial deputy secretary for legal affairs which he landed during the controversial December elections.</li>
<li>He is not allowed to visit party offices for the purpose of attending and or carrying out any activities for, and on behalf of the party.</li>
<li>He is prohibited from holding any party position or attending any party meeting until the finalisation of a disciplinary hearing pencilled for March 25, 2022.</li>
</ul>
<h4><a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/zanu-pf-suspends-top-official-for-boycotting-rivals-rallies/">More: New Zimbabwe</a></h4>

ZANU PF Suspends Kundiona For Shunning Rival's Rallies

Former Marondera Central legislator Caston Matewu (MDC Alliance) claims the MDC-T which is led by Douglas Mwonzora offered him various top posts in the party to persuade him to betray Nelson Chamisa.
Matewu said he realised that ZANU PF used MDC-T to recall him because, during Parliament sessions, he was exposing looting by cartels allegedly linked to the ruling party. He said:
<blockquote>
I was offered many positions in the MDC-T, but I said no I will not betray my president, Nelson Chamisa.
The car was taken away from me. I lost all the Parliament benefits and salaries but at the end of the day it’s not about me but the people of Marondera who need representation.
You have got (Emmerson) Mnangagwa and Mwonzora in bed together, they are working hand in glove.
I believe when I was recalled I was not in the standing committee, and I was not a provincial chairperson, but I found myself being recalled from Parliament yet the main people they were recalling were actually standing committee members.
So, I wondered why I was recalled but then I found out it was a ZANU PF project, and they didn’t want me by all means necessary in parliament so that I don’t talk or expose all the shenanigans that were happening in Parliament.
</blockquote>
Matewu was recalled from Parliament by MDC-T for allegedly promoting the interests of the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance, now the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).
<h4>More: <a href="https://openparly.com/index.php/2022/02/10/electionszw-mwonzora-offered-me-positions-to-betray-chamisa-but-i-refused-says-matewu/">OpenParly</a></h4>

Recalled MDC-A MP Says Mwonzora Offered Him Positions To Betray Chamisa

Former MDC Alliance legislator for Marondera Central, Caston Matewu has said he was paid an equivalent of US$40 as terminal benefits.
Matewu was recalled from Parliament in October 2020 by the MDC-T then led by Thokozani Khupe. 
Matewu posted a copy of a letter from the Public Service Commission which notified him of the payment of his terminal benefits. Before attaching the copy of the letter, he said:
<blockquote>
My terminal benefits from Parliament of Zimbabwe. Equivalent to US$40
</blockquote>
The letter from PSC read:
<blockquote>
Please be advised that following the termination of your service on 01 October 202o from the Parliament Of Zimbabwe you are entitled in terms of Public Service Pension Regulations 1992 as amended to the following pensions benefits:
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Refund of Pension contributions paid:……………….6, 838.76</li>
<li>Add Interest……………………………………………………….261.64</li>
<li>……………………………………………………………………………..7, 100.40</li>
<li>Add Gratuity………………………………………………………24, 522.73</li>
<li>Total……………………………………………………………………..31, 623.13</li>
<li>Less Government Debt………………………………………(25,332.75)</li>
<li>Net Amount Payable to you……………………………….6,290.38</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
The above amount will be payable to your AGRIBANK account in July 2021.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

Former MP Given US$40 As Terminal Benefits

ZBC News yesterday ran the following story on Proton Bakeries. The publication said Proton is dismissing viral social media reports that the bread manufacturer is <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/01/07/update-scores-contract-covid-19-at-proton-bread/">shielding COVID-19 positive cases and ordering them</a> to continue working risking the lives of other employees.
Proton reportedly told the national broadcaster that only 30 out of 1000 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and they were in self-isolation.
This came after social media including <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/01/13/full-text-boycott-proton-bread-over-covid-19-ex-mp/">EX Marondera MP Caston Matewu started urging</a> people to boycott Proton Bakeries’ bread until they dealt with alleged the COVID-19 case at their bakery.
Watch the ZBC News video below:
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WATCH: Only 30 Out Of 1000 Employees Tested Positive For COVID-19 - Proton Says Situation Under Control,

Former MDC Alliance legislator for Marondera Central, Caston Matewu, has urged the general populace to boycott Proton Bread after it emerged that more than 40 workers contracted the Coronavirus. <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/workers-at-proton-marondera-contract-covid-19-report/">Earlier, we reported that authorities at the company were not taking serious measures</a> to protect workers from the virus. We present Matewu’s statement below.
<blockquote>BOYCOTT BUYING PROTON PRODUCTS UNTIL THEY SANITIZE THE BAKERY AND GET ALL EMPLOYEES TESTED FOR COVID BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK
*Proton Bakeries* – Do the right thing!!!!
It is disheartening to note that over 40 wokers at Proton Bakeries have contracted Covid 19 and yet the bakery still operates like nothing has happened.
I have been talking to various employees who say that they are still told to come to shifts and do thier jobs despite the spread of the pandemic at the workplace. Worse still most of these workers have not been tested. The senior managers are given risk allowance whilst the rest of the workers suffer. This is an indictment of corporate greed.
When a company puts profits over saving lives then you know there is something fundamentally wrong with their Directors.
Proton must immediately shut down thier plant for a week and allow ALL workers to be tested and disinfect all work stations. I will be promptly writing to the Ministry of Health and the local Provincial Medical Director PMD about the situation at one of our biggest companies.
By allowing Proton Bakeries to remain open they are now the biggest Covid 19 super spreader in our Town. The hundreds of people employed at the bakeries interact with thier families and the rest of the Marondera community therefore they have the propensity to diffuse this disease to the rest of the town.
I humbly plead with Proton Bakeries to do the right thing before the residents take it upon themselves to act.
Stay safe Covid kills
Hon Caston Matewu
Marondera Central
The People’s MP</blockquote>

FULL TEXT: Boycott Proton Bread Over COVID-19 - Ex-MP

Thokozani Khupe is reportedly planning to recall prominent MDC Alliance MPs including Nelson Chamisa’s Deputy Lynette Karenyi-Kore, New Zimbabwe reports. Recall letters signed by Douglas Mwonzora the MDC T’s Secretary-General have already been sent to the Speaker of Parliament according to the publication.
The publication claims it has leaked correspondence between the MCD T National Executive Committee in its possession which according to the publication states that:
<blockquote>Muriseiko pano. I just wanted to know kuti nyaya yedu yema recall yaapapi? Ndakambotaura kuti hakuna mombe inoyamisa dongi. Iye zvino macouncillors aya avakupa hama dzavo dzemusangano mastand imi muchivasiya varipo. (How are you in the group? I wanted to know about the issue of recalls? It is an impossible situation for a donkey to suckle a cow. Right now, the councillors are busy parcelling council land to their friends while you are doing nothing)
We have the information yekuti Chikudo, MP for Goromonzi South, Mrs. Ngwenya and Mr. Satswayo were all given stands at Zimre Park. Please leadership, help us before it is too late. Chairman (Morgen Komichi) matiregera kuno kuRuwa. (We have the information yekuti Chikudo, MP for Goromonzi South, Mrs. Ngwenya and Mr. Satswayo were all given stands at Zimre Park. Please leadership, help us before it is too late. Chairman (Morgen Komichi) matiregera kuno kuRuwa)</blockquote>
One official known as Zingizi confirmed that the letters were sent they were waiting for confirmation from parliament only.
The 5 MPs besides Chamisa’s VP who will fall at the hands of unbaited Khupe are:
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Mutare Central MP Innocent Gonese,</li>
<li>Epworth MP Earthrage Kureva</li>
<li>Marondera Central MP Caston Matewu,</li>
<li>Harare senator Theresa Makone</li>
<li>Binga North MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
Khupe <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/09/16/khupe-recalls-marondera-mayor-8-bulawayo-councillors-2-vic-falls-councillors/">has so far recalled 84 MDC Alliance councillors</a> who were elected through the MDC Alliance card and 21 legislators and has rebranded her party to MDC Alliance.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/khupe-set-to-recall-chamisas-vp-5-mps/">New Zimbabwe</a>

Khupe Planning To Recall Chamisa's VP, Prince Dubeko Sibanda, Matewu, Makoni And Gonese - Report

The MDC Alliance leadership has nullified Marondera Mayor Chengetai Marowa’s suspension on the basis that it was unconstitutional, Newsday reports.
Marowa had been suspended by some party district leaders for his alleged ties to Thokozani Khupe’s faction. The MDC Alliance released a statement declaring his suspension null and void and stating their reasons for doing so. The statement reads in part:
<blockquote>We want to put it clear that the mayor of Marondera, his worship Chengetai Murowa is not suspended as reported. He is not suspended as councillor, mayor or party member. The said suspension as reported is dubious, flimsy and void. Our party’s construction is very clear on disciplinary procedures.
Murowa is a member of the provincial executive and national council and in this case, cannot be suspended by a lower structure such as the constituency co-ordinating committee. All our councillors in Marondera subscribe to the leadership of MDC-A, the party that sponsored them during the 2018 harmonised elections.
If there are any other issues of disharmony of some sort the party leadership has got the capacity to unite our family for the good of Marondera residents and rate payers.</blockquote>
Marondera Central Mayor Caston Mutewu reportedly echoed the same sentiments that Marowa’s suspension was unprocedural.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/09/mdc-alliance-nullifies-marondera-mayors-suspension/">Newsday </a>

Marondera Mayor's Suspension Nullified By The MDC Alliance

In a video posted by firebrand journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, Marondera MP is seen questioning a Croco Motors representative who clearly states that the value of Land Cruisers they supplied and sold the government is $110 000 but Matewu says the government has presented documents that state that they bought the Land Cruisers for $400 000.
Watch the video as posted by Hopewell:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Come here Zimbabweans!
The LOOTING by Mnangagwa’s regime is systemic and rampant.
They bought Landcruisers for US$110000 &amp; they LIED that they paid over US$400000 per car.
LOOTING US$300000 per car.
Then your friends blame sanctions <a href="https://twitter.com/DrTaxs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrTaxs</a>
RETWEET, the world must hear this! <a href="https://t.co/zHGjmVMJrJ">pic.twitter.com/zHGjmVMJrJ</a>
— Hopewell Chin’ono (@daddyhope) <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1274758360659824640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2020</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: RBZ & Treasury Tell Parliament They Bought Land Cruisers For US$400k When they Bought Them For US$110k

The Marondera <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/05/02/mdc-alliance-mp-in-road-accident/">MP Caston Matewu who was involved in an accident yesterday</a> has spoken about the accident and said he was trying to avoid a car with no number plates speeding towards them when his car veered off the road, The Standard reports.
Matewu spoke to the publication and narrated that after the accident a Zanu PF vehicle was the first to arrive at the scene:
<blockquote>As we drove along Longlands Road, a car with no plates was speeding straight at us so we decided to veer off the road to avoid a direct hit.
Unfortunately, the car went on to hit a tree, and two minutes after the accident, a Zanu PF branded vehicle arrived at the scene carrying people.
Before they got off, a twin cab with soldiers then arrived and then assisted us and called an ambulance.
I want to thank the unnamed army colonel for his help.</blockquote>
According to the legislator, the speeding car disappeared from the scene after the accident. Matewu who is complaining of chest pains is admitted at a private hospital in Marondera.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/05/03/mp-recounts-horror-crash/">The Standard  </a>

A Car With No Number Plates Was Speeding Straight Towards Us - MDC MP Speaks About His Accident

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) legislator for Marondera Central legislator Caston Matewu was on Friday night involved in a road accident near Rufaro Dam, about 7km from the central business district.
The accident was confirmed by MDC Alliance Mashonaland East provincial spokesperson, who is also Marondera mayor, Chengetai Murowa who said the cause of the accident is not yet known. He said:
<blockquote>Details are still sketchy, but I confirm that the honourable MP was involved in an accident. He is in a stable condition, although the vehicle was extensively damaged. 
I am currently at the (Marondera Provincial) hospital and I can say there were three people in the car. We are still to get more details of the accident.</blockquote>
NewsDay reports that the 38-year-old legislator travelling from Murewa when his brand new Toyota Fortuner veered off the road, overturned and landed in a bush.
This comes a few months after Matewu survived death by a whisker after gunmen opened fire at his residence in Nyameni.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/">NewsDay</a>

MDC Alliance MP In Road Accident

Marondera MP Caston Matewu has taken to Twitter to narrate how he failed to donate protective gloves to Marondera ZRP as he says he was constantly tossed from one office to another until he gave up.
Matewu Tweeted:
<blockquote>I tried to donate protective gloves to Police in Marondera but was tossed from one Office to another. It was clear politics was at play so I ended up giving the to Municipal workers. In times like these Unity is key</blockquote>
Matewu’s tweet comes at a time where ZRP officers are sometimes seen carrying out their duties without gloves which can be used to help curb spreading COVID-19.
Source: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/cmatewu/status/1247834495891505152">Twitter </a>

Politics At Play - Marondera MDC MP Narrates How He Failed To Donate Protective Glove To ZRP Marondera

The London Branch of the opposition MDC led by Nelson Chamisa has claimed that there was an assassination attempt on Chamisa this Sunday in Marondera.
The party announced the alleged development on twitter but did not reveal who fired the shots. <a href="https://twitter.com/BranchMdc/status/1201116240166768644">The party said:</a>
<blockquote>Assasination attempt on President Nelson Chamisa in Marondera today, according to Marondera Central legislator Hon. Matewu.The president was attending a tree-planting ceremony in Marondera when army personnel fired live shots which hit a precast wall.</blockquote>
These reports come after Chamisa spokesperson, Dr Nkululeko Sibanda also posted on twitter saying that <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/12/01/the-president-is-currently-under-military-attack-in-marondera-chamisa-spokesperson/">Chamisa was under military attack.</a>
Chamisa was attending the party’s tree-planting ceremony at Cherutombo Primary, a government school in Marondera
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/BranchMdc/status/1201116240166768644">MDC London Branch</a>

"Assassination Attempt On Chamisa, Live Shots Hit Precast Wall" - MDC

Independent legislator, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Temba_Mliswa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Temba Mliswa</a> had to play the role of peacemaker in Parliament on Friday after ZANU PF and MDC MPs traded insults during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting.
Chegutu West MP (<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Dexter_Nduna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dexter Nduna</a>) disrupted the meeting that was being chaired by MDC vice president <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tendai_Biti" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tendai Biti </a>resulting in accusations of bribery and stage-managing shootings being thrown around between Nduna and Marondera Central MP – Caston Mateu (MDC Alliance). As a mediator, Mliswa said:
<blockquote>Members, it is important that we speak to the Speaker and the Clerk of Parliament so that we get a way forward.
Remember the damage you are causing now to your reputation will be difficult to repair. There are members of the Fourth Estate (journalists) in here.</blockquote>
PAC had convened to hear oral evidence from government-contracted inputs and equipment companies on Command Agriculture programmes.
However, Nduna disrupted the meeting, questioning Biti’s legitimacy in chairing the PAC following the MDC Alliance’s refusal to recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/biti-legitimacy-spat-forces-premature-ending-to-parly-committee-meeting/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Temba Mliswa Calms MPs After Tempers Flare Over 'Legitimacy'

MDC secretary-general, Chalton Hwende said that bullets were fired last night at the House of Marondera MP, Caston Matewu (MDC Alliance).
Writing on Twitter on Thursday, Hwende said that most of the party’s MPs and leaders have been targeted for abduction. He said:
<blockquote>Bullets were fired at the House of our Marondera MP Hon Matewu last night. Most of our MPs and party leaders are now targets of Abduction.</blockquote>
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PICTURES: Bullets Fired At MDC MP's House- Hwende

Marondera Central legislator, Caston Matewu (MDC Alliance) came under fire from his councillors last week who accused him of reneging on his promises during the campaign period.
In a full council meeting held in Marondera last week, the councillors took turns to lambast the MP.
However, in an interview with Newsday, Matewu denied that he had reneged on his promises. Speaking about developments that were expected to have been done on stands in Marondera’s Elmswood Farm, Matewu said:
<blockquote>It is a process that involves planning, drawing actual plans, surveying authorisation and finally purchasing of material. We have already started purchasing (material). Such a big project cannot be a sprint, but a proper execution.
No councillor has ever asked me on progress. I am surprised that this was even mentioned in a full council meeting. The issue of the ambulance, I never gave a timeline nor did I put it in writing like all other projects.
I said in time, I will acquire an ambulance for them. Remember I am not even six months into office, I have been consulting residents on a way forward and then effective development can begin. The council needs to focus on service delivery.</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2019/02/councillors-blast-own-mp-over-fake-promises/">Newsday</a></h4>

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