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World Vision, Awana Clubs International partner to tackle social ills among children in Hwange

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2 years ago

February 7, 2023

BY ISAAC NTULI

Thirty-five church leaders in Hwange West Constituency recently graduated from a two-day children’s ministry training workshop that was conducted by Awana Clubs International in partnership with World Vision.

The event being held at Ndlovu Business Centre under Chief Mvuthu sought to equip children’s ministry workers with child nurturing skills in light of the fast changing world that leaves children exposed to vulnerable situations such as substance abuse.

According to the World Vision programs officer Patience Nkomo, such training helps in shaping the foundation of children in societies.

“We as the World are worried about children and we believe that their upbringing would not be complete without the word of God,” Nkomo said.

“We have partnered with Awana Clubs International to help equip children’s ministry workers with requisite skills.”

The meeting brought leaders from Zionist, Apostolic,and Pentecostal and missionary churches together

Pastor Vhakani Ndou from the Awana Clubs International’s Matabeleland North Provincial Coordinator said they are a non-denominational christian organisation that hopes to help the children know, love to serve God.

“Let the children come project” is set on breaking all barriers and giving all children access to the fullness of life,”Vhakani said.

“It aims at ensuring that all adolescents and youth who have increased knowledge of God are safe from all forms of abuse, alcohol and drug abuse,and early sexual activity and early pregnancies.

“It also ensures that church leaders and christian faith actors own and support the christian nurturing of adolescents and youth and act to influence social and cultural norms for improved child well being.

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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3 days ago

April 16, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) locomotive suffered significant damage after catching fire while transporting export coal to Zambi. The incident occurred between Kalala and Matetsi sidings, resulting in the explosion of the locomotive’s fuel tanks.

According to the NRZ press statement on Monday, “A National Railways of Zimbabwe locomotive suffered some damages after it caught fire this afternoon while transporting export coal to Zambia.” Fortunately, the crew members on board managed to escape unharmed.

The NRZ responded swiftly to the incident, dispatching a rescue train with crews to the site. The team successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage. However, the locomotive itself sustained considerable damage.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations currently underway. “Investigations are already underway to establish the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to the locomotive,” the NRZ statement read.

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Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

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1 month ago

March 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

A 62-year-old ranger, Josphat Mandishara, was tragically killed by an elephant in Kariba yesterday.

Mandishara, who worked for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), was on patrol in the Gatche-gatche area with fellow rangers and police officers.

At around 10 pm, Mandishara returned to the harbor where their boat was docked, and that’s when he encountered the elephant. The elephant charged at him, causing fatal injuries. His colleagues were nearby, resupplying at the Gatche-gatche Irrigation Scheme.

Mandishara’s body was taken to Kariba District Hospital for a post-mortem, and the incident was reported to the police.

ZimParks has sent a team to manage the problem elephant and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Director General of ZimParks, Prof. Edson Gandiwa, and his team have sent condolences to Mandishara’s family, friends, and colleagues. Mandishara will be remembered for his dedication to wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe.

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ZIMRA customs officer appears in court for criminal abuse of office

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3 months ago

February 3, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) customs officer, Phillip Kuvenga, has been accused of criminal abuse of office for allegedly assisting in the importation of banned motor vehicles.

Kuvenga, 28, who is stationed at Victoria Falls, allegedly received documents from clients, completed valuation sheets, and carried out the valuation process. However, he is accused of endorsing different chassis numbers to deceive his supervisors during the validation and approval process.

After obtaining approval, Kuvenga would capture the correct chassis numbers in the ASYCUDA World System. He would then alter or replace the documents submitted earlier to his supervisors.

The offense came to light when a motor vehicle that had not yet arrived in Zimbabwe was found to have been already registered. A thorough check by ZIMRA led to Kuvenga’s arrest.

Kuvenga appeared in court on February 1, where he was denied bail by Magistrate Gift Manyka. He is expected to appear in court again today for another bail hearing.