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A survivor’s plea: Thokozani Khuphe urges government to act on cancer

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

“I had stage 4 cancer, and here I am today, standing in front of you, in good health,” says Thokozani Khupe, a Member of Parliament (MP), as she shares her personal battle with cancer to other MPs on Thursday, during a full parliamentary session.

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“My journey has made me understand that development is not rocket science, but about discovering what others have done and copying from them.”

Khupe emphasizes the importance of research and development in finding new and improved ways to enhance public health and stay ahead of the disease.

“With modernization, stage 4 cancer can be treated, and I am a living testimony,” she says. “It is imperative for the government to prioritize and invest in research and development, leading to breakthroughs in new cancer treatments.”

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Khupe highlights the need for state-of-the-art cancer equipment, particularly combined CT/Pet scans, which provide more accurate diagnoses.

“Wrong diagnosis results in wrong treatment, and I am a good example,” she shares. 

“I was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer, but later discovered I had Lobular breast cancer. With the right diagnosis, I received the right treatment, and my tumors responded well.”

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Khupe stresses the importance of awareness programs, citing that many people are unaware of cancer and its risks.

“Awareness programs will help people know they have cancer at an early stage, making treatment easier and cheaper,” she says. “It is essential for the government to partner with organizations like the Thokozani Khupe Cancer Foundation to intensify awareness programs.”

According to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Zimbabwe, with over 7 500 new cases and over 2 500 deaths recorded per year.

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Khupe emphasizes that cancer treatment must be available, accessible, and affordable in Zimbabwe.

Other MPs, seconded Khuphe’s motion, acknowledging the importance of prioritizing health and making cancer treatment accessible to all.

Pupurai Togarepi praised Khupe’s positivity and encouraged others to adopt a similar mindset when faced with cancer.

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Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Retailers send Mnangagwa SOS as shops continue shutting down over operational woes

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The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene and save the sector which has seen various formal retail and wholesale businesses closing shop countrywide due to operational challenges.

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In a statement on Sunday, CZR president Denford Mutashu said the continued closure of formal retail and wholesale businesses is a direct consequence of the tough economic environment that has consistently failed to support formalised sector players who face stiff competition from informal businesses and vendors the majority of whom have no tax obligations to deal with.

Mutashu said his association was concerned that authorities continue to downplay the crisis.

“The recent closure of several outlets under the N. Richards Group, coupled with Spar Zimbabwe’s painful decision to shut down Queensdale Spar, Choppies Zimbabwe’s exit from the market, and Mahommed Mussa’s significant reduction of shop space by 60%, highlights the growing crisis.

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“As the representative association for these and other brands, CZR is alarmed that while formal businesses face enormous challenges, the authorities continue to present a different picture of the operating environment,” he said.

Given the situation, Mutashu said, only President Mnangagwa can rescue the troubled sector.

“CZR therefore calls for urgent intervention from His Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to rescue what remains of the formalized retail and wholesale sector,” said Mutashu.

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He said the sector was in urgent need of rescue.

“While CZR acknowledges the continued support from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, it is clear that the root causes of these challenges are fiscal and monetary in nature. These require urgent and decisive action to ensure the survival of formal businesses.

“CZR therefore appeals to the Presidium to prioritize interventions aimed at saving jobs and mitigating the ongoing wave of shop closures and retrenchments,” he said.

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