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‘Shots fired’ at Chamisa’s car in Manicaland

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BY GIBBS DUBE

Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC Alliance claims that a bullet hit Nelson Chamisa’s vehicle in Manicaland province today where he was expected to hold meetings with traditional leaders and locals as part of his nationwide meet the people tour.

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In a series of tweets, the party said, “A bullet flew through one window of the vehicle carrying president Nelson Chamisa & out through the other.

“This attempted assassination & use of gunshots on president Chamisa’s vehicle & another that is part of his convoy are cause for grave concern.

“There has been another attempted assassination on President Nelson Chamisa.

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“Armed thugs threw large boulders at his vehicle which has been badly damaged.

“The President’s vehicle sped off & continues to be trailed by more than 12 unmarked cars.”

Party spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere, also in a tweet, said, “Violence of the sort experienced in Masvingo has broken out in Mutare where president @nelsonchamisa is set to meet community leaders.”

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Mahare claimed that a number of vehicles carrying armed, rowdy thugs were trailing Chamisa’s convoy.

According to the MDC Alliance, party activists accompanying Chamisa, have reported that the Mutare Road has been barricaded with stones and “thugs carrying knives and knobkerries” are causing havoc. Some of them are reportedly armed.

A video posted by the MDC Alliance on its social media platforms shows a vehicle with what looks like two bullet holes in Chamisa’s vehicle.

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The party is in the process of reporting the violent attack of MDC Alliance activists to the police in Manicaland.

Police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi was unreachable for comment as he was not responding to calls on his mobile phone.

Zanu PF officials were unreachable for comment.

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Last week, senior party member Patrick Chinamasa acknowledged that Zanu PF supporters blocked Chamisa from attending meetings in Masvingo.

Chinamasa said the villagers in Chief Charumbira area did not want to be addressed by the opposition leader.

Suspected Zanu PF supporters waiving anti-sanctions placards stoned Chamisa’s advance party in Masvingo last week.

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No person has been arrested in connection with the incident. –VOA

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Cyclone Chido moves away from Zimbabwe

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

According to the latest updates from the SADC Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Centre (SHOC), Tropical Cyclone Chido has made landfall in Mozambique, approximately 35-40km south of Pemba, in Cabo Delgado Province.

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The intense tropical cyclone brought heavy rainfall and strong gusty winds of up to 220km/h, causing widespread destruction in Mozambique. The system is expected to continue tracking west-southwest towards Malawi, steadily dissipating.

Zimbabwe, which was initially predicted to be in the cyclone’s path, has been spared the worst of the storm.

However, neighboring countries, including Malawi, are expected to experience heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next 72 hours.

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The SHOC has issued a multi-hazard impact-based classification, warning of expected impacts, including strong gusts, heavy rainfall, and rough seas, in Mozambique, Malawi, and other parts of the region.

Member states have been urged to closely monitor official weather updates, intensify public awareness campaigns, and preposition relief supplies to enable a swift response to the cyclone’s impact.

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Senate passes death penalty abolition bill

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The Zimbabwe Senate has passed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill, paving the way for the country to join the growing list of nations that have abolished capital punishment.

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The bill, which has already been approved by the National Assembly, will now be sent to the President for assent and subsequent publication in the Gazette as an Act.

The country has 62 convicted prisoners facing the death penalty.

Veritas has congratulated the Senators, Members of the National Assembly, the President, and the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for their role in facilitating the bill’s passage through Parliament.

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Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who is also the Leader of Government Business in Parliament, defended the bill in the Senate, citing studies that show the death penalty has failed to deter crime.

He emphasized that the actual number of murders remained the same despite the death penalty’s existence, questioning its effectiveness as a deterrent.

Ziyambi also highlighted the bill’s potential to address the root causes of crime, which he believes the death penalty does not tackle. He pointed out the bias of the death penalty against poverty-stricken people, stating that history shows the majority of those executed are from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Zimbabwe has been on a de facto moratorium on executions for about 17 years, with the last execution conducted in 2005.

 

 

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Cyclone Chido bears down on Zimbabwe, government issues warning

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

A powerful tropical cyclone named Chido is moving menacingly towards Zimbabwe, prompting the government to issue a warning and advise residents to take necessary precautions.

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According to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD), Cyclone Chido has intensified into an intense tropical cyclone and is likely to affect Zimbabwe on December 17.

The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds to several provinces, including Manicaland, Masvingo, Mashonaland East and West, Harare Metropolitan, and parts of Midlands and Mashonaland West.

The MSD has warned of heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm in 24 hours in some areas, which could lead to floods, rockfalls, and mudflows.

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Residents have been advised to plan evacuation mechanisms, avoid open spaces, secure their homes from damaging winds, and stay informed through authentic updates from the MSD and the Department of Civil Protection (DCP).

The government has assured citizens that it is taking necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of the cyclone. The DCP is on high alert, and emergency services are ready to respond to any situations that may arise.

As Cyclone Chido bears down on Zimbabwe, residents are advised to remain calm but vigilant. The government’s warning and advisory come as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and minimize damage.

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Stay tuned for further updates on Cyclone Chido and its impact on Zimbabwe.

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