At least 1000 men were circumcised under the on-going clinical male circumcision facilitated by the National Aids Council (NAC) and the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in Chiredzi district recently.
The programme is aiming at circumcising a total number of 3000 people in Masvingo.
According to NAC Masvingo provincial boss Evios Makoni, the on- going exercise is going to spread to other districts in Masvingo soon.
“This is the starting point in Masvingo province and we are targeting men between 16-29 years of age to be circumcised,” said Makoni.
Circumcision is a traditional and compulsory practice to Shangani boys. However, this year’s programme is not compulsory and any man regardless of tribal background is free to participate.
Traditionally, the practice was carried without anesthetics and other surgical tools until NAC came to the rescue.
“Our main objective is to meet their traditional practice in the prevention of HIV and we are saying lets do it hygienically and in a more humane manner,” Makoni said.
Currently there are 26 medical personnel in Chiredzi who are conducting the operations in three areas, Chidonga, Chambuta and Chimbwedziva camps.
Circumcision at a medical institution costs around $75, but the on going exercise in Chiredzi is done free of charge.
NAC is going to host a graduation ceremony on Tuesday this week..
29 August, 2010
27 August, 2010
Masvingo says Zimbabwe must have five provinces
People from all the seven districts of Masvingo who are contributing in the national constitution making process are unanimously demanding for the merging of the country’s current ten administrative provinces to become five.
The provinces must be simply named North, South, East, West and Central.
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) provincial director of elections and Masvingo Central legislator Jeffryson Chitando confirmed that in all of the meetings he has attended so far, the issue of having five provinces has remained on top of the agenda.
“In all meetings people are lobbying for merging of the current ten provinces. They are saying Zanu PF came up with many provinces especially in Mashonaland to build politics of patronage in such provinces.
“It seems the issue of merging provinces is topping the list of what the people want to be done in the new constitution,” Chitando said.
Villagers who spoke to The Mirror said the government is wasting a lot of money and resources through paying governors and workers in the current set up.
“We can reduce government expenditure by having five provinces. It would mean that we will only have five governors and that way, we can serve resources and money,” said a villager.
Besides having a guarantee that the provinces will be reduced to five, Masvingo is making it clear that the country’s president should be between 40 to 70 years old.
If Masvingo’s presidential age range proposal gets the nod from other provinces, Zanu PF will be forced to drop its traditional candidate President Robert Mugabe in the next elections since he will be 17 years older than the preferred maximum age by next year.
According to what the people want, a president should be allowed to be in office for only two terms.
The current constitution is silent on the president’s age and the number of terms that one can be in office.
-Masvingo Mirror
05 August, 2010
14 July, 2010
WAZ explains how online and print work together
Westedeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (WAZ) - Germany’s third largest
newspaper and magazine is one of the media groups which are separately
but successfully running print and online editions.
WAZ has regional bureaus in various towns and cities which keep in
touch with the headquarters in Essen on daily basis.
Katrin Scheib the Managing Editor of Der Westen (The West) – WAZ’s
portal explained that her organization is able to run both print and
online editions without problems.
As much as people want to move with technology in disseminating news
through various social media networks and multimedia, there are some
people who will always want the printed version.
According to Ms.Scheib, WAZ’s effective use of both print and online
editions has remained the organization’s cutting edge over its
competitors.
“We have print and online editions which run separately. We however,
have one editorial policy and at times the online editors would use
some stories or pictures from print but often each entity is
independent of the other,” she explained.
Their Online edition has its own staff which has a totally different
work schedule from the print journalists. For WAZ online journalists,
the day begins at 0600 hours but has no fixed knocking-off time. If
there are major events of breaking news, online journalists often find
themselves in the office publishing stories. By 0945 hours every day,
they engage in their daily meeting for latest updates and often
bureaus from various regions or cities are involved in these meetings
through video conferences. Topics of Der Westen range from
international news to local information from 140 towns in Europe. In
addition to that, Der Westen offers videos and weblogs as the
important feature to enhance its brand.
The regional bureaus have a task to extensively report about different
areas better than anyone else to make sure that they outpace bloggers
and other publications in delivering news to people.
“Though bloggers are out there to compete with us, our secret to our
success is on our effective way of reporting. Our strength also lies
on our capability to manage synergies,” she added.
Despite the organization’s determination in utilizing print media,
Ms.Scheib explained that they use social media such as facebook,
twitter and even build a community section for Der Westen readership
to make sure that as many people as possible are reached. People can
create their profiles, blogs and find relevant local news using a map
tool.
She also said that the organization holds a number of trainings in
order to equip its staff members with current journalistic skills,
thereby remaining the dominating force in the media industry in both
West German and Europe at large.
While many regional publisher are publishing away from regional
portals, WAZ turns to the other way and they prove us they’re right.
WAZ’s story concerning printed and online newspaper assures readership
and journalists that both kinds of journalism can live together in
peace.
Our visit to WAZ head office demystified the concept that the days for
the existence of print media are numbered.
newspaper and magazine is one of the media groups which are separately
but successfully running print and online editions.
WAZ has regional bureaus in various towns and cities which keep in
touch with the headquarters in Essen on daily basis.
Katrin Scheib the Managing Editor of Der Westen (The West) – WAZ’s
portal explained that her organization is able to run both print and
online editions without problems.
As much as people want to move with technology in disseminating news
through various social media networks and multimedia, there are some
people who will always want the printed version.
According to Ms.Scheib, WAZ’s effective use of both print and online
editions has remained the organization’s cutting edge over its
competitors.
“We have print and online editions which run separately. We however,
have one editorial policy and at times the online editors would use
some stories or pictures from print but often each entity is
independent of the other,” she explained.
Their Online edition has its own staff which has a totally different
work schedule from the print journalists. For WAZ online journalists,
the day begins at 0600 hours but has no fixed knocking-off time. If
there are major events of breaking news, online journalists often find
themselves in the office publishing stories. By 0945 hours every day,
they engage in their daily meeting for latest updates and often
bureaus from various regions or cities are involved in these meetings
through video conferences. Topics of Der Westen range from
international news to local information from 140 towns in Europe. In
addition to that, Der Westen offers videos and weblogs as the
important feature to enhance its brand.
The regional bureaus have a task to extensively report about different
areas better than anyone else to make sure that they outpace bloggers
and other publications in delivering news to people.
“Though bloggers are out there to compete with us, our secret to our
success is on our effective way of reporting. Our strength also lies
on our capability to manage synergies,” she added.
Despite the organization’s determination in utilizing print media,
Ms.Scheib explained that they use social media such as facebook,
twitter and even build a community section for Der Westen readership
to make sure that as many people as possible are reached. People can
create their profiles, blogs and find relevant local news using a map
tool.
She also said that the organization holds a number of trainings in
order to equip its staff members with current journalistic skills,
thereby remaining the dominating force in the media industry in both
West German and Europe at large.
While many regional publisher are publishing away from regional
portals, WAZ turns to the other way and they prove us they’re right.
WAZ’s story concerning printed and online newspaper assures readership
and journalists that both kinds of journalism can live together in
peace.
Our visit to WAZ head office demystified the concept that the days for
the existence of print media are numbered.
07 February, 2009
Masvingo curiously waits for new government
The people of masvingo are waiting for the new government to be announced next week if no changes are adopted by the three political parties.
Though most people were of the view that Zanu PF should step down as it was deafeted in the March 2008 harmonised elections, desperation and poverty which had severely hit them recently left them with no option besides to thump up for the inclusive government.
By 11 Ferbruary, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) Morgan Tsvangirai would be ordained the country's Prime Minister. Two days later, the cabinet ministers would be announced and the marriage life between Zanu PF and MDC would roll off thereafter.
Though most people were of the view that Zanu PF should step down as it was deafeted in the March 2008 harmonised elections, desperation and poverty which had severely hit them recently left them with no option besides to thump up for the inclusive government.
By 11 Ferbruary, the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) Morgan Tsvangirai would be ordained the country's Prime Minister. Two days later, the cabinet ministers would be announced and the marriage life between Zanu PF and MDC would roll off thereafter.
23 July, 2008
"Nyika yaora" Can talks solve anything?
Zimbabwe's economy has gone to the dogs with the highest inflation in the world. Every sane Zimbabwean should be wary about the situation. The living conditions for almost everyone have decreased tremendously, many no longer afford to acquire even the basics. Vulnerable communities such as orphans are dying because of hunger, if you have never witnessed this, get it right this is a true Zimbabwean story.
July 21st 2008 shall be remembered for the signing of the MoU by political parties to begin inter party talks to solve the crises. Now the question is, Can the talks bring something good on our tables? post your comments here
22 July, 2008
Chipanga confesses his presidential ambitions
Hosia Chipanga, a popular sungura musician has confessed that he wanted to join the presidential racer in the March harmonised elections. Chipanga only decided to call it quits when he failed to follow all necessary channels to be in the competion as he thought were very undemocratic.
Having failed to make it into the race, which eventually pitted four candidates — President Robert Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai, Simba Makoni and Langton Towungana — Chipanga now wants the existing political parties to merge and form one party.
He suggest the party be called MAPIPI — which stands for the Modern African People's Institute of Political Independence which will be God driven and have its roots in the people. www.herald.co.zw accesed 19 July 2008
"I wanted to contest as a presidential candidate during the March presidential elections. In fact, I tasked my lawyers to make an application for me," he said.
Chipanga started seeking legal guidance on the 2008 Presidential election in September last year, according to the correspondence he had with his legal practitioners, C Mutsahuni Chikore and Partners.
The Chitungwiza-based sungura artiste only decided against contesting at the beginning of this year when he was advised of the legal requirement that his nomination papers had to be signed by 10 supporters from each of the country's 10 provinces.
Chipanga feels the requirement is autocratic, binding and repressive.
"I felt this requirement was one way of trying to bar prospective candidates from entering the race. I decided not to pursue it further because I felt it was very binding.
"Naturally, as you all know, I have more than just one 'supporter' in each and every province of the country because when I hold my shows there, many people attend my shows and these could have easily signed my application," said Chipanga.
He added that this was not the first time that he had dabbled in politics.
"I was a politician first before I became a musician, but if I tell this to people they won't believe it.
"It started on September 13 in 1977 when I had a vision in which I was told to change the world, just like the Biblical John the Baptist.
"The first and closest political organisation that I formed was called the Organisation for International Peace and those who were there then might remember the time I was arrested by members of the CIO."
For many a Zimbabwean, Chipanga's political ambitions will be dismissed as a joke but he claims to have solutions to all the problems the country is currently facing.
"I wanted to show people the kind of leadership that is divine and God-inspired. All the suffering and problems that people the world over are going through is a result of lack of Godly wisdom. I tell you, I hold the keys to all these problems and I am willing to share them for our nation's good if I am approached.
"I don't have anything against any political party or leader and that is why I sang the song Sahwira Wenyika in which I am urging the ruling party and the opposition to come together as brothers," Chipanga said.
Despite missing out on the 2008 election, Chipanga — who is currently working on a new album — said he has decided to start "laying the groundwork now" ahead of the next presidential elections.
Having failed to make it into the race, which eventually pitted four candidates — President Robert Mugabe, Morgan Tsvangirai, Simba Makoni and Langton Towungana — Chipanga now wants the existing political parties to merge and form one party.
He suggest the party be called MAPIPI — which stands for the Modern African People's Institute of Political Independence which will be God driven and have its roots in the people. www.herald.co.zw accesed 19 July 2008
"I wanted to contest as a presidential candidate during the March presidential elections. In fact, I tasked my lawyers to make an application for me," he said.
Chipanga started seeking legal guidance on the 2008 Presidential election in September last year, according to the correspondence he had with his legal practitioners, C Mutsahuni Chikore and Partners.
The Chitungwiza-based sungura artiste only decided against contesting at the beginning of this year when he was advised of the legal requirement that his nomination papers had to be signed by 10 supporters from each of the country's 10 provinces.
Chipanga feels the requirement is autocratic, binding and repressive.
"I felt this requirement was one way of trying to bar prospective candidates from entering the race. I decided not to pursue it further because I felt it was very binding.
"Naturally, as you all know, I have more than just one 'supporter' in each and every province of the country because when I hold my shows there, many people attend my shows and these could have easily signed my application," said Chipanga.
He added that this was not the first time that he had dabbled in politics.
"I was a politician first before I became a musician, but if I tell this to people they won't believe it.
"It started on September 13 in 1977 when I had a vision in which I was told to change the world, just like the Biblical John the Baptist.
"The first and closest political organisation that I formed was called the Organisation for International Peace and those who were there then might remember the time I was arrested by members of the CIO."
For many a Zimbabwean, Chipanga's political ambitions will be dismissed as a joke but he claims to have solutions to all the problems the country is currently facing.
"I wanted to show people the kind of leadership that is divine and God-inspired. All the suffering and problems that people the world over are going through is a result of lack of Godly wisdom. I tell you, I hold the keys to all these problems and I am willing to share them for our nation's good if I am approached.
"I don't have anything against any political party or leader and that is why I sang the song Sahwira Wenyika in which I am urging the ruling party and the opposition to come together as brothers," Chipanga said.
Despite missing out on the 2008 election, Chipanga — who is currently working on a new album — said he has decided to start "laying the groundwork now" ahead of the next presidential elections.
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