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Mnangagwa is the Author of Instability: Chamisa COSTA NKOMO

MDC Alliance Presidential candi- date, Nelson Chamisa has ac- cused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of brewing instabili- ty in the country by refusing to heed to demands by the opposi- tion to level the electoral playing field with the assistance of the Electoral Commission. Addressing thousands of party supporters who gathered at the Africa Unity Square after march- ing to ZEC offices in today, Chamisa said Mnangagwa was conniving with the electoral Mnangagwa do not agree with (AU), and United Nations (UN), if management body to rig the his demands for electoral re- they fail to give us response, we forthcoming harmonized elec- forms, among them a clean vot- will become our own answer,” tions- a move he said is threat to er’s register and transparency on said Chamisa. the stability of the country. the printing, storage and distribu- The MDC Alliance leader further “I have told Mnangagwa that you tion of the ballot papers. threatened to mobilize the are now authoring instability in Political parties have publicly masses to come and stay in the this country, you are now causing complained against ZEC which capital if ZEC refuses to give in to instability in this country, because they accused of selling them a their demands. rigging of elections is causing dummy when they were invited to The peaceful electoral protest instability. If you steal elections observe ballot printing at Fidelity also received an endorsement there will not be peace in the Printers ‘only to be kept 20 from This Flag founder and cleric, country, metres away from the printing Evan Mawarire among other po- “Our ballot is a security issue, room.’ litical stakeholders who rallied elections is a national security “So we will not compromise on people to be firm in their de- issue, respect the people of Zim- the issue of the ballot. We have mands for an electoral level play- babwe,” said Chamisa. submitted our concerns to South- ing field. Chamisa threatened to cause ern African Development Com- unrest in the country if ZEC and munity (SADC), African Union www.263chat.com ZIMBABWE 2 WEDNESDAY 11 July 2018 Batanai Gardens | Harare

Volume 127 | 17 pages Family Planning Uptake Still Low in Southern Zim FAITH ZVORUFURA

Zimbabwe will soon meet its Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) target despite southern parts of the country still recording low Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) compared to Harare and . Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) is a global partnership that supports the rights of women and girls to decide, freely, and for them- selves, whether, when, and how many children they want to have. Addressing the media yesterday ahead of the World Population caland, Masvingo, Matebeleland aged 15-19. Day Commemorations, Zimba- South have the lowest use of con- "Family planning is a human bwe National Family Planning traception in the country," ex- right, it is not about limiting cou- Council (ZNFPC) Executive Direc- plained Murwira. ples but allowing them the choice tor Dr Munyaradzi Murwira said He added that the southern prov- on when to have children. Family Zimbabwe is almost reaching the inces have a low uptake of family planning is essential to overcom- UNFPA 2020 Family Planning (FP) planning because of lower prima- ing poverty, which worsens when target though there are differen- ry healthcare services, high individuals cannot choose the size tials across the country with the movement of male population to of their family, southern provinces recording the Botswana and South Africa and "It is a key pillar to ensure safe lowest uptake of family planning. social, cultural and religious motherhood, reduces the risk of "The use of family planning by issues. death and disability associated place of residence, total is 66% However, an improvement has with from pregnancy and child- but urban areas have a higher been noted in the use of implants birth too early or too late in a prevalence rate than rural areas. from 3% in 2010 and to 10% by woman's life as is the situation in Urban areas are at 71% and rural 2015. Zimbabwe. We need to invest areas at 63%, Speaking at the same briefing, more in our young people to have "The differentials across the prov- (UNFPA) Zimbabwe Country Rep- a brighter Zimbabwe," she said. inces in terms of the uptake of resentative, Esther Muia said Muia urged men to actively par- family planning services, Bula- family planning is a key pillar to ticipate in family planning and wayo and Harare have the high- ensure safe motherhood. plan together with their spouses. est CPR of 70-71% and you note She added that pregnancy and that the provinces in the southern childbirth related complications parts of the country that is Mani- are the number one killers of girls

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Munch Zimbabwe, a web-based platform and mobile application that allows people to search for their favourite restaurant and make payments is eyeing expan- sion into the resort town of Victo- ria Falls. Chief Executive Officer of the start-up company, Tatenda Ja- karasi said they identified Victoria giving them the option to order gone on to partner with 50 Falls because of growth prospects through the app, place orders restaurants in Harare. as well as filling a gap as most through the website get- restaurants do not do deliveries. munched.com or via their Face- Munch Zimbabwe currently deliv- book page, Munch Zimbabwe. ers for Little Monkey and Shear- Once an order has been made water Cafe among other restau- via Ecocash, Zipit or point of sale rants in Harare. machines, the restaurant pre- “We are delighted to have a pres- pares food which customers can ence in Victoria Falls. The city is either collect in person or is deliv- poised for tremendous commer- ered. cial growth and it was important "Once an order has been made for us to bridge the gap between through the app, Munch drivers customers and restaurants; the will pick the food up from the majority of which don’t do any restaurant and deliver it to the deliveries. We’ll be adding more customer. Customers can also restaurants in the coming weeks," place orders in advance for said Jakarasi. pickup," noted the company. Since its launch last year, Munch Munch is the only food Zimbabwe has made ordering app in Zimbabwe, operating food convenient for its customers daily from 10am to 8pm and has www.263chat.comwww.263chat.com NEWS 5 Fastjet to launch daily flights between Harare and Bulawayo …First flight scheduled for 20 July STAFF REPORTER

Fastjet, Africa’s affordable airline for everyone, announced today that it will commence daily flights between Harare and Bulawayo from 20 July 2018. Ticket sales are already open on fastjet.com, Fastjet shops and all travel agents, with a special Launch Fare starting at $59 taxes includ- ed. Fastjet will be the first affordable airline to operate the Harare Bul- awayo route; the airline presently flies between Harare and Johan- tional aircraft to facilitate ment and on average the market nesburg 4 times daily, between growth,” he adds. entry of a carrier on any new Harare and Victoria Falls twice Bulawayo being the second larg- route stimulates job creation of daily and up to 3 times a week est city in Zimbabwe and a strate- around 100-200 opportunities between Victoria Falls and Johan- gic economic hub that services across various sectors.” nesburg. nearby mining, industrial and ag- With the addition of the Harare “Fastjet has been pursuing this ricultural activity, Bezuidenhout Bulawayo route Fastjet’s network route designation for several believes that Fastjet’s entry into in Zimbabwe now totals 4 desti- years,” says Fastjet chief execu- this market will contribute posi- nations with more than 100 tive Nico Bezuidenhout. tively in terms of further stimulat- weekly flights; this makes Fastjet “We are delighted to see that ing economic activity and growth. the leading carrier in Zimbabwe. positive changes in the Zimba- The 2017 ICAO (International “With our affordable fares, multi- bwean environment made this Civil Aviation Organisation) study ple daily frequencies for business development possible, enabling shows that aviation creates sub- travelers, our commitment to pro- low-fare connectivity between stantial up and downstream eco- moting local and inbound tour- more domestic destinations.” nomic benefits. The air transport ism and our on-time performance Fastjet will celebrate its third year industry employs around 381 000 of 90%, Fastjet has become the of Zimbabwean operations in Oc- people in Africa and contributes airline for everyone,” says Be- tober and “has invested substan- more than $ 9 billion to the conti- zuidenhout. tially in the market with positive nent’s GDP. “We look forward to continued outcomes. While we are launch- “The catalytic impact of aviation engagement with all stakehold- ing with a single frequency at stretches this to around 6.8 mil- ers in Zimbabwe to realise addi- present, Fastjet intends to further lion jobs and $ 72.5 billion tional frequencies on the route as grow the route following further toward GDP. On a country and well as the development of new consultation with stakeholders city scale airlines benefit local destinations.” and ultimately to introduce addi- tourism, supply chain procure- www.263chat.com NEWS 6 Zim Prisoners in Long Wait Over Voting Fate STAFF REPORTER

HIGH Court Judge Justice Clem- ent Phiri on Wednesday 11 July 2018 reserved judgment after presiding over the hearing and determination of an application filed by some prisoners seeking an order compelling Zimbabwe- an authorities to allow them to cast votes in this month’s general elections. Through the application, the pris- oners Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama, wanted the High Court to issue an order But Justice Phiri reserved judg- prison detention, ZEC had neither compelling Justice, Legal and ment after indicating that he carried out any voter education, Parliamentary Affairs Minister would need more time to consid- including voter registration nor Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi, Zimbabwe er all the legal authorities re- enabled prisoners to cast their Electoral Commission (ZEC) ferred to by lawyers representing vote during the several by-elec- Chairperson Justice Priscilla the applicants and those repre- tions which were held in the Chigumba and ZEC as the elec- senting the defendants before country to elect legislators. tions management body, to regis- makes a decision “expeditiously”. The prisoners argued that they ter them on the national voters The prisoners’ application was were asserting their constitutional roll and facilitate their voting on only been set down for hearing rights particularly the right to vote Election Day. this month although they filed in elections and referendums as Madzokere and Maengahama their petition in June 2017, more enshrined in Section 67 (3) (a) of are currently serving prison terms than one year ago. the Constitution. of 20 years each at Chikurubi In their application, Madzokere, Musarurwa, Madzokere and Maximum Security Prison after Maengahama and Musarurwa, Maengahama argued that it is they were convicted in 2016 for who were represented by Advo- common cause that Zimbabwe is murdering a policeman. Yvonne cate Tererai Mafukidze, who was due for general elections in 2018 Musarurwa, who was also a pris- instructed by Jeremiah Bamu of and they are entitled to exercise oner until she was released under Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human their political rights regardless of an amnesty early this year, is the Rights, argued that since the their status as detainees. third applicant. period that they have been in

www.263chat.com BUSINESS 8 Econet Infrastructure Investment Sets Building Blocks For Digital Transformation STAFF REPORTER

A postal and telecommunications sector performance report has shown Econet Wireless leading in the information, communication technology (ICT) industry infra- structure investment. The report, unveiled by the Postal and Telecommunications Regula- tory Authority of Zimbabwe (Po- traz) on Monday reveals that as at the end of the March 2018, Econet had 52% market share of 2G base stations, ahead of its mobile sector peers NetOne, which had 35% market share, and Telecel, which had 14%. The report by the industry regula- before Econet – were shown with add new customers, drive sub- tor revealed that in the 3G data 23% (NetOne) and 12% (Telecel) scriber usage and to offer multi- technology category, Econet had market share at the end of the ple products and services – in an even larger infrastructure first quarter of 2018. particular multimedia content market share of 57%, in compari- Listed less than a year after it and fintech products – which run son to NetOne, which had 28%, commenced operations, Econet on data-driven digital platforms. and Telecel, which managed a Wireless is now firmly established The data from the Potraz report 15% market share. as a listed blue-chip company affirmed that Econet’s customer The sector report showed a yet and one of the Zimbabwe Stock and product market leadership is wider lead in high-speed LTE data Exchange’s heavy weight count- supported by multi-million-dollar technology investment by Econet ers, attracting interest from both infrastructure investment (over in comparison to its peers, with local and international investors. US$1.3 billion over the years), the company garnering 68% The Potraz sector report showed which has allowed Econet to take market share, ahead of NetOne – that Econet was the only operator giant leaps forward on the jour- at 30% – and Telecel at 2%. in Q1 of 2018 that grew its ney towards transitioning itself Econet, which celebrates its 20th mobile data traffic share, from into a fully digital business. anniversary this week, com- 64.6% to 67.1%. NetOne’s When Econet customers enjoy the menced operations on July 10, mobile data traffic share fell from Kwese multi-media products on 1998. 29.2% to 27.8%, while Telecel’s digital platforms, or when they The company has since grown to data traffic share dropped from use services within the business’ be the industry market leader, 6.2% to 5.1%. extensive fintech mobile transact- with a 65% overall customer Taken together with its significant ing environment, they hardly link market share of active mobile and consistent investment in net- these to the company’s extensive subscribers, according to the work and data infrastructure, the infrastructure investment. industry report. evidence from the report suggests Yet the two are immutably linked By comparison, Econet’s licensed that Econet has earned its market and are in fact at the core of what peers NetOne and Telecel – leadership stripes, as its infra- drives the 20-year old mobile which both begun operations structure gives it the capacity to market leader in Zimbabwe. www.263chat.com TECH 9 Zimbabwe's Mobile Internet Data Usage Falls SHINGIE LEV MURINGI

Zimbabwe's Mobile Internet Data usage has decreased by 0.18% to record 5.22 million Gigabytes in the first quarter of 2018 from 5.23 million consumed in the last quarter of 2017. The statistics are part of the 2018 first quota performance report released by the Postal and Tele- byte. necting with global conglomer- communications Regulatory Au- The mobile network operators ates. thority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) on have since then complied to the POTRAZ also recorded that Monday. regulator's directive through issu- inbound roaming traffic According to the report, mobile ing public notices that they have increased by 10% from 1.6 mil- internet data usage refers to the slashed their out of bundle lion minutes recorded in the last amount of internet data con- browsing data packages. quarter of 2017, to 1.8 million sumed by a population through On a positive note, Zimbabwe's minutes in the first quarter of the use of mobile devices such as international incoming voice traf- 2018. smartphones, tablets and other fic increased by 2.4% from 39.7 Director General – Dr Gift small devices which can access million minutes recorded in the Machengete said this can be the Internet via 2G/3G/4G and last quarter of 2017, to 40.6 mil- complimented by the increasing LTE network setup. lion minutes in the first quarter of number of international visitors During the presentation of the re- 2018. thronging Zimbabwe for various sults, the POTRAZ Director Gen- This can be accredited to positive purposes such as tourism, explor- eral, Dr Gift Machengete accred- responses by the global commu- ing business opportunities and ited the fall in mobile internet nity to President Emmerson also observers in the upcoming data usage to recent public out- Mnangagwa's economy resusci- elections. cries by mobile network users on tation strategy ”Zimbabwe Is In return, Zimbabwe's outbound the high costs pegged on data Open for Business" which has roaming traffic decreased by 8% bundles by network operators ignited investor interests. to record 741,482 minutes in the such as Econet, and NetOne. In correspondence to that, Zim- first quarter of 2018, from Dr. Machengete also added that babwe's international outgoing 803,117 minutes recorded in the the regulator has moved in to voice traffic registered a 6% last quarter of 2017. curb the mobile internet data growth from 19.5 million minutes This can simply be explained by crisis through implementing a recorded in the last quarter of the number of Zimbabweans who new Long Run Incremental Cost- 2017, to 20.8 million minutes in have embraced the use of Over ing model for operators which the first quarter of 2018. This is The Top (OTT) services like saw POTRAZ slashing data tariffs further accredited to massive en- WhatsApp Calling and Skype by 60% from the recently pegged gagement by the local business when making international calls. pricing of 12, 5 cents per mega- players in their bid to lure foreign byte down to 5 cents per mega- direct investment through con- www.263chat.com FOOD 10

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Nigel Slater swaps traditional shepherd’s pie ingredients for turkey and butternut squash, with delicious results.

Ingredients:

• a medium-sized butternut squash squash. Put the pieces of squash salt and pepper and then stir in a • a little olive oil in a steamer basket and place couple of heaped tablespoons of • a large onion over boiling water. Steam for flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then • a large clove of garlic 20-30 minutes until fully tender. pour in the red wine and a few • 15 chestnut mushrooms They must be soft enough to shakes of Worcestershire sauce. • 3 sprigs thyme mash. Simmer at a low temperature for • 500g/1lb 2oz minced turkey 2. Peel and roughly chop the 5 minutes then add the mush- • salt and freshly ground black onion. Peel and finely slice the rooms and onions. Continue pepper garlic. Warm a couple of table- cooking for 5 minutes then tip • a little flour spoons of the olive oil in a large into a baking dish. • 400ml/14fl oz red wine pan, then add the onion and 4. Mash the cooked squash • a little Worcestershire sauce garlic and cook until pale gold. with a potato masher then stir in • a knob of butter Cut the mushrooms into thick a generous knob of butter and • a little orange zest slices or quarters and add to the the grated orange zest, to taste. pan with the leaves from the Season with salt and pepper. thyme sprigs. Fry until softened, 5. Pile the mash on top of the Method: then transfer to a mixing bowl. turkey, dot with more of the 3. Add a further tablespoon of butter, then bake for 35-45 min- 1. Preheat the oven at oil to the pan, then, as soon as it utes, or until the mash is lightly 200C/400F/Gas 6. Peel, seed starts to sizzle, add the minced browned and slightly crisp on top. and roughly chop the butternut turkey. Season generously with

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4. ICT4D Communication Officer - Gokwe South

Your most important duties: a) Build on the EXTRA communication strategy promote awareness and usage of ICT platforms such as SMS extension, mobile phone based apps, videos and other media channels b) Coordinate and facilitate trainings with project staff, community facilitators and government stake- holders c) Develop and implement ICT based interventions targeted to government extensions workers and farmers to strengthen the existing extension systems d) Strengthen two-way interaction between farmers, extension field officers and multiple value chain players through ICT based solutions e) Develop content and promote visibility of project activities through in-house and external communi- cation channels (Press, Multimedia and Social Media) f) Promote public and private partnerships (PPS) which foster sustainable usage of ICT channels as a method and means of extension g) Develop multimedia products for farmers such as Podcasts and Videos for digital extension and library building

As a qualified applicant, you will possess the following: a) Undergraduate degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Science, Crop Science Digital Marketing/Communications/Business Studies b) A minimum of three years working experience in a similar position. Experience in an International organisation is desirable c) Understanding of digital communication processes, systems and ICTs d) Excellent command of written and spoken English, Shona and Ndebele e) A clean class 4 driver’s licence

Interested candidates should submit a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae not later than 13 July 2018 to [email protected]. The position applied for must clearly be stated in the subject lime of the email.

Successful candidates will be contracted by one of the EXTRA Project partner organisations. Welthungerhilfe and its EXTRA partners are equal opportunity employers and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Welthungerhilfe and its EXTRA partners do not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. www.263chat.com RECRUIT 13

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Solomon Mire has been ruled out of Zimbabwe’s one-day interna- tional (ODI) series against Paki- stan, starting this Friday in Bula- wayo, due to injury. The 28-year-old explosive bats- man sustained a gluteal tear last Friday during his magnificent innings of 63 versus Australia in the international (T20I) triangular series at . Two days earlier, he had ing during the triangular series. been included in the squad and plundered a brilliant 94 – now the In the absence of the duo, Zimba- are in line for their debuts. highest score by a Zimbabwe bwe will be banking on the expe- The ODI series gets underway this batsman in T20I – against rience of Hamilton Ma- Friday at , Pakistan. sakadza, , with the rest of the matches Team physiotherapist Anesu , Malcolm scheduled for 16, 18, 20 and 22 Mupotaringa said Mire will be out Waller and the returning Tendai July at the same venue. of action for at least three weeks. Chatara when they take on Paki- Zimbabwe ODI squad: Brian “He will be out for at least three stan in the five-match ODI series. Chari, , Chamu weeks as he concentrates on , Tarisai Musakanda Chibhabha, Elton Chigumbura, physiotherapy rehabilitation and Brian Chari will be eager to , Tinashe Kamun- which aims to speed up healing impress with the bat, while pace hukamwe, and make sure the tear heals bowler Blessing Muzarabani will (captain), , without tight scar tissue forma- be expected to have a big say Peter Moor, Ryan Murray, Tarisai tion,” Mupotaringa said. with the ball, alongside spinners Musakanda, Blessing Muzaraba- Apart from Mire, Zimbabwe will Tendai Chisoro and Wellington ni, Richard Ngarava, Liam Roche, also miss the services of fast Masakadza. , bowler , who is out for Former Zimbabwe Under-19 cap- at least six weeks after he frac- tain Liam Roche, Tinashe Kamun- tured his right thumb while field- hukamwe and Ryan Murray have www.263chat.com IN-FOCUS 16 MDC ALLIANCE DEMO PICTURES STAFF REPORTER https://263chat.com