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Chombo in Fresh Land Scam Iz qula enzo u I G ze o n ir z it o a G M u q a j u n l i a h C C h o i r n i t j i a a M M a a i j t i n r i o h C The Real Change Times Movement for Democratic Change A Party of Excellence! The Official Mouthpiece of the MDC Tuesday 18 January MDC Information & Publicity Department, Harvest House, 44 Nelson Mandela Ave, Harare, Zimbabwe Issue 059: 2011 Zanu PF goons jailed …as 10 MDC supporters win millions of US$ in damages BEATRICE - Five Zanu PF zealots, involving acts of brutality perpetrated Zimbabwe, charging that such support part of a terror gang of eight, who on innocent Zimbabweans by Zanu PF was meant for Zanu PF supporters only. brutally maimed and assaulted MDC goons as they sulked over their losses supporters in Beatrice during the which effectively de-stooled their Mugabe and Zanu PF, using the military, abortive presidential run- off campaign party from the seat of government. literally declared war on Zimbabweans in the name of, and under the command Today, Zanu PF is merely a partner in a after their landmark loss in the of Zanu PF and Robert Mugabe after coalition arrangement, generously made 2008 election. the 29 March 2008 elections, started possible by the MDC’s magnanimity serving three year jail terms on and patriotism. Meanwhile, in another people’s victory Thursday for their crimes. against merchants of violence, the SADC The news was well received in the Tribunal has awarded damages of nearly Chitungwiza magistrate, Patience Beatrice area as it opened avenues for the US$17 million to nine Zimbabwean Ururu-Madondo convicted the senseless MDC supporters to claim compensation torture victims, in a landmark ruling hooligans for torture, assault, banditry from the criminals for loss of property that yet again exposes Zanu PF’s and theft, all committed after Zanu PF and injuries they sustained during that flagrant disregard of the rule of law. Two of the thousands of survivors of violence against the MDC on the waiting list for justice and peace and Mugabe lost the election for the period of Zanu PF madness. According to the judgment Case first time in 29 years of an unbridled The matter was before judge Ariranga the right to an effective remedy, the No. SADC (T) 05/2008 (see www. dictatorship and tyranny. The court heard that the five forced realchangetimes.com for a full text) Govindasamy Pillay who said right to have access to an independent MDC supporters and activists to sing delivered on 9 December 2010, Barry Zimbabwe has acted in contravention and impartial court or tribunal and the Those now in jail are: Carter party songs while they hammered Gondo, Kerina Gweshe, Nyaradzai of various fundamental human rights. right to a fair hearing,” Pillay said. Matengambiri, Tabeth Mubaiwa, them with logs, iron bars and sticks Katsande, Peter Chirinda, Phanuel The nine suffered bullet wounds, Oncemore Matangira, David Makina in an act the complainants described Mapingure, Ruth Manika, Sophia beatings and even paralysis as a result Justice Pillay further ruled that and Zacharia Moyo. Three others as extremely callous, heartless and Matasva, Trust Shumba and Mercy of the physical violence at the hands Section 5 (2) of Zimbabwe’s were lucky to be released for lack of barbaric – Zanu PF style. Magunje can now heave sigh of of the police and soldiers under the State Liabilities Act, which evidence. Collectively, they harrassed relief after they won the case with the Zanu PF regime eight years ago. protects the Zimbabwe government’s and tormented scores of people in They routinely visited the MDC assistance of the Zimbabwe Human internal property from being attached, the normaly serene farming district supporters at their homes, making Rights NGO Forum. “We hold, therefore, in light of the was not only in contravention of the which has since abandoned Zanu PF. random searches for MDC ceremonial authorities quoted above, that the Treaty but also violated Article 3 (2) outfits, literature, regalia, party cards, They had sued the government for failing Respondent is in breach of Articles of the African Charter on Human and The conviction of the five mark a and to extort food. In particular, they to comply with earlier orders of the High 4(c) and 6(1) of the Treaty in that it Peoples’ Rights which provides that beginning of thousands of similar seized all the farm inputs and seed Court. The government initially refused has acted in contravention of various “every individual is entitled to equal cases in the MDC’s files and records donated by the Reserve Bank of or neglected to compensate them. fundamental human rights, namely protection at law”. To Page 2 Chombo in fresh land scam …desperate mayors plead with Parliament to intervene HARARE - Fresh evidence implicating 3662/1954 was specifically endorsed to Records show that over the years, of Local Government, Rural and Ignatius Morgen Chiminya Chombo has effect the council ownership. For years, Chombo tried to transfer the land into Urban Development. emerged in yet another suspicious land the piece of land remained in that state. his name but failed. Correspondence, deal in which the Zanu PF politiburo dating back to 25 June 2004, between the A perusal of these documents shows member is a central figure in corruption When Chombo went into full time ministry (through the then permanent that they appear suspect, tampered with politics, he claims to have signed a secretary Mrs R. Pazvakawambwa), or completely manufactured. in Harare. lease agreement with this non-existent Harare City Council and lawyers government ministry on 2nd January Honey and Blackenberg show clearly Mrs R. Pazvakawambwa, in a letter to In the city’s plush northern suburb 1997 and agreed to pay Z$6 301 as the difficulties Chombo encountered the City Valuer and Estates Manager, of Glen Lorne lies a piece of land rentals per year. A further conflicting in wrestling the property from the a Mr Francisco, dated 25 June 2004 technically known as Subdivision “K” point here is that Chombo alleges to city council. requested that the piece of land be of Nthaba which used to belong to the have bought the same piece of land transferred to Chombo on the basis that city council. on the 1st of January 1997. How this Among the lawyers’ concerns were the stand had been allocated to him was possible on New Year’s Day issues of conflict of interest as in 1995. Chombo alleges that he was allocated beggars belief? Chombo, now as the minister, was literally intending to change the land The Town Clerk responded to Mrs the same piece of land in 1995 by the Chombo Chombo tried to sell the land to use for a personal advantage. Further, R. Pazvakawambwa’s letter on 21 then Ministry of Local Government, a Mr Alois Ndaziva Chimeri (63- the lawyers wanted a Capital Gains September 2004 advising her that Rural and Urban Development. But This piece of land was donated to the 556768T26) who was then residing at Clearance Certificate, Title Deeds and Chombo’s application had been there was no ministry with such a name city by a well wisher, Walter Serocold 69 Steven Drive , Msasa, Harare, for an Agreement of Sale – documents forwarded to the Director of Works, at the time although the date stamp on Pell Edmonds, in 1954 and transferred Z$250 million on 15th September 2003. Chombo did not appear to have. P.C. Chiwanga for onward transmission Chombo’s lease agreement says so. on the 8th of October 1973 to the City of But this could not happen as Chombo Additional documentation about to the ministry for a ‘change of use’ The ministry which existed was that of Harare on condition that it can only be was not the registered owner of this piece of land was generated in terms of Section 49 of the Regional Local Government and Housing. used as a public space. Title Deed No. the property. when Chombo was now the Minister Town and Country Planning Act (1996). To Page 2 Together, united, winning, ready for real change! 1 Upsurge in violence HARARE - The MDC deplores the if they voted for the MDC in the Ncube’s tiny toy current upsurge in violence, illegal next elections. arrests and abductions of its members and members of the members of the On Thursday, Zanu PF youths public by state security agents and caused disturbances at the MDC Zanu PF supporters. headquarters, Harvest House, Harare, and attacked innocent shoppers Reports received by the MDC and workers. Four councillors and across the country show that there five MDC youths were arrested in harmless- Khupe is a rise in cases involving violence, Victoria Falls last week on false arbitrary arrests on flimsy grounds charges of disrupting a council and kidnappings of its members meeting. They were each granted a BULAWAYO - MDC Vice President “There is so much insecurity among especially in the rural areas. US$70 bail each on Wednesday. and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon those in the Welshman Ncube The party has noted a heavy presence Thokozani Khuphe has dismissed as group. The group is out to use them, of army personnel in the countryside, Chikomba district began the school inconsequential the purported rise particularly in Matabeleland, Masvingo harassing innocent villagers. Last year by disrupting classes and trying of Welshman Ncube in politics and and Manicaland,” said a senior official. week , a group of soldiers from the to push out teachers who are alleged vowed to trounce him, once again, in 4.2 Infantry Battalion went and beat to support the MDC.
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