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  • Chivayo’s former father in-law in love triangle, wife drags ‘side chick’ to court

    Chivayo’s former father in-law in love triangle, wife drags ‘side chick’ to court

    Court Reporter

    HARARE- FORMER father in-law to billionaire Wicknel Chivayo David Madzikanda is embroiled in a messy love triangle compelling Mutseriwa Madzikanda to take legal action.

    The matter spilled to Harare magistrate’s court and a hearing begun in which the ‘side chick’ Millicent Murape faces charges of cyberbullying and malicious damage to property following a complaint filed by Mutseriwa.

     

    The man is mine: David Madzikanda’s alleged girlfriend Millicent Murape at court

    Murape appeared before Magistrate Lisa Mutendereki facing charges under the Cyber and Data Transmission Act, alongside malicious damage to property allegations, after reportedly sending insulting WhatsApp messages to the complainant.

    In testimony before the court, Mutseriwa Madzikanda told the magistrate that Murape was initially a lodger at the family property before becoming involved with her husband.

    “This woman (Murape) is our lodger and now my husband’s girlfriend. She insulted me on WhatsApp and also broke my window panes,” Mutseriwa testified.

    The complainant further alleged that Murape accused her of witchcraft, claiming traditional charms had been placed on her doorstep.

    “She accused me of bewitching her, saying I placed a charm on her doorstep so she would miscarry her pregnancy with Madzikanda’s child,” Mutseriwa said.

    Mutseriwa revealed that her husband has four other wives, including some from the “touchline,” but insisted her police report was motivated by self-protection rather than jealousy.

    “I have no problem with Madzikanda sleeping with other people’s wives,it’s not his first time. His problem is that he’s searching for a son since he only has daughters. Even if he goes to the touchline, I don’t care,” she said.

    The court heard that Mutseriwa had previously obtained a protection order against Murape, but after it expired, she received another abusive message.

    “Murape used to call my husband while she still had her own husband because she didn’t want to pay rent. I’m surprised why she wants to sleep with a 65-year-old man when men her age are plenty,” Mutseriwa added.

    In her defense, Murape told the court that both she and the complainant are girlfriends to Madzikanda, and accused Mutseriwa of stalking her to damage her reputation.

    Murape also denied throwing stones or breaking window panes at the complainant’s residence.

    According to court documents, Mutseriwa received offensive WhatsApp messages from Murape’s number on July 5, 2025, at approximately 9 PM, with a second batch of messages following on July 6, to which the complainant did not respond.

    The matter was postponed to next week, when David Madzikanda is expected to testify.

  • ZIMASCO chief quit after being subjected to vote

    ZIMASCO chief quit after being subjected to vote

    CHAMBER of Mines President of Zimbabwe and ZIMASCO CEO John Musekiwa broke down in tears and quit in chaotic leadership vote.

    Musekiwa, broke down in tears and quit mid-meeting on May 28, declining an endorsement he had already received and plunging the industry body into a leadership crisis that sources say bears the hallmarks of a deliberate conspiracy.

    The previously unreported developments come on the eve of the Chamber’s Annual Mining Conference and Exhibition, which opens in Victoria Falls on Wednesday, with the newly installed president, Fungai Makoni, the managing director of platinum miner MIMOSA, expected to preside over the four-day gathering.

    The dramatic scenes unfolded during an online Annual General Meeting (AGM) attended by 34 paid-up members – a gathering that was supposed to be a formality.

    ZIMASCO CEO Musekiwa, his first vice president Munashe Shava – the administrator of Hwange Colliery – and second vice president Makoni had all been nominated three weeks earlier and, in keeping with Chamber tradition, were expected to be endorsed without contest. Under the Chamber’s leadership structure, the president and his two deputies each serve two consecutive one-year terms.

    Succession follows the same hierarchy: the first vice president is expected to ascend to the presidency in due course, with the second vice president rising behind him.

    Musekiwa’s abrupt departure upended that succession ladder. Traditionally, after uncontested nominations, there has never been an election for the president and the two deputies. But a veteran mining executive, who is also a past president, intervened the moment endorsements were put to the floor, demanding that each candidate be voted on individually.

    “The intervention came as a surprise because, traditionally, the top three never go through an election after uncontested nomination, even though this is something that is provided for in the constitution,” said a senior mining industry executive who attended the meeting.

    Lawyers were on hand, a detail that struck several attendees as suspicious. “The lawyers were ready to explain this unusual occurrence,” the executive added. Musekiwa was put to the vote and endorsed.

    Then the same past president intervened again, insisting Musekiwa be given the opportunity to accept or decline. What followed shook the meeting. At that point, Musekiwa is said to have broken down before announcing that he was declining the endorsement, citing health reasons.

    The million-dollar question, sources said, is why he waited until that moment to withdraw. His departure immediately triggered a constitutional puzzle. With the presidency vacant, the second vice president, Makoni, was put forward for the top post ahead of first vice president Shava – itself an unprecedented move for the Chamber. Procedural wrangling followed as Shava and Makoni were locked in an election.

    Questions were raised about the absence of auditors to oversee the vote, only for it to emerge that auditors were already present. “Someone raised questions about logistics for the elections, such as the need for auditors, but to our surprise auditors were present, and this was also odd,” another executive said.

    An initial proposal to vote by a show of hands was abandoned after concerns were raised. “Initially, they said voting would be done through a show of hands, but some were uncomfortable and eventually it was decided that voting would happen through email,” the executive said. What followed made the email vote itself suspect, a source said.

    Some attendees are alleged to have used the confusion to campaign actively, with Shava reportedly targeted by a de-campaigning effort orchestrated by an executive from one of Zimbabwe’s leading platinum miners. A vote that normally takes less than ten minutes dragged on for over 45 minutes.

    “We have established that people who had voted in a certain way were coerced to change their positions, and they rewrote emails indicating that they were switching candidates,” one executive said. “As more information comes to light on what happened behind the scenes, it points to a huge scandal.”

    Makoni was eventually elected the Chamber’s new president. That outcome meant Shava retained his first vice president post rather than ascending to the presidency in line with the normal succession order.

    However, Shava subsequently resigned, sources said, because he believed the process had been manipulated. Musekiwa and Shava both declined to comment. The post Chamber of mines chief broke down in tears and quit in chaotic leadership vote appeared first on Zimbabwe Situation.

     

  • Zim pledges US$1 million for Africa-led Ebola response

    Zim pledges US$1 million for Africa-led Ebola response

    By Nigel Pfunde

    Harare – ZIMBABWE has committed US$1 million to support the Africa-led response to the Ebola outbreak and endorsed the “One Plan, One Budget, One Team” framework, Express Mail Zim can report.

    The pledge was announced by President Mnangagwa Tuesday during a virtual meeting of African Heads of State, government officials and health partners convened by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organisation.

    The meeting was called following confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

    President Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe would work with regional and global partners to strengthen disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and rapid response.

    “In line with our mandate, Zimbabwe pledges one million U.S. dollars to Africa CDC for immediate containment and regional preparedness,” he said.

    Zimbabwe has not recorded any confirmed Ebola cases. The Ministry of Health and Child Care has heightened screening at ports of entry and reinforced capacity at provincial isolation centres as a precautionary measure.

    The summit resolved to fast-track vaccine deployment and logistical support to affected areas.

  • Harare residents enjoy a winter of running water.

    Harare residents enjoy a winter of running water.

    Staff Reporter

    For over a decade, Harare’s winter nights told a story of endurance.

    Thousands would rise as early as 0400 hours to queue at boreholes, braving the cold to secure water.

    This winter, the story is different, multitudes across the capital are heaving a collective sigh of relief as taps flow with a consistency unthinkable just years ago.

    Yet even as residents celebrate, a legal storm is brewing.

    On 15 June, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights filed a High Court application seeking to suspend the prepaid water meter rollout, arguing it is unlawful under the Harare Water By‑Laws of 1913 and the Urban Councils Act.

    The ZLHR contends that the city cannot introduce a new billing regime without amending existing by‑laws through proper legislative processes.

    But on 16 June, the Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) issued a statement firmly backing the initiative.

    “Prepaid water systems have the potential to improve revenue collection, reduce billing disputes, eliminate estimated charges, minimise water losses, encourage responsible water consumption and generate resources necessary for infrastructure rehabilitation, maintenance and expansion,” said ZNOART National Chairman Shepherd Chikomba.

    The voices of residents themselves tell a story of profound gratitude.

    In Warren Park 1, Elvis Mukawa said, “I am delighted by the fact that as residents we will only get water that we paid for, which means there are no fears of being overcharged.”

    In Westlea, Sharon Mhlanga echoed, “We are happy with the prepaid water meters as they will make residents responsible, at the same time people will receive what they would have paid for, thus reducing estimates which most residents did not agree with.”

    Fellow Westlea resident Tinashe Moyo added, “Now, I only pay for what I actually use. It brings fairness back to the community.”

    The system, similar to prepaid electricity, allows residents to buy water credits via mobile platforms, eliminating contentious estimated bills.

    More than 23 000 smart meters have been installed, with suburbs including Warren Park, Westlea, Belvedere, Mabelreign and the Avenues already benefiting.

    Over 21 000 meters and 20 kilometres of new piping have been laid, and Helcraw Water is replacing 106 kilometres of ageing pipes.

    Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has called it “the best solution for Harare residents.”

    ZNOART Chairman the human rights argument head‑on:

    “Water is a fundamental human right. However, that right can only be fully realised when local authorities possess the financial and technical capacity to treat, distribute, maintain and expand water infrastructure. Sustainable financing mechanisms are therefore essential,” he said.

    “As residents’ representatives, we believe that Public‑Private Partnerships (PPPs) offer a practical and sustainable model for improving service delivery.”

    The juxtaposition is stark.

    In the same week that ZLHR argues prepaid meters commercialise a basic right, residents in suburbs like Westlea and Warren Park celebrate a winter of running water, something many had not experienced in decades.

    For those who once spent freezing pre‑dawn hours queuing at boreholes, this winter has brought the simple dignity of turning on a tap and finding water.

    As one elderly resident reflected on four decades of struggle, “For all the years since I started staying here, more than 40 years ago, this is the first time I have managed to see water coming from our taps.”

    Whether the courts will halt the rollout remains to be seen.

    But for now, across Harare’s sprawling suburbs, the queues at boreholes have dwindled, the early morning chills no longer carry the dread of a waterless day, and residents are quietly enjoying a winter that feels, for the first time in years, like a season of hope.

  • Harare residents enjoy a winter of running water- despite ZHLR legal aul

    Staff Reporter

    For over a decade, Harare’s winter nights told a story of endurance.

    Thousands would rise as early as 0400 hours to queue at boreholes, braving the cold to secure water.

    This winter, the story is different, multitudes across the capital are heaving a collective sigh of relief as taps flow with a consistency unthinkable just years ago.

    Yet even as residents celebrate, a legal storm is brewing.

    On 15 June, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights filed a High Court application seeking to suspend the prepaid water meter rollout, arguing it is unlawful under the Harare Water By‑Laws of 1913 and the Urban Councils Act.

    The ZLHR contends that the city cannot introduce a new billing regime without amending existing by‑laws through proper legislative processes.

    But on 16 June, the Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) issued a statement firmly backing the initiative.

    “Prepaid water systems have the potential to improve revenue collection, reduce billing disputes, eliminate estimated charges, minimise water losses, encourage responsible water consumption and generate resources necessary for infrastructure rehabilitation, maintenance and expansion,” said ZNOART National Chairman Shepherd Chikomba.

    The voices of residents themselves tell a story of profound gratitude.

    In Warren Park 1, Elvis Mukawa said, “I am delighted by the fact that as residents we will only get water that we paid for, which means there are no fears of being overcharged.”

    In Westlea, Sharon Mhlanga echoed, “We are happy with the prepaid water meters as they will make residents responsible, at the same time people will receive what they would have paid for, thus reducing estimates which most residents did not agree with.”

    Fellow Westlea resident Tinashe Moyo added, “Now, I only pay for what I actually use. It brings fairness back to the community.”

    The system, similar to prepaid electricity, allows residents to buy water credits via mobile platforms, eliminating contentious estimated bills.

    More than 23 000 smart meters have been installed, with suburbs including Warren Park, Westlea, Belvedere, Mabelreign and the Avenues already benefiting.

    Over 21 000 meters and 20 kilometres of new piping have been laid, and Helcraw Water is replacing 106 kilometres of ageing pipes.

    Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has called it “the best solution for Harare residents.”

    ZNOART Chairman the human rights argument head‑on:

    “Water is a fundamental human right. However, that right can only be fully realised when local authorities possess the financial and technical capacity to treat, distribute, maintain and expand water infrastructure. Sustainable financing mechanisms are therefore essential,” he said.

    “As residents’ representatives, we believe that Public‑Private Partnerships (PPPs) offer a practical and sustainable model for improving service delivery.”

    The juxtaposition is stark.

    In the same week that ZLHR argues prepaid meters commercialise a basic right, residents in suburbs like Westlea and Warren Park celebrate a winter of running water, something many had not experienced in decades.

    For those who once spent freezing pre‑dawn hours queuing at boreholes, this winter has brought the simple dignity of turning on a tap and finding water.

    As one elderly resident reflected on four decades of struggle, “For all the years since I started staying here, more than 40 years ago, this is the first time I have managed to see water coming from our taps.”

    Whether the courts will halt the rollout remains to be seen.

    But for now, across Harare’s sprawling suburbs, the queues at boreholes have dwindled, the early morning chills no longer carry the dread of a waterless day, and residents are quietly enjoying a winter that feels, for the first time in years, like a season of hope.

  • OneMoney expands access,through bank partnerships across Zim

    OneMoney expands access,through bank partnerships across Zim

    By Kudakwashe Matizanadzo

    Harare- NetOne’s mobile financial services platform OneMoney is orchestrating a three-pronged transformation across Zimbabwe’s financial landscape, leveraging an extensive distribution network that combines traditional banking infrastructure with mobile money agility to expand financial access, generate employment and streamline transactions for millions of Zimbabweans.

    The State-owned mobile network operator has forged partnerships with six banking institutions including AFC Commercial Bank, POSB, NBS Bank, BancABC, FBC Bank, and Crown Bank to enable seamless Bank-to-Wallet and Wallet-to-Bank integrations

    Industry observers note that the initiative’s true differentiator lies in the physical density of its distribution channels, which now span 79 traditional bank branches, hundreds of Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals at retail outlets and NetOne’s own retail presence across virtually every district in the country.

    POSB operates 45 branches across all provinces, while AFC Commercial Bank contributes another 34 locations, with significant concentration in growth points and rural agricultural hubs. Beyond the brick-and-mortar footprint, NBS Bank and POSB offer branch-based account linking, enabling customers without smartphones or internet connectivity to participate in the digital financial ecosystem.

    The distribution strategy has generated substantial employment opportunities through its agent banking framework. Every bank branch integrated with OneMoney requires additional transaction marshals or financial advisors, while agents at multiple levels earn commissions on cash-in, cash-out, bill payments, and transfer services.

    The recent implementation of agent interoperability has effectively doubled service points: POSB and AFC agents now offer OneMoney services, while OneMoney agents provide access to POSB and AFC transactions, creating a reciprocal arrangement that has generated thousands of direct and in direct jobs across the country.

    “This initiative is not just about transaction, it is about empowering communities,” said Ms Tracy Madziwa, Head of Sales and Marketing at OneMoney.

    “Every branch we connect, every agent we onboard, is a local job creator. Our intense distribution network ensures that no Zimbabwean walks more than a few kilometres to access formal financial services, while also earning a living by offering those services.”

    The dense distribution network has particular significance for rural communities and informal traders who have historically faced barriers to formal financial services. A vegetable vendor can receive payments directly to her OneMoney wallet from customers using a POSB or AFC POS machine, while cross-border traders can instantly move earnings between bank accounts and wallets to pay suppliers without carrying cash. Parents can pay school fees in seconds from their phones, and families in rural areas receive remittances without spending a day travelling to the nearest bank because the nearest bank might now be a NetOne shop just down the road.

    Joseph Machiva, General Manager for NetOne Financial Services and Acting Chief Commercial Officer of NetOne, emphasised the strategic importance of the initiative:

    “Our mission is clear: financial inclusion for all. By combining the credibility of banks with the agility of mobile money and backing it with 79 bank branches, hundreds of agents, and NetOne’s own retail footprint we are removing traditional barriers to banking. And as this ecosystem grows, so do opportunities for employment.”

    OneMoney has implemented a float rebalancing framework with POSB and AFC as Super Agents, ensuring that all distribution points remain liquid and service delivery remains uninterrupted even in the busiest rural markets. The ease of transfer is instant. A salaried worker with FBC or Crown Bank can use the FBC Yo app to fund their OneMoney wallet, then send money to relatives in rural areas who can withdraw cash at any POSB branch, AFC branch, NetOne shop, or authorised agent nearby. Reverse transfers from wallet to bank are also supported, giving users full control of their funds.

    Edmore Makanha, Head of Operations at NetOne Financial Services, highlighted the operational impact: “With Bank-to-Wallet and our dense distribution channels, customers no longer need to queue at banking halls or travel long distances. They can fund wallets instantly from home and withdraw or deposit cash at a point within walking distance. That ease of doing business whether for a parent, a farmer, or a small retaileris what drives real economic participation.”

    As adoption continues to grow, OneMoney plans to onboard additional banking partners and expand its agent network further, deepening financial inclusion and job creation across Zimbabwe’s formal and informal economies. The platform’s strategy represents a significant bet on the integration of traditional banking infrastructure with mobile financial services as a pathway to broader economic participation in a country where a substantial portion of the population remains unbanked or underbanked.

  • The Polygamist: ‘One job our neighbours didn’t mind to lose to a foreigner’

    The Polygamist: ‘One job our neighbours didn’t mind to lose to a foreigner’

    Opinion by Kudakwashe Matizanadzo

    SOUTH AFRICA has become a battlefield between locals and foreigners as the locals feel foreigners are invading their space and taking their jobs.
    The foreigners in this instance are fellow Africans, who for various reasons, mainly economic ones have found themselves seeking greener pastures in South Africa.

    Dear reader, it is an open secret that tensions are at an all time high, with the March and March Movement, an anti-immigration organization founded by Jancinta Ngobese – Zuma in 2025 having declared that all ‘undocumented’ foreign nationals should leave South Africa by the 30th of June using the #Abahambe!

    The deadline, though not government sanctioned has sparked panic and raised tensions among major South African cities such as Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.
    Most African embassies have already started offering their citizens willing to leave escape plans by providing transport for their repatriation back home.
    However, many people still do not see how those with proper documentation will survive should this vigilante group ,which is not sanctioned by the government,keep putting matters in their hands.They will obviously be ‘blind’ and attack all foreign nationals.

    You may also want to read: How many jobs have you created?’ — Julius Malema tackles South Africans who engage in xenophobic attacks

    One just prays that the forces of reason will somehow prevail and prevent what seems likely to be a bloody face-off between the proponents of #Abahambe and the perceived illegal immigrants.

    I digress now to the real story behind this write up.

    There is a story by a foreigner that has been adapted into a series with 22 episodes on Netflix. The aforementioned series has been the talk of the town all weekend and is still trending on number 1; even as the Soccer World Cup is ongoing.
    Imagine trending more than the most premier world football showcase!

    The series titled ‘The Polygamist” is an adaptation of Zimbabwean author, Sue Nyathi ‘s 2012 debut best selling book going by the same title.

    After years of trying to find a willing publisher to publish her book without success, Nyathi eventually took a bet on herself and self – published her book in 2012.
    Without doubt, when she did this she just wanted satisfaction of having her book published no matter the reception it would receive from readers.

    If you had asked her back then whether or not she ever dreamt of her book being adapted into a series,let alone on Netflix, Nyathi would have prolly laughed you off ….

    However, as fate would have it, a decade plus later Nyathi’s book found its way on to our screens as a 22 episode Netflix series adapted by Stained Glass Productions, a South African film production company.
    I repeat with deliberate emphasis South African production house!

    Capturing global attention within hours of its release, the series has many attesting to its relatability to our society today.
    “The Polygamist” has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike as it brings everyday experiences to life; experiences where the wealthy and powerful get their way using their influence and money.
    It mirrors our African society where women hide their troubles, worries and insecurities despite them tearing them on the inside and literally internalise oppression.

    The series follows wealthy, self-made CEO Jonasi Gomora. His seemingly perfect marriage to social media influencer Joyce begins to unravel as his secret second wife, mistresses and hidden webs of deceit collide in spectacular, explosive fashion.
    So many are asking, had it not been because of this riveting story by a foreigner, Sue Nyathi; would such a super series have been possible? Talk about the numerous jobs created by Stained Glass Productions because of this foreigner’s novel?
    By optioning a Zimbabwean novel and centralising it into a global Netflix release, Stained Glass Productions created work for South African crew and cast members. The production also opened doors for upcoming South African talent like Sibusisiwe Shangase (Essie), Linda Mkhize (Magesh Gomora) and Lwazie Tsebesha (Sarah) who critics have singled out for breakout performances.
    Add to that, the veterans Gugu Gumede (Joyce) and Sdumo Mtshali (Jonasi) finally got the recognition their talents deserve as they set the pace with heart stopping performances on the number 1 trending supernovela.
    Truth of the matter is we are now living in the age of globalization where people move to where their talents are most appreciated.
    The earlier the proponents of #Abahambe get a grip of this fact, the better society will become alive to the power of collaborations across our people.

    To my sister, Sue; the sky is the limit! You outdid yourself on this one, and many thanks for betting on yourself taking that leap of faith to self publish your book.
    Now that the world’s attention is laser focused on you ,not even the sky is the limit my Sis, your name shall echo in many corridors..
    Onto the next…Hoping more of your work especially Gold Diggers get to be adapted on to the screen.
    #Mbokodo!

  • FEGMA Mining deploys emergency supply chains to stabilise Chikomba’s infrastructure deluge

    FEGMA Mining deploys emergency supply chains to stabilise Chikomba’s infrastructure deluge

    By Kudzai Jakachira

    CHIKOMBA— Fegma Mining has launched a massive logistical rescue mission throughout the Chikomba Rural District, dispatching heavy equipment and essential construction materials to halt a dangerous structural emergency that threatens local schools and clinics.

    This urgent deployment happens at a crucial turning point for the miner, because by showcasing elite logistics and an adaptable disaster-relief strategy, Fegma is proving it possesses the operational maturity required to launch its planned expansion into highly regulated global markets.

    Fegma’s ability to rapidly re-route vast quantities of premium quarry stone comes from its major commercial role in the Harare–Beitbridge Highway expansion, which is a multi-million-dollar national transport project. Utilizing this active industrial pipeline, the enterprise efficiently reassigned its heavy-duty trucking fleet from national highway construction to regional emergency aid, creating a masterclass in how global mining corporations can weaponize their primary industrial assets to protect local communities during public crises.

    Internal tracking records show that the focused intervention successfully reinforced multiple damaged properties. In the schooling sector, Chokuudza Primary School was secured with forty cubic meters of quarry aggregates for vital foundation reinforcement, while Runyaro Primary School was supplied with ninety tonnes of stone for urgent structural building.

    Makumimavi Primary School was provisioned with two water boreholes and earth-moving machinery to guarantee clean water and speed up terrain leveling, just as Chigara and Tagwinya Primary Schools were granted twenty cubic meters of aggregate each to restart paused structural repairs. Furthermore, Daramombe and Nhakayedu High Schools were provided with over thirty tonnes of combined supplies and transport aid to reconstruct storm-ravaged classrooms.

    The medical relief network was equally reinforced across the region. Mashayamvura Clinic was sustained with twenty cubic meters and a subsequent thirty tonnes of stone for foundation restoration and pedestrian paths, while Chipisa Clinic was boosted by seventy-five tonnes of material, which jumpstarted a frozen project to bring healthcare access closer to nearby residents. Finally, Munyati, Kadungure, Gamanya, and Chavagona Clinics shared over one hundred and ten tonnes of specialized aggregate to lock down unstable foundations and accelerate delayed medical expansions.

    Outside of raw building materials, Fegma buttressed the region’s civic sector by funding the logistics for the local Independence Day festivities, and this economic safety net protected a heavily burdened local government budget, enabling regional leaders to keep public funds focused on wider municipal recovery.

    The magnitude of this help was verified by the Acting District Development Officer, Mrs. Chambok, who categorized Fegma’s ongoing aid as indispensable to the community’s survival, emphasizing that multiple critical projects would have completely failed without this corporate intervention.

    For international finance groups and overseas regulatory bodies, Fegma’s efforts in Chikomba offer concrete proof of sophisticated Environmental, Social, and Governance capability. By taking swift, quantifiable responsibility for local emergencies, the firm directly integrates its corporate activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically satisfying Sustainable Development Goal six for clean water and sanitation via water well drilling, and Sustainable Development Goal nine for industry, innovation, and infrastructure through rapid supply distribution. This verified history of turning corporate social responsibility into organized, practical execution gives Fegma a powerful edge as it works to earn its social license to operate in incoming global markets.

  • Firm Faith 20th anniversary: How Prim Moyo delivered a baby and a Zambian sensation

    Firm Faith 20th anniversary: How Prim Moyo delivered a baby and a Zambian sensation

    By Nyasha Chuma
    There’s an old saying about the show going on ,but no one expected it to go on quite like this.

    This past Saturday, Harare’s Hippodrome was packed to the rafters for acapella gospel giants Firm Faith’s 20th anniversary. The crowd was ready for a night of Herculean praise. There was just one tiny problem: their own vocal powerhouse, Prim Moyo, was missing.

    Why? Because Prim had just done something far more miraculous than hitting a high note ,rather she gave birth. On the eve of the anniversary, no less. Talk about dramatic timing.

    But here’s where the story takes an unexpected turn. Out of that labour came not one, but two births. The first was a beautiful baby. The second? The birth of a new Zambian voice into the Firm Faith family.

    Stepping into the gap was Lusyomo Chingo, the Zambian singer, songwriter, and recording artist known for her soulful vocals and work with Onyx Music Group. With Firm Faith needing a voice that could hold the room, Lusyomo walked on stage and delivered. She had already made her mark on projects like the “Nkuku Na Rice EP” and “Zed Rewind EP”, but this was her first live moment with the Harare giants.

    The crowd didn’t just accept her but they roared for her. Song after song, she matched the group’s trademark harmonies with a tone that was distinctly Zambian, yet right at home in Firm Faith’s Shona-Ndebele repertoire. By the final number, what started as an emergency fill-in felt like a deliberate unveiling.

    “It was never planned like this,” one band member said backstage. “But sometimes God writes better scripts than we do.”

    For Prim, the night meant welcoming a child into the world. For Firm Faith, it meant welcoming a new collaborator into the fold. And for Lusyomo Chingo, it was the moment a Zambian voice found a bigger stage.

    Express Mail Zim spoke to Lusyomo on the sidelines of the event and she said;

    “Well,I had a good time and I didn’t have difficulties in fitting in since the languages are almost similar,” she said.

    Two births. One unforgettable night!

  • Firm Faith 20th anniversary celebrations :A night of glitz, gospel, and pure vocal magic at Hippodrome

    Firm Faith 20th anniversary celebrations :A night of glitz, gospel, and pure vocal magic at Hippodrome

    Lifestyle Reporters

    Harare – It was a celebration of two decades in the making, and Firm Faith did not disappoint on Saturday. The award-winning acapella sensation transformed the Hippodrome Amphitheatre into a dazzling sanctuary of sound, proving that experience truly is the best teacher as they marked 20 years of ministry with a breathtaking performance.

    The event shattered records as  arguably one of the  largest Seventh Day Adventist-affiliated musical gathering outside the annual Celestial Celebrations. Every seat was filled, every soul lifted and the atmosphere buzzed with electric anticipation.

    From the moment guests stepped onto the red carpet, it was clear this was no ordinary gospel show. The who’s who of Harare’s business elite mingled with devoted fans, all dressed to impress. Glitz and glamour reigned supreme with women in shimmering gowns, men in sharp tailoring but the real treasure was the music!

    The night kicked into high gear with a surprise appearance from acapella legends Shower Power, whose warm-up set raised the energy to fever pitch. Then director of ceremonies Ms Becky continued priming the crowd for the main event.

    If there was a moment that brought the house down before Firm Faith even appeared, it was Sharon Manyonganise Cherai. The songstress unleashed her inimitable, spine-tingling voice and the entire amphitheatre rose to its feet with a standing ovation before the headliners had sung a single note.

    Music and Worship:Part of the crowd that thronged the event

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Then came the moment 20 years had built toward. Dressed in stunning coordination of female members radiant in flowing green, the men crisp in black suits and white gloves Firm Faith stepped into the spotlight. The crowd erupted into an ecstatic frenzy.

    Their deportment was five-star, their harmonies even more so. Midway through the set, they introduced Probeats, a crowd-favourite beatboxer who wove his rare, rhythmic magic as the group dipped into a semi-gospel hip-hop track, sending fans on a joyful nostalgia trip.

    From Ngena Noah to Gare Gare and Whispering Hope, the group ran through their decorated discography with flawless stage communication, each note dripping with soul and worship.

    From Joburg with love: SA gospel outfit Reality 7 belts it out on stage in Harare

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Reality 7 from South Africa, closed the night with sing-along anthems, ensuring the celebration ended on a euphoric high. But the night truly belonged to Firm Faith, a ministry that has grown from humble Harare roots into a global streaming phenomenon.

    The numbers speak volumes. With over 16,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and Whispering Hope alone surpassing 427,000 streams, Firm Faith’s reach extends far beyond the amphitheatre.

    Recent albums Munesimba and Muumbi Wehari (both 2024), Shoko Rengirozi Nhatu (2022), and 2025/2026 singles Tsitsi Dzenyu Ngadziuye and What Heaven Means to Me prove the group is still creating, still climbing.

    Founding member Marshall Matsilele addressed the glittering crowd with humility and fire: “From our early days to now streaming platforms, YouTube, live stages across borders, this is all grace. We thank the church, our families, and every fan who has walked with us for 20 years.”

    He called the Hippodrome celebration not just a milestone, but a launchpad for Firm Faith’s next chapter of ministry.

    Twenty years in, Firm Faith’s voice has never sounded sweeter. Here’s to the next two decades of worship, wonder and world-class acapella.!

    Ready to join the celebration? Firm Faith’s entire catalogue is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud. Catch official videos and live performances on their YouTube channel (Firm Faith Music) and stay updated via Facebook @firm.faithzim.