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6 NewsDay saturDAY june 7, <strong>2014</strong> EDITORIAL everyday news for everyday people Craft specific law to punish child abusers YesterdAY we carried a story under the title: Grade 6 pupil falls pregnant, in which we reported that a 12-year-old Mt Pleasant pupil had dropped out of school after sexual abuse that resulted in her falling pregnant. Hardly a day passes without reports about sexual abuse where children, especially girls, fall prey to child molesters. Recently, we have also witnessed a growing trend where young boys are sodomised by some sexual perverts. Judging from reports, the adult perverts range from young men of 18 to octogenarians who should know better. This means children need protection from paedophiles of all ages across all sections of society. The continued sexual abuse of children shows that the current punitive measures are not deterrent enough. Children are abused under different guises and these include the “need” to follow religious and traditional practices. We have many known religious cults in the country that are specialists in child abuse. Despite the fact that such sects are known, nothing is done about them. They even have the audacity to marry off underage girls in broad daylight. Children, because of their age and limited knowledge of the world, cannot successfully mobilise and lobby against abuse. Although the responsibility to protect these young souls lies squarely on the shoulders of every adult in society, the government should take a leading role. It is high time we had legislation specifically to deal with child abuse. This type of legislation should be in the mould of the Domestic Violence Act that women organisations pushed for. It is equally important that we have a specific law that protects children as children. It is not enough to have laws that protect children from abuse couched in laws that have to do with adults. Legislation targeting child abusers should have serious punitive measures that include life imprisonment. We need specific legislation that targets paedophiles. This may make those who want to abuse young children think twice. What is also worrisome is that the majority of child abusers are either relatives or people who are known to the children. This shows premeditation on the part of the abusers. It is notable that most of the abusers who appeared in the courts of law hardly showed any remorse for their actions. Most have given flimsy excuses for their deeds. They seemed not to care a hoot about the subsequent trauma their victims would suffer for life. Hence it is important that new legislation be crafted to severely punish paedophiles or to lock them away for life. 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Tel: 771722/3 Laughter is the best medicine for us all A Westlea man known as Madzibaba Chacha has allegedly been arrested following publication of his picture dressed in a police uniform that was posted on various social networks. The picture appears with different captions ranging from commissioner-general Madzibaba, conqueror of the police force and many others. This is, however, a continuation of the humour that has been coined or created by various people ever since the day policemen were sent onto their heels by angry members of the Johanne Masowe sect in Budiriro that was being accused of violating women and girls rights. Bishop Johannes Ndanga, president of the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe that governs operations of apostolic churches, had gone there in the company of police details and members of the media to announce a ban on church activities on that piece of land. The Vapostori members led by a Madzibaba Ishmael who is still at large, reacted violently and descended on the entourage resulting in serious injuries to a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) cameraman who fell down and received a thorough beating from the marauding men in white garments. The camera person sustained serious fractures in both hands. However, these events have created a humorous platform by people from different walks of life stemming from this incident. It all started when Augustine Chihuri, the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General, passed out at a pass-out parade where President Robert Mugabe was officiating. He was later to apologise to the President for this embarrassing episode which sent Zimbabweans into a frenzy of humorous articles and caricatures. Chihuri said he had mistakenly worn two different size boots, a size six and a size nine and hence the reason why he collapsed. But someone on social networks had this to say: “He should sue Zesa for load-shedding that resulted in him picking the ‘banana’ pair in the dark . . .” “Banana pair” refers to shoes that are always worn by little children on the wrong sides giving the shoes a banana shape. “I can’t believe that a police general wears his shoes (the banana way) like a two-year-old baby. . . ” screamed another one. Just as readers were getting over the drama on Chihuri did this one of the Vapostori sect get into travelling drive gear. There is one that I thoroughly enjoyed that went like this . . . “I was stopped by a team of cops at a roadblock along Seke Road when one of them noticed that I had a shepherd’s staff on the dashboard of my car. The cops bolted in all directions, leaving their ticket book and other items on the tarmac . . .” The shepherd staffs were the weapons used to clobber the policemen that fled the shrine in Budiriro, and these were captured so well by the news media. The impressions created by members of the public were that these Vapostori were a stronger force than the ZRP which is legally in place to protect everyone from harm. Saturday Dialogue Ropafadzo Mapimhidze The arrested bearded man is apparently a tailor who was stitching that uniform which he put on and had a photograph taken and posted on social networks with a caption that read as commissioner general Madzibaba . . . This inferred that Vapostori can make a better police force using the shepherd staffs’ than the present one under Chihuri’s authority that carry guns. This was so amusing, but something, however, caught my attention. How did this fella get the uniform which he was apparently stitching at his business concern? Is it not true that these uniforms are property of the State which can only be tailored by contracted firms identified by the ZRP? I found this rather strange. These humorous articles keep the nation in laughter especially these days when everyone seems to be weighed down with effects of a melting economy. This has brought out so much creativity which I think should be tapped for television or street theatre purposes. Not a day passes without seeing one of two caricatures or jokes about the Budiriro fracas. But it would seem as though authorities are not tolerant to such creativity as this is deemed as provoking the status quo. Recently, Freshlyground, a South African funk musical band that was billed to perform at closure of this year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa), was deported because authorities perceived the group as having mocked Mugabe in one of their productions titled Chicken to Change. The satirical musical cartoon strip created by famous cartoonist Zapiro is very funny and speaking from an artist’s point of view; this video clip I think is just comical and not aimed at demeaning the President. Zimbabwe is generally intolerant to artists that express themselves through visuals and other forms of art resulting in a handful of artists getting arrested for expressing political issues through art and music. Some songs by local artistes have also been banned on local airwaves and yet these satirical messages just give us time to reflect and also admire the creativity involved in such productions. It is also an outlet to release the steamy tensions and stressful situations that the majorities are facing. Zimbabwe has so much talent in the form of humour and all those that have smart phones can agree with me that this talent needs to be tapped and marketed. We are too serious a people that are at loss given the serious economic problems Zimbabwe is faced with . . . and yet humour is an outlet that is calming and therapeutic. I have laughed so much over the past week over these funnies. I am sure we are all familiar with phrase that “laughter is the best medicine”. Humour and the sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. Yes, laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Research has proved that humour and laughter strengthens the immune system, boosts energy, diminishes pain, and protects us from the damaging effects of stress. We are a happy people, aren’t we? And best of all, laughter and humour is free. • feedback:rmapimhidze@newsday.co.zw
eaders’ feedback NewsDay saturday june 7, <strong>2014</strong> 7 Parliament is just too big I AM one of the many people who viciously spoke against a brimming Parliament during the Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (COPAC)’s outreach process of constitution-making. I felt vindicated when I read in State media that Members of Parliament (MPs) were borrowing to attend Parliament sittings. What I highlighted then as the consequences of an overstaffed parliament are exactly what is unfolding. Our Parliament is just too big considering our population and the ailing economy. It’s shocking that the countries which have better economies and bigger populations have lean parliaments. A close scrutiny of the sizes of parliaments cited in the State media in proportion to the population represented can illustrate how bloated our Parliament is. Each MP in South Africa represents 130 000 people while the Zimbabwean MP stands for just 40 000. The ratios of an MP to the populace in Angola, Mozambique and Zambia are 1:81 818, 1:96 000 and1:81 250 respectively. India has a ratio of 1: 1 518 987. China, the largest country in the world with a population of over 1,3 billion and gross domestic product of over $1,7 trillion, has the largest parliamentary body in the world which stands at 2 987 MPs. The ratio, however, is 1:468 697. These countries can afford to pay their legislators and give them resources needed for their operations. With our big Parliament, MPs have gone for 15 weeks without Chunga is best coach around •In response to Underfire Chunga takes charge: Moses Chunga is undoubtedly the best coach in the land. People want to tarnish his image by claiming his responsibility in things that he would never get into. He has rescued most clubs from relegation countless times and still commands respect among current and retired players. As a player in the local soccer league, he holds the record for the most goals in a season — scoring 46 goals — before he left for Belgium. He might be arrogant, cocky and bullish, but he is duly entitled to that attitude considering the outstanding records that he has set in his career as both a player and coach. You could ask Brenna Msiska how he used to be constantly embarrassed by Chunga’s wizardry in most instances at Rufaro Stadium during the bygone days. I have every respect for that man because no other player has matched fuel and some months without allowances. Already, Parliament owes MPs $1,4 million in outstanding sitting allowances. These arrears will pile up to the $4 million outstanding allowances from the last Parliament. While our Parliament has been expanding since 1980, on the contrary, the economy has been taking a nosedive. It would be economically prudent if the number of legislators commensurates with economic growth. There is nothing that the 350 MPs can do that a good size of 100 MPs cannot do, especially in urban areas where their work overlaps with that of the councillors. The chief argument behind the rejection of devolution is the small size of this country. It defeats that argument when, on the other hand, we have an enlarged Parliament, more so when they are now salaried. While it is already too late to downsize Parliament, such meas- what he has done in independent Zimbabwe. Let the king be! His talent and class on and off the pitch is unquestionable. skOBINgo ure should be considered in the next Parliament. Honestly, there is no need for non-constituency MPs and those many MPs in cities in an economy that is ailing. Parliament should now think outside the box and devise costcutting measures. There are MPs who stay in Harare. This group of MPs does not need to be accommodated in hotels, neither should they be given accommodation allowances, at least until our economy is back on its feet. The Honourable MPs who are ministers and deputy ministers should not be given vehicle loans. This group of MPs has already received ministerial vehicles which they can also use for their constituency duties. The vehicle loans that are set to be advanced to the MPs will come from the same Treasury that purchased ministerial vehicles for the same individuals. TAFAra SHUMBA Business-like reasons why Gorowa should stay Write to us e-mail:letters@newsday. co.zw Our Bulawayo Offices 3rd floor, West Wing, Forestry Commission Building, 71 A Fife Street and Leopold Takawira Avenue, Bulawayo. Postal Address: P.O Box AC 558, Ascot, Bulawayo In response to What to do with the ‘worryus’, Zifa and it’s technical team: My real concern dwells on the technical team and the players. However, I’m going to touch a bit on local football governing body Zifa. First, it does not suffice to evaluate individual performances after the game in what Wellington Toni called the “verdict” and conclude the reason for our loss. Modern football follows a corporate business-like model. Unless we model it into a holistic approch, we’ll continue crying about our “worryus”. We might have had glitches with the players here and there, but the technical team was at fault for not being intelligent enough. Second, here are some tips for the technical team: l Being tactically intelligent means being able to pick a situational strategy in line with our game’s objective on the day and that was to have a two-goal margin. This meant our mode was to attack aggressively and score goals. How? By having a reputable playmaker in midfield, a floating striker-cum-midfielder and a false striker. We needed someone like Khama Billiat to collaborate with Ovidy Karuru. The defensive midfield was OK, Edward Sadomba was OK and the wing-backs were not that bad too. l The coach should have realised that a football match is like a business run in 90 minutes and supposed to realise commercial success soon after that duration. Hence, the coach should have been intelligent enough to estimate any danger coming by having a strong contingency plan. He should not have overestimated or underestimated a situation. Warriors coach Ian Gorowa tried to pump in strikers later in the game, but the damage had already been done. l SWOT analysis: Strength — We had a good squad except the perfect diamond midfield. Weakness — The team’s mental stability was compromised, ie, they were under pressure in the home ground to please the crowd, hence they tried to be perfect, frustrations coming from Zifa, playing to defy history and poor remuneration all compromised the psychological welfare of players. Opportunity — The 12th man was there 100% and the Taifa Stars were away. Threats — The constant thought: “What if we lose? What about our fans?” l Zifa should be known by everybody as a heavy political front. Our emotions should know how to handle it well. The only disappointing thing is it kills the morale of the players. It’s imperative that the technical team should write it in their hearts that football is about the teamwork of 11 players. No player should duplicate another player’s style or broadband roles or even use the tactic of absenteeism. Players should be called up to the national squad on merit as well as relevance to the desired task, of which that was not observed with the team that played last weekend. With these factors, Gorowa should stay! Ed OMARI Lost and found items . . . Found items Drivers’ Licences Atwabi Brian Matingo Lancelot Musarira Christina Kudzanayi Mukania Francis Matingo Lancelot Musarira Christina Kudzanayi Mukania Francis Maseko Oliver National IDs Manyame Kudakwashe Wayah Sabastian Hungwa K George Tazviguta Netsayi Ruzvidzo Sandra Madzinga Tendai Mwamb Aaron Mwedzi Tirarami Chimbwe Sandra Sipinyu T Finiy Nguruve Shamisayi Makunda Anorld Joseph Ncube Rudoolph Luwizhi Tarisai Zhanero Edwin Khumalo Sam Masiyiwa Chinangule Noel Karumba Garikai Chidanga Shannon To search for your lost items, text your full name and ID number to 36363 using a Netone line or call +263778266021 website www.lostandfound.org.zw and email info@lostandfound.org.zw Mahenye Paul Kutandika Edmund Tonderayi Satembo Frank Michael Kajawu Munyaradzi Keche Sekwa Gaudencia Mudekwa Priveledge Matete Carlton Mushaiwa Jimson Ngwata Donald Tatenda Mhubwe Tendai Tisha Maforo Shingirirai Tigere Priscilla Khumalo Mlodolozi Murisa Brenda Murazi Advance Svongwa Brian Tasarira Vimbai Masowe Farisai Mushongahande Golden Sakarombe Gerald Ropafadzo Williams Orissa Frances Sauramba Francis John Selinda Chishamiso Chamisa Ellen Sante Farai Happymore Benito Collen Ringiro Brenda Koga Godfrey Kaseke Michael Nyamukarumbe Mirimai Jakopo Webester Bvuma Ignatius Moyo Phathisani Muringapi Nicholas Manhimanzi Clarah Mhlanga Lucy Hlatywayo Christopher Kadyamagazi Faith Marufu Patience Passports Chibwe Lorraine Nzirayi Hanipha Kahema Heakandu Nobert Orji Gaka Manatsa Fortune Masaka Nomore Pakayi Enesy Wilson Ernest Chimbeura Garikai Mudyawabika Brenda Musemwa Kudakwashe Manyuchi Patience Chongo Hobringon Nechironga Tawanda Chiwuyu David Musoni Tawanda Chigaba Lichel Mukomberanwa Sarudzai Siwana Mike Tebere Tendai Zhakata Ruth Maringe Zwiti Fortunate Tafirenyika Senar Makoti Trymore Dzwiti Mercy Matongo Kwazambi • I had a smash and grab on May 17 at the corner of Churchill Avenue and College Road in Harare and in myhandbag that was stolen was my passport and driver’s licence in the name of Tamlyn Desray McFarlane. Passport No DN488398. If found please contact 0712 755 355 or tamlynmcfarlane@gmail.com • Lost are birth certificates belonging to Tadiwanashe Lucy Princess Matombo and Junior Tawananyasha Matombo. If found, please call 0773 222 520 • Lost is a driver’s licence belonging to Elliot Chipango 65277G and metal ID 63-772803-N-80. If found, please email echipango@ yahoo.com • Lost is a passport belonging to Kudakwashe L A Moyo. If found, please call or Whatssapp on 0773 410 405. Reward offered. •Lost Zimbabwean passport belonging to Siphilisiwe Nkala. If Send your Lost and Found messages by sms to 0778 140 916 or to feedback@newsday.co.zw found please contact her on email sn278578@gmail.com or call her on 0776 445 337. •Found is a wallet containing Machabvunga Andrew’s identity and business cards; and Shayamano Kudzai Sharma’s ID card. To collect the above items please come to NewsDay offices and see Kamurai Mudzingwa or call him on 0772 916979.
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