DUNGWIZA NEWS
Shape up or ship out
… councillors read riot act to acting Chitown TC

By ALBERT MASAKA
CHITUNGWIZA chamber secretary, Japson Nemuseso risks losing his current acting town clerk position following a serious fall-out with councillors due to his failure to manage the rapidly declining level of service delivery in the corruption-ridden municipality, in a move that also reduces his chances of becoming the substantive town clerk.
This came out during a heated debate among councillors in Friday’s full council meeting on the deplorable level of sewer blockages in Chitungwiza.
The debate was precipitated by Chitungwiza mayor councillor Rosaria Mangoma who expressed her concerns on the failure the Public Works Committee to ensure that the engineering department resolves the sewer challenges bedeviling the town.
In response, Councillor Musa Makweza did not mince his words while issuing a warning to Nemuseso to either reign in his errant management team, most of whom are also in acting positions, or face the axe as acting town clerk.
“From now onwards if your managers continue to fail to implement our resolutions I will personally propose for your removal from that chair so that there is someone else who will be able to supervise those people.
“Because I can’t hide the truth, if you see your managers failing to implement (resolutions), then we have nothing to do with those managers, we will deal with you accordingly.”
DUNGWIZA NEWS
Mark Ngwazi plots epic Chibhanguza Bar launch party
Chibhanguza said: Chibhanguza is here to stay and will continue to spread its bars everywhere.

By ALBERT MASAKA
Nyatsime, Zimbabwe – Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment! Celebrated sungura musician Mark Ngwazi has promised fireworks at the launch of Chibhanguza Bar, a state-of-the-art entertainment spot in Nyatsime tomorrow on Independence Day eve.
The show, which will feature Ngwazi’s electrifying performance, is expected to draw a huge crowd from Harare, Chitungwiza, Mashonaland East province, and beyond. Located at Gombiro Shopping Centre along the Chihota Road, the bar is easily accessible for music lovers from surrounding areas.
A Night to Remember
Ngwazi, who enjoys a long-standing business relationship with Chibhanguza, promised fans that his show at the state-of-the-art facility will take their party experience to the next level. “We invite people from Chitungwiza, Mashonaland East province, and surrounding areas to come and celebrate with us the official opening of this bar,” he said.
The launch event will also feature Muchapedza Matsito Jnr, who will close the curtain on Sunday. Chibhanguza Bar owner Sylvester Chibhanguza, a former taxi driver turned successful entrepreneur, said the bar promises to offer a state-of-the-art experience for music lovers.
A Platform for Local Artists
Chibhanguza said they will host musicians every month, providing a platform for local artists to showcase their talents. “We welcome everyone to the official opening of our new state-of-the-art bar,” he said. “Chibhanguza is here to stay and will continue to spread its bars everywhere.”
Event Details
– Date: Thursday, April 17
– Location: Chibhanguza Bar, Nyatsime, along Chihota Road
– Performing Artist: Mark Ngwazi
For more information, contact Sylvester Chibhanguza on his business premises. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
DUNGWIZA NEWS
Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards set to launch
German visitors touring the Chitungwiza Arts And Crafts Centre.

Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe – The Dungwiza Community Trailblazers Awards (DCTA), a regional community awards programme, will be launched in Chitungwiza next month.
The awards ceremony to be held under the the theme ‘Fostering regional collaboration’ is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Aquatic Complex.
The DCTA aims to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in various fields, encourage innovation and entrepreneurship, and foster collaboration and partnerships between individuals, organizations, and communities.
The awards organised by Perfection Media (Pvt) Ltd, are an extension of the prestigious Zim Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA), a national community awards programme run by an independent board led by Dr Nigel Chanakira.
Entertainment will be provided by top local musicians from Chitungwiza but will also include another big artiste in Zimbabwe.
According to Albert Masaka, a shareholder at Perfection Media, the DCTA will feature various categories, including arts and culture, business and entrepreneurship, sports, service delivery, education, healthcare and social services, and community development and philanthropy, among others.
“We are excited to launch the DCTA, which marks a significant milestone in our growth and in our bid to promote stakeholder engagement in community development initiatives,” Masaka said.
“We seek to develop collaborations among government, private sector, civil society, and community groups.”
Masaka called on businesses to support the new awards through sponsorship, exhibition, and stakeholder engagement, which will enhance regional reputation and contribute to community development initiatives.
Organisations and individuals will be invited to book VIP tables that will include dinner ranging from $1 500, 900 to 500 and the cheapest ticket for those who want to watch the event will be U$5.
The awards are open to individuals, organisations, and projects based in Chitungwiza urban area and Mashonaland East province. A panel of judges will review the nominations to select the winners based on their impact, innovation, and sustainability.
The call for nominations will begin next week, and individuals and organisations are encouraged to participate.
Breaking News
Nyatsime housing beneficiaries plot to sue Chitungwiza over stands
…Council fails to provide stands 16 yrs after full payment
…all parties must give dialogue a chance says gvt

By ALBERT MASAKA
IN A bold move that is aimed at seeking justice from Chitungwiza Municipality, thousands of Nyatsime housing beneficiaries are mulling a class action lawsuit to demand formal allocation of their stands 16 years after paying for them, a situation that will heavily expose the cash-strapped council to bankruptcy.
A representative of the aggrieved persons, Bothwell Mahobele told Dungwiza News recently that the class lawsuit against Chitungwiza was aimed at seeking redress from the council over its failure to deliver residential stands to the beneficiaries who purchased them between 2006 and 2010.
“Despite receiving payment, the municipality has not fulfilled its obligations, leaving over thousands of individual home seekers without their rightful properties for 16 years. The municipality’s inaction and lack of accountability is the one compelling us to seek justice through legal action.”
“After trying to engage with them in November 2023, we were met with complacency and excuses. There is lack of accountability and urgency with Chitungwiza Municipal Authorities.
He said they were in the process of engaging a legal team consisting of experienced attorneys that specialise in property law and human rights.
“We anticipate filing the case within the next few weeks, once all necessary documentation which is already in progress is finalised except in the event that Chitungwiza Municipal authorities come forth with a meaningful response.”
He added that thousands of individuals were affected, with total losses estimated at US$10 million.
“This figure accounts for the initial purchase prices at the prevailing or current price of land and land/stands development service charges from the same Council, interest, and opportunity costs incurred over the 16-year period.
“Our grievances include breach of contract, failure to deliver residential stands, lack of accountability, the municipal authorities’ inaction and complacency and financial losses incurred due to delayed or non-delivery.
“We seek delivery of our residential stands, allocation of stands to beneficiaries and compensation in the form of financial restitution for losses incurred.”
Chitungwiza public relations manager Tafadzwa Kachiko said the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works was seized with this matter, and once a position was set, members of the public will be notified.
Responding to questions sent by this publication, the chief director of Spatial Planning and Development in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works Shingirai Mushamba said that government was aware of the complex challenges that exist with the Nyatsime Housing Scheme and that efforts to resolve the matter have so far not been successful.
“Further, government appreciates the fact that some stakeholders have become impatient. It however, urges parties to dialogue and to find a lasting solution.
“The applicants for the land, Chitungwiza Municipality, Manyame Rural District Council and government, together with other stakeholders will convene soon under the leadership of respective Ministers to find a permanent and win-win solution. All parties are encouraged to give dialogue a chance,” Mushamba said.
In 2005, Chitungwiza sold over 11 000 stands covering Braemer Farm (818 3586ha) and Longlands Farm (215,64ha) and due to overwhelming demand by beneficiaries, the municipality ended up subdiving the stands to create an additional 15 457 stands.
Through Statutory Instrument 211 of 2021, government later set up a six member joint committee, made up of three councillors each from Chitungwiza Municipality and Manyame Rural District Council to manage the six farms located in Ward 9.
The committee, which has powers of an urban authority, managed Braemer, Longlands, Cawdor, Edinburg, Tantallon and Dunnottar farms situated in ward 9 in the district of Seke in between the area administered by Chitungwiza Municipality and that administered by Manyame Rural.
Along the way the joint committee stopped functioning after the then Local Government minister replaced it with Urdcorp after he felt that the joint committee was not equal to the task as some members were pursuing self-interests.
The minister’s decision, which created an administrative vacuum on the six farms turned into residential areas, particularly Longlands and Bremer, is threatening to get out of hand if it is not urgently attended to.
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