YOUR FEEDBACK

ZIMBABWE Defence Forces at 37. We would like to salute them for defending our nation and independence. The thousands who attend the celebrations at Sakubva Stadium are a testimony of the cordial relationship between them and the masses. Long live our uhuru. — Tawanda Mhlanga, Dangamvura.

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It is with a heavy heart that during this Heroes holidays we have lost a daughter of the soil. The late Cde Shuvai Mahofa is a true nationalist and great woman. Her love for the country and party was second to none. She is gone but her heroic acts will last forever. — Anon, Dangamvura.

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The police should deal ruthless with members of the force who abuse suspects.

Recent media reports that even senior police are raping made sad reading.

Our police are professionals and the few bad apples must not be allowed to tarnish the image of our force. — Concerned

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Instead of increasing hectarage for cultivating crops, farmers should work to improve the tonnage per hectare.

It does not make sense to shrink pastures and deforest when the areas under cultivation only need sound activation for better yields. It is not the size of land that matters, it is the skill that counts in crop and animal production. — Richard Mahuhushe Chauke

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Next time, the Heroes soccer fiestas across should be a lucrative and competitive. — Lovemore Kashawo, Harare

**** Manicaland you are blessed, you have your own radio station called Diamond FM on 103.8. Diamond FM and the Manica Post bring the hottest news from the east. On Diamond FM we hear our talented artistes from Manicaland like Diamond Kid, Brain Samaita, Jusa Mpostori, Blessing Shumba and many more. We are so proud of it, we enjoy it. Manicaland you are rich in minerals like diamonds, gold, etc, you are the best in farming. All those are in Manicaland. — Patrick Chandiwana, Osborne Dam.

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Women kombi front seat passengers must be mindful of apparel door trapping, a sight which is now common. — Crispen Tendai

Masenhu.

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While music and merry making are compatible, please, please do not disturb the peace of the night from its dead silence. Be considerate of the 8 hours a human being needs to sleep.— Concerned.

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Has cooking oil become a weapon? With the scale it is used to burn spouses it has become a dangerous weapon. Should it be banned? — Tawanda Mahoso, Mutare.

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I have sadly heard many pronounce the word “Nyanga” meaning our glorious and majestic part of Zimbabwe in the Eastern Highlands. If the accent is on the first syllable it means animal horns. The accent should be on the first syllable — E. L. Mukwereza. Chitungwiza

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It is not a secret that agriculture is still the mainstay of Zimbabwe’s economy. If we continue taking farming seriously, we will restore our regional breadbasket status. Although there are problems in Zimbabwe, Command Agriculture is there to boost our hope. At least we have something to smile about and the spirit should continue to the next farming season. — Terrence Mwedzi, Osborne Dam.

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Fake prophets are now on the prowl in Sakubva high-density suburb. They normally ply their trade in the hilltop bushy area. Women are in most cases sexually abused as a result of seeking healing and deliverance from these fake men of the cloth. Some lose their expensive gadgets and jewellery as payment for bogus services. Biblically speaking, the Lord’s healing power is not for sale. People need to be warned of such operations as they can fall victim unknowingly. These fake prophets are tarnishing our beloved suburb Sakubva because of their stupendous operations. This kind of greed grooms a person to become a hardened criminal if left not brought to book. — Zondi, NHB, Sàkubva.

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The Government should protect communal farmers through the marketing boards. When the nation is gripped by hunger, the rural folk is ripped off. They are forced to part with their valuable assets at ridiculously low prices and the Government feels the heat. Food security matters, but Government is not protecting this vulnerable sector in agricultural production. Following a bumper harvest this season, communal farmers and A1 farmers are at the mercy of middlemen, taking advantage of the cash crisis. They are forced to barter trade their produce with soap, cooking oil and sugar for a song. Who are the farmers here? Criminals freely drive to GMB with truckloads of grain, while those who shed sweat, tears and blood in the fields remain poor. Some things should be stopped. There is a strange attitude that has creeped into society that well-greased people will find pleasure in robbing the poor. — Mahuhushe.

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The opposition parties are busy campaigning in the Press, writing opinion articles which are so long while the ruling party is busy mobilising through the Presidential Youth Interface rallies. ZANU-PF is on the ground working with the povo and this is where the votes are secured and not through Press articles and endless debates. — TM.