YOUR FEEDBACK

WE DID not liberate ourselves to be free to destroy the revolution, the soul of our survival. This has to be said loud and clearly. Working for development to create employment, building infrastructure and maintaining peace, providing clean water, education, health and stabilising the economy is more taxing than what we witnessed and experienced during the war. It takes sweat, tears and blood to make us strong not weak. Challenges should unite us, not divide us. Challenges should push us forward, not backwards. Challenges are what man needs to overcome adversity and work hard to prepare for any eventuality. Antagonism and tug of war destroy what we build. This erodes national confidence and breeds corruption to undermine the people’s aspirations when roaring to make decisions and get directions is a preserve of the few with wealth and power. — Richard Chauke.

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It is pleasing to note that despite our political differences we can work together as Zimbabweans. Two major incidents proved this. The pouring sympathy to those who perished in the Chirundu Bus Disaster and then close home our local authority which is pro-opposition working with ZANU-PF youths in preparation for President Mugabe’s visit to Mutare this Friday. I think as a nation there is more to gain when we work together. Youths have worked hard to make the city clean. — 0777696915.

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The match between Zimbabwe and Liberia played at the National Sports Stadium last Sunday left me with tears of joy. What a nice victory! The Liberians were given a torrid time by our boys. To be honest, the coach, Norman Mapeza’s efforts should be applauded because he selected good players. Many fans will agree with me on that. It is good to realise that our coach is now taking things seriously as far as football is concerned. Despite the fact that the Warriors lost a lot of chances in the first half, we managed to thrush the Liberians by three goals to nil. The goals scored by Knowledge Musona were fabulous and brilliant. I want to encourage young players to draw lessons from Musona. He has managed to put our country on the international map. Musona is disciplined. I also want to thank Prophet Walter Magaya for the hospitality. Everything was in order and the camping was awesome. How famous our Warriors would be if we have more sponsors like Prophet Magaya? He is doing a sterling job in the soccer fraternity. — Go Warriors Go!- Terrence Mwedzi.

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There is a good 115km between Harare and Chinhoyi, but the ill-fated bus took just one hour, meaning it was travelling at over 115km/h as opposed to the legal limit of 80km/h. The surviving conductor must be charged for overloading and be fired. — Pained.

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Those 43 passengers may not have died had they taken preventive measures to stop the driver from speeding. They should have reported him at the nearest police station, Banket, Chinhoyi, Karoi or Makuti. Proactive is better than reactive. — Crispen Tendai Masenhu.

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Children should desist from drugs and alcohol abuse as this shutters their bright future. In Sakubva, many youths are into smoking mbanje and drinking cough mixtures. Many end up stealing to support their bad habits. Parents and teachers need to engage their children on the dangers of drug abuse. In many cases drug abusers are criminals. Our police must descend heavily on all drug abuser. Tireless and immense efforts are needed to nip this vice in the bud. There must be strong co-operation between the police and the community to stop the distribution and selling of these dangerous drugs. Together Sakubva we will make Sakubva clean. — Zondi, NHB, Sakubva.

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Free accommodation for the Warriors, free food, free training ground and free transport is `holy’ marketing. There is nothing free here. By associating with the Warriors, the church has much to gain through tithes and membership and that is indeed a good score. It is only in Zimbabwe that a national team is sponsored by a church where as other teams are funded by the corporate world. — Mahuhushe.

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I heartily congratulate Mr Michael Tumbare on his appointment as the chairman of the Tokwe-Mukosi River Project Commission. We are confident that he will discharge his mandate and duties as he did at the Kariba Water Project where he started working until his retirement. — E.L Mukwereza, Chitungwiza.

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At Metro Peech Wholesalers they are flying three torn flags. This is not expected of a big business like them. — Tawanda Mhlanga.

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Statutory Instrument 64 is not protecting consumers from price increases. The price of cooking oil was increased when the local industry now has a bigger market share after the ban of imports on selected goods. This is about counting super profits without caring about the consumers. The floodgates should be opened to give consumers the right to choose what they can afford to buy. — 0777361034.

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Touts are a great menace at bus ranks. They drag our parents, forcing them to board their buses or vehicles. Their language is also full of vulgar. Law enforcement agents should descend on these touts. — Martin Kayerasora, Headlands.

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Mt Jenya area in Mutasa is poor and crying for development. Almost 98 percent of the population is unemployed, while girls are getting married at the age of 18. — Patrick Chandiwana, Mutare. ****