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THE abuse of the social media is an ever present vice. There are some people who enjoy causing panic and they have found a perfect platform in the social media. One of the most damaging abuses of the social media is a letter supposedly written by the Minister of Primary and Secondary education, “informing” the nation that three examination papers have leaked. Firstly the letter served to destroy the confidence the nation had invested in the local examination board. Some people are bound to believe the lie, even though ZIMSEC has dismissed the story about the leakage. Secondly this kind of mischief disturbs the candidates.

The fear of the likely consequences of a leaked examination does not leave some candidates easily even though the examination board has dismissed the story. Members of the public need more discernment when they explore the social media. The moment I had finished reading the letter I trashed its contents, firstly because I could never imagine the Minister using the ZIMSEC letter head or logo.

Secondly, why would the Minister rush into making a very important decision, a rewrite, without giving ZIMSEC an opportunity to investigate?

There are some people who post lies that tarnish the image of our national institutions, just for fun. Nothing can stop these people and the only armour against their machinations is discernment — Nhamo Muchagumisa, Penhalonga.

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The audience should not fear to tell the actors where they lose the plot than to say how bad the acts were off-stage — Richard Mahuhushe Chauke.

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We are told ZIFA has no money. Why do we have people fighting to take charge of an empty barn? —

RMC.

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During rainy season Macheke Growth Point always experience electricity faults. I am appealing to the responsible authority to take appropriate measures to solve this predicament — Davey Zind, Macheke.

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Parents let us nature and teach our teenage boys. I was shocked to read that a 17 year old was involved with sex workers. Let’s discipline and guide our kids to avoid this kind of life. It’s disheartening to say the least, not with STIs around — Liberty Mahoso, Mutare.

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Ritual killings are a NO. Our people should know that business needs capital and good management to grow. Human blood and human parts cannot enhance profits — Liberty Mahoso, Mutare.

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It is a pity that factionalism has crept into churches. It is used to be the main talk in political domain — Witness.

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If I were Winky D, I would stick to creating music that everyone can listen to and steer away from politically charged works. Tempting as it might be, venturing into the political arena as a musician might as well be shooting oneself in the foot. His latest release, Kasong keJecha, is laden with political connotations, something that might prove to be grave mistake in the long run — Music Lover.

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Just like musicians such as Tambaoga, Simon Chimbetu or Born Free Crew that openly declared their support for Zanu PF or Raymond Majongwe and Paul Madzore whose links with opposition politics is known, Winky D should or declare where he stands — Patriot.

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I am sure many artistes are in panic mode as they are trying to dethrone the man of the moment, Enzo Ishall, but politics is not the way to go about it.

There are many music fans out here who want nothing to do with politics. I love Winky D’s artistry, but when it takes a charge at politics, I am beginning to have goose bumps. Maybe the youthful musician knows what he is doing, but I say to him “beware the Ides of March” — Wise Words.

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Public transport owners who employ unlicensed drivers should also be punished. The use of breathalysers by the police is also advisable as most people drive under the influence of alcohol — Nesanango.

**** Zimbabwe websites are once again a target of hackers, but lack ability to protect themselves. I have been advising the Government, through the Ministry of ICT and Cyber Security and the Office of the President and Cabinet. Let us not ignore this cyber security threat. This is the beginning — Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi.

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May the responsible ministry help curb school girls marriages in our beautiful Mutasa district, which seems to be on the increase.

The girls are falling prey to man over 18 and it seems there is no one keen to help. Marrying under-age girls is a criminal offence, yet some do it openly. Letting the culprits going scot-free is sending wrong signals to community. It would appear at if it is lawful and permissible — Mutasa.

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