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Gweru community reports cases of child kidnapping - The Daily Agenda
Bulawayo Agenda
July 16, 2010

Gweru -The community of Dubambiwa in Ward Three has reported cases of child kidnapping which have been causing havoc in the country. Reports coming in from the area allege that four children all eight years old were kidnapped two days ago when they were on their way home from the nearest primary school. The chief's wife, Mrs Nyama said that the community members are now living in fear and they suspect that the children have been transported to South Africa. Zimbabwe has been awash with rumours of kidnapping with reports that there have been human heads found in some motor vehicles destined for South Africa. The Zimbabwe republic police however have been continually dispelling the rumours arguing that there have been no cases reported of kidnapping.

Bulawayo - Shortage of manpower to guard council schools in Bulawayo, has resulted in thefts and overworking of guards, the Weekly Agenda has established. In the latest council, it is reported that the Bulawayo City Council currently has 28 guarded schools which are geographically spread at different suburbs within the city and are guarded by one security detail each as from 1600- 2400hours.The minutes reported that at times one guard covers the school for 16hours from (1600-0800hours) due to lack of manpower. "Most schools have had perimeter standard poles, fences, foot and volleyball poles, door handles, fluorescent tube holders and tubes, office equipment and other electrical components stolen. Currently, schools have some of the installations that are of high security concern," read the council minutes. Concern has been raised that school areas are also too large to be guarded by one person highlighting that in most cases there are no security lights at night for the security guards to see and alarm systems as well as CCTVs. The minutes added that most schools also do not have fireguards along the fences which could be used for patrol and most security guards also did not have torches to aid visibility.

Plumtree - Years after the operation Murambatsvina human rights abuses, victims in Plumtree have finally received alternative permanent accommodation in the form of houses that were donated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The operation had left many victims after its path of destruction with many small towns bearing the brunt of homeless people. In an interview, the beneficiaries of new houses that have been built behind Mathendele Suburb, expressed triumph over the gain they had made after so many years of suffering and enduring harsh weather without proper accommodation."I am very happy that my family will now have a roof over their heads during all weather conditions. It is my pleasure to receive such a gift at the time where building a house requires lots of money. I appreciate the assistance given to the people of Plumtree by this organisation," said Ntombi Sibanda, a beneficiary.

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