Maitengwe Trending Stories with Yours Truly

October 11, 2025

Welcome to this week’s edition of Maitengwe Trending Stories with yours truly.
We begin on a solemn note — observing a moment of silence for the son of the soil, the late Hon. Desire Moyo, Member of Parliament for Nkulumane, who sadly passed away on Thursday after his vehicle collided with elephants on his way from Parliament in Shangani. We are told his colleagues sustained serious injuries and are currently hospitalised.
May his soul rest in eternal peace. And to those still in hospital — Yours Truly sends heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery.
But wait — should the Honourable Member have been flying for parliamentary duties instead of enduring that six-hour drive? Well… austerity measures are the order of the day, aren’t they?
And the irony — of all the animals on our roads, it had to be an elephant. A protected species that should be safely tucked away in game reserves. No wonder the story made BBC headlines — it’s the “Elephant Irony.” Creatures that others only dream of seeing in faraway lands roam freely in our motherland.
Another twist of fate: the late Hon. Moyo was not just a politician but also an artist and poet, who had penned a heartfelt poem to thank God for his birthday — which would have been today, 11 October. That same poem will now be read at his funeral. Life is unpredictable indeed.
Once again — RIP Qhawe, imbongi, umhlonitshwa.

In Harare: Remember the Sapatina Sapitana, that State House feast graced by the mapositori last week? Well, as expected, the man behind the famous bar was summoned to “see Victor,” and left the garage driving a white Toyota Fortuner 2025 GD6, plus a neat $20,000 token for fuel.
Honestly, this was written in the stars. Baba Johane Chechishanu seems to have pulled a masterstroke — even “Chicken Slice” is said to be joining the bandwagon.

Still in Harare, hot off the grapevine into Yours Truly’s hands is a jaw-dropping story that has left tongues wagging across the city. A young woman had prepared for what was supposed to be her fairytale day — but instead, it turned into a public heartbreak of epic proportions.

Everything was set: the roora squad was on standby in matching outfits, the décor was on point, food was ready to be served, the cameras were rolling… and a small fortune had already been poured into the day. But when the time came for the groom to make his grand entrance — Umkhwenyana, dololo! He was nowhere to be found.

After the shocking no-show, a storm of conflicting statements began to swirl. Some claimed the lady had been spotted the previous night in the company of her ex. Others whispered that the groom was a serial husband, already tied to multiple women. Whatever the real story, one thing was clear: it was a humiliating moment for the girl child and her family.

Now, Yours Truly has a word of fatherly advice to his daughters: Marriage is a family affair — not a circus. Let’s put an end to this over-the-top “roora squad” drama and mini-wedding productions. Gather your family, sit down like elders, discuss the issue, agree on the bride price, and let the man take his wife home in peace.

And this business of men kneeling down to propose? Throw it out the window. If a man truly wants to marry you, he’ll go to your people, pay lobola, and make it official. Finish and clara!
On a sadder note, Yours Truly has learned that the brave young man from Mutare who was battling cancer passed away yesterday. Before his passing, he achieved his final two wishes: writing his Grade 7 exams and meeting the First Lady. Oh, this world can be painfully cruel. ????

Back home: By the way, Yours Truly hails from Dombodema, and I am bursting with pride! My former school has broken new ground — the Class of 2024 O-Level results climbed to an impressive 58% pass rate, a historic first. Let’s keep that momentum going, Bakalanga banaka!

Yours Truly has always been cautious about political commentary — and that remains so. But this week, the Man of Visions has spoken again: “Do not destroy the bridge.”
Yes, in the corridors of power, whispers of “Baba Junior” and “Baba Kodza” abound. But remember — these are brothers. Let no one else set that bridge on fire. Leave the bridge alone.
On the International Front
Yours Truly welcomed the news that a ceasefire in the Gaza War was finally signed this week in Egypt — thanks to none other than Donald Trump.
Still on Trump — the man has declared that the Nobel Prize has lost its meaning, after anticipating he would be the rightful winner. Instead, the award went to the opposition leader of Venezuela. In a surprising twist, Putin has sided with Trump, agreeing that the award has become meaningless.
But we’ve seen this script before — remember football’s Ballon d’Or drama? Someone, unable to accept defeat at the hands of his rival, went on to create his own trophy — the Dubai Ballon d’Or.
Still on football , the Zimbabwe Worriers — sorry, Warriors — played to a 0–0 draw against Bafana Bafana, dealing a heavy blow to South Africa’s World Cup qualifying hopes.
Now, Bafana Bafana must rely on Nigeria beating Benin and hope to defeat Rwanda themselves if they’re to make it to USA–Mexico–Canada 2026. Talk about a nail-biter!

And that wraps up this week’s trending stories with Maitengwe Post.
Until next time — Yours Truly is out. ✍????????