Local officials in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland Central province say focusing on women's daily struggles is essential for improving broken public services. Bindura's Mayor, Jacob Gwature, stated that failures in healthcare and justice systems hit women hardest. He credited a partnership with a women's development group for helping the council better understand and address these priorities.
Councilor Chipo Musonza noted that women are now more involved in shaping local policy, especially around gender-based violence and access to basics. She emphasized that transparency in budgets and services is mandatory, not optional. A village leader from Guruve, Shamiso Gotami, added that women are increasingly demanding dignity and safety from...
Richard Mahomva is jumping from a government gig to a top corporate PR job. The longtime Director for International Communications Services will become Head of Public Relations at the mobile carrier NetOne starting next January. The move was confirmed by a senior ministry official on social media.
Mahomva has been a key player managing Zimbabwe's external communications and media relations. His shift places him in a senior role at a major state-owned telecom company, marking a clear transition from public service into the corporate sector.
The US is slapping new travel restrictions on Zimbabweans starting next year. The Trump administration added Zimbabwe to a list of nations facing tighter entry controls, citing security screening weaknesses and high visa overstay rates. The move imposes partial restrictions, not a full ban, targeting certain visa categories.
This marks the third expansion of the controversial travel ban policy. Alongside Zimbabwe, countries like Nigeria and Tanzania also face partial limits, while nations including Mali and Syria are under full entry bans. US officials stated the restrictions will remain until affected governments improve identity management and cooperation on deportations.
Exemptions exist for permanent US residents, current visa...
A top ZANU-PF official has publicly declared the party's full unity behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa described the bond between the leader, the party, and voters as a happy marriage during a press briefing in Harare.
He pointed to a unanimous key resolution at their recent national conference as proof of internal cohesion. Mutsvangwa stated that subsequent high-level meetings further demonstrated the president's authority within the party's structure. He also linked recent by-election wins to this claimed unity and growing public support.
Dismissing external critics, Mutsvangwa emphasized the party's focus on its own internal processes over outside commentary. He invoked Mnangagwa's...
A Zimbabwean youth group linked to the ruling ZANU PF party has called for changes to a proposed climate bill. The organization, Boys Dzamdhara, stated its support for the Climate Change Management Bill during a recent symposium. Their national chairperson, Hopewell Chako, led the group, with directors Michael Mutosvori and Crosby Chinyadza presenting their position.
They argued the legislation must be more inclusive, affordable for young people, and structured to share benefits with communities protecting the environment. Their key recommendation involves formally including traditional leaders in climate governance, citing their role as custodians of communal land. They also urged the bill to lower fees and direct a portion of carbon...
Warner Chappell Music just signed Margo Price to a global publishing deal. Her frequent collaborator, Jeremy Ivey, also joined under an administration agreement. Price's latest record, Hard Headed Woman, scored two Grammy nods, including one for a duet with fellow Warner signee Tyler Childers.
The company's co-chair said Price's songwriting cuts to the truth, blending traditional storytelling with a fearless edge. Price herself noted she is finally being recognized as a composer after decades of writing. Her career took off with her 2016 debut on Third Man Records, with subsequent albums consistently charting in the Americana space.
Beyond her solo work, she has produced for other artists and collaborated with names like Willie...
Beggars Group officially shifted ownership to a trust last October, a move meant to keep the indie giant independent long-term. Founder Martin Mills transferred his shares into the MM Settlement Trust. He and CEO Paul Redding will continue running the company, which houses labels like XL Recordings and 4AD.
Redding stated the trust will manage label partnerships with the same collaborative approach they have always used. The restructuring happened alongside strong yearly financials, with revenue hitting nearly 110 million pounds. This also follows Beggars' spending 2.6 million pounds to secure a majority fifty-one percent stake in XL Recordings.
The company's operating profit saw a sharp increase, jumping almost fifty percent. Their...
Caroline Ellis got a promotion at Universal's Island Records, moving up to Vice President of A&R. She will keep working with artists like Chappell Roan and Suki Waterhouse, whom she originally signed to the label. Ellis reports to Jackie Winkler, the head of A&R, who was also promoted last year.
Ellis first joined Island in 2020, having previously worked at Interscope Records with acts like The 1975. In a statement, Winkler praised Ellis for her taste and her strong relationships with musicians. Ellis herself called the role a reward, noting the weight of the label's legacy.
Netflix basically broke when they dropped the new Stranger Things season. The show pulled in nearly sixty million views in its first five days, setting a new record for an English-language series on the platform. That huge audience is now boosting the music careers of two cast members, Finn Wolfhard and Joe Keery, who perform as Djo.
Both artists, signed to AWAL, saw their streaming numbers shoot up immediately after the premiere. Daily plays for Wolfhard's album tripled, while Keery's track End of Beginning jumped over sixty percent, landing a global Spotify top ten spot. Their social media followings also grew by millions. Their label says the growth is worldwide, with notable spikes in markets like India and Indonesia that are new...
