Government officials claim progress on disability inclusion, focusing now on rural information gaps. Presidential advisor Rossy Mpofu spoke at a Matobo District event, stating the national Disability Policy has tackled many historic issues. Minister Edgar Moyo outlined current programs like free education, medical care via AMTO, and economic grants.
Mpofu argued that empowering people with disabilities is vital for national development goals. She emphasized their desire for economic roles over charity. Minister Moyo pointed to the newer Persons with Disabilities Act, which created a funding mechanism and broadened legal definitions. Local Chief Fuyane noted reduced stigma in rural communities since the policy was launched.
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Prince Chigwida, the gospel musician behind the track Mazambara, absolutely rocked a huge ZCC youth event in Masvingo. He performed for a packed crowd estimated at around forty thousand people, playing hits like Gore Rino and Ndiringei Mambo. Another artist, Obert Chari, also performed at the gala organized by the Zion Christian Church.
Church youth leader Jasper Mangwana explained the reasoning behind the concert. He said the goal is to connect with young people through entertainment, promoting good values, and discouraging things like drug use. They wanted to show that major events can happen successfully outside of Harare. Stage manager Prince Meke added that such performances inspire youth and support the church's mission of...
Zimbabwe's under-19 cricket team is skipping Christmas. They start a tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan on December 25th. This is their final prep for the ICC Under-19 World Cup, which they will host next year. Their head coach, Elton Chigumbura, and captain, Simbarashe Mudzengerere, are leading the squad.
Coach Chigumbura says the team is already well prepared from prior matches. They have faced teams like South Africa and Bangladesh to gain international experience. He views this holiday series as a final polishing step before the main tournament. Captain Mudzengerere agrees, calling the sacrifice necessary to chase their World Cup goals.
The captain notes the advantage of playing a home World Cup, knowing the local...
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe wants to split off its infrastructure arm. Shareholder approval would create a new company, Econet InfraCo, and list it on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange. This move would also pull the main Econet Wireless parent company off the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.
The new InfraCo already handles the firm's telecom towers, power systems, and property leases. It has a solid financial track record and manages a big portfolio of buildings and land across major cities. This spin-off would let more third-party clients lease these assets.
Econet is following a trend seen with other African telecom giants like MTN and Airtel. The shareholder vote to decide this restructuring is scheduled for early 2026.
Jennifer Lawrence told Leonardo DiCaprio about a time she hallucinated on set. She accidentally took an Ambien, thinking it was something else, before filming a dance scene with Philip Seymour Hoffman for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. Lawrence said she was seeing things, and her co-star Elizabeth Banks got annoyed with her.
She also mentioned a separate incident in the movie Red Sparrow. She took an Adderall by mistake instead of a sleeping pill, causing her to stay up all night panicking. She then had to deliver a complex line in a Russian accent while completely exhausted. DiCaprio called these kinds of events key screwups for an actor.
Lawrence is set to return as Katniss Everdeen alongside Josh Hutcherson as Peeta in the...
Jennifer Lopez talked about constantly facing public criticism alongside her success. The actress and singer said she feels like a magnet for both positive attention and harsh negativity over her career and personal life. She mentioned how frustrating it is when the public perception of her seems to shift unpredictably.
Speaking with other actresses like Gwyneth Paltrow and Emily Blunt, Lopez discussed blocking out the noise. She pointed to her parents for giving her a strong sense of self from a young age. Lopez said she has always relied on internal affirmation, reminding herself she is a good person and a hard worker.
She finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck last year after rekindling their relationship earlier. Lopez is also a...
Jewelry designer Farah Khan Ali remembered her mother, the late actress Zarine Khan, in a long social media post. She described Zarine as a surface-level strong woman with a deeply soft interior, who led with kindness. Khan Ali wrote about the profound loss, calling her mother her best friend and confidante.
She shared a story from when her father, actor-filmmaker Sanjay Khan, was badly burned on a set. Doctors gave him a low survival chance and suggested amputation, but Zarine refused. She visited him daily while beautifully dressed and smiling, sharing only happy stories to hide his critical condition. She would break down crying outside his room. Khan Ali credits this positive energy with her father's recovery, calling him a miracle...
Sonali Bendre told Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa she is nothing like her famous movie character. On their podcast, Singh recalled Bendre's role as the gentle, soft-spoken Preeti in Hum Saath Saath Hain. Bendre immediately clarified that her real personality is far more assertive and opinionated.
The actress played Preeti, a kind and shy doctor paired with Salman Khan's character Prem, in the 1999 family drama. The film was a major hit directed by Sooraj Barjatya, featuring a large ensemble cast. Bendre insisted her on-screen sweetness does not match her actual strong-willed nature.
Singer Rahul Vaidya posted online praising Lionel Messi for sticking to his native Spanish during his India tour. Vaidya said Indians should learn from the global icon, viewing English as a skill rather than letting it dominate their own language and culture.
Messi recently visited cities including Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. He shared a farewell video highlighting moments with fans, children at stadiums, and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. The clip notably featured his meeting with actress Kareena Kapoor and her sons, not other Bollywood stars like Ajay Devgn or Tiger Shroff.
Kareena reposted the video, giving a shout-out to her son Taimur, a known fan of the footballer. Messi's caption thanked India for its warm welcome and...
