The Second Lady of Zimbabwe, Colonel Minnie Baloyi Chiwenga, hosted a stranger for lunch after a social media promise. She and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga welcomed citizen Edwin Brisco Chisango and his wife to their home. Chisango had publicly pledged to buy the couple a Nando's meal months earlier, bringing the budgeted cash as a gift during the visit.
The official confirmed the event in a Facebook post, noting Chisango refused to increase his gift to fifty dollars. She recounted how he faced online insults and security threats for his initial offer, even temporarily blocking his account. The post generated thousands of positive reactions praising her humility.
Many commenters called her the mother of the nation, linking her...
Kenyan President William Ruto gave Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy a major national award. The Head of State Commendation recognized McCarthy's impact on the country's soccer program. The honor occurred during Kenya's Jamhuri Day independence celebrations.
McCarthy led the national team to the quarter-finals in a recent African tournament. That result marked the deepest run Kenya has ever made in a major international competition. A football official stated the award reflects the discipline and belief McCarthy instilled in the squad.
Since taking the coaching job, McCarthy's record shows six wins, five losses, and three draws across fourteen matches. The government's recognition also thanked national leadership for supporting the...
Zimbabwe just banned all foreign nationals from its artisanal mining sector. The new rules, under Statutory Instrument 215 of 2025, make small-scale mining exclusive to local citizens. Authorities can now investigate foreigners suspected of using local proxies.
Existing foreign-owned businesses in seventeen reserved sectors, including bakeries and salons, have a three-year deadline. They must sell seventy-five percent of their equity to Zimbabwean nationals by late 2028. They have to divest a quarter of their shares annually or face shutdown.
A narrow, expensive exception exists for major investors in a few areas. Foreign entry into retail now requires a minimum of twenty million dollars in investment and two hundred local employees...
Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei gave a private reply to a public letter challenging him. The open letter, written by a young woman, urged him to use his influence among powerful leaders to fight gender based violence. She praised his family's low profile and philanthropy as a model of dignity.
Tagwirei acknowledged receiving and reading the letter. He recognized the writer's clear concern and conviction. However, he explicitly refused to engage in any public discussion on the sensitive topic. He argued that a public exchange would likely generate more confusion than constructive clarity.
He concluded by stating the woman's views were noted and considered. Tagwirei affirmed that such conversations still matter even when they are...
Locals in Zimbabwe freaked out after someone left supposed ritual items outside the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden. The discovery included clay pots, plastic bottles, and a piece of cloth bearing the ruling party ZANU-PF's branding. Pictures of the scene spread fast online, sparking a chaotic mix of mockery and concern about security at the sensitive site.
Social media reactions ranged from pure ridicule to serious suspicion. Many commenters treated the whole thing as a pathetic joke or a national embarrassment. Others questioned how such an object placement could even happen at a guarded government complex. Some users made direct, unverified claims in the local language, suggesting the ritual was linked to political maneuvering...
Zimbabwe's national soccer team, the Warriors, could bank major prize money at next year's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Confederation of African Football has a total prize pool worth thirty-two million dollars. Simply participating guarantees the squad five hundred thousand dollars. Advancing past the group stage, something they have never done, would increase their earnings significantly.
A third-place group finish pays seven hundred thousand. Making the Round of 16 brings eight hundred thousand. Reaching the quarter finals nets one point three million. The financial rewards escalate further from there, with semi-finalists getting two point five million. The tournament runner-up earns four million, and the champion team takes...
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced a government audit of the Basic Education Assistance Module, or BEAM. He stated that the Cabinet ordered the probe after finding evidence of manipulation. Influential people are allegedly exploiting the program, getting benefits meant for vulnerable students. This leaves the actual poor kids without needed support.
The audit will pause all new program actions. Ncube explained that the identification process for needy learners is totally broken. Preliminary info shows the assistance is not reaching the right children. MP Supa Mandiwanzira added that schools have not seen any BEAM cash for three years, despite budgets. This is wrecking school operations that depend on the funding.
MP Clemence...
A Zimbabwean official has reaffirmed the country's commitment to refugee protection during an international forum. Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha outlined progress on past pledges at a Global Refugee Forum meeting in Geneva.
Dinha stated Zimbabwe's approach prioritizes refugee self-reliance and long-term solutions. She highlighted the allocation of irrigable land to hundreds of farmers at Tongogara Refugee Camp to improve food security. The country has also expanded access to documentation like passports and extended ID validity.
The deputy minister noted ongoing reforms to national refugee law, aiming to improve integration and work rights. She acknowledged that nearly fourteen thousand...
A housemaid is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing fourteen thousand dollars' worth of items from her employer's Borrowdale home. Fifty-eight-year-old Alice Padzinza appeared in Harare Magistrates' Court for the incident dating back five months.
The complainant, Radoslav Mlandenov, reported the theft after returning from an international business trip. He stated he had left his bedroom locked, with the keys entrusted to Padzinza, and instructed her not to enter. Upon his return, he discovered missing items including a pair of Louis Vuitton shoes, a wine stand, and a luxury wristwatch.
Police noted no signs of forced entry at the scene. The prosecution argues Padzinza had sole access to the bedroom during that period. None of...
