The city of Bulawayo comes alive today as young soccer players gather at Mzilikazi Primary School. The Tshisa 18 Festival Under-17 Tournament brings together the best youth talent from across the region.
Teams like Mzilikazi, Makokoba, and New Jack City will battle for the top spot. Each squad arrives ready to prove their worth on the field. Their players dream of catching the eye of watching scouts and coaches.
The event has helped many players start great careers in soccer. It gives young athletes a chance to learn and grow together. Players make friends and build team spirit that lasts long after the games end.
Tournament leader Johannes "Tshisa" Ngodzo sees great promise in this year's players. He believes the event shows off the...
A major push to bring science education closer to rural communities is underway in Zimbabwe. Bindura University of Science Education plans to reach out to the Makoni and Gutu districts through its yearly education meeting.
Dr. Lazarus Dokora leads this effort as the meeting's co-chair. He wants to tailor science learning to each area's needs. His team aims to help these communities grow through education.
School leaders from three regions met to plan training sessions. These will start in January 2025. They formed groups in each district to guide science and technical education projects.
"We want our nation to become stronger," said Dr. Dokora. He explained how the university supports Zimbabwe's goal of reaching upper middle-income...
President Mnangagwa starts his yearly rest on Tuesday. He plans to stay inside Zimbabwe during his time off.
George Charamba from the President's office shared the news. He said Mnangagwa would step away from daily work but stand ready if big matters needed his touch. This matters since he leads both Zimbabwe and a group of nations in southern Africa.
When the president rests, two leaders will run things. Kembo Mohadi will take charge from December 31 to January 19, and then Constantino Chiwenga will step in until early February.
The plan keeps the government working smoothly. When the president steps back for his break, each person knows what to do.
Mnangagwa heads off as Zimbabwe pushes for better business and closer ties with...
Mpilo Central Hospital brings new hope to Zimbabwe. They just opened a place to help people with drug problems and thoughts of suicide.
The nation faces a rising drug crisis. This led leaders to start a special team. They want fewer sick people going to Ingutsheni Hospital, the main place that treats mental health.
The problem touches everyone. Children as young as 10 need help. People up to age 65 struggle with drugs.
Sister Hango Ndebele runs the new clinic at Mpilo. "We care for the whole person here," she said. "We treat both mind and body. We bring families into the healing."
The clinic stands ready to help anyone. Some people walk in, asking for help. Others arrive unconscious. Many show strange behavior from taking drugs...
A big school for women can teach social work again. The fight ended after the school fixed its teaching plans.
Public Service Minister July Moyo shared the news. He praised the Women's University in Africa for working with the Council of Social Workers.
The council found problems with the school's teaching of social work. The school listened and made changes, working with both the council and Zimbabwe's higher education group.
The council will again oversee the school's classes, which means students will learn what they need to help people in need.
Minister Moyo said this helps Zimbabwe grow. The country wants all workers to have good jobs and stay safe at work.
"We made things better for everyone," Moyo said. "These changes help...
Prices in Zimbabwe rose less than expected last month. The central bank wanted prices to rise less than 5 percent, but they did even better than world money experts thought.
Zimbabwe tracks prices in two ways. People there use both U.S. dollars and the local ZiG money. Both showed good signs in December.
The ZiG money saw prices climb just 3.7 percent last month, a big drop from November's 11.7 percent rise. Food prices fell from high marks, and other things cost less as well.
Things bought with U.S. dollars stayed steady. Prices went up less than one percent. Food led the small rise, but other items held their price tags.
Year after year, U.S. dollar prices went up 2.5 percent. The mix of both money types showed a small rise of 1.1...
A day-long music party brought joy to Hwedza this Christmas. Thousands came to Machakaire Village for songs, dance, and free healthcare.
Twenty-five singers played for 24 hours straight. The show marked the return of the Hwedza Arts Festival, which had been missing last year. Minister Tino Machakaire started this party in 2018.
Star performer Alick Macheso lit up the crowd. He came at 4 p.m. and played hits like "Charakupa" and "Madhawu." The crowd wanted more.
Mark Ngwazi, who grew up here, sang his famous songs. "Taurai Madzoka" had people dancing. Other big names like Mambo Dhuterere and Killer T made the crowd happy.
The music helped more than just dancing feet. Three thousand people saw doctors for free that day. Some will keep...
Young music stars will ring in 2025 at a big show in Kadoma. Killer T and Tocky Vibes lead the acts set for New Year's Eve.
The stage at The Odyssey grounds will come alive with fresh talent. Enzo Ishall joins the show, along with Master H and other hot acts like Madedido and Outlaw 7.
Pacific Cigarettes Company backs this party. These young stars shone brightly through 2024, making hits and winning fans.
"We want young voices to welcome the new year," said show planner Dee Nosh from DTL Entertainment. "Kadoma folks backed us all year. This party says thank you."
The team thought of everything to keep fans happy. They put up big tents in case rain falls, and guards will keep everyone safe. People should buy tickets early to skip...
People who left Zimbabwe for other lands came home last week. They met in Harare to share business ideas and get praise for their good work.
Leaders awarded those who did great things overseas and thanked them for sending money back home and starting new jobs.
"We love seeing our people come back," said Blessed Kapesa, who leads a group for Zimbabweans living abroad. "Many groups came to support us, even the government."
The meeting showed how these far-away citizens help their old homes grow. They send cash to families and make new companies that give people work.
Cities and towns shared ways to invest money in Zimbabwe. People told stories about doing well in other places but still helping at home.
"Our land needs its people to...
