Zimbabwe's football governing body has selected Marian Marinica, a Romanian tactician with extensive international credentials, to lead the national squad under a 12-month contract tied to performance metrics. The 69-year-old arrives with a UEFA Pro Licence and will assume command immediately as the Warriors prepare for scheduled exhibition matches.
Association president Nqobile Magwizi praised the hiring decision and highlighted the coach's track record across multiple continents. Marinica previously guided Malawi to its strongest showing at the 2022 continental championship and helped Liberia climb substantially in world rankings during 2024. His resume features advisory positions with major European sides such as Arsenal, Chelsea...
Hearing-impaired students from Emerald Hill School for the Deaf brought home a Judges Award from the 2025 First Global Robotics Challenge held in Panama, marking a milestone achievement as the competition's only team with auditory disabilities. The group represented Zimbabwe at the international event and earned recognition for their technical skill and perseverance despite communication barriers during matches.
Team captain Mufaro Makwema expressed pride in showcasing their nation's abilities on a global stage. Tanatswa Mutsvunguma explained that learning robotics presented initial difficulties but became manageable through practice with smaller machines and guidance from coaches. Communication obstacles in Panama were overcome using...
Most Gambians want stronger legal action to shield women from mistreatment, with nearly three-quarters supporting enhanced police and judicial intervention against discrimination. A recent survey revealed that half the population doubts authorities take complaints seriously, while one-fifth reported frequent sexual harassment in markets, transportation, and streets.
Gender disparities persist across education and employment. Women complete secondary school at lower rates than men, with 41 percent finishing compared to 47 percent of males. Nearly half of the female respondents lack any formal schooling. Workforce participation shows similar patterns, as 36 percent of men work full-time positions against 22 percent of women. Family...
A Gambian judge has allowed police statements from a murder suspect to enter evidence after determining they were obtained without force or intimidation. Justice Ebrima Jaiteh accepted testimony from Arona Tine during proceedings at Banjul High Court following a preliminary hearing that examined whether authorities violated proper procedures when collecting the documents dated January 22, 2024.
Defense attorneys had challenged admissibility by asserting their client faced threats during questioning and lacked neutral oversight while providing answers to investigators. Prosecutors countered by presenting testimony from recording officer Landing Jallow and neutral observer Ebrima Janneh, who described conditions under which Tine spoke...
Thousands attended a memorial ceremony on Wednesday at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay to honor the former prime minister who died in India on October 15. Oburu Odinga, his brother and acting Orange Democratic Movement head, led the service celebrating a political figure who influenced Kenyan democracy and regional governance across more than 40 years.
Government officials from Nyanza and surrounding areas joined religious leaders and supporters at the venue named after the deceased statesman. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga described the gathering as an opportunity to reflect on the democratic principles the late leader promoted throughout his career. Attendees pledged to maintain ODM participation in the current government through...
A human rights group has asked Kenya's foreign ministry to help locate two citizens who vanished in Tanzania amid violence following disputed elections last month. Vocal Africa wrote to government officials about a teacher who reportedly died from gunfire on October 29 during protests in Dar es Salaam and whose remains cannot be found. A second person was detained on October 31 while traveling to Zanzibar for employment and has had no contact with relatives or attorneys since his arrest.
The organization requested that Kenyan diplomats work with Tanzanian officials to determine what happened to both men and ensure humane treatment under regional agreements. Chief Executive Hussein Khalid warned that delayed action would increase family...
Kenyan authorities have begun relocating 15 Masai giraffes and approximately 150 common zebras from Manera Farm near Naivasha after environmental changes destroyed their living conditions. The Kenya Wildlife Service said rising lake levels and altered land management practices eliminated adequate grazing areas and drinking sources for the displaced animals. Veterinary specialists and capture teams are transporting the wildlife to protected zones where resources remain available.
The giraffes and zebras will settle in two locations: Nairobi National Park and the Naivasha Wildlife Sanctuary. Officials described both destinations as suitable environments where the relocated populations can flourish and support biodiversity conservation...
ZANU PF leadership has directed party divisions to finalize remaining annual objectives before year-end, following policy decisions reached at the recent Mutare gathering. Secretary-General Jacob Mudenda told officials during a strategy session this week that departments must demonstrate commitment to completing fourth-quarter goals outlined in operational blueprints.
Mudenda said strong performance during the closing months would establish momentum for 2026 initiatives under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's guidance. The directive follows the 22nd National People's Conference, where delegates approved economic measures designed to ease financial burdens on citizens. Recommendations included eliminating the Intermediated Money Transfer...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted defeated ZANU-PF parliamentary candidates from the 2023 elections at his Kwekwe agricultural property to discuss maintaining party strength in opposition-held areas. The session followed a written appeal from a Bulawayo representative requesting support to keep the ruling party active in his district between formal campaign cycles.
Party officials characterized the gathering as strategic outreach designed to prevent defections and demonstrate commitment to members regardless of election results. Attendees received opportunities to voice frustrations and hear directly about national economic targets for 2030. The president emphasized organizational principles and offered counsel on navigating internal...
Trending content
-
-
Q
-
-
