The Zimbabwe Music Awards will resume operations in 2025 following a year-long hiatus. Chief Executive Officer Fungai Zvirawa announced the event's return through social media channels while emphasizing enhanced credibility measures. Category modifications represent the primary structural changes, though organizers maintain the fundamental award framework. Public participation will receive greater emphasis compared to previous editions. The revitalized ceremony supports broader national objectives for promoting cultural heritage and artistic development.
The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe accelerates coaching development through comprehensive training programs during August. Officials will participate in Technical Officials Education and Certification System courses designed to enhance athletic administration skills. Mutare hosts the first session from August 18 through August 20, where Enias Nhoro will train 40 participants at Hillcrest. Manuel Mpofu, serving as Competitions Director, emphasizes the association's commitment to developing both athletes and administrative personnel. The organization seeks expertise from international specialists to elevate training standards.
Level one certification courses will operate simultaneously in Mutare and Bulawayo locations. German...
Zimbabwe will begin lithium sulphate exports during the opening quarter of 2026 as authorities advance mineral value addition initiatives. The nation seeks maximum revenue from extensive lithium deposits after establishing transition deadlines for mining companies. Operators must shift from raw concentrate exports to refined products under new government requirements. Mines Minister Winston Chitando outlined a comprehensive beneficiation program targeting spodumene deposits. The strategy prohibits lithium spodumene concentrate exports starting January 2027.
Arcadia and Bikita Minerals lead the spodumene lithium value chain development among two advanced investors. Bikita Minerals operates a caesium flotation facility processing...
Veteran artist Jeys Marabini has released his tenth studio recording titled Umjolo. The collection contains ten songs that explore love, trust, and faith as central themes. Young collaborators suggested the album title to generate public interest and discussion. Marabini describes the project as educational content that offers guidance about relationships and promotes peace among Zimbabwean listeners.
The musician collaborated with emerging talent Mzoe 7 on the track Thula Ulalele Nansi Ingoma. Additional songs like Noma Kanjani showcase his artistic evolution and appeal to diverse audiences. Streaming platforms currently host the complete album for digital access. Production teams are developing accompanying music videos to provide...
Zimbabwe's government prohibited nighttime street trading and used clothing commerce within central business districts nationwide. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe delivered this announcement during discussions with Harare municipal representatives at Town House. Urban councils received orders to enforce the restrictions immediately across all city centers. Officials must remove unauthorized vendor stalls and work with police to maintain downtown order. The minister expressed alarm about widespread informal trading activities that have expanded throughout major urban areas.
Authorities justify the restrictions through multiple concerns affecting public welfare and economic stability. Safety risks emerge after dark when vendors...
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation appointed Sugar Chagonda as Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2025. The ZBC Board selected the experienced media strategist who previously worked at the broadcaster from 2004 before joining other organizations. Chagonda spent time at Zimbabwe Tourism Authority starting in 2009 and later moved to Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company in 2018. His background spans corporate communications across tourism, mining, and broadcasting sectors. Board members praised his extensive experience in transforming public institutions.
Chagonda maintains strong connections to sports development through his service on the Zimbabwe Football Association board. He also founded Manica Diamonds Football Club as...
Oswin Appollis made an immediate impact during his first appearance for Orlando Pirates. The talented winger netted a goal within three minutes against Polokwane City, his former team. Pirates secured a 2-0 victory in the MTN8 cup semifinal match. The quick strike demonstrated Appollis's ability to perform under pressure. His debut performance impressed both teammates and supporters.
The young player expressed gratitude through social media following the match. Appollis acknowledged his new teammates and thanked the organization for the opportunity. He described joining Pirates as beginning a fresh chapter in his career. The midfielder appeared comfortable adapting to his new environment. Supporters welcomed him warmly after his strong...
Two Zimbabwean businessmen face scrutiny after their South African financial company collapsed spectacularly. George Manyere and Godwin Nyengedza led Afristrat Investment Holdings when it raised over R2.3 billion from investors before filing for bankruptcy. The firm lost everything after pouring more than $100 million into MyBucks SA, a microfinance company that failed in 2022. Manyere admitted the investment decision was a major mistake that caused irreparable damage. Court documents show total investor losses reached R1.9 billion.
External auditors abandoned the company in August 2022, leading to its removal from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Dave van Niekerk, who founded MyBucks, denies any wrongdoing and claims Manyere caused...
Social media users celebrated photographs featuring former First Lady Grace Mugabe and Second Lady Minnie Baloyi at a recent birthday celebration. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife shared the images on Facebook, marking Grace Mugabe's 60th birthday milestone. The post attracted widespread attention across digital platforms. Zimbabweans responded with enthusiastic praise for both women's fashion choices and elegant appearance. Online commenters described the pair as stylish and graceful.
The viral photographs reignited discussions about Grace Mugabe's fashion reputation during her years as First Lady. Users referenced her previous nickname while commenting on her youthful appearance at age 60. Many observers interpreted the...
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