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NetOne and partners give Mtetengwe school a facelift
Vice President Kembo Mohadi praised businesses for helping build the nation through partnerships with government. He spoke at Mtetengwe Primary School after NetOne Cellular finished fixing up the damaged buildings. The company worked hard to make classrooms and other areas better for students who learn there. Mohadi said education forms the base of how countries grow strong and succeed. He thanked all the companies that spend money helping communities instead of just making profits. The school teaches 501 children who come from seven different villages around the area. Cyclone Idai smashed many buildings and left the school broken for a long time. Mohadi's office asked different partners to help fix everything that got wrecked. Some...
ZiG goes mainstream with nearly half of payments
Zimbabwe's digital money system shows people really trust their new currency called ZiG these days. Almost half of all payments happen with ZiG instead of other money. The number jumped from just 26 percent when it started to 43 percent recently. Reserve Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu says people feel more confident about keeping ZiG money for longer periods. Economic stability makes citizens want to use ZiG for buying things and saving cash. The central bank stores real gold to back up every ZiG note and coin. President Mnangagwa visited the bank vaults and saw 3,400 kilograms of shiny gold bars. Last year the bank only had 1,500 kilograms of gold sitting there. Officials want to collect 5,000 kilograms of gold before this year ends...
Nation sends hero Luke Mushore off with tributes
Luke Mushore passed away on June 13 at age 76 and became a national hero. Officials moved his body to his farm at Centenary yesterday. They plan to fly him to Harare today. The body will rest at Charles Gumbo Barracks overnight. President Mnangagwa will lead the burial ceremony tomorrow at National Heroes Acre. People knew Mushore as Dick Joboringo during the war years. He served as ZANU PF provincial chairman for Mashonaland Central. He also worked as Member of Parliament for Muzarabani South. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe praised him as humble and dedicated. The minister said Mushore could work with anyone and stayed very loyal to his country. Minister Christopher Magomo visited Mushore's farm and felt impressed with his...
Vinicius down after Ballon dOr snub
Spanish newspaper Marca confirms that Brazilian star Vinicius Junior still feels hurt about losing the Ballon d'Or award to Manchester City player Rodri back on October 28. The Real Madrid winger has not bounced back from that crushing disappointment. His teammates and fans have noticed major changes in his attitude and playing style since that day happened. Vinicius lost his magic touch and the happiness that made him special on the field. Real Madrid supporters expect to see him light up games with his skills and energy. His recent showing at the 2025 Club World Cup in America proved how much he has struggled. The Brazilian played terribly against Saudi team Al Hilal and looked nothing like his usual self. Marca compared his weak...
Bayern stuck in limbo over Rafael Liao move
Rafael Liao from AC Milan has Bayern Munich split down the middle. The Portuguese winger sparked heated debates among club officials about bringing him to Germany this summer. Bayern bosses held serious talks with his agents right before the Champions League final. Those conversations came to a sudden halt three weeks back. Liao feels let down after the talks stopped cold. He made it clear he wants to play for the German champions. Bayern supporters love watching him because he moves fast and shows great skill on the ball. Some club executives worry about how he would fit their game plan. These leaders point out problems with his defending and his attitude both during matches and away from football. His playing time dropped at Milan...
Bayern chases Liverpool duo Diaz and Gakpo
Bayern Munich wants to add more firepower to their attack during the summer window. The German club has set its sights on two Liverpool players. Colombian star Luis Diaz and Dutch forward Cody Gakpo have caught their attention. Sporting director Max Eberl made Diaz his top choice after talks with Real Madrid fell apart. The Spanish giants wanted to keep Rodrygo after coach Xabi Alonso refused to let him go. German newspaper Bild reports that Bayern officials reached out to Gakpo's representative again. The club needs a player who can work on the wing and also function as a main striker. Liverpool wants 70 million euros for the Dutch attacker. The English club will fight hard to keep that asking price. Bayern turned to these Liverpool...
Bayern splashes big cash to nab Nico Williams
Bayern Munich keeps pushing hard to land Spanish winger Nico Williams. The German giants refuse to give up even though Williams wants to join Barcelona instead. Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have been talking about a transfer deal for weeks. French newspaper L'Équipe reports Bayern made another bid for the talented player. Their latest offer puts 10 million euros per year on the table for Williams. Bayern also sweetened the deal with 2 million euros worth of bonus payments. The Bavarian club knows they can trigger his release clause easily. Athletic Bilbao set that buyout price at 58 million euros. Bayern officials believe they have enough cash to make this happen. The Spanish club would have no choice but to accept the money. Bayern...
Chelsea and United battle for Kolo Muani
Chelsea and Manchester United want to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer. The French newspaper L'Équipe shared news about both English teams chasing the striker. Kolo Muani plays for Juventus right after joining them from Paris Saint-Germain. The loan deal keeps him at the Italian club through the 2025 Club World Cup. Both Premier League teams see him as a strong addition to their attack. The 26-year-old striker will head back to Paris Saint-Germain when the tournament ends. Coach Luis Enrique probably will not use him for the next season at PSG. Kolo Muani seems unlikely to find playing time under the Spanish manager. His future at the French club looks very uncertain. Many teams around Europe want to sign the talented forward...
Al Saad out as Saudi eye win over Trinidad
Mohannad Al-Saad works with doctors to heal his injured muscle. The Saudi star player skipped Sunday practice with his teammates. Medical staff helps him recover from the injury he suffered before facing Haiti. Team officials say he cannot play against Trinidad and Tobago on Monday. His chances of making the squad look very slim. Al-Saad hurt his muscle right before the Haiti game started. He missed both matches against Haiti and America because of this injury. The talented player has not stepped on the field during this entire tournament. Saudi Arabia needs him healthy for future competitions. Doctors want him to rest and heal properly. Saudi Arabia must beat Trinidad and Tobago to move forward. The team cannot depend on other game...
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