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Zimbabwe Sangoma Showers Bindura Prison with Gifts
A traditional healer from Glendale brought gifts to prisoners at Bindura Prison on Saturday. Peter Chingudzi, known as Sekuru Nyangatayani, gave inmates pads, food, warm clothes and soap worth hundreds of dollars. Former prisoner Frank Vhera helped organize the visit after serving one year for assault charges. Vhera talked his friend into helping the inmates because winter makes prison life harder. The donation made prisoners very happy during their difficult time. Chingudzi met with both men and women prisoners during his visit. He said his friend asked him to help the inmates and he wanted to share goods like he does with other people. The prison choir sang beautiful songs without music to thank the healer for his kindness. Their...
Zimbabwe to Face 80s Massacre Ghosts on June 26
Zimbabwe will start hearings about deadly attacks from the 1980s on June 26. President Emmerson Mnangagwa set up a group of traditional chiefs to listen to survivors. The hearings will focus on helping victims tell their stories. Chief Fortune Charumbira announced the plan at a news conference Sunday. The meetings will happen behind closed doors because the stories are very personal. Former leader Robert Mugabe sent soldiers to kill people during the 1980s. Government troops murdered about 20,000 people over several years. Most victims came from the Ndebele group of people. The killings happened after Zimbabwe became independent from Britain. Mugabe called the operation Gukurahundi, which means washing away unwanted things. The...
US Travel Ban Threat Hits Zimbabwe and 35 More
The Trump administration may stop people from 36 countries from traveling to America. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a memo to US diplomats on Saturday about new travel rules. Countries on the list have problems with fake identity papers and visa fraud. These nations must follow new State Department rules within 60 days. Twenty-five African nations face potential travel restrictions. The list covers Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Four Caribbean countries also made the list: Antigua and...
Thamanya snags Saudi league TV rights bonanza
Thamanya won the rights to show Saudi football games on television and online. The company beat other major media firms to secure this deal. They will broadcast matches from four different competitions across the Middle East and North Africa. The contract runs for six seasons starting next year and ending after 2030-2031. Saudi football officials made this announcement on Saturday. The deal covers the King Abdulaziz Cup and the main Roshan Saudi League games. Thamanya also secured rights to the Saudi Super Cup and the First Division League matches. Fans can watch games through two different viewing options. Free satellite channels will show some matches without any cost to viewers. Paid subscription packages offer extra features and...
Real Madrid target freebie trio Konate Mosquera Skelly
Real Madrid loves signing players without paying transfer fees. The Spanish giants just grabbed Alexander Arnold from Liverpool after his contract expired. Madrid scouts watch three defenders who might become free agents during summer 2026. The team wants fresh talent to fix their injury problems at the back. French center back Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool leads Madrid's wish list. The club needs defenders who can stay healthy and play at the highest level. Young Spanish defender Cristian Mosquera from Valencia also catches their attention. Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly rounds out the trio of targets. Skelly impressed fans with his attacking runs during Premier League and Champions League matches last season. Reports suggest...
Barca OK to cash in on Christensen as Saudis circle
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen might leave the Spanish club before his contract ends. The Danish player has a deal with Barcelona until summer 2026. Saudi teams want to sign the 29-year-old center back but have not made official offers. Barcelona would welcome his departure to save money and reduce their wage bill. Christensen seems happy to stay with the team for another year. The defender could wait until his contract expires and leave without any transfer fee. His limited playing time at Barcelona might hurt his chances of making Denmark's World Cup squad. Barcelona has five center backs competing for spots on the team. Coach Hans Flick likes Christensen's skills but worries about his injury problems. The club will decide...
Milan lines up Xhaka Pasalic after Modric coup
Milan works hard to sign two new players for next season. The Italian team almost finished a deal with Croatian midfielder Luka Modric. He just needs to pass his medical tests before joining the club. Milan also wants Swiss player Granit Xhaka from Bayer Leverkusen. The team will make an offer next week for the talented midfielder. Xhaka plays for the German club until 2028 but wants a new challenge. His salary does not worry Milan since they have enough money. Leverkusen refuses to sell their star player easily. Milan might trade defender Malick Thiaw to complete the deal. The swap could help both teams reach an agreement. Milan made an offer for young defender Kevin Pasalic from Sweden. The 18-year-old Bosnian plays for Norrköping...
Inter eyes loan raid for Man United ace Hojlund
Inter Milan wants to bring back Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United. The Danish striker could return to Italy where he played before. Italian reports say Inter has made plans to sign the 22-year-old forward. Manchester United bought Hojlund from Atalanta for 75 million euros two years ago. The player wants to come back to Serie A. Manchester United expects 45 million euros for their striker. Inter Milan thinks about a loan deal with an option to buy later. La Gazzetta dello Sport says the clubs could agree on a loan fee. The deal might include buying rights for summer 2026. Hojlund shows strong interest in joining Inter Milan. The young forward has a contract until June 2028 with United. He joined the English club during summer 2023...
Ait Nouri vows Man City heroics after Mahrez pep talk
Ryan Ait Nouri feels excited about joining Manchester City. The Algerian defender wants to prove himself during the Club World Cup. He sees the tournament as his chance to impress coaches and fans right away. The 22-year-old hopes to earn trust through strong performances. City gives him the perfect stage to show his skills. Riyad Mahrez made Manchester City popular across Algeria during his time there. Ait Nouri says Mahrez created a special bond between Algerian supporters and the English club. The legacy motivates him to work harder for the team. He wants to continue that connection through his performances. Algerian fans already love City because of what Mahrez accomplished. Ait Nouri talked with Mahrez before making his move to...
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