Ian Bakala praises his CAPS United players for learning his coaching style quickly. The team struggled through their first 14 games of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season. CAPS United appeared near the bottom of the standings instead of competing for the title. Club leaders fired Lloyd Chitembwe and brought back former player Bakala as head coach. The new coach won his first match against Manica Diamonds two weeks ago.
Bakala played for CAPS United during their successful 2004 season when they won the league title. That team lost just one game and earned 79 points from 30 matches. The current coach wants his players to beat those achievements from his playing days. Bakala works with former teammates Witness Munkuli and...
Chicken House has stepped up to help Zimbabwe's Homeless World Cup team travel to Oslo, Norway. The company agreed to pay for part of the airfare and other travel costs. Eight women will represent Zimbabwe at the competition for the first time as an all-female squad. The players hope to win medals at the annual event organized through Young Achievement Sports for Development. Team officials said corporate support makes a huge difference for their program.
Trevor Muromo leads Chicken House and spoke at yesterday's ceremony where they announced the partnership. He said the company wants to support young women and help them focus on their goals. The sponsorship gives female players a chance to shine and pursue their dreams. Muromo...
President Mnangagwa changed Tomlinson Police Depot to Chimoio Camp Depot during a ceremony. He opened four apartment buildings for police officers at the same event. The apartments contain 96 units for officers from constable to inspector ranks. The government wants to honor Zimbabwe freedom fighters through building name changes. Colonial rulers used names to control people and land.
Fresh names help save history and teach true stories about the past. Name changes build unity and pride among citizens across the country. Morris Depot became Mkushi Police Academy earlier as part of the effort. Chimoio Camp honors the training site where fighters prepared during liberation wars. The new name remembers sacrifices made during both...
Zimbabwe central bank officials reassured people who worried about finding local money. Reserve Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said banks carry enough cash for daily needs. The country sees more people using ZiG currency than before. Citizens can find notes at most banking locations. Officials work hard to spread money outside the capital city.
Currency usage climbed from 26 percent to 43 percent during the past year. Zimbabweans spent 56.8 billion ZiG through electronic payments last month. Banks stored 207 million ZiG cash as of June 12. The central bank calls this amount sufficient for public demand. Total ZiG deposits hit 16 billion according to official numbers.
Several banks loaded ZiG cash into their ATM systems already. Other...
Zimbabwe's Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga traveled to Lusaka yesterday to offer sympathy for former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu's death. President Emmerson Mnangagwa sent Chiwenga to share Zimbabwe's grief with Zambian leaders and citizens. The former president passed away on June 5 at age 68. People remembered Lungu for his work helping Zambia and other Southern African countries. Leaders from both nations praised his service to the region.
Chiwenga told Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema that the two countries remain like family members. He said Zimbabwe and Zambia are brothers and sisters separated only because the Zambezi River runs between them. The vice president reminded everyone that Zambia helped Zimbabwe...
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi faces court today. Anti-corruption officers arrested him this morning. Officials at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission took him into custody. He waits for his hearing at Harare Magistrate Court. Authorities are checking his case details before the court session.
Police have not released information about the specific charges against Mzembi. The former minister goes through standard processing procedures. Court officials prepare for his appearance. His legal case moves forward after the arrest. The hearing will reveal what accusations he must answer.
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi will stay behind bars over the weekend. His court case moves to Monday June 16 after delays. He faces charges for missing three arrest warrants. Anti-corruption officials took him into custody earlier today. Harare Magistrate Don Ndirowei heard his case.
Prosecutor Tendai Shonhayi asked for more time to review medical papers. These documents explain why Mzembi failed to appear for previous court dates. Defense lawyers plan to submit additional paperwork to the court. The magistrate agreed to postpone the hearing until Monday. Mzembi cannot leave jail during this waiting period.
Killian Mandike from Chiturumani Law Chambers represents the former minister. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption...
Zimbabwe and Russia build stronger ties through shared investments and common goals. Acting Foreign Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu spoke at Russia Day celebrations in Harare yesterday. He praised the growing partnership between both countries. President Mnangagwa recently visited Moscow to discuss cooperation in mining, agriculture, energy, education and defense. These talks strengthen Zimbabwe's foreign relations strategy.
Ndlovu emphasized Zimbabwe's commitment to creating a fair and democratic society for all citizens. He said the country wants to help people live prosperous and fulfilling lives through these partnerships. Russia Day marks an important moment for Russian people since 1992. Zimbabwe has celebrated this day with Russia for...
Zimbabwe prepares for special elections across four areas. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission announced that voters will choose new leaders for Gutu East, Insiza North, Ward Five Chipinge Rural District Council, and Ward Four Binga Rural District Council. Officials printed 62,250 ballot papers for the 56,791 registered voters. Electoral staff members completed their training and received assignments to 135 polling stations. Commission Vice-Chairman Ambassador Rodney Kiwa urged everyone to keep peace during voting.
Gutu East provides 56 polling stations for its race. Insiza North offers 67 locations for voters to cast ballots. Ward Five Chipinge has seven polling stations available. Ward Four Binga operates five voting centers. Different...
