Sculptor Alderman Guy Mutasa cleaned the bronze statue of Mbuya Nehanda during Africa Day celebrations. The monument stands tall at the center of Harare, honoring the spirit medium who fought against colonial rule. Mutasa created the artwork to remember the brave woman who led resistance during the First Chimurenga. The statue became the first monument dedicated to a female liberation war hero across Zimbabwe. Mutasa wanted people to remember the sacrifices made for freedom through his artistic work.
The bronze figure appeared on May 25, 2021, after President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered changes to the original design. Workers started the project in June 2020 and used a photograph from the National Archives as their guide. The statue...
University of Zimbabwe teachers protested at the main gates for three consecutive days after their strike, which had begun in April, continued. The Association of University Teachers wants junior lecturers to earn 2,250 each month and refuses to accept lower amounts. University leaders threatened to hire new staff to replace the striking teachers. AUT spokesperson Obvious Vengei said the protest stays strong despite university pressure. Academic work stopped completely since the strike began during mid-April.
Five union leaders faced suspension hearings after university officials tried to stop the strike action. Vengei said the suspensions made teachers angrier rather than ending their demands. The university attempted to restart Block...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa named 29-year-old Silibaziso Mlotshwa as the new Chief Mvuthu on May 16. Her appointment ended a decade-long family feud over who should lead the community. The dispute started after Chief Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa died at age 61 back in March 2014. Headman Bishop Matata Sibanda served as the temporary leader until officials could appoint a permanent one. The Mlotshwa family argued about which person deserved the position.
Family members initially chose Sanders Mlotshwa because traditional Nguni culture prohibited women from becoming chiefs. Silibaziso challenged this decision and took the matter to the High Court for review. The court ruled against Sanders and told local officials to pick again using fair...
Comedian Freddy Manjalima begged businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo for another vehicle after his gifted Toyota Aqua crashed. The entertainer posted on Facebook, asking the philanthropist for help getting back on the road. Kapfupi said the first car helped him travel to work and feed his family. The December 23 accident destroyed the Toyota and left him without transport. He thanked Sir Wicknell for the original gift but explained he needed another vehicle.
The performer wrote that he feels grateful for Sir Wicknell's past kindness and generosity. Kapfupi said he must use kombis again since he lost his car in the crash. He asked if the businessman still had room in his heart for helping him. The comedian called Sir Wicknell his father...
A young woman from Zimbabwe died at Karl Bremer Hospital on Sunday after drinking way too much Jack Daniel's whiskey. Natasha Judith Kufakunesu lived in Parow and had no family members close to Cape Town. The local Zimbabwean community felt very sad about her death. They decided to take care of her funeral plans since nobody else could do it. Crime Watch shared the news about what happened to her.
Community members face hard choices about sending her body back home to Zimbabwe. They started asking people for money and food to help with the funeral costs. The group wants to bring one of her family members to Cape Town to help with everything. Natasha's death shows how dangerous heavy drinking can be for people. Jack Daniel's has 40...
MSI has released its MAG A1000GLS PCIe 5 power supply collection for computer builders. The company offers four different wattage options: 1000W, 850W, 750W, and 650W. Each unit supports ATX 3.1 standards and handles up to 220 percent total power excursion. Three different organizations gave these power supplies Gold efficiency ratings. The certifications are issued by 80 Plus, CYBENETICS, and PPLP testing groups.
Silent operation makes these power supplies special for quiet computer builds. MSI designed them to operate at lower temperatures and produce reduced noise. The 1000W model earned an A sound rating when tested at 230V input. Engineers used a 135mm fluid dynamic bearing fan for better cooling performance. Optimized fan curves...
Microsoft added new security features to Windows 11 that protect against powerful quantum computers. The company is concerned about machines like Majorana 1 that could compromise current encryption methods. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27852 features two specialized algorithms for enhanced protection. ML-KEM handles secure key sharing between computers. ML-DSA creates digital signatures that quantum machines cannot fake.
The ML-KEM system offers three different strength levels for organizations to choose from. Level 1 creates 800-byte encrypted messages with 32-byte secret keys. Level 3 makes larger 1,184-byte messages but keeps the same secret size. Level 5 produces the biggest 1,568-byte messages for maximum security. Companies...
Sparkle announced three different models of their new Arc Pro B60 graphics card for professional users. The first version uses a blower cooler that pushes hot air out the back. Another model has no fans and depends on other cooling systems inside computers. A water-cooled model will be available later, offering the best temperature control. Each version targets different workplace needs.
Intel's BMG-G21 chip powers all three cards with strong performance features. The processor contains 160 XMX AI engines that deliver 197 TOPS at INT8 speed. Graphics processing uses 20 Xe cores and 20 ray-tracing units. The chip operates at 2,400 MHz for optimal performance during demanding tasks. Modern video encoding supports AV1 and other current...
Russian actor Vasily Funtikov died Tuesday at age 62. The Union of Cinematographers announced his sudden death on their website. Funtikov worked as both a theater performer and a movie star during his career. He belonged to several acting organizations across Russia. His family will hold funeral services on May 30th.
Funtikov was born on July 5th, 1962, right here in Moscow. He graduated from the Higher Theatre School, named after B. Shchukin, in 1984. The young actor found work at the Theatre of the Soviet Army first. He later moved to the Moscow Drama Theatre named after Pushkin. Both theaters provided him with opportunities to develop his acting skills.
Movie fans knew Funtikov best for playing Krosh in the film Krosh's Vacation...
