Africa shows the fastest growth in the Catholic population worldwide, making up more than half of all new Catholics. The last pope from Africa died over 1,500 years ago, but many people think it might be time for another African leader of the church.
Father Stan Chu Ilo believes an African pope would better represent global Catholics. He admits cardinals will likely pick someone already famous. The problem is that few African clergy hold important Vatican jobs right now. Guinea's Cardinal Robert Sarah, DR Congo's Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, and Ghana's Cardinal Peter Turkson could become strong candidates.
Pope Francis increased African cardinals from 8 percent to 12 percent during his time as pope. He visited ten African...
Rain poured down but failed to stop the joy at Gokwe during Zimbabwe's 45th Independence Day celebrations on Easter Friday. Thousands gathered at Nembudziya's Mutora Open Ground despite the mud everywhere. People arrived early with rain gear, showing their national pride. The crowd stayed through the entire program despite the weather. They cheered loudly for all performances from security forces, school children, musicians, and others.
President Mnangagwa spoke about heroes who fought for freedom, especially those from the Midlands province. He reminded everyone that independence came through blood, courage, and determination. He praised Gokwe residents for their energy and hospitality during the national event. The government wants...
Organizers named the Miss Universe Zimbabwe top 10 contestants Saturday night. The pageant will be held on May 17 at the Hippodrome amphitheatre in Harare. These women come from different backgrounds—some work as town planners, healthcare workers, business owners, or fashion models. They all hope to represent Zimbabwe at the international competition in Thailand. Judges picked them after careful review with help from the current queen, Sakhile Dube.
The finalist list surprises many people because it includes married women. Chiedza Mhosva from Harare and Bulawayo, mother Onesimo Nkomo, both married before entering the contest. The pageant also welcomes back former winners like Mhosva, who won Miss World Zimbabwe 2017, Annie Grace...
The nation grieves for hero Walter Basopo, who died April 22 at Life Groenkloof Hospital in South Africa. He was 66 years old. His death came just two months after he retired from his role as director of Counterintelligence in the President's Office. People who worked with him remember his dedication to Zimbabwe as both a patriot and a freedom fighter.
Basopo was born on February 23, 1959, in Gutu District, Masvingo. He attended Masema Primary School from 1964 to 1970 and later attended Mzingwane Secondary School. In June 1976, he joined the liberation struggle under ZANLA because he wanted to help free his country from the Rhodesian regime. His military training took place at camps in Mozambique, where he became a strong fighter.
He...
People from villages across Zimbabwe build their dreams slowly, and each small step matters. The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair showed how everyone came ready for business. Many quiet dreamers attended to learn, not to sell anything. They represent those building the country with determination, even without much money.
More Zimbabweans see trade fairs as helping both established businesses and newcomers. Many visitors want to connect with others who can help them export goods. They think about selling to relatives living abroad who miss traditional foods and crafts from home. Markets wait in many cities worldwide for authentic products that carry cultural pride.
Small producers need partners who understand shipping rules and...
A Harare court gave a protection order to a woman against her ex-boyfriend last Friday. Rufaro Mahachi claimed Takura Matambacheka often hit her when they met. She went to court because he kept hurting her publicly after saying she took his money. Mahachi said she felt unsafe as he watched her movements all the time. She added that he never gave her more than ten dollars during their relationship.
Matambacheka denied doing anything wrong. He said he no longer cared about her but wanted his $500 back first. He believed she made these claims to cause him problems. The man also told her new boyfriend she worked as a prostitute. Despite his claims about the stolen cash, the judge ruled in Mahachi. The court decided she needed protection...
The Labor Court rejected the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions' attempt to force their secretary-general, Japhet Moyo, into retirement at age 60. Justice Lillian Kudya ruled last week that ZCTU acted unlawfully when it tried to retire Moyo without proper legal basis. The court found that the union never gave Moyo a fair hearing about his retirement. The decision violated his rights under recent changes to the Labor Act.
Moyo challenged the August 7, 2024, retirement notice on five grounds. The court agreed that under current law, only workers can decide when to retire. Employers cannot make this decision alone anymore. ZCTU failed to show any valid workplace rules that would allow them to retire Moyo. The judge called their action...
Bernard Mazhandu Mucheka heard his sentence on March 20, 2019 — death by hanging. He burned down his former lover's home after she ended their relationship when she found out he had a secret wife. Mucheka waited until midnight, poured gasoline around the house, and set it on fire as everyone slept inside. The blaze killed Lorraine Mutetwa and three of her children. Four other kids survived with burns covering up to 42 percent of their bodies.
Judge Esther Muremba called the crime heinous and planned. She saw no remorse from Mucheka for the pain he caused. The court gave him the death penalty under Zimbabwe's criminal law. Five years later, Zimbabwe took a major step forward and scrapped the death penalty completely. This change helped...
South Africans pay way too much when sending money abroad. Banks take 2-3 percent per foreign transfer, earning about R15 billion yearly from these fees. Nobody challenged them until companies like Future Forex stepped in. This fintech business changed international transfers with much lower costs, clear pricing, and top-notch service.
Digital technology has made many tasks easier, but cross-border payments still cost a lot. The rand goes up and down, making things harder for people who need to move money worldwide. Harry Scherzer, Future Forex CEO, says bank fees have stayed high because nobody questions them. His company aims to fix that problem. They work hard to show customers how bank fees really work, since many hidden costs...
