The Abia State Government started a new health insurance plan for workers. Governor Alex Otti wants to make healthcare easy to access for everyone. He also renewed the ban on using schools, religious places, and markets for medical outreach programs. The governor spoke about these changes at an event in Umuahia on Thursday, where he launched the new health plan.
Otti promised that money problems wouldn't stop anyone from getting medical care in Abia. The insurance scheme aims to reduce self-medication among poor people and decrease the deaths of mothers and newborn babies. Otti launched a medical outreach program specifically designed for vulnerable populations. He made it clear that medical services should no longer be provided in...
Atiku Abubakar visited former President Muhammadu Buhari at his home in Kaduna State on Friday. The PDP politician brought along ex-governors Nasir El-Rufai from Kaduna and Aminu Tambuwal from Sokoto. Atiku later shared on X that he came to pay respects after the Sallah celebrations. He said the meeting was wonderful because Buhari told funny jokes that made his ribs hurt from laughing.
Atiku explained he had to be in Adamawa for Sallah as the Waziri Adamawa, where he represented the Lamido Fombina during some festivities. The group came to Kaduna to meet with opposition leaders at a time of major changes. Atiku recently announced forming a coalition with El-Rufai and Peter Obi to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections...
A woman from Harare went to court for help against her brother-in-law, who kept calling her a witch. Precious Kadzotsa told judges that Gibson Mangwende blames her for family deaths. She said he tells everyone she casts evil spells that make the family suffer. Precious strongly denies these claims about witchcraft. She believes only her husband has the right to ask her to leave their home.
Precious describes how Gibson attacks her when he drinks alcohol. He throws her things outside the house. She feels scared because he comes into her room uninvited. Gibson has even threatened to kill her if she stays. She made it clear she was not his wife. Gibson defended himself, saying Precious causes problems in the house. He claimed she insults...
According to Ms Selma Bakhta Mansouri, State Secretary for African Affairs in Algeria's Foreign Ministry, Zimbabwe needs to team up with Algeria for better business deals that benefit everyone. Yesterday in Harare, she talked with Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, to discuss how their countries can work together more closely.
Both nations fought against colonialism years ago, creating a strong bond. The officials discussed plans for upcoming joint meetings where they'll explore new ways to cooperate. Ms Mansouri mentioned they want to boost trade between the countries. She hopes her visit will make the relationship between Zimbabwe and Algeria even stronger.
Algeria already helps Zimbabwe through education programs...
The Zimbabwe National Army has a new leader! Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu took charge yesterday at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare. He replaced Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, who became Sports Minister after Kirsty Coventry left to head the International Olympic Committee. General Philip Valerio Sibanda watched the ceremony as these two top soldiers exchanged command.
General Sibanda said the Defence Forces must keep Zimbabwe safe for everyone. The country needs security for its people and visitors alike. He wants all military personnel to understand what the government wants to achieve. The general mentioned that making the armed forces more modern remains one of his main goals.
Both commanders have amazing records...
The Rupike community in Masvingo came alive yesterday as hundreds of widows celebrated their success through money-making projects started by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa. These women from all seven districts showed off what they achieved through her Widows Association. Dr Mnangagwa visited to check how well her help worked out. The women eagerly shared their success stories with the mother of the nation.
Last year, the First Lady gave goods to widows across the country to start small shops, hoping to make them financially strong. The visit included legal help from experts at her National Gender-Based Violence Call Centre 575 and Police Victim-Friendly Unit. High Court officials also advised about stopping greedy relatives from...
Bad news for Dynamos fans! The team will play without Valentine Kadonzvo and Tellmore Pio against Chicken Inn at Rufaro tomorrow. Kadonzvo has exams this week, and Pio hurt his hamstring. The injury first happened two weeks ago but became worse during their 0-1 loss to Manica Diamonds at Sakubva. Coach Lloyd "MaBlanyo" Chigowe told reporters they need to make changes as they hope to improve after a slow season start.
The Glamour Boys have won just once in five matches, with three draws. They sit in 11th place with only six points from a possible 15. Chigowe thinks his team needs time because they're mostly new players who require support from fans. He wants Rufaro to become a tough place for visiting teams, similar to how Simba Bhora...
Soccer chiefs finally did something right! The Northern Region Soccer League loves ZIFA's choice of Wilfred Mukuna to handle referee appointments. Last season saw lots of dodgy decisions from officials, though the league stayed super exciting throughout.
The 2025 season kicked off yesterday with a bang as newcomers N'ombeyaora smashed PAM 4-0 at The Heart stadium. Harare City managed a 1-1 draw against Shamva Mine away from home. But the real game-changer? ZIFA naming regional referee managers - a move NRSL vice-chairman Sweeney Mushonga absolutely adores.
Mushonga reckons last season wasn't all bad despite two controversial incidents. He's over the moon about former refs Mukuna and Chihumbiri taking charge of official appointments...
RINGISAI Mapondera wants to shake up Zimbabwe's Olympic future. He claims he knows exactly how to fix everything! The experienced sports leader aims to become president of the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee on April 27. He faces current president Thabani Gonye in a showdown vote. Mapondera recently led Team Zimbabwe to Paris 2024!
His trip to France opened his eyes to amazing money-making secrets other countries use. He saw how nations connect sports with tourism to fund Olympic dreams. If elected, he plans to exploit this goldmine opportunity. The tourism sector holds untapped riches waiting to be grabbed. Zimbabwe's beautiful national parks could attract millions through Olympic exposure!
Mapondera blasted the current approach to...
