The International Olympic Committee starts its big election next week. For the first time, an African person wants to become president. Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe aims for the top job. Her run means a lot because she stands as the only woman facing seven men.
These elections matter beyond just sports. Coventry brings hope to countries left behind. She breaks barriers as both African and female. Her decision challenges powerful men from rich nations. Every other candidate comes from wealthy places like Britain, France, Spain, and Japan.
Voters will check where candidates stand on big issues. They care about climate change, computer technology, protecting female athletes, and reaching young people. Everyone agrees these issues...
Zimbabwean men face huge pressure to stay quiet about their feelings. Many people tell them to "man up" instead of talking about what bothers them. This creates serious problems as mental health issues keep rising across the country. The outdated idea that real men never show weakness makes everything worse.
Traditional culture expects Zimbabwean men to act tough all the time. They must provide for others and never complain or cry. These strict rules make guys bottle up their emotions until they explode. The World Health Organization found in 2021 that more Zimbabwean men suffer from depression and anxiety than women.
Most men refuse treatment because they fear what others might say. They worry friends will mock them or family members...
Officials from Ethiopia and Tanzania recently met with Russian businesses at a Moscow fruit and berry company. Government leaders, business people, and university staff from these African nations discussed farm trade opportunities.
They looked at ways to work together in farming and boost how much they buy and sell from each other. Moscow trade minister Anatoly Garbuzov pointed out that business with African countries keeps growing stronger every year. Moscow traded 33 percent more with African nations from January through October 2024 compared to last year.
The African group included an Ethiopian provincial governor, an advisor to Tanzania's president on farming matters, the head of Bonga University from Ethiopia, and a leader from...
Africa needs $411 billion for better roads and transport to support its big trade plan. Antonio Pedro from the Economic Commission for Africa recently shared this news. The African Continental Free Trade Area wants to connect markets across the continent. This would link 1.3 billion people with combined wealth reaching $3.4 trillion.
This African trade group will become the largest created since the World Trade Organization started back in 1994. Zimbabwe jumped at the chance to join early because they recognized the huge market potential. Pedro discussed these points during a finance meeting held in Ethiopia with African leaders.
He described how this trade agreement helps Africa develop and lets African nations speak with a unified...
PHI/Agrowth, the farm division of Innscor Africa Limited, invested $10.4 million in crops this season. They ensured key ingredients kept flowing to Innscor's food factories. A top company leader shared how this helps national food supplies. Innscor buys more Zimbabwean corn, soy products, and wheat than anyone else in the country. The company runs many food businesses, including National Foods Mills, Profeeds, Probrands, Irvine's, Buffalo Brewing Company, and Colcom.
The company teamed up with 199 farmers who planted about 6,800 acres of important crops under contract deals. Graeme Murdoch from PHI explained that this strengthens food supply chains and helps local farmers earn better money. Corn received most of the funding, at $8...
On Friday, a judge decided Clark and Beverly Makoni must face an audit report as evidence. The couple is accused of stealing ZWL$137 million from Galwex Investments, a company Dr. Gideon Gono runs. Magistrate Stanford Mambanje rejected defense complaints about the report, saying it came from proper company procedures. He added that lawyers can question the report's accuracy later.
Prosecutor Heather Muwokoto then officially added the audit report to court records. The case will start again on March 28 for more legal steps. According to charges, the Makonis changed who owned Valley Lodge by putting their names on papers. They also took large amounts of money from the company's bank account without permission.
Earlier court meetings...
Zanu PF Legal Affairs staff works to make Resolution Number One happen. They want President Mnangagwa to stay until 2030. Patrick Chinamasa shared this news yesterday at the Manicaland meeting in Mutare. He plans to talk with important groups like the Politburo and Central Committee about what comes next.
The team needs official approval before they tell the Government to change the Constitution through Parliament. Chinamasa explained that they want Mnangagwa to keep leading because he helps the country grow. They believe he should finish all his development projects. Their plan asks Mnangagwa to accept what the people want—his staying as leader until 2030.
Chinamasa thinks everyone must speak together with one voice. This unity helps...
Zimbabwe head coach Michael Nees changed his team yesterday because of an injury. He replaced team captain Marvelous Nakamba with Richard Hachiro, who plays in the local league. Hachiro played great when Ngezi Platinum Stars beat Scottland in a recent match. The coach called him just before the team left for South Africa.
Hachiro joins goalkeeper Martin Mapisa, Dynamos captain Emmanuel Jalai, Isheanesu Mauchi from Simba Bhora, and six Scottland players, including Khama Billiat, Walter Musona, and Godknows Murwira. These ten Zimbabwe-based players arrived first in Durban. They plan to train for three days before playing their Group C home game against Benin at Moses Mabhida Stadium this Thursday.
Players from foreign teams start...
ZANU PF stays strong when members speak for themselves, not through outside voices. This message came from Politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi at yesterday's meeting in Chinhoyi. He warned the Mashonaland West Provincial Committee about threats from former G40 members, colonial leftovers, and rivals hoping to split the party.
These enemies celebrate any chance to create problems within ZANU PF ranks. The opposition and G40 remnants keep looking for ways to stir up trouble between leaders. Party members must stay alert or risk becoming puppets for these outside forces. False stories about leadership fights serve only one purpose - to weaken the ruling party.
Ziyambi urged everyone to stand behind decisions once they're made. He stressed...
