Kirsty Coventry Denies Thomas Bach's Involvement in Her IOC Presidential Campaign.
Kirsty Coventry is running for IOC president. She says current president Thomas Bach is not helping her campaign. They have been friends for over 10 years.
Coventry is a two-time Olympic champion and Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture.
Seven people are running for IOC president. IOC members will vote on March 20 in Greece. Bach is leaving after 12 years as president.
Many people thought Bach wanted Coventry to replace him. But Coventry says Bach respects all the candidates. He is not campaigning for her.
Coventry would be the first woman and African IOC president. All previous presidents were men from Europe or North America...
Willis Wataffi Urges Band Managers to Prioritize Professionalism.
Willis Wataffi is a co-founder of Afrika Revenge. He wants band managers to be more professional, saying this is key to success.
Wataffi spoke to The Herald Arts. He said managers should focus on developing their artists.
Wataffi has toured many countries. He learned a lot. He wants to share his insights with local managers.
"I've observed that many Zimbabwean band managers only care about their growth," he said. "They focus on booking shows for money. They don't groom their artists."
Wataffi said Zimbabwe has few professional managers. Most are just booking agents or receptionists.
He noted that many artists lose their way after becoming famous. They hire friends...
Climate Fresk Workshops Tackle Climate Change Head-On.
A new type of workshop is helping people understand climate change. It's called a "climate fresk."
In these workshops, small groups learn about the complex effects of greenhouse gases. They see how emissions impact things like biodiversity, oceans, food, and health.
Over three hours, participants embark on an emotional journey. They start confused and sad and end with hope and optimism.
Together, they discover the web of links between human actions and Earth's climate. More than 2 million people in 162 countries have done a climate fresk so far.
The Goal: Inspire Action
Cédric Ringenbach created the climate fresk in 2015. He wanted to help people quickly grasp climate change...
Zimbabwe's youth face a growing problem with crystal meth. The drug is known as "guka," "dombo," or "mutoriro." It is very addictive and harmful to mental health.
More young people started using meth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns in 2020 left many feeling bored and hopeless. Meth is also cheap. It can cost as little as $1.
Unemployment and money struggles make some youths feel left out. Drugs become a way to escape. But this leads to a cycle of addiction that is hard to break.
Meth has strong effects on the brain and behavior. In the short term, it can cause paranoia, anxiety, and hallucinations. Users may feel invincible and take dangerous risks.
Some youths commit crimes to buy more meth. They might steal or sell their...
Foreign investment in Zimbabwe brings opportunities and challenges. The government wants investment to be responsible and sustainable. It should not hurt citizens or the environment.
There are reports of some investors mistreating workers and not following labor laws. This is not acceptable. It reminds people of the colonial era when workers were exploited.
Colonial powers took Zimbabwe's resources in the past. This left the country poor and unequal. The environment was also damaged.
As new investors come, the government wants to avoid the same problems. Investors must think about how their actions impact communities and the environment.
Some investors are abusing workers. This is against the law. The government will take action to...
President Donald Trump's return to the White House could boost China-Africa ties, which would have big implications for countries like Zimbabwe.
Trump may not intend to "push Africa into the arms of China." But his policies could have that effect.
China and Africa already have strong economic and political ties. These have grown a lot in the past decade.
Before Trump took office, President Biden spoke about US-China competition. He said the US was doing better than China in the long run.
Biden claimed the US had an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative in Africa. The initiative builds infrastructure in over 180 countries.
Zimbabwe joined the initiative in 2018. It has seen Chinese investment in transport, energy, and...
The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) has again given Eskom a qualified audit for 2023/24. AGSA is worried about Eskom's finances, and rising municipal debt is a big problem.
AGSA said Eskom can still operate. But this depends on government support. It also depends on Eskom solving its municipal debt crisis.
On Wednesday, AGSA reported that Eskom's audit got worse in 2023/24. Only one area improved, and three areas declined.
Generation and plant operations improved, but AGSA said this improvement was small and did not meet government expectations.
The declines were in distribution, finances, and oversight. These are more concerning.
AGSA said Eskom's financial statements contained errors, there were control problems, laws and...
Schweppes Holdings Africa says prices of its sugary drinks will likely stay high despite a lower sugar tax. The company cites rising costs of fruit and sugar.
In the 2025 National Budget, the sugar tax on cordials was cut in half, from US$0.001 to US$0.0005 per gram, starting on January 1.
The tax has hurt demand for Schweppes drinks. Volumes fell 27% in the third quarter ending December 31, 2024, and 17% over nine months. Delta Corporation, a major Schweppes shareholder, reported this.
"The lower sugar tax is good news," said Delta Secretary Ms. Faith Musinga. "But high costs of fruit and sugar make it hard to lower prices."
Delta also raised prices by 10% to 33%. This slowed demand for various products.
The sugar tax made local...
Indian investments in Zimbabwe have reached $600 million, which has created many jobs for Zimbabweans. About 5,000 people work directly for Indian companies, and another 10,000 jobs are supported indirectly.
More Indian businesses are coming to Zimbabwe and working on new projects. President Mnangagwa recently launched one of these projects.
The Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe is Mr. Bramha Kumar. He spoke at India's National Day celebration. He said the economic ties between India and Zimbabwe are growing stronger.
"Indian investments are at a new high," Ambassador Kumar said. "Our companies will help Zimbabwe's economy rebuild and expand."
Indian businesses are helping build infrastructure in Zimbabwe, and more Indian professionals...
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