Winnie Khumalo, South African Singer and Actress, Dies at 51.
Winnie Khumalo was a well-known musician and actress from South Africa. She died on Tuesday at her home. Khumalo was 51 years old.
Khumalo had been sick for a short time before she passed away. Her daughter Rethabile was one of the first to find out. Rethabile called her mother's friend, Sabelo "Ntombeningi" Sithole, for help.
Sithole rushed to Khumalo's house immediately, but sadly, it was too late. "I am distraught, and I have lost a friend," Sithole said. He had just talked to Khumalo the day before, on Monday.
Khumalo became famous as a teenager. The late singer Brenda Fassie helped her get started in music. Khumalo was a backup singer for Fassie. She also made her...
Zimbabwe Tackles Cholera Outbreak in Glendale.
Glendale, a town in Zimbabwe, is dealing with a cholera outbreak. The outbreak started during the holiday season. So far, 194 people have gotten sick.
Health officials visited Glendale on Tuesday. Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini and Permanent Secretary Dr. Aspect Maunganidze were there to see how the outbreak was being handled.
The Deputy Minister toured the treatment center. He also visited the communities that were affected. Healthcare workers have been working very hard. They have treated 93 people who are now well. Eight people are still getting care at a clinic.
The Deputy Minister thanked the healthcare workers for their great job managing the outbreak. The National Aids Council...
Zimbabwe's Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, wants to improve the government's relationship with journalists and media. He plans to do this by holding meetings called "Minister Meets Media" in all 10 provinces of the country.
Dr Muswere met with journalists at a meeting in Harare. He said these provincial media talks will allow journalists to speak directly with government officials.
He knows that social media has made things more complex for the media. Social media can be good, but it can also cause problems. Some things on social media can be toxic. But Dr Muswere thinks professional journalists are different from citizen journalists on social media.
The government has made a law...
Zimbabwe's Path Since Independence Shows Real Progress.
Many people claim life was better when Zimbabwe was called Rhodesia and run by white rulers. These claims miss the truth of what happened then and what has changed since 1980.
Under white rule, most people in Rhodesia faced harsh treatment. Black families could not own good farmland. They had poor schools and hospitals. They could not vote or have a say in their country's future.
The white leaders owned most of the best land. They kept black workers poor and blocked them from getting better jobs. They used force to stop anyone who spoke up against them.
Everything changed when Zimbabwe became free in 1980. The new country opened schools for all children, which helped Zimbabwe...
Zimbabwe's Tobacco Season Shows Promise Despite Early Challenges.
Farmers have started picking their first tobacco leaves from irrigated fields. They hope to grow 300,000 tonnes this year.
Most of the plants look healthy. Small farmers who depend on rain are still planting plants across farm areas in Mashonaland and Manicaland.
Edward Dune leads the Tobacco Farmers Union Trust. He says many farmers are gathering their crops, but he warns that the leaves might weigh less than usual.
"Our harvest moves ahead well. Markets should open soon," Dune said. He mentioned how heat killed some young plants earlier. "The rains give us hope we can meet our goals."
Farmwork has drawn many people from dry places like Binga and Muzarabani...
Zimbabwe Honors Late Chief Chivi as Liberation War Hero.
President Mnangagwa has named Chief Chivi, a hero of Zimbabwe's fight for freedom. The chief, who was born Tavagwisa Magura, died last week at the age of 106.
The chief's burial took place Sunday in Maregere Village. Leaders from the government and the Zanu PF party came to say goodbye. Minister Ezra Chadzamira spoke about how much Chief Chivi meant to their province and country.
"Zimbabwe is free today because of people like Chief Chivi," Chadzamira said. The minister praised President Mnangagwa for giving the chief this special honor.
Chief Chivi helped Zimbabwe gain its freedom. He worked as a driver and supporter during the war. He backed many plans to help his local area...
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa recently signed a new law, the Finance Act. The law says that companies must pay more money when they sell certain minerals, including lithium, black granite, quarry stones, and diamonds.
The companies have to pay 2% of the value of the minerals they sell, whether they sell the minerals in Zimbabwe or in other countries. They must use the same currency for the sale.
This new rule started on January 1, 2025. Before that, the fee was only 1%. The government raised it to 2% to make more money from the country's minerals.
The law also says something else important. It says that all the minerals under the ground belong to the President. This has always been true, but the new law makes it very clear.
The law...
Zimbabwe's President Extends Military Chief's Term.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has given the country's top military commander another year on the job. He extended General Philip Valerio Sibanda's term to November 2025. The government shared the decision on January 3rd.
President Mnangagwa also promoted 26 army officers to the rank of Colonel. Under Zimbabwe's laws, he has the power to do this. The promotions reward the officers for their loyal service to the country.
At a ceremony, a senior general praised the newly promoted colonels. He said they have shown hard work and dedication over many years. He asked them to keep working hard in their new roles, and he wanted them to bring fresh ideas and energy to their jobs...
President Mnangagwa has given General Philip Valerio Sibanda one more year as the head of Zimbabwe's military. General Sibanda will now lead the Zimbabwe Defense Forces until November 2025.
The President shared this news in an official government notice. It was released on January 3, 2025.
President Mnangagwa also promoted 26 army officers yesterday, going from lieutenant colonels to colonels. The law allows the President to do this. He can promote officers who have served Zimbabwe with honor.
A top general gave the new colonels their rank badges at a special event. He said they earned their promotions through hard work and loyalty. He told them to keep doing a good job in their new roles.
The general wants the colonels to make...
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