SADC and EAC agreed yesterday to strengthen their peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a crucial meeting in Harare. These two African groups want to end the long conflict that has made eastern DRC unstable for years. They met after earlier talks between senior officials and heads of state to discuss this important issue.
Professor Amon Murwira led the Zimbabwe and SADC team at the meeting. Other Zimbabwe officials included Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, State Security Minister Lovemore Matuke, Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe, and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi. Military leaders from various countries also joined the talks, adding their expertise to find solutions.
The officials made good progress...
EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst von Kirchmann says Zimbabwe has agreed to the terms needed for an International Monetary Fund Staff Monitored Programme. The country has already accepted all the conditions required. His statements came after IMF staff visited Harare from January 30 to February 13, where they met with government officials and key stakeholders about the SMP plan.
During a weekend interview, Ambassador von Kirchmann shared positive news about the program's status. "I think we stand very close to finalizing the SMP, and we hope officials will sign it soon. This would mark a major milestone for Zimbabwe. Everyone has discussed the needed pre-conditions, and I believe we're approaching signature time," he said.
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Kirsty Coventry might create sports history this Thursday at the International Olympic Committee General Assembly. If members picked her as president, she would break ground as the first woman and first African person to lead the IOC. At just 41 years old, the Zimbabwean would become the youngest president since Pierre de Coubertin, who started the modern Olympics. The French founder created the IOC in 1894 and became president two years later when he was 33.
The determined Coventry always showed clear goals from her early days. As a nine-year-old child, she told her father about her Olympic dreams. Her dad explained how hard reaching the Olympics would be, let alone winning medals, but he believed she could do it. By age 20, Coventry...
Harry Kimtai from Medical Services warned private hospitals about losing their licenses. These hospitals must follow Social Health Authority rules to stay open. He pointed out that not giving services breaks constitutional laws. Kimtai spoke on Monday, saying hospitals can't pressure the government by refusing care to Kenyans.
Kimtai asked why hospitals protested when they knew about unpaid NHIF bills. He mentioned that talks started back in 2016 to address these claims. The government planned to pay, but he said hospitals shouldn't halt services as leverage. Kimtai added that hospitals must follow laws or shut down because healthcare isn't just a business.
Private healthcare centers demanded payment of National Health Insurance Fund...
The Dutch royal pair arrived in Kenya Monday night just after 8 p.m. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima stepped off their plane, greeted by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe. President William Ruto invited them for this four-day trip. Several Dutch officials came along, including Caspar Veldkamp from Foreign Affairs.
Both nations serve as regional business centers with strong economic ties. Their visit aims to build partnerships in trade, security, climate work, and youth programs. The royal house released plans showing the couple will meet with President Ruto about teamwork in peace, security, and economic growth. They plan to sign agreements covering tourism, trade, farming, and shipping.
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Christopher Mutsvangwa started a huge fight by trash-talking Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. The Zanu-PF spokesperson called Chiwenga cruel, uneducated, and bad for the party. Everyone knows Mutsvangwa wants to become president someday. He sees Chiwenga as standing in his way to the top job in Zimbabwe. Mutsvangwa shared these harsh comments during a phone call with reporter Maynard Manyowa that later appeared on Dug Up.
Mutsvangwa claimed Chiwenga begged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to pick him as the next leader after 2028, which would push other candidates out of the running completely. Mutsvangwa said Chiwenga tried to kick out the president but then asked for his support as successor. He pointed out that unlike former leader...
GoDaddy took down Musvo Zimbabwe from the internet after the site broke hosting rules. This website said it stood for sexual morality but actually shared nasty details about people having sex. The shutdown happened right after they attacked a well-known lawyer from Zimbabwe with a mean article.
The website often showed naked pictures and even sex videos on its pages. These actions clearly went against the rules set by GoDaddy for websites they host. Nobody knows for sure who runs Musvo Zimbabwe behind the scenes. Some people think human rights activist Violet Makunike, also called Viomak, might control the site.
Musvo Zimbabwe claimed it wanted to stop bad sexual behavior in Zimbabwe. But the truth looks different - they published...
The Harare City Council plans to give ZIFA a big chunk of land plus a sports club. Mayor Jacob Mafume shared this news after meeting with ZIFA head Nqobile Magwizi. The council wants to help build a new stadium and create headquarters for Zimbabwe football. This land deal includes 40 hectares near the HighGlen area.
Mayor Mafume explained that the council needs help fixing older stadiums. Instead of paying money, they want ZIFA to assist with renovations at Rufaro and Gwanzura. The city will also hand over another sports facility, specially for the Mighty Warriors national team. Officials plan to announce the name of this facility later.
Zimbabwe faces a serious problem with its football grounds across the country. Not a single...
FC Platinum handed Highlanders a 2-0 defeat last Sunday, knocking them down to fourth position in the Castle Lager Premiership standings. The match started badly for Bosso when Juan Mutudza scored just two minutes after kickoff. Things went from bad to worse as Lawrence Mhlanga added another goal only eight minutes later, putting Platinum firmly in control early.
The Highlanders fought back hard during the remaining time, creating multiple scoring chances. Lynoth Chikuhwa came closest to putting them on the scoreboard, but luck wasn't on his side. He even struck the goalpost right before the teams headed to the locker rooms at halftime. Despite their efforts, the Highlanders couldn't overcome the early deficit.
This victory boosted FC...
