Egypt gets fined for dodging the press at AFCON. The Confederation of African Football slapped Egypt with a five-thousand-dollar fine after their team skipped mandatory post-match media duties. Players and staff walked past reporters following their opening win against Zimbabwe, violating tournament rules requiring media access. CAF stated this breach undermines transparency and promotion of the event.
The governing body issued a warning alongside the fine, specifically pointing to Egypt's upcoming match against South Africa. They stressed that repeat offenses will bring harsher penalties, calling media obligations non-negotiable. The incident drew criticism online, with fans calling the fine too small for a wealthy federation and...
Businessman's Maldives trip sparks envy and debate. Wicknell Chivayo and his wife celebrated Christmas at the luxury Waldorf Astoria resort in the Maldives, sharing photos from an overwater villa. The images showed the couple in matching blue and white outfits on a private deck, with a caption wishing followers a successful new year.
The choice of such an exclusive destination, known for its high cost and privacy, served as a display of wealth and regional clout. The post generated noticeable buzz on Zimbabwean social media. Many admired the picturesque holiday and the couple's style, while others discussed the implied expense. The getaway was framed as both a romantic retreat and a statement of ambition for the coming year, blending...
Bafana fans are furious over a no-call late in a loss. South African supporters feel robbed after a late handball appeal was denied in their AFCON defeat to ten-man Egypt. In the eighty-seventh minute, a shot by Teboho Mokoena hit the arm of Egyptian defender Yasser Ibrahim as he slid. After a lengthy VAR review, Burundian referee Pacifique Ndabihawenimana ruled no penalty.
The decision hinges on a specific handball rule. The laws state it is not an offense if a player falls and the ball strikes a supporting arm on the ground, provided the arm is between the body and the surface. Replays showed Ibrahim's arm was planted naturally during his slide to brace his fall. Officials determined his arm was in that permissible supporting...
A devastating crash claims a doctor and his wife. Dr. Godknow Machadu, a Bulawayo-based physician, and his wife, Sakhile Moyo-Machadu, a pharmacist, died in a Christmas Day car accident after their vehicle left the road and hit a tree. Their child survived the crash. Photos of the wrecked car have spread online, highlighting the tragedy.
Dr. Machadu was a University of Zimbabwe medical graduate who co-founded Lady Coletta Private Hospital in Plumtree, significantly improving local healthcare. His wife also studied at UZ before attending NUST. Their deaths have prompted an outpouring of grief, with one local journalist noting the painful contrast of his own father's recent recovery at Machadu's hospital against the family's sudden loss...
Warriors' AFCON hopes are on life support. Zimbabwe drew with Angola one to one, leaving their knockout stage chances extremely thin. They needed a win after an earlier loss to Egypt, but only managed a single point. The team started strong, with Antonio hitting the crossbar early, but Angola scored first through Gelson Dala. Zimbabwe's goalkeeper, Washington Arubi, made several key saves before Teenage Hadebe left with an injury.
A crucial stoppage-time equalizer before halftime came from Knowledge Musona, assisted by Antonio. The second half saw chances for both sides, with Musona, Prince Dube, and substitute Tawanda Chirewa threatening for Zimbabwe. Coach Marian Marinica's lineup choices are under scrutiny, as he left Daniel...
Mining company drops major donations in rural district. ZimWin Mining donated a solar-powered borehole, school supplies, and a ten-thousand-dollar fee package for students in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe. The handover happened at Chipawa Primary School, with area MP Karimazondo Tichawona Makuwi, Chief Chitsungo, and local councillors attending. The company also pledged to finish constructing a new school block, which currently only has a foundation.
The new borehole will serve around five hundred villagers and the school, supporting local agriculture. The educational materials, including textbooks and sports gear, benefit over four hundred and five pupils. ZimWin's director, Dr. Xilong Su, said the support shows their commitment to improving...
A broken X-ray machine is forcing patients to pay up. Chipinge District Hospital in Zimbabwe has been without its only X-ray unit for roughly nine months, leaving roughly twenty patients a day to seek services elsewhere. The machine broke down in April, and the district medical officer, Dr. Ozzy Matekenya, stated it is too old to repair economically. Patients are referred to Mt Selinda or St Peter’s Mission hospitals, or to private clinics.
One anonymous TB patient said he was referred from a local clinic for chest complications, only to be told by a doctor to find a private X-ray service. He paid five hundred rand, about twenty-five US dollars, for a surgery in Chipinge town. The hospital serves a wide area, including Chipinge Rural...
Horrific Christmas crash kills two drivers on South African highway. A Delta passenger bus bound for Zimbabwe collided head-on with an Isuzu truck on the N1 29 road near Musekene in Limpopo Province. The provincial transport department said the Isuzu driver attempted an illegal overtake across a barrier line, hitting the bus directly. Both drivers died immediately.
The crash occurred between Masekwa Bricks and Masekene Garage in the Vhembe District. Two bus passengers sustained serious injuries, while four others were left in critical condition.
Lawmaker pushes for a new tax to help silicosis victims. Kwekwe Central MP Judith Tobaiwa called for a dedicated Silicosis levy to fund treatment and support affected families, comparing the crisis to the early days of the AIDS epidemic. She noted sixty-five patients in her constituency, with over twelve deaths this year. Most victims are breadwinners from artisanal mining, leaving families unable to pay school fees or work due to caregiving needs.
Tobaiwa stated the government should finance treatment and guarantee a steady oxygen supply, which is disrupted by power outages. She argued the problem spans multiple sectors, with patients lacking solar backups and hospitals needing portable oxygen tanks. She emphasized that artisanal...
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