PICA, Little Mr and Miss Africa to host girl child celebration

In a statement, PICA founder and executive director Chipo Basopo-Chindungwe said the event will provide an opportunity for  girls from different schools to participate. ZIMBABWEAN youth theatre entity, the Precious Children’s Arts (PICA) Organisation, in partnership with Little Mr and Miss Africa, will host the first-ever Colours of Her Future: Girl Child Picnic Celebration at…

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Mapfumo lashes out at Zifa over corruption

Mapfumo told NewsDay in an interview yesterday that it was impossible to separate corruption in politics and that of sports because a fish rots from the head. EXILED Chimurenga music guru Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo has hit out at rampant corruption in local football administration by the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa), likening it to the conduct…

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YESTrust, AmplifyChange launch HIV short film competition

YES Trust Zimbabwe, a youth-led non-profit making civic society organisation, advocates young citizens’ rights to health, education, and social protection through edutainment/multimedia advocacy strategy. THE Youth Edutainment Services Trust (YESTrust) Zimbabwe organisation, in partnership with AmplifyChange, has launched a short film competition for local female filmmakers in the fight against new HIV infections. The competition…

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Warriors’ injury boost

WARRIORS coach Michael Nees has been handed a major fitness boost with defender Munashe Garananga set to return from injury for the team’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon next month. The Denmark-based star missed Zimbabwe’s back-to-back wins against Namibia this month and has also been forced to miss…

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Serial burglar jailed 9 years

The convict, Gift Gandiwa, appeared before Harare magistrate Ethel Chichera, who suspended one year on good behaviour. A SERIAL burglar from Chitungwiza was sentenced to nine years in jail for 18 counts of unlawful entry. The convict, Gift Gandiwa, appeared before Harare magistrate Ethel Chichera, who suspended one year on good behaviour. Chichera ruled that…

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Mashayamombe gets global recognition

Nyari Mashayamombe was a finalist in the Changemaker grouping and other categories included Impact and Creativity. LOCAL woman and girl rights activist Nyari Mashayamombe was among the finalist of the world’s leading change-makers in sustainable development who were recognised at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Action Awards ceremony held in Rome last…

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#MTBPS2024: Minerals Council suggests bigger Transnet bailout

Minister Godongwana remained firm on the Treasury stance regarding no further Transnet bailouts. Source: x.com This renewed economic optimism stems largely from improved power supply, regulatory reform, and stronger investor confidence following the GNU’s formation. However, the Minerals Council has cautioned that, while a stronger economy is encouraging, sustained growth above 2% is essential for…

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