Media and Communication

BY BBCLUSAKA — Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has been warned against jogging in public, as police describe his weekly workouts as "political activism".His Saturday runs with ordinary members of the public and supporters of his Patriotic Front (PF) party have been attracting a lot of attention.Mr Lungu has been... Read more

TAKUDZWA HILLARY CHIWANZA The Hub Unconference, Zimbabwe's premier annual digital media conference, is back with an exciting lineup of speakers from four different African countries. Powerful digital media narratives ... All set for The Hub Unconference 2023The conference, which is part of the Shoko Festival programme, will run from September 28 to... Read more

ASHLEY DUBEIn a significant development in the cricketing world, top-order batsman Nick Welch has parted ways with Leicestershire, paving the way for his international career with Zimbabwe. The 25-year-old cricketer, who has been a part of the English county cricket circuit for three years since signing with Leicestershire in September... Read more

TAKUDZWA HILLARY CHIWANZA A Zimbabwean medical doctor based in Geneva, Switzerland, is playing a key role in designing a programme to deliver a vaccine that can prevent mother-to-child transmission of Hepatitis B virus in 55 low-income countries. Dr Simbarashe Mabaya Dr Simbarashe Mabaya, who works at the Gavi Vaccine Alliance Headquarters, said he... Read more

INNOCENT VEREMUMeet Wesley Tanaka Werapa, known as Wes The Rapper, a rising star in Zimbabwe’s music scene. With his potent lyrics and conscious rap style, Wes seeks to spotlight the everyday struggles of ordinary Zimbabweans. His latest release, “Taabho (freestyle 4),” offers an uncut and unfiltered glimpse into the harsh... Read more

BY REUTERS PARIS—France will pull its soldiers out of Niger following a July coup in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, dealing a huge blow to French influence and counter-insurgency operations in the Sahel region.French President Emmanuel Macron waits to welcome Pope Francis, ahead of a meeting... Read more

ASHLEY DUBEThe National Premier League (NPL) T20 Blast roared into action on 23 September 2023, with the top eight teams from the recently concluded NPL 45 over competition locking horns in a two-week cricketing extravaganza. The teams vying for the coveted title include Takashinga Patriots 1, Gladiators, Uprising, Takashinga Patriots... Read more

TAKUDZWA HILLARY CHIWANZASome members of Walter Magaya's Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries in Mutare are accusing the church leader of scamming them out of their money through various projects that never materialized. The disgruntled congregants claim that they invested in farming, beekeeping, mining, and housing schemes initiated by Magaya... Read more

TAKUDZWA HILLARY CHIWANZA In calling for the unconditional removal of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa said that Zimbabwe is the fastest growing economy in the Southern African Development Community (SADC).He made the remarks in his address at the 78th United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, United States of... Read more

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP)NIGERIA, Abuja — The recent coups in Africa are attempts by militaries to save their countries from presidents’ “broken promises,” the head of Guinea’s junta said Thursday as he rebuffed the West for boxing in the continent of more than 1 billion people.Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who was... Read more

INNOCENT VEREMUHeavenly Praises Chorus (HPC), a Zimbabwean choral group, is set to launch its new album, Genesis (Mavambo), on September 30, 2023, at the Zimbabwe College of Music. The album features six tracks, including Mwelesa, Mwari Murizuva Redu, Umelusi, Ndimi Moga, Mwari Wakanaka, and Vatsvene Vachamuona.The album launch will be... Read more

INNOCENT VEREMUIn the world of music, it's always exciting to discover hidden gems, and I'm here to shed some light on one such artist. Today, let me introduce you to TRUTH, known by his stage name "CHOKWADI." Hailing from Hatcliffe, Harare, Zimbabwe, TRUTH is making waves in the hip/hop scene not... Read more

BY KUKURIGOHARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned the highly contentious Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill to Parliament for reconsideration. This comes more than a year after the Legal Committee of the legislative house gave it a non-adverse report.The bill passed through the National Assembly in December 2022, and the... Read more

ASHLEY DUBETakashinga Patriots 1 pipped Gladiators to the National Premier League (NPL) 2023 title with an impressive three-wicket win.It was the Gladiators second consecutive defeat as they failed to maintain their flawless run throughout the tournament at the last hurdle, handing the championship to their opponents on the day. The... Read more

INNOCENT VEREMU Ti Gonzi's "Emotional Intelligence" is a noteworthy solo release by the artist this year. After having collaborated on various features throughout the year, this song marks his first solo release in 2023. It is also his first release under his own label, HHYG Records.The track delves into Ti Gonzi's newfound... Read more