CAPS United captain and former Zimbabwe Warriors defender Hardlife Zvirekwi’s life story is one of perseverance, willpower and sheer strength that can only serve as a source of inspiration to all.
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Politics and Society First ladies in Africa: a close look at how three have wielded influence
The presidents’ wives hold a lot of sway within the political power structure.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe Marriage Amendment Bill: Same-gender marriage is illegal
In a move that has dashed the hopes of equal treatment for the LGBTQI+ community in Zimbabwe, a Bill is set to go before that country’s parliament that would uphold the ban on same-gender marriage.
Politics and Society When tragedies occur in Zimbabwe, its citizens open up their wallets
Rather than relying on traditional aid donors when disaster strikes, individual Zimbabweans have been stepping up to the plate, says Ray Mwareya.
Politics and Society Cyclone Idai: Zimbabweans rally to help each other
Citizens didn’t wait for government to organise relief effort.
Politics and Society The invisible trauma of women in Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle
The narrative of Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle focuses on the heroism and exploits of men, largely ignoring the experiences of many young women in liberation camps and the discrimination and abuse they suffered at the hands of male soldiers, says Mako Muzenda
Africans rising Ellah Wakatama is the new Caine Prize chairperson
Zimbabwean editor and publisher Ellah Wakatama has been appointed as the new chairperson of Africa’s richest literary prize.
Lifestyle Finding your feet: Blessing Fire, a dancer who never expected to walk
Born with deformed legs, Blessing Fire started using a wheelchair at a young age, with little hope of ever walking. His fighting spirit and determination pushed him to defy the odds, challenging himself to walk and dance – using his arms and hands. This is Africa caught up with this inspirational man to hear his story.
Africans rising Zimbabwean Stephanie Travers is new Mercedes-AMG F1 Trackside Fluid Engineer
24 year-old Zimbabwean Stephanie Travers is the 2019 PETRONAS Trackside Fluid Engineer, beating over 7,000 applicants for the lucrative job. She will work with five-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, providing Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Motorsport, with a comprehensive suite of fluid support services during the 2019 season. #CoolestJob