Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry officially takes over as IOC President

Former Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry took over the leadership of the International Olympic Committee from Thomas Bach in a ceremony on Monday with the 2028 Los Angeles Games already threatening to fill her in-tray to overflowing. Coventry, who starts …

Utah Olympic leader there as new IOC President Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe takes office

Fraser Bullock is eager for the new International Olympic Committee president, Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe, to come to Utah as the state gears up to host the 2034 Winter Games. Coventry, at 41 younger and less formal than her predecessors, became the first …

Malaria kills over 300 in Zimbabwe

HARARE, June 23 (Xinhua) -- At least 317 people have died from malaria in Zimbabwe since the beginning of 2025, the Ministry of Health and Child Care said on Monday. In its latest update on the country's malaria situation, the ministry noted that …

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry takes over IOC presidency

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (Left) receives the key from outgoing IOC President Thomas Bach during a handover ceremony at Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 23, 2025. Zimbabwean swimmer who won seven Olympic …

Kirsty Coventry starts IOC president term, reflects on Olympic swimming journey from Zimbabwe

Woes mount for Zimbabwe formal businesses\

Informal traders who largely evade taxes and levies are placing formal retail and wholesale businesses in Zimbabwe at a significant competitive disadvantage, burdened by a heavy and complex taxation regime, Parliament was told last week. A report presented …

Shonalisation of Zimbabwe Parliament criticised

The Zimbabwean Parliament is facing mounting criticism over the way it handles language interpretation during debates, following an incident in which a Member of Parliament's legitimate concern over translation was casually dismissed by colleagues. The …

This is how Brics membership could boost bloc and Zimbabwe

Brics members BY NICHOLAS SHUBITZ   T he Brics bloc’s share of global gross domestic product (GDP) has overtaken that of the G7 in terms of purchase power parity, with the gap expected to widen as more countries join the bloc. Potential candidates include …

Unheralded UAE-based midfielder Tafadzwa Dhliwayo keen to play for Zimbabwe Warriors

BULAWAYO – United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based attacking midfielder Tafadzwa Dhliwayo has expressed his desire to represent the Zimbabwe senior national team. Dhliwayo, 25, currently plies his trade with UAE Pro League side Dibba FC He joined the club at just …

Jonathan Moyo Breaks Silence on Rumours of Zimbabwe Return

Self-exiled former Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed rumours that he quietly returned to Zimbabwe. The speculation began after Walter Mzembi, a close ally of Moyo and fellow G40 member, recently made a surprise return to Zimbabwe for the first …