Zimbabwe

How football is helping to heal Zimbabwean wounds

Focuses on how the 14-nation regional football tournament that took place in Zimbabwe has served to unite the people of Zimbabwe who have been divided on political grounds for 10 years. It articulates how an international sporting festival of this magnitude, coming as it did ahead of the World Cup, will produce massive tourism and investment spin-offs for a country still reeling from economic decay.

By Goodwill Zunidza - 4 November 2010 - Text

Africa’s football war on women

Recently, a leading club in Zimbabwe—Dynamos fired a woman physiotherapist because fans and executives believed charms were not working due to her presence on the technical bench. More and more women could find themselves sidelined from duties that require them to be on the turf.

By Limukani Ncube - 5 October 2010 - Text, Women and the beautiful game

City of Gold

The City of Gold is located south of Johannesburg in the Free State. It got its name from the rich mineral deposits found in the area including uranium and gold. Illegal miners flock to the area, drawn by its promise of mineral wealth and prosperity.

By Arnaud Thierry Gouegnon - 4 July 2010 - Business and life, Photo

Mbira Musician

The sounds of the Mbira, an African instrument made famous in Zimbabwe, entertain shoppers and tackles social issues such as xenophobia and migration.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 29 June 2010 - Audio

A Musician’s Dream

The FIFA World Cup is a source of excitement for many, but it is not just soccer players and fans who are anticipating the event, 24-year-old Zimbabwean musician, Zanele Ndlovu, is about to experience her dream coming true.

By Limukani Ncube - 21 May 2010 - Text

2010: A catchword in Southern Africa

The 14-country Southern African region, in particular the nation of Zimbabwe, has fallen head over heels in love with the 2010 World Cup set for South Africa. Governments are realigning their economic budgets to meet 2010 targets, while ordinary citizens are planning to camp in South Africa for the entire duration of the tournament. It is a big boost to stagnant economies like Zimbabwe.

By Goodwill Zunidza - 14 April 2010 - Text

Benjani roots run dry

The irony of the success of African soccer players in Europe who have gained fame and fortune is that the clubs that groomed them back home have collapsed or are in deep financial trouble. The story focuses on Zimbabwe International and Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari.

By Limukani Ncube - 1 April 2010 - Text

Soccer at refugee camp

The third week of November 2009 will be remembered as the worst in the lives of Zimbabwean migrant workers in the De Doorns farming community in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Locals drove more than 3000 out of the community where they were staying. The foreigners are now staying at a makeshift camp. Life is not good there, but there is one thing keeping the spirits high: soccer.

By Davison Mudzingwa - 26 March 2010 - Audio