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2024 Intake

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed six non-constituency Ministers into his Cabinet, out of a possible seven from outside parliament. Some of the Ministers had lost their seats prior to the election.
In 2018, the non-constituency Ministers included individuals like Professor Mthuli Ncube (Finance), Professor Amon Murwira (Higher Education), <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry/">Kirsty Coventry</a> (Sports), Dr. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Obadiah_Moyo/">Obadiah Moyo</a> (Health), and <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/July_Moyo/">July Moyo</a> (Local Government).
The non-constituency Ministers for the period of 2023-2028 are Kirsty Coventry, Mangaliso Ndlovu, Mthuli Ncube, Ziyambi Ziyambi, Amon Murwira, and Anxious Masuka.

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<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/12/president-mnangagwa-has-defended-the-reappointment-of-minister-kirsty-coventry/">President Mnangagwa Has Defended The Reappointment Of Minister Kirsty Coventry</a></li>
</ul>
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mangaliso_Ndlovu/">Mangaliso Ndlovu:</a></h3>
Mangaliso Ndlovu, former Tourism Minister, lost his seat as his previous constituency, Bulilima East, merged into a new constituency called Bulilima. The seat was won by Dingumuzi Phuti, who was the Member of Parliament for Bulilima West. However, Ndlovu has been given a new role. To accommodate him, President Mnangagwa split the old Ministry, appointing Barbara Rwodzi as the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, while retaining Ndlovu as the Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife. Tongai Mnangagwa, the President’s nephew and MP for Harare South, was named as Ndlovu’s deputy.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Anxious_Masuka/">Dr Anxious Masuka:</a></h3>
President Mnangagwa exempted Minister Anxious Masuka from constituency politics to focus on reviving the agriculture sector. Masuka and John Basera were recognised as top performers in the 2022 evaluation. Masuka will serve as a non-constituency legislator, according to Mnangagwa’s column in The Sunday Mail and Sunday News. He wrote:
<blockquote>
I have released Minister Anxious Masuka from the distractions of constituency politics so his sole focus and sole politics relate to this one goal of transforming our agriculture for a food-secure Nation for all times.
He will be a non-constituency Member of Parliament, so he has enough time to live, think and dream of agriculture only. 
In 2022, Zimbabwe achieved a record wheat harvest as farmers delivered over 375 000 tonnes to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB).
Before last year’s output, the highest-ever wheat output since commercial production began in the 1960s was 325 000 tonnes realised in 1990.
</blockquote>
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ziyambi_Ziyambi/">Ziyambi Ziyambi</a></h3>
Ziyambi Ziyambi was reappointed as the non-constituency Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs. Despite losing in the ZANU PF primary elections, attempts to save him through a rerun indicated his continued favour. Ziyambi’s history of pushing legislation to strengthen President Mnangagwa’s power is not surprising. He demonstrated his loyalty by criticizing observer reports. His deputy is lawyer Norbert Mazungunye, who won against <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fortune_Chasi/">Fortune Chasi</a> in the ZANU PF primaries.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mthuli_Ncube/">Mthuli Ncube</a></h3>
Ncube retains the Ministry of Finance, now called Finance and Investment Promotion. He lost his constituency seat but was reappointed as a non-constituency Minister. Despite development initiatives, criticism remains for austerity measures, currency issues, and economic instability. Public scepticism lingers regarding his ability to address these concerns. Ncube’s experience and qualifications:
– Chief Economist and Vice President of the African Development Bank. 
– Expertise in finance, economics, investment, and public policy. 
– Entrepreneur and academic. 
– Professor at the University of Oxford, teaching economic development, public policy, and business in Africa. 
– HSBC Distinguished Professor of Banking and Financial Markets at the University of the Witwatersrand. 
– Founder and former CEO of Barbican Bank. 
– Lecturer in Finance at the London School of Economics. 
– Dean and Professor of Finance at Wits Business School. 
– Board member of the South African Financial Services Board. 
– Chairman of the National Small Business Advisory Council. 
– Chairman of the Board of the African Economic Research Consortium. 
– Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion in Zimbabwe since 2023.
<h3><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Amon_Murwira/">Amon Murwira</a></h3>
Amon Murwira is another non-constituency Minister who was appointed by President Mnangagwa. He is an academic and was retained as Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Development. He holds a PhD in Geo-Information Science and has expertise in GIS and Remote Sensing. Murwira worked as an ecologist in Zimbabwe’s Department of Natural Resources and is a Fellow of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences.
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New Cabinet: President Mnangagwa's Non-Constituency Ministers

Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry has said authorities are working to ensure that the Warriors will play their matches in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at home.
This comes after FIFA lifted its suspension of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), a development that allows Zimbabwe’s national football teams to compete in international tournaments.
Responding to questions during a Press conference where FIFA confirmed the lifting of the ZIFA suspension and unveiled the normalisation committee, Coventry said:
<blockquote>
We have had good open conversations with FIFA. We will continue having conversations (about the National Sports Stadium).
The guarantees of what has been happening which has not been made public will go to FIFA through the SRC [Sports and Recreation Commission] and we remain fully committed to doing that seeing and ensuring that we are playing our games at home.
There has been ongoing work. The electronic ticketing system is now in the country waiting to be installed.
Water reticulation is in process and the feasibility study for the entire area, not just the NSS, but the grounds around it are being undertaken at the moment. It should be wrapped up in the next two to three weeks.
This has also been explained to FIFA when they visited and they also went and visited the National Sports Stadium of which they were under the impression that is crumbling to the ground, but they that it was not the case.
The feasibility study is being undertaken by a South African legitimate company that built and renovated soccer stadiums for the 2010 World Cup.
And in the next three weeks, we will have more of an update on for you on where that feasibility study will see us.
</blockquote>
All of Zimbabwe’s stadiums were banned from hosting international matches three years ago after they failed to meet the minimum standards required by CAF and FIFA.
The Warriors enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 African Qualifiers draw, which will be conducted on Thursday evening in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Zimbabwe are in Pot 4 of the 54-team draw along with Mozambique, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Tanzania, Central African Republic, Malawi and Libya.
There are six pots for the draw.
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Authorities Working To Ensure Warriors Play At Home - Minister Coventry

The National Sports Stadium (NSS) in Zimbabwe is set to undergo major renovations in the coming months, with an internationally acclaimed partner to spearhead the work. The partner, whose name remains undisclosed, has previously developed stadiums for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, according to Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry.
Currently, the stadium is not able to host international football matches due to it not meeting the minimum CAF requirements. As a result, it has been hosting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixtures for the past four months, with eight clubs sharing the ground. The overuse has resulted in the infrastructure and playing pitch suffering damage.
Speaking at the PSL Indaba, Kirsty Coventry stated that major renovations will be carried out at the National Sports Stadium in the next six months. She also revealed that corruption and inflated prices prevented the venue from being upgraded to international standards three years ago. Said the former Olympics champion:
<blockquote>
We have the National Sports Stadium being renovated for the past three years. The first attempt came crashing. Things that we tendered out were linked to third parties as I requested some documents. 
Basic things that should cost about US$200 were at US$3 000, US$4 000. The Government had put aside US$8 million but (due to the corruption around) the cost was about $15 million and US$19 million so we ended up being kicked out of the renovations.
 So the last few months, we have reorganised ourselves and sought a company which developed world cup stadiums in Johannesburg, South Africa. 
Right now there is a feasibility study being carried out. We have an incredible corporate that has come on board to help out but for now, it will remain confidential.
You will see the stadium getting a new look. We have one or two corporates. Hopefully, we will see some progress in the next three, six months. 
</blockquote>
The National Sports Stadium does not meet the minimum requirements for international football matches and is currently hosting Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixtures due to the country’s international football participation embargo. The overused pitch has suffered significant damage, resulting in maintenance works being carried out.
The PSL has halted league action to give ample time for maintenance works, but some teams that use the National Sports Stadium have not secured alternative stadiums. The non-availability of Rufaro Stadium, which is also under renovation, has worsened the situation. The National Sports Stadium must be available to host games if Zimbabwe is recalled from the international football wilderness, and it will undergo major renovations in the next six months. If the Mbare facility’s renovation works are complete, Premiership football in Harare could be played at Rufaro Stadium.
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International Partner To Lead Major Renovations At Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium

The Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry is standing by her comments in Parliament last week after she was given a five-day ultimatum by suspended ZIFA board members calling on her to retract her remarks.
Coventry, a double Olympic swimming gold medallist and an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member, told Parliament that US$2 million had been paid to ZIFA before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals but the money was not accounted for.
She was explaining why members of ZIFA had been suspended by Zimbabwe’s Sport and Recreation Committee (SRC). The official Parliamentary record Hansard recorded Coventry as saying:
<blockquote>
The Government had given ZIFA about two million dollars that has never been accounted for, not FIFA money, but Zimbabwe money that Parliamentarians should want to know where it is gone. That was never accounted for.
</blockquote>
Coventry also told Parliament that the suspended members had been accused of sexual assaults on four female referees.
ZIFA Board member for finance Philemon Machana, one of those under suspension, through his lawyers, disputed the claims of sexual assault and the US$2 million reportedly paid to ZIFA. Said Machana:
<blockquote>
We have written to the Minister asking her to do the honourable thing by retracting her statements for the pain she has caused.
Failure to do so within five days will result in us serving her for proper legal procedures.
</blockquote>
However, Coventry has refused to retract her remarks. Speaking to <a href="https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135596/kirsty-coventry-zimbabwe-football-row">insidethegames</a> on Wednesday, Coventry said:
<blockquote>
I’ve made my position very clear in Parliament and have nothing further to add.
</blockquote>
FIFA suspended Zimbabwe’s membership in 2022 over government interference in ZIFA affairs and there have been calls from various football stakeholders for SRC to reinstate the suspended Felton Kamambo-led board as demanded by FIFA.
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Kirsty Coventry Scoffs At Suspended ZIFA Executives' Ultimatum

The suspended ZIFA executive members have given Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry a 5-day ultimatum to retract what they consider defamatory remarks or face legal action.
Coventry reportedly made the remarks during a question and answer session in Parliament on 29 March.
She allegedly told Members of Parliament that her Ministry and the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended the Felton Kamambo-led ZIFA executive after it had, among several violations, failed to account for US$2 million.
According to Coventry, the US$2 million was given to the ZIFA board by the government ahead of the Warriors’ AFCON 2019 campaign.
Kamambo and his colleagues vehemently denied the allegations during a recent press conference.
They then demanded that Coventry either retract her remarks publicly or face legal action.
In a letter seen by <a href="https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2023/04/05/kamambo-gives-kirsty-coventry-5-day-ultimatum/">Soccer24</a>, the suspended ZIFA board said Coventry “deliberately and brazenly misrepresented facts” hence she should publish and “unconditional withdrawal” of the defamatory’ remarks within five days.
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Kamambo Orders Kirsty Coventry To Retract "Defamatory Remarks"

FIFA is investigating a second ZIFA official over sexual harassment allegations following former referees boss Obert Zhoya’s five-year ban imposed by the world football governing body in 2022.
This was revealed by the Minister of Sports Kirsty Coventry when she appeared before parliamentarians on Wednesday to respond to questions on Zimbabwe’s ban from international football.
According to the <a href="https://www.theindependent.co.zw/sport/article/200009563/fifa-probe-zifa-board-member">Zimbabwe Independent</a>, Coventry reiterated that there was no way back for the ZIFA board members that were dismissed by the SRC.
The suspended officials include Felton Kamambo, Bryton Malandule, Philemon Machana and Stanley Chapeta. Said Coventry:
<blockquote>
For clarity, the reasons that the SRC stepped in and suspended the board were three main reasons.
The first reason was that Government had given ZIFA about US$2 million which has never been accounted for.
Secondly, four female referees have come forward and given their statements to the police and they have been investigated. Three of those members were on the board.
One of those members has already received a lifetime ban from FIFA from their own investigations that have been done over the last two months with an S25 000 fine.
FIFA is now investigating the second member that was on the board that was sexually abusing and harassing these women.
FIFA knew that this was happening in 2018/19 when these women filed an appeal with FIFA and got no response.
They then came to Government, – SRC, Government and my office worked together with these women to ensure that police reports were done and statements were made.
We then went back to FIFA and CAF and we requested for them to step in but they refused.
We then stepped in and suspended the executive for the things that I have just shared with Members of Parliament, which I have shared previously.
</blockquote>
FIFA found Zhoya guilty of sexually harassing three female referees and banned him as well as fining him US$20 000.
Meanwhile, Coventry said the government has accepted FIFA’s decision to suspend Zimbabwe from international football. She added:
<blockquote>
We have never asked them to lift it (the ban). We do not want them to lift it at this point until we have cleared and cleaned up our soccer.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

FIFA Probes ZIFA Board Member Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister, Kirsty Coventry, sparked controversy in Parliament after she announced that her Ministry does not want FIFA to lift the suspension on Zimbabwe until “we’ve cleaned up ourselves.”
Zimbabwe was suspended in February 2022 after the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suspended the ZIFA board headed by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Felton_Kamambo">Felton Kamambo</a> over alleged maladministration and sexual abuse of female referees. 
FIFA said the suspension of the Felton Kamambo-led board constituted government interference with the sport.
The ban on Zimbabwe can only be lifted when the Felton Kamambo-led board has been reinstated, FIFA declared. Addressing Parliamentarians recently, the Olympics champion said:
<blockquote>
We accepted that (suspension). We have never asked them for them to lift. We don’t want it lifted at this point until we have cleared and cleaned up ourselves. 
</blockquote>
Some parliamentarians shouted saying that was a disservice and she responded:
<blockquote>
Disservice to who?
</blockquote>
Being banned from FIFA means:
<ol>
<li>
Loss of funding: FIFA provides funding to its member associations to develop football in their respective countries. Being banned from FIFA can result in a significant loss of funding for the country’s football development programs.
</li>
<li>
Inability to participate in international competitions: A ban from FIFA means that a country’s national team cannot participate in international tournaments such as the World Cup, regional championships like AFCON, or friendly matches against other countries.
</li>
<li>
Players failing to get noticed: Players are often scouted at international competitions. Without the ability to participate in international tournaments, they won’t be exposed to scouts.
</li>
<li>
Impact on the local football industry: Football is a major industry in many countries, with significant economic benefits and the ban can result in a decline in revenue for clubs, stadiums, and related businesses.
</li>
<li>
Political and social ramifications: The ban can be seen as a reflection of a country’s governance and may have wider implications for the country’s international relations.
</li>
</ol>
Several stakeholders including football players have voiced concern over the suspension. 
Warriors midfielder <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Marshal_Munetsi">Marshall Munetsi</a> recently urged the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) and Zimbabwe Football Association(ZIFA) to f<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/find-common-ground-munetsi-urges-src-zifa-again/">ind common ground</a> for the country to play international football.  
Minister Coventry’s remarks echo sentiments by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gerald_Mlotshwa">GeraldMlotshwa</a>-led SRC which insists getting the FIFA ban lifted is not a priority.
The SRC says there are “more pressing issues” which need to be solved to restore sanity to Zimbabwean football. 
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Kirsty Coventry: We Don't Want FIFA To Lift The Suspension

Record Olympic medal winner Michael Phelps and Zimbabwe’s <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Kirsty Coventry</a> are among those to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame is an institution honouring the achievements of individuals in a particular activity or field.
Coventry, 39, is an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member who is being talked about as a prospective future candidate for the IOC Presidency.
The seven-time Olympic swimming medallist is the most decorated Olympian in any sport from Africa.
She and Krisztina Egerszegi share the record for the most individual Olympic medals in women’s swimming.
Coventry who is Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sports, and Recreation, competed in five Olympic Games, from 2000 to 2016, and has won all but one of Zimbabwe’s eight Olympic medals.
She won two Olympic golds after tasting glory in the 200 metres backstroke at Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.
The Zimbabwean also won four silvers and one bronze, all in individual events.
She is a four-time world champion and a five-time world record holder, and since 2018 has been serving as Zimbabwe’s Sports Minister.
Coventry was inducted into the Hall of Fame together with American swimming legend, Phelps, <a href="https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135049/coventry-phelps-swimming-hall-of-fame">Inside The Games reported</a>. During his swimming career, American legend Phelps swam in five Olympic Games between 2000 and 2016, winning a record total of 28 Olympic medals.
He has 23 gold, three silvers and two bronzes. He could swim any stroke and the 37-year-old set 39 world records in his career, winning 27 world titles.
Others inducted are:
1). Missy Franklin of the United States: retired in 2018 having won four golds and a bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. She set a female record of six world golds the following year.
2). Japan’s Kosuke Kitajima: won the 100 and 200m breaststroke at Athens in 2004 and retained both titles at Beijing in 2008.
3). Cesar Cielo of Brazil: won the Beijing 2008 men’s 50m freestyle title and earned two Olympic bronzes, six world golds and five short-course titles.
4). China’s Wu Minxia: won five Olympic diving golds between Athens in 2004 and Rio in 2016.
5). Trischa Zorn of the US: was blind from birth, becomes the first Paralympian to be recognised. She is the most successful athlete in the history of the Paralympics, having won 55 medals – 41 gold, nine silver and five bronze – between 1980 and 2004. In 2012 she was inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame.
6). Bob Bowman and Chris Carver of the US are named in the coaching section.
7). Natalia Ischenko of Russia has been included in the Hall of Fame for artistic swimming.
8). Heather Petri of the US, a member of the victorious team at London 2012 who then added two Olympic silvers and a bronze, as well as three world golds. Honoured from water polo.
9). Stephane LeCat of France is named in the open water category.
10). South Africa’s anti-apartheid campaigner Sam Ramsamy is honoured as a contributor.
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Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry Inducted Into The International Swimming Hall Of Fame

The Harare City Council has accused Local Government and Public Works Acting Minister Kirsty Coventry of blocking its efforts to recruit temporary workers who will clean the city’s clogged drains as well as cut grass and clean the filthy streets.
The Chairperson of the Human Resources and General Purposes Committee Councillor Kudzai Kadzombe (CCC) said they approached the Local government ministry seeking approval to recruit drain cleaners, grass cutters, and street cleaners but Coventry refused to approve. Said Kadzombe:
<blockquote>
Council is currently carrying out drain cleaning, catch pits cleaning, grass cutting, pipe drain de-blocking and spoil removal exercises citywide.
However, our efforts have been hampered by a shortage of manpower. Council has already engaged the parent ministry, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works seeking approval to employ drain cleaners, grass cutters and street cleaners as per the ministerial directive which is against the spirit of devolution.
The ministry requested justification for the need for those specific workers, but despite providing the justification the ministry is still to respond.
After frequent follow-ups with the Ministry, we have been advised that Minister July Moyo is on Leave and the Acting Minister Kirsty Coventry refused to approve.
Once the City, has been cleared to recruit, it will expedite the process.
</blockquote>
Kadzombe said drain clearance is hampered by residents and vendors who have a tendency of using catch pits as litter pits.
This also results in blockages of catch pits and pipes leading to flooding, according to Kadzombe.
She said the local authority’s amenities division is doing day and night shifts in order to control litter while the roads division has established a designated gang responsible for drain cleaning and flood management to man the CBD throughout the rainy season. Added Kadzombe:
<blockquote>
There also is a joint drain cleaning, drain clearing and spoil removal operation between the Amenities division and the Roads division.
This is a complementary exercise to the main drain cleaning programme. The main aim is to clear the illegal dumpsites in the CBD.
The illegal dumps lead to flooding after the waste from the dumps is washed into stormwater drains.
</blockquote>

Kirsty Coventry Accused Of Denying Harare City Council's Bid To Recruit Cleaners

The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), has said the male and female national football teams – Warriors and Mighty Warriors – should receive direct budgetary and administrative support from the government.
The SRC made the recommendations in a statement titled, “<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zifa-restructuring-committee-hands-over-report-to-src/">Presentation of Key Recommendations of the ZIFA Restructuring Committee</a>.” Read in part the statement seen by Pindula News:
<blockquote>
<h2>5.2 The Warriors and Mighty Warriors</h2>
The committee recommended that these national teams should be housed in a structure that receives direct budgetary and administrative support from Government whilst ensuring that FIFA rules are respected in so far as the principle of non-interference is concerned.
<h2>5.3 Junior Football</h2>
The committee recommended that ZIFA develop a standardized system to rate academy programs and school programs.
There should be developed a national database for all junior players that is functional and easily accessible.
Additionally, ZIFA should develop and support quality leagues and competitions accessible for all ages and skill levels.
<h2>5.4 Women’s Football</h2>
Women should be empowered to manage their own affairs in football. Key to this is allowing them to have direct access to FIFA funding so that it is applied to purposes intended. Women should be included at all levels of the game’s administration on a quota system.
<h2>5.5 Facilities</h2>
ZIFA should be at the forefront, either with FIFA’s assistance, or through effective lobbying of Government and local authorities, of developing facilities that encourage use for football games at a professional and recreational level. 
There should be a FIFA-rated national training centre. ZIFA village is not fit for purpose.
<h2>5.6 Communication &amp; Marketing</h2>
ZIFA relies almost exclusively on FIFA and CAF funding for its operations. It was recommended that ZIFA invest in senior business strategy and marketing positions. It should respect and maximize partnerships and retail opportunities and identify new revenue streams. ZIFA should be run as a business, not as a fiefdom or cabal.
<h2>5.7 Development of Administrators</h2>
Office bearers, administrators and coaches must have minimal CAF and FIFA qualifications and/or training. Coaching standards must be set and regulated.
<h2>5.8 Football in Schools</h2>
ZIFA should develop a specific strategy as part of a five-year plan for fostering football in the school system, especially for girls.
</blockquote>
The SRC also said it had provided the findings and recommendations of the restructuring committee to the Executive Committee of ZIFA for the purposes of drafting a roadmap. 
The committee also said once they are on the same page with ZIFA, the two organisations will then approach FIFA for endorsement.
SRC suspended the ZIFA board then led by Felton Kamambo for alleged maladministration and sexual abuse of female referees. The move attracted a ban on Zimbabwean football by FIFA which accused the government of interfering with the sport. Zimbabwe remains banned.
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"Warriors, Mighty Warriors Should Receive Direct Budgetary Support From Govt" - SRC

Youth, Sports, and Recreation minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Kirsty Coventry</a> has been criticised for her silence when some groupings are urging authorities to ban <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Winky_D">Winky D</a> from performing in Zimbabwe for allegedly dabbling in politics.
Winky D, born Wallace Chirimuko, is under fire from some individuals and groups including the Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) over his song Ibotso he collaborated with Holy Ten.
The song describes Zimbabwe as a crime scene where the “powerful people” loot resources meant to benefit the common man leaving them in abject poverty. 
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party spokesperson, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fadzayi_Mahere">Fadzayi Mahere</a>, has said Coventry, an Olympiques gold medalist, has failed in her role as a minister. 
Her remarks came after the EEG, a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwean" title="Zimbabwean">Zimbabwean</a> empowerment lobby group founded by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mike_Chimombe" title="Mike Chimombe">Mike Chimombe</a> after he was relieved of his post as <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Affirmative_Action_Group" title="Affirmative Action Group">Affirmative Action Group</a> (AAG) president, had urged the government to ban Winky D from performing in Zimbabwe. In a Twitter post seen by Pindula News, Mahere said:
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Artistes are being threatened by @ZANUPF_Official. Shadowy groupings are calling for them to be banned for singing. Through it all, the Minister of Arts is fast asleep. @KirstyCoventry is an excellent swimmer but an incompetent public official. We need new leaders. She’s drowning in her incompetence. What a disappointment.
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Meanwhile, Holy Ten, born <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Holy_Ten">Mukudzei Chitsama</a>, has said <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/eureka-holy-ten-says-he-regrets-working-with-winky-d/">he is regretting</a> working with <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Winky_D">Winky D</a> in <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/eureka-zimbabwe-is-a-crime-scene-brezh-malabas-analysis-of-winky-ds-ibotsho/">Ibotso.</a> He cites the sensationalisation of the song by commentators, mainly journalists, and activists.
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"Kirsty Coventry Is An Excellent Swimmer But Is Drowning In Her Incompetence" - Mahere

Former Dynamos fitness trainer and current Norton MP, Temba Mliswa (Independent), said that President Emmerson Mnangagwa should fire the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry, and replace her with her deputy Tino Machakaire.
The outspoken former ZANU Mashonaland West chairman said Coventry has failed to promote the development of sports in the country since she was appointed minister in 2018 and should therefore be relieved of her duties.
The decline of football, arguably Zimbabwe’s most-supported sport, bears testimony to the degeneration and decay of sport in the country.
Most of Zimbabwe’s stadiums have become an eyesore, with Rufaro Stadium in Mbare, in a state of disrepair.
Added to that, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has banned all local stadiums from hosting international matches.
Mliswa warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa that his desire to be more inclusive (Coventry is a young white female), will backfire. He posted on Twitter:
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President ED has tried to be inclusive but those who have failed to perform should be removed. In politics, you can’t be nice to the detriment of your own power.
Any sports leader should be able to consult those in the know about certain sports &amp; I have vast knowledge in rugby such that anyone who wants to be successful in that area needs to consult me. I have produced some great players such as Tonderai Chivhanga.
It’s not that I want anything, no. I just want to see us being succeeding. However, we have arrogant administrators who have elite backgrounds &amp; feel they know it all.
Yet they can’t connect with areas such as Mbare, Highfields, rural areas etc so how do you expect sport to grow?
It’s better that the Ministry be reshuffled and Tino Machakaire is made the Minister. Kirsty has only used the position to get herself an IOC seat which isn’t beneficial to the country.
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Fire Coventry And Elevate Machakaire, Mliswa Tells ED

The Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) has justified the “bloated” Olympics delegation saying some members of the delegation are under the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The Zimbabwe Delegation to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Tokyo 2020 Olympics</a> is comprised of 5 athletes and over 10 delegates. 

<ul>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/08/full-list-zimbabwe-olympics-delegation/">FULL LIST: Zimbabwe Olympics Delegation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/23/member-of-zimbabwe-gems-delegation-disappears-in-uk-hours-before-departure/">Member Of Zimbabwe Gems Delegation Disappears In UK Hours Before Departure</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2019/07/05/full-text-govt-reveals-the-full-zimbabwe-delegation-to-the-netball-world-cup/">FULL TEXT: Govt Reveals The Full Zimbabwe Delegation To The Netball World Cup</a></li>
</ul>
In a statement that justified the delegation, ZOC said:
<blockquote>_Team Zimbabwe is made up of five athletes and eight athlete support personnel and the Government delegation is travelling under the National Olympic Committee transferable guests’ accreditation. The International Olympic Committee approved accreditation guidelines allow NOCs to invite key stakeholders to the Games. Transferable means they will all not be there at the same time, but one after the other. The invited guests are the chairman of the SRC and chairman of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation. These are key positions which have a serious bearing on the trajectory of our sport. The Olympic Games provide the biggest opportunity and exposure to observe best practice and world-class standards._
_Team Zimbabwe, in its travelling entourage to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, has included in its delegation the chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio on Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Committee. The inclusion of the Portfolio Committee chairperson stemmed from the realisation of the need to expose our legislative support systems to high-performance sport and its standard requirements which have been perennially underestimated in terms of budgetary support. It also emanates from the need for experiential learning by way of participation for informed guidance and legislative support of sport development and promotion._</blockquote>
There was already an outcry from critics, blasting ZOC for including more officials than athletes.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>; <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-zimbabwe-olympic-committee-defends-bloated-officials-delegation-to-the-olympics/">The Chronicle</a>

ZOC Justifies Bloated Olympics Delegation

The Zimbabwe Olympics Committee has announced the Zimbabwe Delegation to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Tokyo 2020 Olympics</a> which is comprised of 5 athletes and over 10 delegates. 
This follows the confirmation of the three universality slots from the relevant International Federations. Athletes are:
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<li>Katai Donata Andra Sofia Swimming</li>
<li>Makusha Ngoni Methukhela Athletics</li>
<li>Purcell-Gilpin Peter Sean Richard Rowing</li>
<li>Vincent Scott Nicholas Golf</li>
<li>Wetzlar Peter Charles Swimming</li>
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COACHES AND TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
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<li>Chivonivoni Mufaro Joy – Golf Coach/Team Leader</li>
<li>Lisimati Phakhamile Edward – Athletics Coach</li>
<li>Stephenson James Alexander – Rowing Coach</li>
<li>Tudor-Cole Lindsy – Swimming Coach</li>
<li>Vincent Kelsey Anne – Golf Caddy</li>
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OFFICIALS AND MEDICAL
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<li>Ndlovu Fredreck Chef De Mission-Head of Delegation</li>
<li>Mnikwa Abigail Physiotherapist &amp; Covid Liaison Officer</li>
<li>Pakati Memory General Team Management &amp; Deputy Covid Liaison Officer</li>
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COUNTRY DELEGATION 
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<li>Mlotshwa Gerald N -Chairman Sports and Recreation Commission</li>
<li>Hon Mathias Tongofa -Chairman of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation</li>
<li>Kadzirange Tariro- PA to the Honourable Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation</li>
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NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE DELEGATION
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<li>Thabani Gonye- President Zimbabwe National Olympic Committee</li>
<li>Stephen Mudawarima — Secretary-General and CEO Zimbabwe Olympic Committee.</li>
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Previously, there was outrage after several government officials flew with the Gems to England for the Netball World Cup.
Commentators argued that it was not necessary and a waste of resources to have government officials who are not directly involved in the competitions on the ticket.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

FULL LIST: Zimbabwe Olympics Delegation

The Minister of Youth, Sports, and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry, has appointed Maud Chifamba to the Zimbabwe Youth Council Board.
Maud Chifamba first made headlines in 2012 when she enrolled with the University of Zimbabwe at the age of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Maud_Chifamba">14 to become the youngest person to have enrolled with a University</a> in the Southern African country.
She studied Accounting at Bachelors’ Degree Level and went on to Masters with the same institution. Speaking on her appointment to the Zimbabwe Youth Council Board, Maud Chifamba said:
<blockquote>Very exciting News.
So excited to let you know that effective last week, I was appointed by the Minister of Youth, the Honorable Kirsty Coventry to the Zimbabwe Youth Council Board. Established by an act of parliament, one of the key mandates of the Zimbabwe Youth Council is to advise government on the needs of the youth. It is such an honor to be appointed to make an impact at such a national level. As someone mentioned “Young people do not need handouts, we need to be included in the places decisions are made for us”. I trust the seven fellow appointees, to carry forward the mandate for the youth.
Head over to the Zimbabwe Youth Council page to learn more about the board and the initiatives we will be working on, including the Youth Business Forum lined up for this Saturday. Get Involved, make your mark.</blockquote>
A statement that announced Maud Chifamba’s Appointment reads in part:
<blockquote>1 I am pleased that the process to have the Zimbabwe Youth Council Board is finally underway and the eight members of the 15 will be announced today on this platform These members are being instituted in terms of Section 38 (1) (a) and (b) (I) of the Zimbabwe Youth Council Act Chapter 25:19 (as amended in 1997).
2 Accordingly, the members duly appointed to the Council Board are:
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<li>2.1 Ms Chiedza Juru</li>
<li>2 2 Ms Maud Chifamba
2 3 Mr Jasper Mangwana</li>
<li>2.4 Mr Aaron Donenga</li>
<li>2 5 Mr Simbarashe Gwenb</li>
<li>2 6 Mr Krishan Patel</li>
<li>2 7 Mr Brian Sithote and</li>
<li>2 8 Mr Saberstian Sibanda</li>
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More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Maud Chifamba Appointed To The Ministry Of Youth Council Board

The Under 20 National Soccer Team has been granted permission to travel to South Africa for a COSAFA tournament after the Sports And Recreactimision okayed the trip they previously barred for the reason that ZIFA had not sought permission from the SRC, the Chronicle reports.
According to the publication, the SRC had to grant the Under 20 National Soccer Team permission to travel to South Africa following a directive from the Minister of Sports Kirsty Coventry. The SRC in a statement announcing the new development said ZIFA made another application on behalf of the young warriors which was granted by the minister. Read the full statement published by Gerald Mlotshwa below:
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“Pursuant to the appeal by Zifa for the Zimbabwe Football National Under-20 (men) participation in the Cosafa tournament from 3-13 December 2009 in South Africa, the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) is happy to announce that the approval for the Under-20’s to participate in the Cosafa tournament has been granted.
The approval was granted by the Ministries of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in conjunction with the Health and Childcare. 
Zifa re-submitted their request for approval following the guidance by the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation regarding their ‘appeal’ wherein they were advised to seek exemption for non compliance from SRC.
Zifa will be required to strictly adhere to both the National and International Protocols for the prevention and containment of Covid-19 given the increase in the number of confirmed positive cases in the country and hosting province.
We wish the Under-20 all the success as they represent the country
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ZIFA was facing <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/11/26/zifa-faces-a-possible-ban-from-cosafa-champions-and-a-150k-fine/">a possible ban from future COSAFA tournaments and a $150 000 fine</a> for reneging on its agreement to participate in the tournament.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zim-under-20-granted-permission-to-travel-to-south-africa/">Chronicle </a>

Kirsty Orders The SRC To Grant The Under 20 National Soccer Team Permission To Travel To South Africa

A High Court Judge, Justice Philda Muzofa has dismissed <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Robert_Zhuwao">Robert Zhuwao</a>‘s case in which he was suing Sports Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry">Kirsty Coventry</a> for allegedly invading part of his Cockington Farm in Zvimba, New Zimbabwe reports.
Coventry has argued that Zhuwao does not own the potion she was invading but he had in fact connived with workers from the neighbouring farm to corroborate the false narrative that the potion was his:
<blockquote>The reality of the matter is that the applicant is not in occupation. He has never been in occupation and has forced his chickens on the farm so that he can have leverage against the government in respect of the offer letter whose withdrawal he is challenging.</blockquote>
In dismissing the case, Justice Muzofa said:
<blockquote>After reading documents filed of record and hearing counsel, it is ordered that the application is dismissed with costs on a higher scale.</blockquote>
Zhuwao sometime last year was served with a notice from the ministry that notified him of the ministry’s intention to withdraw his offer letter which he challenged. The matter is still pending before the court.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/land-row-zhuwao-loses-to-sports-minister-coventry/">New Zimbabwe </a>

High Court Dismisses Robert Zhuwao's Case Against Kirsty Coventry Invading Part Of His Farm

Addressing a press conference that had delegations from the Sports and Recreation Commission, ZIFA and the Premier Soccer League, Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister, Kirsty Coventry, said they were working towards the resumption of domestic football. The Herald reports. Coventry said they have submitted a proposal to ZIFA and they were waiting to hear from the latter.
Said Coventry:
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As the ministry responsible for the resumption of sport, we all know that soccer has been categorised as high risk, but, we have been working with the ministry and SRC and the taskforce, which also comprise of sports doctors. We have come up with ideas, and proposals, that we have now shared with PSL, ZIFA and the Women’s Soccer League.
We are asking for them to go and look through that concept, and those ideas, to see how viable it will be, in terms of resumption, of some of our soccer (activities). It is based on the bubble-concept that we have seen in the US with the NBA and we are quite excited but, obviously, we are leaving it to the technocrats and the people in charge of soccer to tell us if it will be feasible for them and how we will all work together.
So, I am putting a bit of pressure on them to say that if they can review, with all of their expertise and come back to us, hopefully by end of next week, will be able to have another announcement with some very exciting news. I think we all know that sport, especially soccer, is the heart and soul of our country so, I hope, this will bring some much-needed mental relief for the country in the near future.’’
That is where we are asking for everyone to be a little bit patient, because those are the things that we are all discussing right now How will it work, how will the modalities work? There are a lot of questions, in terms of the concept, what will this be like, how much will this be, is this even feasible?
We have to have those discussions and that’s why I was saying if you give us this week, to have those discussions; come up with an affirmative plan and idea that has got buy-in from everyone around the table, then we will be able to give everyone a breakdown of how we think it will work. What it would need, in terms of financial investment or financial support.
So, that is sort of the second step. Right now, we are still all in that first step. Everyone, I think, has the same goal around the table. How do we allow and bring some relief to our players? But, not just our players, how do we bring that hope and that pride back to our players and our country and how do we give our country some form of relief in terms of mental relief from Covid-19?
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Countries like Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa have resumed football after suspending it for months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/our-beautiful-game-is-coming-back-govt-gives-biggest-hint-of-national-game-return/">The Herald </a>

Give Us This Week To Come Up With An Affirmative Plan - Kirsty Coventry On The Resumption Of Football

MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa on Sunday chided Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry for joining the ZANU PF farm-grabbing bandwagon.
Addressing party supporters through an online rally yesterday afternoon, Chamisa reminded Coventry that it was important for government officials to respect property rights. Said Chamisa:
<blockquote>I saw Kirsty has also joined land grabbing. My sister, the great swimmer, she is now swimming into the farms.
You go and swim in the farms, what is there in those farms? Property rights must be respected.
An MDC Alliance government will make sure property rights are secured not that when a Zimbabwean has a farm someone from Zanu PF will just pop in and say let’s harvest the produce together.
A country is not run like that, without the rule of law.</blockquote>
Coventry was allocated a 232-hectare farm in Zvimba District that was recently seized from Robert Zhuwao, a nephew of the late former president Robert Mugabe.
In 2019, Lands Minister Perrance Shiri ordered Zhuwao to vacate the farm arguing that he was in breach of conditions of his offer letter.
Coventry, an Olympic gold medalist, has been a member of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s cabinet since 2018.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/chamisa-takes-dig-at-kirsty-coventry-over-farm-grab/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Chamisa Lambastes Coventry Over Mugabe Nephew Farm Grab

The High Court on Tuesday ruled that Robert Zhuwao, a nephew of the late former President Robert Mugabe, never had a claim to subdivision 4 of Cockington Farm that was allocated to Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry.
Zhuwao had made an application at the High Court seeking a spoliation and prohibitory interdict against the minister, that is an order granting him possession of the land he said was in dispute and a ban on the minister using that land.
Justice Chitapi also rejected Zhuwao’s urgent application because neither he nor his farm manager, who lives in the area, was present to testify in court.
Zhuwao was allocated subdivision 1 of Cockington Farm in Zvimba while Minister Coventry was allocated subdivision 4 on the same Cockington Farm.
The High Court, therefore, struck the matter off the roll since there could be no dispute between Zhuwao and Minister Coventry.
Zhuwao lost the farm allocated to him in December 2004 after his offer letter was withdrawn last year in March on the basis that he had abandoned it since 2011.
Zhuwao, who is the son of national heroine Sabina Mugabe, is reportedly admitted at a hospital in Zambia.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/high-court-rules-on-zhuwao-farm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Herald</a></h4>

Mugabe's Nephew Loses Farm Dispute With Kirsty Coventry

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has called for a full independent audit to be conducted on land ownership in the country following the seizure of a farm belonging to Robert Zhuwao, a nephew of the late former president Robert Mugabe by Kirsty Coventry, a former Olympic gold medalist.
Writing on his Twitter handle, Biti characterised the ruling ZANU PF elite as a motley of gangsters, looters and highway robbers who hijacked the land reform programme for self-aggrandisement. Said Biti:
<blockquote>Reports of Kirsty Coventry grabbing a farm without due process should not surprise anyone. This regime is nothing but a motley of gangsters looters and highway robbers. The land reform program was never about historic injustices but self-aggrandizement. Zanu elites took the land.
ZANU elites are multiple farm owners almost without exception. They have refused an independent land audit into farms They continue to loot state coffers through subsidies such as command agriculture and GMB floor prices for grain. They underpay farmworkers and don’t pay for utilities.
The land is a vital resource and land reform must be rationalized and democratized. The full independent audit must be done, land market and the land bank must be restored, title and security of tenure must be given. One household, one farm and maximum size of farm per region must be maintained.</blockquote>
Zhuwao has approached the courts seeking a spoliation and prohibitory interdict against Coventry who is now the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation

Coventry's Mugabe Family Farm Seizure... Biti Calls For Full, Independent Land Audit

Twimbos have responded to a story that headlined yesterday that the Youth and Sports <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/full-text-kirsty-coventry-grabs-farm-from-mugabes-nephew/">Minister Kirsty Coventry had grabbed a farm belonging to Robert Zhuwao</a> former president Robert Mugabe’s nephew.
Twimbos(Zimbabweans on Twitter) shared their sentiments on Twitter about the development and said:
<blockquote>Hopewell Chin’ono 
From Olympic superstar to Farm Invader. The tragic downfall of an Olympian gold medalist! This is why they say Never Meet Your Heroes or they will disappoint you. The choices you make in life regardless of your past glory will come to define you. Internationally she is finished
Edmund Kudzayi 
Kirsty Coventry’s farm-grab is illuminating. The Olympian’s actions demonstrate that the collapse of societal values cuts across race, age, class and political affiliation. She’s taking what she can because the system has reduced her (us) to a primal state. We need a major jolt.
Lance Guma 
How many of you thought Kirsty Coventry would descend to this level of embarrassment. From a global Olympic swimming legend to just another greedy farm invader in Zimbabwe.
Abiona Mataranyika
We applauded Kirsty Coventry‘s merited appointment and thought this was the beginning of meritocracy, little did we know she will be drowned in the system. Whatever happened to backstroke and surviving under water.
Charity Maodza 
The allocation of land to Minister <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry </a>is above board. The land reform programme is blind to race or colour. Like any other Zimbabwean, Minister Coventry has an unfettered right to own land.
Gift Siziba
The case of <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry </a>grabbing a farm is a clear sign that once you join the gravy train the fictitious narrative of reforming it from within is but a lame excuse.She looted Youthfund now she’s looting a farm. Fellow cdes know them for who they are. Fascists! <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ZanupfMustGo?src=hashtag_click" role="link">#ZanupfMustGo</a>
Thandekile Moyo
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<div dir="auto" lang="en">Recently Zim soccer grounds were found to be substandard to meet the <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/CAF_Online" role="link">@CAF_Online </a>standards from hosting international games. Whilst CAF was busy inspecting our stadiums, our Minister<a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry</a>
 was busy grabbing the farm of Mugabe’s nephew <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/PatrickZhuwao" role="link">@PatrickZhuwao </a>Kumagumo kune nyaya</div>
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<div>Masimba Marangwanda</div>
<div>I have not seen anyone asking if the farm allocated to <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry </a>was being productive or not. If the farm was lying idle will you views change?</div>
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<div>Kudzai Mtisi </div>
<div>No no no, nomatter how Robert Zhuwao acquired it, we cant let white people do this muZimbabwe mhani</div>
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<blockquote>Nomaliso Musasiwa </blockquote>
<blockquote>I am very sad that, while the issue of land ownership and Land reform without compensation that has not been resolved, we are entering a new Era of the same cycle. Sadly, the minister <a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry </a>Didn’t own this land before land reform</blockquote>
<blockquote>Rochelle Reggo </blockquote>
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<blockquote>omfg nobody cares about these Rich people problems we already know police an army are mismanaged, bt story abt Kirsty coventry I’m dead, it just shows land reform ws abt getting all the wealth to loyalists..listen I’ll quack like those ducks too give me some land</blockquote>
<blockquote>Gerald Maguranyanga </blockquote>
<blockquote>I hear<a data-focusable="true" dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry" role="link">@KirstyCoventry</a>trending. Before I finally doze; I take a position. Kirsty my beloved sporting idol/icon. I sharply differ with her often, but è bigger picture was I love her absolutely &amp; will robustly defend her against cowards that perceived her a soft target. Simple</blockquote>
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Twimbos React To Kirsty Coventry's Farm Grab

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry is reportedly grabbing a farm which belongs to Robert Zhuwao, the son of national liberation heroine, Sabina Mugabe.
Zhuwao who also a nephew of Zimbabwe’s founding leader, the man who led the land reform program, Robert Mugabe, has approached the courts seeking a spoliation and prohibitory interdict.
Coventry, the former World swimming champion and the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement, Perrance Shiri, in that order, were cited as 1st and 2nd respondents.
Part of the court papers reads:
<blockquote>RE: ROBERT ZHUWAO V KIRSTY COVENTRY And ANOR
The above matter refers.
We represent the Applicant in the matter, kindly note our concern.
We have been instructed to file an urgent chamber application on behalf of our client. Our Client is currently recovering from a brain surgery in Zambia, he has signed the founding affidavit same which was notarized and emailed to us to enable us to file the instructed urgent chamber application.
We kindly request your indulgence to file the urgent chamber application using the scanned version of the founding affidavit and submit the original at the hearing. Due to lockdown restrictions, DHL International (Zambia) Ltd has indicated that the original notarized document will be delivered on the 12th of June, 2020. We have attached the shipment receipt for reference and your information.
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated, in the furtherance of Justice
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FULL TEXT: Kirsty Coventry Grabs Farm From Mugabe's Nephew

4 332 youths reportedly applied to be beneficiaries of the recently announced youth relief fund, the Herald reports. Applications, which will close by end of business today, are being submitted online and the ministry is targeting 5000 youths according to ZYC head of business development, data and research Mr Sungano Chisina who said:
<blockquote>
The applications are being received online due to the circumstances we are in where people cannot freely move around. 
By end of day on Friday we had received 4 332 applications, with Harare and Bulawayo topping the list from our target of having 5 000 beneficiaries.
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According to the publication, priority will reportedly be given to youths who are manufacturing and distributing PPEs.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/4-332-apply-for-youth-relief-fund/">The Herald </a>

4300+ Youths Apply For The Youth Relief Fund

Different people from different walks of life have questioned the $17 Million youth relief fund that was announced by the youth minister Kirsty Coventry last week, CITE reports.
According to the publication, some sections of the society are not convinced that the process of disbursing the funds will be as transparent as possible, and they voiced their opinions to CITE and said:
<blockquote>The government always says it is giving youth money but no one has ever seen the cash; it’s a PR (public relations) stunt used by government. It’s almost impossible to fairly distribute funds in Zimbabwe, as history has shown; the only way is order financing; youths always squander the money – Nqobani Nkomo 
All businesses and all citizens are affected by the pandemic and as such, rescue funds should be universally disbursedIt is difficult to achieve transparency with government under ZANU-PF, which has all institutions under its capture. It is like expecting to meet virgins in a maternity ward, – ZAPU spokesperson, Iphithule Maphosa
The Mnangagwa regime has already failed the patriotic and impartiality test. It parcels out land, donor aid and food on a partisan basis. ZANU-PF has restricted the distribution of maize and mealie-meal to the Army`s Joint Operations Command. It will be a miracle if the Mnangagwa regime distributes the money to genuinely needy youths – Swithern Chirowodza, Bulawayo provincial spokesperson for the MDC
Firstly I would like to say there is always something sinister about government funds, whether it is relief aid or funds to cushion the populace from the effects of COVID-19. Most of these funds merely exist on paper and there is never a proper detailed audit of how government disburses the funds. If it so happens that the funds really and truly do exist, they are more likely to be disbursed to those who are politically affiliated to the government and one wonders if they will even reach the youth who are supposed to be the primary beneficiaries in this case for instance –  Sipho Nyoni, Political Analyst </blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.cite.org.zw/zwl17-million-youth-relief-fund-questioned/">CITE</a>

Its A PR Stunt - People Speak Their Mind About The $17 Million Youth Relief Fund

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Kirsty Coventry, Minister Of Finance Announce $17M Relief Fund For Youth Led Businesses & CSOs

President Mnangagwa praised the Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry for launching the United Programme for Athletes and Artistes in Zimbabwe initiative aimed at tackling challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chronicle reports.
Calling her initiative blessed, the president was the first to comment on Kirsty’s tweet that announced the launch of the initiative. The president responded:
<blockquote>Congratulations @kirstyCoventry on this blessed initiative. We are proud of our talented athletes and artistes, and thank them for sharing this important message. Stay at home, save lives! #unitedtogetherstayingapart</blockquote>
Honourable Coventry’s initiative was well received by some sports personalities like Peter Ndlovu and Sean Williams who responded to the message posted by the Minister and spread the word on Twitter.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/president-applauds-kirsty-coventry/">The Chronicle </a>

ED Lauds Kirsty Coventry For Launching UPAZIM

The Minister of Sports, Art and Recreation, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kirsty_Coventry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kirsty Coventry</a> says her Ministry has launched an initiative called UPAZIM.
UPAZIM is a platform which seeks to unite and to support Zimbabwean artists and athletes throughout the country, Coventry added. Watch the video below:
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WATCH: Sports Minister, Coventry Speaks About The Launch Of UPAZIM

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Sports, Kirsty Coventry has said that United Nations Zimbabwe have provided Zimbabwe with a $770 million humanitarian response plan.
She made the announcement via her twitter handle this Thursday. She said:
<blockquote>UN Zimbabwe have provided Zimbabwe with a $770 million humanitarian response plan. Thank you for <a class="link-complex" data-user-name="UNZimbabwe" href="https://twitter.com/UNZimbabwe/" rel="noopener user noreferrer" target="_blank">@UNZimbabwe</a><img alt="🙏" class="emoji" decoding="async" draggable="false" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f64f.png"/></blockquote>
Zimbabwe has an acute economic and humanitarian crisis due to the effects of drought and economic deterioration.
Millions of Zimbabweans are facing severe starvation and things might get worse due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic which threatens the supply of grain.
The soaring inflation which has eroded workers’ salaries has exacerbated the plight of citizens who can no longer afford basic commodities.
More: <a href="https://twitter.com/KirstyCoventry/status/1245710683183988737">Kirsty Coventry</a>

UN Zimbabwe Has Provided Zimbabwe With A $770Million Humanitarian Plan

The government has threatened to cut ZIFA funding if the football body does not produce audited financial reports by this weekend, The Chronicle reports.
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<blockquote>This comes as several legislators called for the disbandment of the Zifa board, accusing them of failing to account for funds they received from either the Government or Fifa.</blockquote>
This prompted the Youth Ministry to task ZIFA to bring audited financial reports from ZIFA to a meeting to be held tomorrow which will be attended by other national associations.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/govt-give-zifa-ultimatum/">The Chronicle </a>

Govt Threatens To Cut ZIFA Funding - Report

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