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Business Mogul Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya Earns Nomination at Fin-Forbes Best of Africa Awards

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Business Mogul Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya Earns Nomination at Fin-Forbes Best of Africa Awards

The internationally recognized Top Gold Mining Mogul, Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya has achieved another remarkable milestone with his nomination at the prestigious Fin-Forbes Best of Africa Awards for the Business Transformation Leader of the Year.

 

This esteemed event will take place in Dubai in April, honouring individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence in their respective fields.

In an expression of gratitude, Ms. Shally Nullens, the PR Manager for Honorable Scott, remarked, “We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Forbes USA and FIN Magazine for this nomination.

“Honourable Scott has an inspiring story; coming from humble beginnings, he has successfully built Betterbrands into a leading group of companies with a clear vision of being the best in the industry.”

More than just his business achievements, Hon. Pedzai “Scott” Sakupwanya is deeply committed to uplifting the youth in his community.

Through his initiative Scottland FC, he empowers young athletes by providing them with crucial opportunities for growth in soccer.

Currently, he is also putting efforts to build a multi-purpose stadium in Mabvuku, ensuring that aspiring athletes have access to the right facilities and training to seize opportunities for collaboration with overseas clubs.

Simba Bhora to Face Dynamos in 2025 Castle Challenge Cup

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Simba Bhora to Face Dynamos in 2025 Castle Challenge Cup

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially announced that the 2025 Castle Challenge Cup will kick off the new football season in Zimbabwe.

 

This highly anticipated match will see the reigning League Champions, Simba Bhora FC, go head-to-head with the Chibuku Super Cup winners, Dynamos FC, in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.

Scheduled for Saturday, 22 February 2025, the match will take place at the iconic Rufaro Stadium in Harare.

The Castle Challenge Cup is set to set the tone for what is expected to be an exciting and competitive 2025 football season.

The PSL has assured fans that the full fixture list for the 2025 season will be released in due course.

MWOS FC Joins the Premier League!

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MWOS FC Joins the Premier League!
Mwos FC has acquired the ZPC Hwange franchise and will compete in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League this season.

 

Guided by experienced coach Lloyd Mutasa, Mwos FC, have earned promotion to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) through a partnership with Southern Region champions ZPC Hwange.

Having finished as runners-up in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One, Mwos FC will take ZPC Hwange’s place in the top flight.

Under this agreement, ZPC Hwange will remain in the second-tier league, paving the way for Mwos FC’s PSL debut. Despite this major development, Mwos FC will not be relocating to Hwange.

Instead, they will collaborate with ZPC Hwange on various community projects in the coal-mining town. Both clubs are expected to release an official statement later today to provide further details on the partnership.

Mwos FC’s promotion marks a significant milestone for the club, which narrowly missed out on top-flight football last season.

They missed out on promotion by a single point to Scotland FC, who clinched the only available slot at the time. With substantial financial backing and under the experienced guidance of coach Lloyd Mutasa, Mwos FC is expected to be a strong contender in the upcoming Castle Lager Premiership season.

Although ZPC Hwange had earned promotion from the Southern Region, their parent company opted to withdraw from the PSL, citing financial constraints.

The company already funds ZPC Kariba, another PSL outfit, and indicated that it could not sustain two teams in the top division.

Mwos FC’s arrival in the PSL is set to intensify competition, as they bring strong ambitions and solid financial support. Fans eagerly await the club’s official unveiling and the announcement of their plans for the 2025 season. ‎

Mukuru Steps In as Title Sponsor for St. John’s Derby Day Festival

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Mukuru Steps In as Title Sponsor for St. John’s Derby Day Festival

The highly anticipated St. John’s College Derby Day Festival, which features soccer, rugby, and hockey, is set to enter its fourth edition this year with an exciting new development.

 

Scheduled to take place from April 28 to May 3, the festival will now be sponsored by financial services provider Mukuru, replacing the previous title sponsor, Pure Drop.

This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better, with the addition of three new schools to the lineup. Speaking to Zimbuzz Sports, St. John’s College Sports Director Chris Fourie shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming edition.

“Schools and fans can look forward to a larger festival this year, as we have added three schools to the competition. Among them, two schools will be travelling from South Africa, which is an exciting addition,” he said.

The inclusion of foreign teams is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the festival, which attracted record crowds last year.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Rolf Valley to witness top-tier Zimbabwean school sports in action, and organizers anticipate an even greater turnout this year.

While the official fixtures are yet to be released, they will be announced in due course as preparations continue to build momentum.

Stay tuned to Zimbuzz Sports for more updates on what promises to be an unforgettable edition of the St. John’s Mukuru Derby Day Festival.

National Arts Merit Awards Launch People’s Choice Voting

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National Arts Merit Awards Launch People’s Choice Voting

The National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) has officially opened the nomination process for its prestigious People’s Choice Award, inviting the Zimbabwean public to participate in celebrating local artistic talent.

 

The People’s Choice Award is unique among NAMA’s honours, allowing the public to select the artist they believe deserves recognition across various genres, including music, dance, theatre, literature, spoken word, comedy, visual arts, television, and radio.

Nominations are now open and will remain available until 5 February 2025. Following this period, the top five nominees will be announced, setting the stage for public voting.

To cast a nomination, individuals can visit the official website at https://gatewaystream.com/nama. For further updates, voters are encouraged to follow NAMA’s social media platforms at @namaszim.

Tinashe Kitchen, NAMA Director, emphasized the significance of community involvement in the awards, highlighting how the People’s Choice Award fosters a deeper connection between artists and their audiences.

TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action

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TikTok says it will ‘go dark’ on Sunday without US government action

TikTok has said it will be forced to “go dark” in the US on Sunday unless the government intervenes before a ban takes effect.

 

In a statement late on Friday, it said the White House and the Department of Justice had “failed to provide the necessary clarity and assurance to the service providers that are integral to maintaining TikTok’s availability”.

It said that unless the government immediately stepped in to assure the video app it would not be punished for violating the looming ban, it would be “forced to go dark on January 19”.

The statement follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier on Friday which upheld a law banning the app in the US unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, sells the platform by Sunday.

Passed in April last year, the law says ByteDance must sell the US version of the platform to a neutral party to avert an outright ban.

TikTok challenged the law, arguing it violates free speech protections for its 170 million users in the country.

But the Supreme Court’s ruling means the US version of the app will be removed from app stores and web hosting services unless a buyer is found in the coming days.

It had been thought the ban would not impact TikTok users who already have the app downloaded on their phones.

But given updates would become unavailable once the ban comes into force, the app would eventually degrade and become unusable over time.

TikTok’s fresh statement on Friday, however, suggests it may immediately become unavailable to all existing users as well as those seeking to download it.

Influencers and content creators have been posting videos on the app bidding farewell to their followers ahead of the impending ban.

How did we get here?

24 April 2024: Biden signs bipartisan TikTok bill, which gave Chinese parent company, ByteDance, six months to sell its controlling stake or be blocked in the US.

7 May 2024: TikTok files a lawsuit aiming to block the law, calling it an “extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights”.

2 August 2024: The US government files a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the social media company of unlawfully collecting children’s data and failing to respond when parents tried to delete their children’s accounts.

6 December 2024: TikTok’s bid to overturn a law which would see it banned or sold in the US from early 2025 is rejected by a federal appeals court.

27 December 2024: President-elect Donald Trump asks the US Supreme Court to delay the upcoming ban while he works on a “political resolution”.

10 January 2025: The Supreme Court’s nine justices hear from lawyers representing TikTok and content creators that the ban would be a violation of free speech protections for the platform’s more than 170 million users in the US.

17 January 2025: The US Supreme Court upholds the law that could lead to TikTok being banned within days over national security concerns.

19 January 2025: The deadline for TikTok to sell its US stake or face a ban. TikTok has indicated it will “go dark” on this day.

Getty Images & Shutterstock merge into a picture powerhouse to combat AI

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Getty Images & Shutterstock merge into a picture powerhouse to combat AI

Getty Images Holdings and Shutterstock have announced that they entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction, creating a premier visual content company.

 

The combined company, which would have an enterprise value of approximately $3.7 billion, will be named Getty Images Holdings, Inc and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GETY”.

As a combined company, Getty Images and Shutterstock will offer a content library with greater depth and breadth for the benefit of customers, expanded opportunities for its contributor community and a reinforced commitment to the adoption of inclusive and representative content.

Furthermore, the stronger financial profile of the combined company is expected to create increased capacity for product investment and innovation for customers in a fast‑evolving and highly competitive environment.

“Today’s announcement is exciting and transformational for our companies, unlocking multiple opportunities to strengthen our financial foundation and invest in the future—including enhancing our content offerings, expanding event coverage, and delivering new technologies to better serve our customers,” said Craig Peters, CEO, Getty Images.

“With the rapid rise in demand for compelling visual content across industries, there has never been a better time for our two businesses to come together.

“By combining our complementary strengths, we can better address customer opportunities while delivering exceptional value to our partners, contributors, and stockholders.”

“We are excited by the opportunities we see to expand our creative content library and enhance our product offering to meet diverse customer needs,” said Paul Hennessy, CEO, Shutterstock.

“We expect the merger to produce value for the customers and stockholders of both companies by capitalizing on attractive growth opportunities to drive combined revenues, accelerating product innovation, realizing significant cost synergies and improving cash flow. We look forward to working closely with the Getty Images management team to complete the transaction and drive the next chapter of growth.”

Pep Guardiola & wife Cristina Serra divorce after 30 years

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Pep Guardiola & wife Cristina Serra divorce after 30 years

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, are getting divorced after 10 years of marriage, reports in Spain have said.

 

Spanish newspaper Sport said they agreed to part ways last month but their relationship is still “cordial, stable and friendly”.

Sport claimed they have been living apart for nearly five years after Ms Serra, 52, moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company while her husband stayed in Manchester, where he has coached City since 2016.

Since then, their relationship has been more like “living apart together” than a normal marriage, the paper said on its website.

They were often seen together, however, such as for outings like going to Wimbledon last summer.

The couple wed in Barcelona, where Guardiola played most of his career, in 2014 after meeting in the city 20 years earlier.

Guardiola, 53, and Ms Serra have three children together, Maria, Marius and Valentina.

Eldest daughter Maria, 24, is a model who has over 900,000 followers on Instagram.

Marius, 22, lives in Dubai and is the CEO of three companies, while Valentina, 17, is studying.

Guardiola is one of the most successful football players and managers of all time.

As a player he won six league titles and a European Cup with Barcelona, while as a manager he has three Champions Leagues and 12 league titles during spells at City, Barca and Bayern Munich, along with more than 20 other honours.

City’s Premier League form has dipped this season, and the reigning champions are sixth after 20 games.

Guti Razor Family Set To Release Gratitude Wave

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Guti Razor Family Set To Release Gratitude Wave

Bubbling under hip hop artist Guti Razor Family is set to drop his debut 2025 project called ‘GRATITUDE WAVE’ on the 27th  of January he says the project is ripe and ready with testimonials and gratitude to God of his journey being a curator based in a foreign land.

 

Speaking to Zimbuzz from his UK base, Guti Razor revealed that being positive in his endeavours forced him to curate his latest Gratitude Wave project.

“The title Gratitude Wave is based on how I have been feeling the past few years. Being grateful puts a positive spin on life, and my life has been much better with that mindset”, said Guti Razor Family.

A few years ago the South African hip-hop community and the world at large woke up with a dark cloud lingering over our heads as multi-talented award-winning artist Ricky Rick succumbed to depression-related death.

Guti Razor Family manages to share on the significance and importance of his latest offering ‘Gratitude Wave’ as he has a track in which he talks of beating death once.

“Some years ago I was close to death and I now always say if I had died that day I would have been ungrateful and that would have been a very unfortunate waste of life”, he testified.

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Nu Metro Cinemas to Launch First Location in Zimbabwe

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Nu Metro Cinemas to Launch First Location in Zimbabwe

South Africa’s second-largest cinema chain, Nu Metro Cinemas, is set to launch its first cinema in Zimbabwe, bringing a breath of fresh air to the local film scene.

 

This eagerly anticipated opening will take place at Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale, following the departure of Ster-Kinekor, which recently exited the space after their lease was not renewed.

With the closure of Ster-Kinekor’s Bulawayo branch and the remaining cinema in Harare now being the Ster-Kinekor Joina City, the arrival of Nu Metro comes as a welcome development for moviegoers.

This new establishment promises to reinvigorate the cinema culture in Zimbabwe, providing a new venue for film lovers to enjoy the latest blockbusters and local productions alike.

Established in South Africa, Nu Metro has a reputation for supporting local filmmakers, a practice that they are expected to continue in Zimbabwe.

By showcasing Zimbabwean films alongside international releases, the cinema chain will provide a crucial platform for local talent, helping to elevate the country’s film industry.

This initiative can foster creativity, inspire budding filmmakers, and ultimately contribute to a richer cultural landscape.

Nu Metro operates over 22 cinemas with 152 screens across Southern Africa, including locations in Zambia and Mozambique.

Their expansion into Zimbabwe highlights their commitment to the region and their desire to provide quality entertainment options.

With a focus on delivering an exceptional cinematic experience, moviegoers in Harare can look forward to a diverse selection of films, comfortable seating, and the latest in cinematic technology.

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