By glasgowlive.co.uk Thousands of pounds have been raised to help support the parents of a Glasgow toddler who tragically died abroad. TJ Mathe, who lived in Knightswood, died in a freak accident while visiting his grandparents in Zimbabwe. The three-year-old, who had travelled to the country in the south of Africa without his mum or dad in order to
By radiokerry.ie A representative for asylum seekers hopes no stone will be left unturned in the investigation into the death of a young mother in University Hospital Kerry. Zimbabwe-born Tatenda Faith Mukwata died at UHK on April 21st while giving birth to a healthy baby girl. The South/Southwest Hospital Group says an external expert review
By northantstelegraph.co.uk Corby Town Council, in North Northamptonshire, was Monday night expected to elect the town’s first ever black mayor. Cllr Tafadzwa Chikoto was due to be formally given the role at a meeting at the Corby Cube, where Cllr Leanne Buckingham will become the new deputy mayor. Cllr Chikoto, known to many as Taffy,
By Paidashe Mandivengerei African Women in Europe (AWE) is set to host four face-to-face events in the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland and Switzerland. AWE will host the first event in the UK on May 21 followed by Germany on June 25 then Holland on July 2 and wrap up in Switzerland on September 17. All
By Paidashe Mandivengerei UNITED KINGDOM based Zimbabwean, Josephine Mudzingwa Siziba, has made history after she was elected the first black councillor of Britain’s metropolitan town, North Tyneside. She moved to North Tyneside as a refugee over two decades ago. Mudzingwa was running as a Labour Party candidate in Benton Ward in the North Tyneside council
By Radio France Internationale Did you think of trying to learn an African language online during the pandemic, only to be disappointed when you found popular apps like Duolingo didn’t offer Shona or Ndebele or Venda? Don’t despair. An all-women team of passionate young linguists is tackling the online African language learning gap, with startup Vambo
By drinksint.com Keith Motsi has carved a truly unique path through the hospitality industry. Having been born in Zimbabwe and raised in Leeds, UK, he now finds himself at the reins of one of Asia’s top luxury hotel bars. “I started working at Jake’s Bar in Leeds, which is an institution,” says Motsi. “I began
The principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) universally apply across all industries be it a provider of tangible goods, services or credence value goods. In the services industry where sold value is not easily demonstratable treating customers fairly is of great importance. Regulators especially in the financial and insurance sector require providers to deliver six
By News24.com A Zimbabwean PhD student at the University of the Witwatersrand killed himself over the weekend after failing to register for his academic year. Philip Chuma‘s study permit expired at the end of January. The university said it was assisting in the repatriation of his body to Zimbabwe. A Zimbabwean PhD candidate, who could not register for
eu.uticaod.com A celebration of humanity, language and emotion honored four of Oneida County’s brightest poets. The NAACP Utica-Oneida County Chapter held a recognition for its poet laureate and youth poet laureate, selected by a panel of community judges, at Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute on April 30. Each participating poet submitted original works connected to the theme of struggle,
By abc.net.au Mother of four Adelite Smith works two jobs but still struggles to make ends meet. “Childcare is so expensive,” she said. “I used to always buy the same things, but now the same amount of money is not stretching as it used to.” A first-time voter in Western Australia’s most marginal seat of
By irishtimes.com SIPHO Sibanda is the only known candidate from an ethnic minority running for the Northern Ireland Assembly in Thursday’s elections. The 43-year-old mother said she knew that she would be a potential target for abuse but that “it wouldn’t be the first time”. From Zimbabwe, Ms Sibanda has been living in Belfast since 2015, having fled her
By irishexaminer.com IRELAND: An expert external review is under way following the death of a woman at University Hospital Kerry after giving birth. Tatenda Mukwata died at UHK on April 21 and was laid to rest on Tuesday in Kenmare. Her baby daughter was born healthy. Zimbabwe-born Tatenda was a resident at the Atlantic Lodge
By Tose Gava EVIDENTLY, the proportion of diasporans being buried abroad has been increasing exponentially over the past few years. At the peak of the Covid-19 global pandemic, the figures further increased due to lockdowns, travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines in most jurisdictions. I know cases of diasporans who were left with no option but
By edp24.co.uk Anna Mudeka radiates the life and sunshine of Africa. Her enthusiasm for her country and continent is infectious, but so is her love of East Anglia. After more than two decades in the county, she appears comfortably reconciled with the bridge between her cultural roots in Zimbabwe and her home in central Norfolk,
By radiokerry.ie KERRY: A young woman, who was seeking asylum in Ireland, has died in childbirth in Tralee. Zimbabwean national, Tatenda, died in childbirth at University Hospital Kerry while giving birth to a healthy baby girl. 29-year-old Tatenda, who had three other children, lived with them at a direct provision centre in Kenmare. Members of
By hopkintonindependent.com BOSTON: Norman Khumalo, who has served as Hopkinton’s town manager since 2009, was announced as one of three finalists for the city manager position in Watertown. Watertown is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and is part of Greater Boston. The city’s population was 35,329 in the 2020 census Other finalists include John
By wigantoday.net The historic buildings have been shut for 15 years but are currently being refurbished to provide a food hall, events venue and cultural education spaces. Visitors will be allowed into the site for the first time next month for an international show. The Collaborative Touring Network (CTN) has formed a partnership with Zimbabwean artist John
By insideindianabusiness.com INDIANAPOLIS – Powered by a $1.39 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant, a Butler University pharmacy professor is carrying out research that could uncover methods to detect an aggressive form of lymphoma at an earlier stage. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Dr. Chioniso Patience Masamha’s unique heritage is likely opening doors for her students—many
In my last blog 12 Reasons Why Cash Denominated Funeral Policies Are By Far Better I elaborately discussed issues of treating customers fairly through provision of suitable cover and correct advice. Needless to say, the whole idea of funeral policies is to guarantee the policyholder a dignified send-off. Transnationalism and global citizenry have however meant that
