Acting Zimbabwe President, General Chiwenga has issued his first statement of his Presidency. Chiwenga spoke after the death of another national heroe, Ambassador John Shumba Mvundura, unlike Kembo Mohadi who was silent during his whole acting Presidency.
Key events for today
1. Third national heroes to be buried on Wednesday. The most senior surviving member of ZANU-PF has died
2. Venancio Mondlane has declared a parallel government in Mozambique
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TOPICS
2. Marian Chombo has been ordered to pay $100 000 to top lawyer Beatrice Mtewtwa
3. US based Zimbabwean musician Sambiri to perform at Katikitiki on Valentine’s day
4. Chamisa launches protests against Mnangagwa third term
Business
1. Zimpapers announces executive changes
Community
1. Valentine’s day Mve special
2. IPEC mourns Tendai Karonga
Africa
1. King Misizulu has been given the go ahead to marry his new wife
2. Dr Samuel Maimbo SADC candidate for AFDB
3. Venancio Mondlane’s supporters going door to door forcing shop keepers to reduce prices or shut down
4. SAA re-launches flights between Johannesburg and Dar-esalam
5. ZESCO board chairman says Zambia has targeted to put 20% households on solar by the end of June 2025
6. MK Party has reinstated the election rigging case
Notes
𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼: 𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸
Dr. Samuel Maimbo: A Visionary Leader and Candidate for the Presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) at a time when Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic development, Samuel Maimbo’s candidacy for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) carries significant weight. As Vice President at the World Bank and a recognised expert in economic development, Maimbo has already demonstrated his capabilities by mobilising an impressive USD93 billion for International Development Association (IDA 20). He embodies the qualities of a leader capable of steering the institution toward new heights while addressing the continent’s pressing challenges.
AN EXEMPLARY CAREER
Samuel Maimbo boasts an impressive track record. With a doctorate and an MBA, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and within Zambia’s public administration before spending 23 years at the World Bank, where he held various key positions. His extensive experience in project financing, resource mobilisation, and financial inclusion makes him an ideal candidate to lead the AfDB at a time when innovative approaches are crucial.
