GLOPRESS REPORT AI Film Rum & Roots by Adelaide Segan Ganyani Ranks Top 15 at AI for Good Film Festival in Geneva GENEVA, SWITZERLAND | 9 JULY 2026 We are proud to announce that Rum & Roots, an AI film by Adelaide Segan Ganyani, excelled at the recently held AI for Good Film Festival in Geneva, Switzerland. The film was selected from over 1,300 global submissions to earn a spot in the official screening. Rum & Roots then proceeded to the Top 40 and finished in the Top 15 in the Social Impact Award Category. The film showcased themes of heritage, community, and the sustainability of the SDGs. Rum & Roots — “Where Tradition, Wine and Wilderness Unite Us” — highlights the connection between tradition and environmental responsibility. This achievement marks a significant milestone for African women in AI-driven filmmaking and for storytelling with social impact on global platforms. #GLOPRESS #AIforGoodFilmFestival #RumAndRoots #AdelaideSeganGanyani #Top15 #SocialImpact #SDGs #Geneva2026

African Women Summit Zimbabwe Chapter Briefs Ministry on Women Empowerment Initiatives The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development received a courtesy call from the African Women Summit – Zimbabwe Chapter recently during which the organisation briefed the Ministry on its women empowerment programmes and preparations for its official launch in July. The delegation outlined initiatives aimed at advancing women's economic empowerment, addressing period poverty, promoting women's participation in agriculture and mining, strengthening healthcare access, supporting education and skills development, and expanding business opportunities for women. The meeting also showcased innovative projects being implemented by members of the organisation, including commercial pig production, medical travel facilitation, dog breeding and a housing initiative for women. Hon. Senator Monica Mutsvangwa commended the organisation for its commitment to empowering women and encouraged it to streamline its programmes, pursue registration as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO), and work closely with the Ministry through an agreed work plan. She reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting initiatives that delivered measurable and sustainable outcomes for the empowerment of women. The meeting underscored the importance of partnerships in advancing women's empowerment and contributing to Zimbabwe's inclusive socio-economic development

GLO PAGEANTRY NEWS 👑 👑Ashleigh Gonde wins Miss Culture International 2026 - Zimbabwean beauty Ashleigh Gonde, based in Australia, represented Australia and won this year’s Miss Culture International pageant - Congratulations to her for carrying the flag and bringing the title home 👑Olivia Yacé’s international run continues - This marks her third time judging at the international level: Miss Grand Ghana, Miss Cosmo 2025, and Miss Martinique 2026 - Recent appearances include Turks and Caicos for an educational donation, Belize for a confidence masterclass called The Confidence Room, and France for the Cannes Festival - She keeps taking up space in the pageantry world and is set to judge Miss Cosmo 2026 again 👑Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 send-off - Zanele Moyo’s official send-off dinner is on Friday 26 June at Kings Kraal, 17:00hrs - Dress code: African Excellence, Black Tie/Formal - RSVP to Phathisile Munga on +27 68 025 6192 - Tickets available at Trendy Maboe’s Boutique, Bradlows Building, 9th and 10th Avenue, Jason Moyo Three queens, three stages, one message: African women are leading, judging, winning, and representing at the highest level. GLO PAGEANTRY #GloMedia #GloPageantry #MissCultureInternational #OliviaYace #MissTourismZimbabwe #ZaneleMoyo #AshleighGonde

GloPress News Release Date: June 2026 Powerful Gathering of Women Leaders Hosted by Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa Leaves Lasting Impact Harare, Zimbabwe — Some rooms leave you inspired. Some rooms leave you grateful. This past weekend’s gathering did both. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa, the event brought together remarkable women from across Africa and the diaspora for a day of honest conversation, healing, and empowerment. Attendees flew in from Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Dubai, the UK, and the USA to be part of the experience in Zimbabwe. "To stand before a room of remarkable women and help steward conversations that matter was an honour," Ruvheneko shared in her reflections after the event. She extended gratitude to Nyenge and Aunt Pet for the trust placed in her to lead the weekend. The speaker lineup was described as phenomenal, powerful, professional and deeply inspiring. The highlight for many was the presence of Guest of Honour Mrs. Tsitsi Masiyiwa, whose wisdom, authenticity, and conviction left the room visibly moved. "What a woman. Your wisdom, authenticity and conviction left the entire room richer. Thank you for pouring so generously into us," Ruvheneko said. Organizers noted that the energy in the room transformed the day from a standard event into something far deeper. "To every woman who attended: your energy, vulnerability, grace and honesty transformed the day from an event into an experience!" The message closed with a note of encouragement for women everywhere: "And to every woman reading this—healing while having to show up, grieving while having to love, building while quietly breaking inside—keep going. God is not done. ✨" The weekend has already sparked conversations online about the need for more spaces where African women can lead, heal, and build together. For media inquiries, contact GloPress News Desk.

Honored to be joining the Visionary African Women Summit & Awards 2026 as a Panelist & VIP Speaker. Looking forward to inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and celebrating the power of African women.

She writes with her lens. Adelaide Segan Ganyani doesn’t just tell stories - she frames them. In _The Daughters of Dawn_, she captures a moment when African women rose as one: draped in white, lioness pins on their chests, chanting _“We deserve the world.”_ From kidnapping and captivity to rescue and rebirth, this is a story of courage, sisterhood, and a movement that refused to stay silent. It’s raw, political, and deeply human - exactly how Adelaide sees the world: through truth, not filters. The story that inspired her documentary _“She Deserves the World”_ is inside Issue 6. Read it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #Issue6 #TheDaughtersOfDawn #SheDeservesTheWorld

Africa’s Torchbearers: Voices & Legacies _Africa Day 2026 Special_ Founding Fathers of the African Union The architects of African unity: Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Haile Selassie, and others who founded the OAU in 1963. Their push for solidarity and self-determination laid the foundation for the AU today. Leaders & Activists Nelson Mandela – South Africa. Statesman and symbol of reconciliation whose voice reshaped Africa’s political conscience. Wangari Maathai – Kenya. Nobel laureate and environmentalist who linked ecology, democracy, and women’s empowerment through the Green Belt Movement. Writers Chinua Achebe– Father of modern African literature. _Things Fall Apart_ redefined how Africa tells its own story. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o – Kenyan novelist and thinker who centered African languages and decolonization in literature. Charles Mungoshi– Master of Shona prose and poetry, capturing Zimbabwe’s landscapes and spirit. Tsitsi Dangarembga – Zimbabwean novelist and filmmaker who put African women’s voices on the global stage. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Nigerian author shaping global conversations on identity, feminism, and culture. Musicians Oliver Mtukudzi – Zimbabwe’s Tuku. His music spoke truth, unity, and everyday life in Shona and Ndebele. Salif Keita – Mali’s Golden Voice, blending Mande traditions with global sounds. Yvonne Chaka Chaka– South Africa’s Princess of Africa, using music for health and social advocacy. Angeline Kadjo – Ivorian gospel and Afro-traditional artist merging faith with cultural rhythm. From founding a continent to writing its stories, leading its people, and singing its soul — these are Africa’s Torchbearers. #AfricasTorchbearers #VoicesAndLegacies #AfricaDay2026

Introducing the Contributors of She Writers Magazine Issue 6 This issue is powered by a lineup of bold African women who are writing, creating, and taking up space unapologetically. *Shamiso Patience – Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder* The visionary leading She Writers Magazine. Shamiso blends creativity with strategy to amplify women’s voices and build platforms where those stories thrive. *Sympathy Mangwenya – Co-Founder* TV presenter, ghostwriter, and founder of the Women Writers Support Network – Africa. She’s dedicated to helping women craft and share their authentic stories with the world. *Adelaide Ganyani* Zimbabwean writer, poet, and filmmaker. From scripting to directing, she’s building Segan Cinema Studio to bring fresh African stories to global screens. *Rutendo P. Mugadza* Mother, writer, and award-winning poet. Her words have shaped TV drama and poetry anthologies, always with the goal of creating a more beautiful world through story. *Beatrice Muthoni Maina* Registered Electrical Engineer and advocate for women in STEM. With 13+ years in energy, she mentors young women to lead and innovate in tech. *Stella Gonye* Dental practitioner, author of 7 books, life coach, and “Voice of Hope.” She writes and speaks to inspire healing and purpose. *Yvonne Ndove* Zimbabwean nurse and storyteller. Her writing explores resilience, womanhood, and the quiet strength found in everyday lives. *Crystabel Chikayi* Media practitioner and published author. She uses storytelling to give voice to wounded women and spark hope in hard places. *Crystal Bonne* Believer, mother, and aspiring creative. By day she’s a personal assistant, by night she teaches arts and crafts, using art and writing to share her journey in Christ. *Big News for African Literature* _Seasons 4_, an anthology by Zimbabwean women supported by this community, is now archived in the Library of Congress. A true step into legacy. Want to read their full stories? Download Issue 6 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #Issue6 #SheDeservesTheWorld #AfricanWomenWriters

She Writers Magazine Issue 6 is here — and she deserves the world. 🌍✨ This May, as we celebrate African Culture Month, Issue 6 spotlights the bold, becoming, and brilliant voices of African women who refuse to be silent. Featuring cover storyteller Adelaide Ganyani — writer, creative, and voice of a generation — this issue is a reminder that our stories are culture, our voices are power, and our becoming is worthy of the world. Inside Issue 6: - Inspiring stories of women who are becoming, told in their own words - Bold voices sharing big dreams, struggles, and wins - A surprise announcement you won’t want to miss GloPress will be sharing a random selection of stories from the magazine — one voice at a time. No order, no filter. Just raw, real, African womanhood in all its forms. Because this month, we’re not just celebrating culture. We’re celebrating the women who live it, write it, and pass it on. *Read the full issue here:* https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vzAQOqEE5kiGBfQev8sb-3vgf1ApfzhI/view?usp=drivesdk #SheWritersMagazine #SheDeservesTheWorld #AfricanCultureMonth #AfricanWomenWrite #WomenWhoAreBecoming

GLOQUEEN TUESDAY 👑 _Celebrating Colonel Miniyothabo Francisca Baloyi-Chiwenga_ This Tuesday, GLOQUEENS honors a woman who made Zimbabwe proud on the global stage. Last year in 2025, Colonel Baloyi-Chiwenga made history as *Zimbabwe’s first-ever Miss Universe judge*, securing an elite spot on the *Selection Committee for the 74th Miss Universe Thailand*. From serving her nation in uniform to sitting among global decision-makers, she showed the world that Zimbabwean women lead with both discipline and grace. She carries the flag with pride—whether in military regalia, elegant formal wear, or vibrant traditional attire that celebrates Zimbabwe’s culture and identity. She’s not just representing; she’s opening doors for the next generation of African women to step into spaces they were once told were out of reach. Colonel Baloyi-Chiwenga’s achievement is more than a title. It’s proof that when Zimbabwean women walk into the room, they don’t shrink—they shift the room. Here’s to a GloQueen who shatters glass ceilings, empowers others, and reminds every girl that no stage is too big for her voice. #GloQueens #ZimbabweToTheWorld #MissUniverse #WomenWhoLead