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

🚜 Double the Power! Two New Tractors for Tsholotsho! 🚜🚜 We are incredibly excited to announce that our service delivery fleet has just grown by two brand-new Landini Discovery 75 tractors, thanks to our partners at Lodzi Hunters. These aren't just machines—they are symbols of progress and a testament to our commitment to setting a new standard for rural service excellence. This acquisition further reinforces our dedication to realizing the national goal of becoming a prosperous and empowered Upper-Middle-Income Society, ensuring that we build the infrastructure our community deserves. A huge thank you to Lodzi Hunters for their massive contribution to the district. When partners invest in Tsholotsho, everyone wins! #tsholotshordc #DoubleThePower #servicedelivery #lodzihunters #TsholotshoOnTheMove #NationalDevelopment #SDGs #infrastructure

WEDNESDAY // GloSpotlight Varaidzo “Vee” Kativhu The headline: British-Zimbabwean education activist. YouTuber. Author. International speaker. The backstory: Born in Zimbabwe. Her father died when she was 2. At 6 she moved to the UK with her mother. Her first high school was in Wales. She faced racism and bullying there. The family moved to Dudley. At 16 she worked at McDonald’s during A-Levels to help at home. She became the first in her school to get into Oxford. The pivot: While at Oxford she started YouTube as @veekativhu98. She documented life as a Black African woman studying Classical Archaeology & Ancient History at Lady Margaret Hall. The channel grew to over 500,000 followers. Malala appeared in her videos. The build: She founded Empowered By Vee. The charity runs skill-based workshops to get underrepresented students into higher education. She wrote _EMPOWERED: Live Your Life with Passion and Purpose_ to share the blueprint. The credentials: Oxford BA. Harvard Masters in International Education Policy. PhD in Education Leadership at Claremont Graduate University, defended in 2026 at age 27. The recognition: BBC 100 Women 2023. Diana Legacy Award from Prince William & Prince Harry. British Vogue Force For Change 2024. Youngest Honorary Doctorate from University of Bradford. UN Young Leader for the SDGs. Why she matters: _“Education is my superpower and it gives me the key to unlock knowledge of this incredible world and to empower myself.”_ From Zimbabwe to Oxford. From McDonald’s to Harvard. She turns access into action. #GloSpotlight #VaraidzoKativhu

Welcome to day four of our Strategic Plan workshop, as we seek to strengthen the Ministry’s thrust towards devolution and decentralisation of Government powers, functions and resources to Provinces, Districts and Wards. The Ministry endeavors to continue to uplift the livelihoods of communities, women, #MSMEs and #cooperatives whilst positively contributing towards the achievement of the country’s national Vision 2030 , the SDGs, Agenda 2063 and other regional and international statutes. The mantra of leaving no one and no place behind will be embraced to ensure that we have a more inclusive and equitable society.