From a Footballer 2 Head of State Congrats Mr Weah

Weah - the first African to win the Ballon D'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year ,won comprehensively, to become the new president of Liberia clinching 12 of the 15 counties in the West African country.

Weah has taken to Twitter to thank all his supporters, saying that he plans to liberate the country: “It is with deep emotion that I want to thank you, the Liberian people, for honouring me with your vote today. It is a great hope,” he said through his Twitter @GeorgeWeahOff. The former AC Milan striker becomes the 25th president of Liberia. His opponent, 73-year-old Joseph Boakai – who has been the country’s vice president for the last 12 years, got only two counties out of 15. South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has congratulated the former Fifa World Football Player of the Year on his victory in the Liberian presidential run-off held on December 26 this year.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, President Zuma praised the country for conducting the presidential run-off in a peaceful manner, saying that it signified another positive step towards deepening democracy in Africa. Mr Weah, the former AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain player, defeated Ms Johnson Sirleaf in the first round in 2005 but lost to her in the subsequent run-off.

In the following election's run-off, in 2011, when he ran as a running mate to the opposition candidate, his coalition boycotted the vote, citing irregularities.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have sent a congratulatory message to former FIFA, European and African Footballer of the Year George Weah for becoming the new President of Liberia. This time, the mood at the headquarters of Mr Weah's Congress for Democratic Change party is ecstatic, with his supporters predicting victory as unofficial partial results come in. "We know our result from our war room," Waqas Alu, a supporter of Mr Weah, told Ngiyesabanews.

CHIWENGA & MOHADI SWORN IN TO SAVE UNDER MNANGAGWA AS ZIMBABWE VICE PRESIDENTS

Harare - Zimbabwe's former army commander who led a military takeover that helped end Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule has sworn in today as one of the country's two vice presidents.

General Constantino Chiwenga, 61, took the oath of office in Harare, pledging to be "faithful" to Zimbabwe and to "obey, uphold and defend the constitution", said ngiyesabanews reporter who witnessed the ceremony. "I will discharge my duties with all my strength and to the best of my knowledge and ability," said Chiwenga. The two were appointed by Mnangagwa to VP posts in terms of Section 14,subparagraph 2 of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, upon assuming office, must without delay appoint not more than two Vice Presidents, who hold office at his or her pleasure

“His Excellency the President ED Mnangagwa has duly appointed Honourable General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga and Honourable Kembo Campell Dugishi Mohadi as Vice-Presidents of the Republic of Zimbabwe.” Before his latest appointment, Mohadi was Defence minister, while Chiwenga had just retired as Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander which last month led a military intervention that forced former President Robert Mugabe to step down, paving the way for Mnangagwa. Chiwenga retired from the military last week, slightly over a month after the military temporarily took control of the country on November 15, culminating in Mugabe's resignation six days later.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had a few weeks earlier been sacked from his job as vice president by Mugabe, then took over as the head of state. The new president of Zimbabwe has demanded that Interpol to track down allies of Robert Mugabe who fled the country after he was deposed last month. The programme to find former cabinet ministers suspected of cashing in on corruption is part of Emmerson Mnangagwa’s plan to find $2 billion of state funds believed to have been spirited to foreign bank accounts. Jonathan Moyo, Saviour Kasukuwere and Paddy Zhanda, all former ministers, are believed to be among the prime targets because they are suspected of stealing assets under the alleged systemic corruption of the Mugabe years.

Sad Christmas for Malinga's Family,The Veteran Musician Has Passed Away

Thousands of people have taken to social media on Monday on a Christmas day to send their condolences to the late Sobabili, Mthande and Baby Please hitmaker. Details about his death are still unclear at this stage. According to media reports, his label manager Kenny Tlale has confirmed that he spoke to Malinga's wife and that he still needs to be informed about the finer details of his death.Despite being in and out of hospital this year, those close to Robbie Malinga said his death was still a shock. "He has been sick and we've had to counter so many false death messages about him, but this time it is true. Nobody can believe it. He was well. He was better," said Universal Music spokesperson Dharam Sewraj. The 47-year-old musician celebrated his birthday in style in November, explaining that after being diagnosed with anaemia earlier in the year, he was afraid of dying, but thought of his children and young wife.

"I was scared for my kids man. My kids are so spoilt. I make sure that I do everything for them. My wife as well, she's still young to have her husband die. It was scary but I'm a strong person, I am a believer," he told ngiyesabanews. Rest In Peace Mr Malinga

Emmanuel Eboue, Former Arsenal Player from a hero to a zero after losing his multi-million football fortune

Former Premier League star Emmanuel Eboue has lifted the lid on the bitter divorce battle with his Belgian wife Aurelie, that stripped him of all his assets The 34-year-old used to live in a mansion and drive flashy cars but now he is skint and can't even afford a washing machine. Eboue has revealed how he has been left feeling suicidal after losing his multi-million pound footballing fortune. Emmanuel Eboue raked in vast sums in earnings during seven years with Arsenal before heading to Turkey where he was paid £1.5million a year during a five-year stint with Galatasaray. Former arsenal defender is unable to play football because of mental health issues and he states that “he has been pushed to the brink of suicide after finding himself in a downward spiral”.The Ivorian even had to hide from cops and bailiffs after being ordered by a judge to transfer his remaining Enfield home to his wife. He hasn't seen his three kids since June.

Ruper Murdoch to reshape his media empire for a total $52.4bn (£39bn)

Rupert Murdoch has agreed to sell $52bn (£39bn) The deal includes Fox's 39% stake in satellite broadcaster Sky, and the 20th Century Fox film studio, Disney announced. Fox's remaining assets, including Fox News and Sports, will form a new company. The deal ends more than half a century of media expansion by Fox owner Rupert Murdoch, who is 86 years old. “We are extremely proud of all that we have built at 21st Century Fox, and I firmly believe that this combination with Disney will unlock even more value for shareholders as the new Disney continues to set the pace in what is an exciting and dynamic industry,” said Murdoch, executive chairman of 21st Century Fox. “We’re honoured and grateful that Rupert Murdoch has entrusted us with the future of businesses he spent a lifetime building,” said Iger.

Arts “N” Scandal in the eyes of people “Victims of Aka J.K.Phiri

There has been an article circulating on social media about a con man Mr James Kasanka Phiri. This takes me back to Bruce Springsteen when he released his new protest song where he labels US President Donald Trump a "con man", 'That's What Makes Us Great'. Springsteen was one of the most prolific artists to speak out against Trump during the 2016 presidential election. Every year tens of thousands of people are conned by online scammers, but it is not only the authorities taking action: on this article, Victims are also working hard to expose a man who conned them.A have-a-go con artist has been in hot pursuit and exposed in the act using a sleight of hand to cheat people of hundreds of GBPs and USD. Mr James K Phiri claims to be producer, event organizer and a promoter. He is being exposed for fraud after claims that he left his victims out of pocket. One of the victims, stated to ngiyesaba news said” this guy James phiri robbed me of my money promising that he will help me to get a UK visa as he is a UK immigration agent. He said he will do all applications on my behalf to get me the paperwork including a work permit to work in the UK ,after sending him the money he disappeared. I will be happy if he gets arrested before he causes more damage to other people”. The following statement was made by one of the victims who has become an activist and opened a WhatsApp group for the victims who were affected by this chaos. · WARNING... Fellow Zimbabweans: Please be warned that there is a " serial confidence trickster" by the name Mr James Kasanka Phiri aka Jimara.This man you see on the picture might have innocent looks but looks can be deceiving .This man is nothing but cunning, malicious, mischievous and could leave a big dent On your wallet.J K Phiri has fleeced thousands of people's hard-earned GBP and USD. He is currently operating as an event organiser for UK based events etc and claims to have genuine links and agents connected with the UK border agency etc. In UK. He has and continues to swindle unsuspecting victims by proposing to help them obtain visas such as (visitors visas, and work permits) for their loved ones in Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe. Mr James K Phiri has earmarked and targeted (artist group's ) by posing to organise festivals, workshops and tours amongst other things for them to perform in those particular events in the UK.He will present to them paperwork of events that he would have provisionally booked for the group in the UK etc ( just to hoodwink them) and will go as far as obtaining authentic letters from the Zimbabwe National Arts Council only to fleece the victims of their hard-earned money in the struggling economy. Please be advised that this is a genuine WARNING. Mr J K Phiri is known to be of no fixed abode but is known to operate in the Leeds, Bradford and Southampton areas. In Zimbabwe mainly in Bulawayo. Relevant authorities in Zimbabwe have been alerted and we kindly ask all victims involved to email. Terence at terry361@hotmail.co.uk So that we can deliver this unrelenting and inexorable individual in the long arms of the law. Help us to put an end to this kind of misconduct and mischievous acts by sending this GENUINEwarning to all your contacts. Thank you. Ngiyesabanews retrieved the full email evidence from the victims affected One of the victims ,stated that “Yeh, this is how far Jimara can go. Sometime b4 this, there is a poor lady whom we knew me and him she called me and asked me to talk to him ngemali ayibolekayo and he disappeared. The woman is just someone very poor who needs help but he managed to make this woman borrow money from someone to give him. After collecting the money he disappeared and came back. I asked him about it when he came to con me and he made me understand that the woman was just fibbing. He has just became a nuisance. Petty criminal indeed. He used my name to convince his victims he was an authentic event organiser. Asked my sister a widowed someone to hurry up pay so that her son secures a position. My sister sold her cattle to pay. Now the son has gone to South Africa. Had she known that he was up to that the could have done his driving licence. James is heartless. I will forward fotos of my son and daughter when they went to shoot pics with the group so that they can also be profiled for visa application. They left South Africa to do this only, It was all money. · During our interview with Mr Terence Madyara “The Victim” said “James is so evil and a big fool.My father is the one who bought him a ticket and everything to come to UK back in 2001 when he had no hope in zim,James had absolutely nothing but but my father helped him and we came together to UK.All these years l have respected him as a father figure now he is doing this to my family.He has even gone to the extent of defrauding widows too, What a decisive instrument of destruction and gross misconduct. I have given him time to pay back the money or at least an apology but he talks nonsense trying to threaten and bully me. Now l will also be ruthless too. I want to corner him both in zim and in UK. No matter how long and what it takes’ have had several emails since yesterday and now have substantial evidence against him so l will speak to guys who know the way forward here in UK . As for zim victims ,I will ask all the victims to meet over there in byo and see legal advisors that l have spoken to .They will take up this case further that even when Jimara lands in Zimbabwe he will be arrested. AKA J.K.P was not available for the comment but ngiyesabanews source states that he denies all the charges against him despite the substantial evidence against him

All set for Music and Arts lovers in Harare & BLues

All is set for R'n'B artist Plaxedes Wenyika's show Scheduled for Alliance Francaise in Harare. The show, which is dubbed Loved-up, will be held on Friday. The event is scheduled to kick-start at 7pm and the singer is hyped to charm audiences, as she sees this as an opportunity to interact and appreciate love from her fans. Wenyika is best known for her much-appreciated album Tisaparadzane, which was her most successful album and she is one of the pioneers of the urban grooves music genre on the local scene. She said the show was dubbed Loved-up, because she saw it as a way to reconnect with her legion of followers through love songs. Tickets for the show are pegged at $10 and people can access them using EcoCash. Wenyika said people could buy copies of her recent album at the show and they should expect the best. Songs on the album include Ndichange Ndinewe, Whatever It Takes, Nobody, Chishuwo Changu, Give Me Your Love, Waiva Wangu, Mind Games, Beautiful Song which features Ex Q and was produced by DJ Tamuka, as well as Now I Know.

Meanwhile as we were looking for our popular Ibumba festival in Bulawayo this year so which means Intwasa extra will be an attraction during the festive season. ORGANISERS of Bulawayo’s premier annual arts event, Intwasa Arts Festival ko Bulawayo, have, this year, organised a special spill over fete which is meant to welcome and celebrate the country’s new political order. “Intwasa Extra will take place from the 28th to the 31st of December 2017 in Bulawayo. The four day arts extravaganza coming under the theme “Celebrating a New Era” is basically a festive season festival bonus prepared especially for regular festival audiences and those that missed the September fiesta. But most importantly, it is to celebrate Zimbabwean people’s resilience against hardships and welcoming the new feeling of hope that has engulfed the country,” said Raisedon Baya, the festival’s Director. Baya said the four day event is also meant to celebrate human creativity and diversity, empower women and young people through arts as well as provide new markets and collaborative opportunities for local artists and technical people. “The organisers are also using this opportunity to bring the comedy night which, due to unforeseen circumstances, did not take place in September. Intwasa Extra will be using about six arts genres, namely theatre, music, poetry, comedy, dance and arts and craft to celebrate with the rest of the country,” said Baya