Global Press Journal Connections: The World in Photos

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kahambu Taheruka washes horse mackerel in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Taheruka sells fried fish to help provide for her family.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kaoma, Zambia

Charity Silumesi fishes along the bank of the Luena River in Kaoma, Zambia. Silumesi says there are only small fish in the river, and catching them further depletes the fish stock.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Buhera, Manicaland, Zimbabwe

Emmanuel Chabarwa siphons water from an irrigation canal to water his maize field in Buhera, Manicaland, Zimbabwe. Chabarwa says irrigating crops with river water has helped him and other community members farm year-round.

Photo by Evidence Chenjerai

Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe

Panashe Munemo, left, known as P-Nash, and Michelle Dube, known as Coach Bink, teach Zumba at a restaurant in Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe. Thrift Fit, the sportswear store that hosted the event, offers free Pilates, yoga and Zumba sessions once every month.

Photo by Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kavira Haliposo displays sweet potatoes at the Buhimba market in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. After collecting sweet potatoes from farmers, she sells them to buy cassava flour and necessities for her family.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kampala, Uganda

Ali Kasimu, a representative for the groom’s family, offers gifts to girls dressed in gomesi dresses at a traditional marriage, known as Kwanjula, in Kampala, Uganda. During the ceremony, girls often line up to greet the groom and his family.

Photo by Nakisanze Segawa

Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

Jeannot Musubao, a mobile nail technician, shapes a customer’s nails in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Zita Amwanga

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Patience Bhani, right, holds incense during a 90th-anniversary celebration of the Anglican Church in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The church has helped build schools and hospitals around the country.

Photo by Fortune Moyo

Lusaka, Zambia

Steven Mwale cleans a truck tire in Lusaka, Zambia. Though primary and secondary school tuition has been free since the beginning of 2022, Mwale works during holidays to help his parents cover the cost of books and uniforms.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Charles Sambare Arufandika, right, a martial artist who trains both men and women, demonstrates a kick during a lesson in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Arufandika says martial arts have helped him manage his mental health since college.

Photo by Evidence Chenjerai

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Kavira Vahimba, right, sells taro roots to Siwasi Muvuya, center, in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Vahimba buys the roots in bulk in Luofu, a village 15 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of Kirumba, and sells them at the local market.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

Gilbert Mbusu paints the name of a deceased person on a cross in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo. The cross will be placed in a private cemetery on the outskirts of the city.

Photo by Zita Amwanga

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Romeo Msipha, 14, trains for a competition at a boxing club in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The club offers training to junior boxers and assists them with tuition fees.

Photo by Fortune Moyo

Harare, Zimbabwe

Rejoice Laurent, a certified esthetician, right, applies foundation to Fungayi Majaya in Harare, Zimbabwe. Laurent, who has grown her cosmetic brand during the coronavirus pandemic, promotes her foundation by giving free samples to customers

Photo by Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

Kyalungero, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Dani Mutsuva prunes shrubs in Kyalungero, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo. Mutsuva, who has been landscaping his family plot since 2018, charges a fee to visit the property.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kanyama, Lusaka, Zambia

Luke Mwamba mends a tire in Kanyama, Lusaka, Zambia. Mwamba, who has repaired tires since 2015, says the rainy season brings more business because of poor road conditions.

Photo by Prudence Phiri

Mutare, Zimbabwe

Knowledge Dziripi mows grass at a client’s house in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Dziripi says the rainy season brings more business because grass grows faster.

Photo by Evidence Chenjerai

North Kivu, DRC

Muhindo Kalumbi, an electrical engineering technician, performs routine maintenance on a hydroelectric dam on the Lusukwe River in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. The micro-hydropower plant supplies electricity to Kirumba and the nearby village of Mighobwe.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo

Manicurist Patrick Kahongya paints Hortense Kavira’s nails as Kavira’s 3-year-old daughter, Jessika Kanyere, watches in Kikimba, Kirumba, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Photo by Merveille Kavira Luneghe

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Wendy Magorogo donates blood during a drive organized by National Blood Service Zimbabwe in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. There has been a shortage of blood during the coronavirus pandemic.

Photo by Fortune Moyo

Ruwa, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tonderai Nidza rinses a car in Ruwa, Harare, Zimbabwe. The car wash aims to conserve water amid a local shortage.

Photo by Vimbai Chinembiri

Makonde district, Zimbabwe

Dingane, 9, stands in his enclosure at Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park in Zimbabwe. Dingane’s feeding times have been a popular tourist attraction since he was brought to the park in 2018.

Photo by Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

Kampala, Uganda

Ismah Muwanguzi mixes Nile perch offcuts with a log at Gaba landing on Lake Victoria in Kampala, Uganda. Due to limited fish trade during the coronavirus restrictions, Muwanguzi will salt and dry the offcuts under the sun to preserve them for exporting.

Photo by Patricia Lindrio

Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

Valentine Chipanga, left, takes a photo of Monica Mushaya modeling an outfit to post on social media in Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe. Mushaya, an accountant, launched an online boutique in 2014 and sells clothing to her followers on social media.

Photo by Kudzai Mazvarirwofa

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Makonde district, Zimbabwe

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