*Wednesday 12 February 2025* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaatWAaBadmi3bUGfI3K *Headlines* *Mnangagwa Fires Minister As Zanu PF Factional Wars Escalate* *Zimbabwe’s Gold Coins Sell For Record $3,000 As Bullion Surge* *Electronic Payments Now Compulsory For All Businesses In Zimbabwe* *Master H, Capleton Collaboration Shakes Industry* *Mufakose Residents Up In Arms With Drug Cartels After Addict Butchers Own Mother* *In Search Of Economic Boost, Some African Countries Send Workers Abroad* *Netanyahu Says Israel Will End Gaza Ceasefire If Hostages Not Returned On Saturday* *Manchester City's Ageing Squad Brutally Exposed By Real Madrid In Champions League Defeat* *Stories in Detail:* *Mnangagwa Fires Minister As Zanu PF Factional Wars Escalate* President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sacked Apollonia Munzverengwi as Mashonaland East Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution. Munzverengwi was immediately replaced with Hwedza North MP Itayi Ndudzo. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya announced the changes in statement on Tuesday but did not give any reasons behind the sacking of the minister, a relative to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. “His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde E.D Mnangagwa has, in terms of Section 108 (1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, removed Hon. Apollonia Munzverengwi from the Office of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland east with immediate effect,” Rushwaya said. Munzverengwi was appointed Provincial Affairs Minister for Mashonaland East in 2018. While there were no reasons given, it is possible the minister’s sacking could be linked to soaring Zanu PF factional wars pitying Mnangagwa and Chiwenga’s camps. Bottled-up hostilities between the two Zanu PF camps now threaten to rapture after the Mnangagwa camp has put up a campaign to have the Zimbabwean leader stay beyond his constitutionally granted two-term limits which end in 2028. VP Chiwenga’s loyalists resist the plan saying it was time for the once powerful military commander to ascend to the country’s most influential job. *ZimLive* *Zimbabwe’s Gold Coins Sell For Record $3,000 As Bullion Surge* Zimbabwe’s gold coins sold above $3 000 for the first time since they were introduced almost three years ago as the price of bullion surged. The 22-carat “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” gold coins, named after Victoria Falls, a popular tourist destination in southern Africa, were priced at $3 018.38, according to data on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s website Monday. Spot gold rose to a record $2 911.72 an ounce after US President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The coins have been snapped up by institutional investors and ordinary citizens seeking a store of value against high inflation and frequent currency crises. The bulk of the coins were bought using the Zimbabwean dollar, which was replaced by the ZiG in April, after it lost 80% of its value against the greenback in just under four months. Governor John Mushayavanhu said in July the central bank would stop minting the coins to boost its gold reserves used to back the ZiG. At the end of January, the southern African nation held about 2.67 tons of gold, the governor said. Holders of the gold coins can still redeem them at the central bank. *Bloomberg* *Electronic Payments Now Compulsory For All Businesses In Zimbabwe* Zimbabwean businesses, including Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are now required to adopt electronic payments as part of government measures to address challenges in the formal business environment, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced Tuesday. The mandatory use of electronic money is among several short-term interventions approved by cabinet to increase tax compliance, formalise informal sector operations, and enhance economic stability. Under these reforms, vendors must register with local authorities, open bank accounts, and acquire Point of Sale (POS) machines. Muswere said the measures, presented by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, aim to ensure “every eligible taxpayer pays tax” through a compulsory payment system, enforced by a “Domestic Inter-agency Team” tasked with ensuring informal sector compliance with tax laws. The government also endorsed refinements to the foreign exchange system, including reducing the foreign currency retention rate for exporters from 75 percent to 70 percent and lowering bank charges and minimum deposit interest rates. Medium-term interventions include streamlining regulatory processes, improving electricity supply through power plant construction, enforcing local procurement policies, and incentivizing alternative energy use. To further support MSMEs, the government pledged to create designated workspaces, simplify taxes, strengthen business development, and ban the importation of second-hand goods. “These measures will provide the necessary support for MSMEs to transition into formal businesses, addressing long-standing challenges in the economy and fostering sustainable growth,” Muswere said. *ZimLive* *Master H, Capleton Collaboration Shakes Industry* Zim dancehall sensation Master H is making waves on the music landscape after releasing a trailer for his upcoming video featuring Capleton. The hardworking chanter, who had a successful 2024, shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to receive rave reviews. Currently in Kingston, Jamaica, he is collaborating with Capleton on an exciting new project. Although he has yet to reveal the title of the single, he has assured fans through his social media handles that something special is brewing between him and King Shango. Born Hillary Marufu, the Chitungwiza-based chanter has been sharing pictures with top Jamaican stars ever since he jetted into the Caribbean last week for a series of shows and engagements with fans. In one of the pictures, he was following proceedings at Bob Marley’s belated 80th birthday celebration. Marley was born on February 6, 1945, and died on May 11, 1981. To show his love for Jamaican music pacesetters, a picture alongside dub-poet Mutabaruka has gone viral. “Alongside Mutabaruka at the 80th earthstrong celebration at the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica,” reads the appreciation post. He also shared another picture with Luciano, who has a soft spot for Zimbabwe. Luciano has visited Zimbabwe on two occasions. In another post on February 7 in a pub, Master H conceded that he was learning from the best. “What an amazing experience at original dancehall Thursday appearance,” said Master H in appreciation of Jamaica’s rich musical background. However, it was his post with Capleton that sent social media into overdrive. Master H hinted that something new was coming between them, and the pair’s promotional video is trending. Star FM presenter Milton “DJ Knife” Nyabanda was blown away by the chanter’s ascendancy. “Good going, king,” posted Nyabanda. Zimbabwe trap musician and rapper King 98 hailed Master H in his appreciation post, which reads: “ZIMBOLIC Movement!” Popular club wheel-spinner Selekta Base was impressed by Master H’s costumes, simply commenting: “Outfit.” Another fan praised Master H’s manager, Mpondasugar, for a sterling journey with the post: “Mponda Sugar kwauri ikoko pihwa drink ndouya ndichibhadhara. (Can someone spoil you there? I will refund yiu.)” The hardworking chanter, who had a successful 2024 season, is the epitome of hard work, judging by his recent endorsements. Last year alone, he featured at high-profile events, including Chibuku Road To Fame, Castle Tankard, and Doek & Slay, among others. For those who have been following him, it was no surprise that he managed to land a collaboration with Capleton. Several local artists have struggled to achieve that feat. International artists of Capleton’s calibre might be humble and forthcoming, but they don’t collaborate with just anyone. Master H’s achievement is good news for Zim dancehall, showing that hard work, focus, and dedication pay off. For a humble lad like Master H to be hanging around with Jamaica’s big names is a plus for the creative sector, proving that it’s never too late to reinvent the wheel. His rare feat will go a long way in inspiring other local chanters that they can easily make it to the top with hard work. Credit also goes to local arts promoters who have given local chanters the exposure to express themselves. Although dancehall is a borrowed genre that has remained Zim dancehall on home soil, it is never too late for locals to learn from the pioneers of the genre. For Master H, he has done the right thing by visiting Jamaica to experience the genre with its rightful owners. Learning from the source is the best thing that Master H has ever done in his career. After landing this collaboration with Capleton, there’s no doubt his name will be heard in the Caribbean and even beyond. *Herald* *Mufakose Residents Up In Arms With Drug Cartels After Addict Butchers Own Mother* Residents of Harare’s crime-ridden Mufakose high density suburb have declared war on local drug lords following the savage killing of a woman who was last week stabbed 19 times on the neck by her drug addicted son. Nyasha Bandawe, 22, known by his alias “Nyale”, stabbed his mother Hilda Drawu to death after a domestic row and this has ignited fury amongst residents who blame drug abuse among the youth as the cause of unending crimes in the community. Fed-up, some locals have now taken it upon themselves to fight the drug scourge while blaming police for not taking stern action against known drug peddlers. They have planned a demonstration for February 22 according to Agatha Chiseya, representative for residents. “We are compiling names and locations of all drug dealers then we hand them over to the police,” she said. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi told ZimLive that authorities are on high alert. “Let all the people give us the names of the drug peddlers and the names of police officers in complicity with the criminals. “We are now having these murders cases associated with drug abuse. “The issue of drugs is quite a serious one and the police are taking serious measures to eradicate the scourge,” he said. Illegal drugs on the local market includes crystal meth (Mutoriro Dombo Guka), Bronclear (Bronco, Cough Syrup which is an overdose of Codeine), Red beret (all various types of backyard wines costing 0.50c a bottle or Cup), Skunk (Synthetic Cannabis) and Antipsychotics (Mangemba). A resident, Amos Mbeve claimed Marimba and Warren Park police stations were aware of the nefarious operations by drug peddlers, but drugs still continued to be sold on the streets. “The police are aware, and some who are in charge get bribes from these drug cartels. “Our children are dying; some end up mentally challenged and we have no future at all. “Police just come and go with pockets full; we actually have names, and one is called Mutambisi,” he said. Notorious drug lords named by residents include Norman ‘Nomara’ Magorisi, Barbra Goto, Boss Dhaa, Benson, Mukanya, Amai Gwaze, Mai Henry, Dread Isaac, Sauro, Mai Mukodzei, Sandra Makovere and Amai Ngoni amongst the few, who also supply other high-density suburbs such as Glen Norah and Highfields. ZimLive established that there is also naming and shaming of innocent individuals after suspicious score settling motives were evident from other residents. Member of Parliament for Mufakose, Susan Matsunga told ZimLive that she has engaged the police to deal with the drug lords. “The issue is quite serious, and we have engaged the top police hierarchy to deal with the matter. “We must deal with the drug sellers and all those involved, ” she said. Far from the madding crowd, Mufakose suburb is home to talented sportsmen and artists, soccer stars Moses Chunga, Khama Billiat, Memory Mucherahohwa, Joel Shambo, tennis player Martin Dzuwa, ward-winning martial artist Wilfred Mashaya, Singers Tobias Ariketa, Bethan Pasinawako, Honeyvibes, Mzimba and many other inspiring stars. *ZimLive* *In Search Of Economic Boost, Some African Countries Send Workers Abroad* Sending workers abroad has been at the core of development strategies of Asian countries like the Philippines and Bangladesh for decades. But the approach has not been widely embraced in sub-Saharan Africa, where countries like Kenya have been accused by frustrated citizens of shirking their responsibility to create jobs at home. That is starting to change. As fast-aging countries around the world search for workers to keep their economies afloat, some African nations without enough jobs for their rapidly growing populations are moving to take advantage. "We have a very important resource called the human resource," Kenya's labour minister, Alfred Mutua, told Reuters in Machakos, where he launched a recruitment drive in November across Kenya's 47 counties. "We can ... export our labour and make a lot of money." For the government and jobseekers alike, the logic of turning to overseas employment is simple: about a million Kenyans enter the workforce each year, but only a fifth find formal jobs. Work in targeted countries pays considerably more than in Kenya, and part of the income is remitted to family members at home. Central to the government's calculus are stark demographic trends. The United Nations projects that Africa's working-age population will grow by about 1.5 billion by 2100, and that by 2050, it will be the only region in the world with a falling ratio of dependents to working-age people. Even so, the strategy is not without risks, including from a swelling backlash against immigration in many European countries and the United States. In Germany, which signed an agreement with Kenya last September to relax certain requirements for employers who want to import skilled Kenyan workers, anti-immigration sentiment is rising, opinion polls show. The coalition that agreed the deal now faces a Feb. 23 snap election in which its left-leaning parties trail in the polls behind right-wing rivals that have made tightening migration policies a centrepiece of their campaigns. The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party opposed a 2023 law intended to boost imports of skilled labour on which the agreement with Kenya was based, arguing that the law's definition of skilled labour was too broad. The CDU, whose leader Friedrich Merz is widely tipped to become the next chancellor, did not answer questions about its plans for the law and the Kenya agreement. An AfD spokesperson, Rene Springer, said the law had been "disastrous" and should be "fundamentally reformed" to ensure only highly skilled professionals can immigrate. Asked about Springer's criticism, the governing coalition's media department referred Reuters to the Interior Ministry. Henning Zanetti, a ministry spokesperson, declined to comment but pointed to statistics showing a nearly 15% year-on-year increase in visa issuances to skilled workers between October 2023 and September 2024. Mutua was not concerned about Germany's election, saying the country's need for skilled labour would remain regardless of the outcome. There is no comprehensive data on the export of African labour abroad. But Mutua said Kenya's government has facilitated the emigration of over 200,000 workers in the past two years and aims to export 1 million per year for the next three years. Besides sponsoring job fairs, the government has been helping people with employment offers to apply for passports, complete background checks and obtain bank loans to cover travel expenses, he said. It is also negotiating deals with other countries and working with vocational schools to tailor their courses to foreign labour demands. One university is now teaching sheep shearing with an eye to sending students to Australia. Ethiopia, which introduced an online system four years ago to help match workers with vacancies overseas, aims to send 700,000 abroad in the year ending in July, seven times more than in fiscal 2023, labour ministry spokesperson Abebe Alemu told Reuters. Tanzania said in November it intends to sign agreements with eight countries, including the United Arab Emirates, to send more workers abroad. The labour ministry and prime minister's office did not answer questions for this article. Some African governments see migration as a way to address unemployment that can lead to social unrest, such as deadly anti-tax protests that swept Kenya last year, analysts say. Some richer countries, meanwhile, are coming to see formal labour deals as a better option than large irregular migrant flows, said Michael Clemens, an expert on the economics of migration at George Mason University in the United States. "The question is: what is the alternative to this? Do you really think we're headed for a world where, if you don't make these agreements, migration is not going to happen?" Clemens said. Some leaders have bowed to demographic realities. In Italy, home to the world's second-oldest population, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government increased the number of work visas issued to non-EU nationals after campaigning on cutting immigration. Sebastian Groth, Germany's ambassador to Kenya, said his country was feeling the impact of skilled labour deficits estimated at up to 400,000 workers per year. "We have restaurants and hotels in Germany that close on some days of the week just because they don't have any waiters or chefs or hospitality experts," he told Reuters. He said the issue of importing skilled workers was often conflated with the hot-button topic of asylum seekers, which has dominated the election campaign since an Afghan asylum seeker was arrested in a deadly stabbing last month. Even before a formal agreement was signed, there was growing cooperation on labour migration between non-government entities in Germany and Kenya. A growing body of research has shown long-term development gains from labour migration for sending countries, easing fears among some economists that the boost from remittances could be fleeting. But the politics are complicated in countries of origin too. In Kenya, critics of the migration initiative accuse the government of failing to create jobs at home. Reports of mistreatment of migrants in some Middle Eastern countries, where millions of Africans already work, have also fuelled scepticism. Mutua, whose social media posts about recruitment events often draw comments accusing him of promoting a "slave trade", said formalising the process so the government can vet job proposals would better protect Kenyans from scammers and human traffickers. Asked about agencies' fees, the labour minister said it was up to jobseekers to find out the conditions of employment. *Reuters* *Netanyahu Says Israel Will End Gaza Ceasefire If Hostages Not Returned On Saturday* Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday the ceasefire in Gaza would end and the military would resume fighting Hamas until it was defeated if the Palestinian militant group did not release hostages by midday Saturday. Following Netanyahu's ultimatum, Hamas issued a statement renewing its commitment to the ceasefire and accusing Israel of jeopardizing the ceasefire. The Israeli announcement came after Netanyahu met with several key ministers, including defence, foreign affairs and national security, who he said gave the ultimatum their full support. After nearly 16 months of war, Hamas has gradually been releasing hostages since the first phase of a ceasefire began on January 19, but on Monday said it would not free any more until further notice over accusations Israel was violating the deal. "If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon - the ceasefire will end and the IDF (military) will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated," Netanyahu said. It was not immediately clear if Netanyahu meant Hamas should release all hostages held in Gaza or just the three who had been expected to be released on Saturday under the ceasefire. His office did not immediately respond to a Reuters request seeking comment on the prime minister's remarks. U.S. President Donald Trump, a close ally of Israel, has said that Hamas should release all of the hostages by Saturday. The prime minister also said he had ordered the military to gather forces inside and around Gaza, with the military announcing shortly after it was deploying additional forces to Israel's south including the mobilization of reservists. A Hamas official earlier said that Israeli hostages could only be brought home if the ceasefire was respected, dismissing the "language of threats" after Trump said he would "let hell break out" if they were not freed. "Trump must remember there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties, and this is the only way to bring back the (Israeli) prisoners," senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters. Hamas has said Israel has violated the ceasefire with several deadly shootings as well as by holding up some aid deliveries and impeding the return of Gazans to the strip's north. Israel denies holding back aid and says it has fired on people who disregarded warnings not to approach Israeli troops. So far, 16 of 33 hostages have been freed as part of the ceasefire deal's first phase due to last 42 days. Five Thai hostages were also let go in an unscheduled release. In exchange, Israel has released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees, including prisoners serving life sentences for deadly attacks and others detained during the war and held without charge. An Israeli group representing families of hostages urged Netanyahu to stick to the ceasefire agreement. "We must not go backwards. We cannot allow the hostages to waste away in captivity," the hostages forum said. Gaza, one of the world's most densely populated areas, has been devastated by Israel's military offensive. The enclave is short of food, water and shelter, and in need of billions of dollars in foreign aid. More than 48,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war, the Gaza health ministry says, and nearly all of Gaza's pre-war population of 2.3 million has been internally displaced by the conflict. Some 1,200 people were killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack on southern Israeli communities and about 250 were taken to Gaza as hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Trump said last week the U.S. should take over Gaza and move out more than 2 million Palestinian residents so the enclave can be developed into the "Riviera of the Middle East". Netanyahu praised the plan and said on Tuesday the security cabinet endorsed it. Trump's plan has enraged Palestinians and Arab leaders and upended decades of U.S. policy that endorsed a two-state solution in which Israel and a Palestinian state would coexist. The forcible displacement of a population under military occupation is a war crime banned by the 1949 Geneva conventions. Trump restated his position as he met Jordan's King Abdullah on Tuesday at the White House amid widespread opposition to his plan among Washington's Arab allies, including Jordan. Trump said on Tuesday that he believed there would be a parcel of land in Jordan, Egypt and someplace else where Palestinians can be resettled. Egypt rejected any proposal to allocate land to Gaza residents, the state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV reported on Tuesday, citing Egyptian sources. North Korean state media on Wednesday denounced Trump's Gaza proposal and accused Washington of extortion. "The world is now boiling like a porridge pot over the U.S.' bombshell declaration," KCNA said. Palestinians fear a repeat of what they call the Nakba, or catastrophe, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fled or were driven out during the 1948 war that accompanied Israel's creation. Israel denies they were forced out. For Jordan, Trump's talk of resettlement comes dangerously close to its nightmare of a mass expulsion of Palestinians from both Gaza and the West Bank, echoing an idea long promoted by ultra-nationalist Israelis of Jordan becoming an alternative Palestinian home. Gazans interviewed by Reuters criticised Trump for saying he would be prepared for "hell" to break out if all the Israeli hostages were not released by noon on Saturday. "Hell worse than what we have already? Hell worse than killing? The destruction, all the practices and human crimes that have occurred in the Gaza Strip have not happened anywhere else in the world," said Jomaa Abu Kosh, a Palestinian from Rafah in southern Gaza, standing beside demolished homes. *Reuters* *Manchester City's Ageing Squad Brutally Exposed By Real Madrid In Champions League Defeat* Manchester City's fans started the night by unfurling a huge flag taunting Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior for their angry reaction to Rodri beating the Brazilian to last year's Ballon d'Or. 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out' was the message, the words of the Oasis hit accompanied by an image of Rodri kissing the coveted trophy at the ceremony boycotted by Real in protest at the decision. Firing barbs at the most ruthless and experienced operators in Champions League history is a dangerous occupation, and so it proved. All the tears belonged to City and their supporters at the final whistle after a trademark smash-and-grab late surge gave Real a potentially decisive 3-2 advantage after the first leg of this play-off to reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Real's relentless, concrete-clad confidence in themselves and street wisdom honed over years of experience and triumphs, saw them turn a 2-1 deficit after 86 minutes into a victory, Carlo Ancelotti's side preying on City's own painful lack of self-belief. The contrast was stark, City wilting visibly in the second half, then consumed by anxiety and nerves once their former midfielder Brahim Diaz restored parity with four minutes of normal time left. City are never home and hosed this season. Real Madrid never believe they are beaten. And this was the case again as Pep Guardiola's team lost a lead for the fifth time in this campaign. It is perhaps an insight into City's current state of mind and form that the two late goals conceded here made it eight goals shipped in the final 16 minutes of their past five Champions League games, the most of any side. Guardiola is currently presiding over a team with too many miles on the clock, too many players not fully fit – or not fit at all in Rodri's case. The cracks are starting to look beyond repair, rather more in need of major renovation. Rodri was watching from the sidelines, having been included in City's Champions League squad in the hope he may recover from his knee injury this season, and on that giant flag. How City needed his calming influence, quality and steel on the pitch as they were overcome late on once more. There was ill-fortune, too, as Jack Grealish went off injured after 30 minutes, having played in the manner of a man with a point to prove to his manager. Real could scent the nerves and anxiety on the pitch and off. Jude Bellingham's injury-time winner almost had a sense of inevitability as City's scrambled minds led to mistakes. The punishment came from close range, England's talisman turning home with erratic keeper Ederson out of his ground after being lobbed by Vinicius Junior. Vinicius Junior, understandably given the pre-match banner, relished the moment and revelled in Real's victory celebrations. The perfect answer. It was Real Madrid being, well, Real Madrid. Nothing is ever settled against them until the final whistle sounds. The holders only led in this game for 90 seconds. Crucially for them, and perhaps fatally for Manchester City, it was for the final 90 seconds. It leaves City, given their current form and propensity for collapse, almost needing a miracle in the second leg at The Bernabeu. And miracles only tend to happen to the team in white in that iconic, unforgiving arena. The tale was also told in the tired legs that consumed City in the second half, when Real ran the show, missing a host of chances as they assumed control, before Kylian Mbappe's half-hit finish equalised Erling Haaland's early strike. It was totally against the run of play when the striker restored City's lead, which they held until Real's trademark late surge. City may yet defy the odds in Madrid, but come what may, this season continues to carry all the air of an era ending, a great team reaching the end of the road. Ederson, so reliable in goal for so long throughout City's many glories, now looks vulnerable. The great Kevin De Bruyne, at 33, and 30-year-old Bernardo Silva, were laboured and peripheral. John Stones tried to act as a defensive screen but Real carry too much threat in the shape of Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, with Bellingham always ready to add his own menace, as he did to decisive effect. Guardiola looked pained and frustrated, as well as frantic at times in his technical area, saying: "Many times it happens this season. I know the quality of Real Madrid. We took the game in the second half and tried to attack too quickly. It happens because they are an exceptional team. "It happens many times this season. Bad decisions, that's all. I take it. It's not about you and me, or just the team, it's everyone." He added: "We are just not stable enough. I've been here for many years and we've been an extraordinary team, a machine every three days. "This year, I accept when the opponent is better but at the moment I'm not good enough to give composure to the team to manage these situations. It's the truth. "The accountability belongs to all of us, not just the players. For me, it would be easy to blame a specific player but that is ridiculous and doesn't work. It is me first and the players as well. "The truth is that we are not stable enough in those moments. Today is not an exception, it happened many times. Today is what it is, tomorrow you have to continue and have fresh legs and fresh minds." Guardiola has a monumental task to pull off a victory at The Bernabeu – but the body of evidence is also increasing to suggest he has a similar job to revive Manchester City's fallen champions. *BBC*