{"id":5480,"date":"2026-05-08T09:34:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/?p=5480"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T09:34:54","slug":"africas-strongest-woman-maenzanise-empowering-communities-through-fitness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/africas-strongest-woman-maenzanise-empowering-communities-through-fitness\/","title":{"rendered":"Africa\u2019s strongest woman, Maenzanise empowering communities through fitness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa and Zimbabwe\u2019s Strongest woman, Chido Maenzanise, staged a first-ever powerlifting competition featuring powerlifting, para powerlifting, and kids&#8217; fitness with the aim to empower communities through fitness.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5488 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0109.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/464;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maenzanise is a pioneering Zimbabwean powerlifter and strongwoman, since she was crowned Africa\u2019s Strongest Woman in 2025 after winning the championship in South Africa.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5486\" style=\"width: 696px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5486 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0107-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0107-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0107-300x200.jpg 300w, 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event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a multi-medal winner with over 28 medals, she is ranked 21st in the world and is noted for her immense strength, lifting 220kg yokes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5489 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0104.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/464;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, recently she hosted an inaugural event, which left a mark on the community of Highfield at Black Moses Academy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5481 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0038-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/464;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s the first ever competition in Africa as it consists of strongman, powerlifting, para powerlifting, kids fitness, so it&#8217;s for all and for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5483 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0036-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/464;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe theme was \u2018No to drugs and yes to fitness\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5482 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0022-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/464;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was broad, as we also focused on women&#8217;s empowerment and denounced child marriage through fitness.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5490 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"928\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-315x420.jpg 315w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260503-WA0105.jpg 810w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 696px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 696\/928;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had representatives from all provinces, with some coming as far as Chirumanzu.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5491 size-large aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0026-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG-20260508-WA0026-1536x1024.jpg 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