HARARE – A top-level European Union (EU) delegation jetted into Zimbabwe yesterday for crucial talks to restore financial aid and cooperation with the southern African state. The visit by EU delegation is the second high-level visit by an EU team in 10 years since the 27-nation bloc began targeted sanctions in 2002 against members of…
HARARE – With only 11 weeks until Christmas the question on everyone’s mind is whether or not they will get a 13th pay cheque this year. The bonus which doesn’t have anything to do with individual performance or company viability anymore but is nevertheless expected, even demanded, has become the national annual nightmare. It brings…
HARARE – The Daily News Entertainment Editor, Margaret Chinowaita (MC) interviewed Oliver Mtukudzi (OM) at his Pakare Arts Centre in Norton to mark his 60th birthday. MC: You have survived for the last 60 years while other musicians of your era and some younger dumped the music industry or passed away. What can you…
HARARE – Success In Stilettos (SiS), a purely feminine initiative which is a brainchild of seasoned journalist and columnist Maggie Mzumara will be held tomorrow at the Emily Bronte Hotel in Harare. SiS are leadership and success seminars targeting women keen on personal, professional and business development. The seminars are offered quarterly and empower target…
CAPE TOWN – Zimbabweans dominated the Cape Town Marathon on Sunday morning, with Gilbert Mutandiro and debutant Alicen Manake clinching the respective men’s and women’s titles. The diminutive Mutandiro, who was fourth last year, was not entirely pleased with his winning time of two hours, 19 minutes, 16 seconds (2:19:16) in cold and wet conditions….
HARARE – Talented jazz musician Josh Meck is collaborating with Swedish jazz pianist Kettil Nedeleus on an instrumental album. Meck who is little known locally but is a recognised artiste in Europe has decided to use his advantage and make something that will appeal to both his fans in and outside the country. “I noticed…
HARARE – The Daily News is the only national daily newspaper in the country that has grown its readership over the past year, newly-released research by the Zimbabwe All Media Products Survey (Zamps) shows. Its competitors, The Herald and NewsDay bled readers massively during the same period, as the Daily News continues to deliver remarkable…
HARARE – South Africa’s largest food and consumer products company, Tiger Brands Limited (Tiger Brands) has acquired a 63 percent stake in Nigerian Dangote Flour Mills (DFM), as the company pursues organic growth. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed company, with direct and indirect interests in international food businesses in Cameroon, Chile, Kenya and Zimbabwe, said Nigerian…
HARARE – Zora musician Leonard Zhakata hailed Peter Moyo for perpetuating his late father’s legacy. The Mugove hit-maker heaped praises on the Young Igwe on Saturday in Chakari where the two musicians shared the stage for the first time. “Zvinofadza sei kuona mwana akaita saPeter achisimudzira nhaka yababa vake, zvinodadisa mufunge (It is good to…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s plans to set a secondary bourse that will trade in shares held by the indigenisation fund have been questioned, with analysts saying it was illogical at a time the country faces liquidity challenges. Indigenisation minister Saviour Kasukuwere recently announced government is planning to set up a second stock market adding to the…
