By Lloyd Mbiba, Staff Writer HARARE – Nigeria has officially protested to Zimbabwe’s deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe against the ill-treatment of Nigerians in the southern African country. Nigerian Senate president David Mark appealed for improved hospitality to Nigerians and other foreigners living in Zimbabwe. The Nigerian community in Zimbabwe has accused local authorities of…
JOHANNESBURG – Kaizer Chiefs’ latest signing, Matthew Rusike, told the Siya crew that he is honoured to have penned a deal with a club in the likes of Chiefs. The Siya crew caught up with the 22-year-old at Naturena yesterday, ahead of the team’s morning training session. The Zimbabwean international, who was on Jomo Cosmos’…
Business Writer HARARE – Insurance giant, Old Mutual has announced the appointment of its head of Old Mutual Life Assurance Company, Jonas Mushosho, to succeed Luke Ngwerume as group chief executive. The listed concern also elevated two senior executives to the positions of deputy CEO. Zvomunoda Chizura is now deputy CEO: Life and Asset Management,…
By Pindai Dube, Own Correspondent BULAWAYO – An alliance of church groups has warned against putting both Zanu PF and Copac’s constitution drafts to a referendum saying the move risks triggering unprecedented violence. Christian Alliance director Reverend Useni Sibanda told the Daily News he suspected Zanu PF was planning a campaign of violence reminiscent of…
By Ivan Zhakata, Staff Writer HARARE – A Harare managing director of Nesgate Investment trading as Passade Enterprises has been arraigned before the magistrates’ court for allegedly swindling a local bank. Jaison Passade, 34, appeared before regional magistrate Clever Tsikwa facing fraud charges. The court heard that on March 17 last year Passade went to…
HARARE – Monomotapa hope the return of striker Tawanda “Finger” Nyamandwe from injury will reignite their Castle Lager Premiership title charge that appears to be going off the rails. Nyamandwe, who was injured last month and missed the last three league matches against FC Platinum, Shabanie Mine and Blue Rangers, is expected to start training…
By Gift Phiri, Chief Writer HARARE – Zimbabwe must pay US$85 million to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enhance its chances of winning back crucial economic aid from the Bretton Woods institution, the IMF has said. But analysts say the beleaguered Harare administration could again struggle to clear the arrears due to a crushing…
By Kudzai Chawafambira, Business Writer HARARE – A Harare City Council (HCC) employee, Grace Maravanyika yesterday got a huge surprise when she was handed over a grand prize of a Chevrolet Spark from Kingdom Bank’s ‘‘Win Big with Smart Money’’ promotion at her Mufakose home. “I cannot believe my eyes and I did not know …
By Wellington Gadzikwa THE third school term started this week, but not for every child. The adage “When the sun shines it will be shining for others” aptly describes the situation that many underprivileged children find themselves in. With increasing poverty levels exacerbated by the shrinking economy and the ravages of HIV and Aids, the…
HARARE – Out-of-favour Zimbabwe all-rounder Chamu Chibhabha has signed for Mashonaland Eagles from Masvingo’s Southern Rocks ahead of the upcoming 2012-13 domestic season. The 26-year-old batsman and medium-pace bowler returns to the Harare-based franchise which he left two seasons ago. The deal sees Eagles pace bowler Trevor Garwe move in the opposition direction to Rocks….
