HARARE – Administrators, coaches and players must at this moment in time be feeling a sense of frustration as the rest of the Test playing nations are currently involved in international cricket of some sorts. The ICC Twenty20 Champions League is reaching the semifinal stage, and after the conclusion of the Champions League, various countries…
HARARE – Most cotton growers in areas that traditionally grow tobacco have now switched to the golden leaf as a result of cotton’s uneconomic pricing as high cost of production weighs down heavily on profit margins. Speaking to businessdaily, Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) chief executive Andrew Matibiri said cotton farmers from within traditional tobacco-growing…
HARARE – Empowerment minister Saviour Kasukuwere says Masawara plc’s acquisition of BP & Shell Marketing Services (BPSMS)’s local assets was unequivocally approved after the company had created a share trust for it’s employees. The view, enunciated in acting Indigenisation secretary Emmanuel Ngwarati’s opposing affidavit, comes as Shingai Mutasa’s company faces renewed legal troubles from a…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Brendon de Jonge joins the rest of the PGA Tour leading contenders in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, for the Cimb Classic set to tee off today. Ten of the 2012 winners on the tour including Tiger Woods, Jason Dufner and Nick Watney will all be at the MINES Resort and Golf…
HARARE – A deadly cocktail of factionalism, disgruntlement over loss of lucrative termini business and the cruel demolition of houses in Epworth is threatening to rip apart President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF. Party supporters yesterday staged a demonstration at the provincial headquarters in Harare along Fourth Street, prompting the party to call in anti-riot police…
HARARE – Rivals Dynamos and Highlanders have been given an extra incentive ahead of their potential title decider on Sunday after BancABC, which sponsors both clubs, tabled a $15 000 winner-take-all carrot. Zimbabwe’s most popular clubs, that are engaged in a fiery tussle for the Castle Premiership title, meet in a game that could…
HARARE – The United Nations says it is ready to monitor the country’s impending watershed elections provided the coalition government invites the world body. UN resident coordinator Alain Noudehou said his organisation acts on invitations from governments. “Elections are a national process. The UN engagement has to be taken only if we have a…
HARARE – Congratulations Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for finally assuming African Union (AU) Commission hot seat. We share with you your optimism to work for a “prosperous, peaceful and integrated Africa”. We wish you well, but we ask? Is your leadership going to reassert Africa that is not defined by geography but by a set of values…
HARARE – A Harare magistrate has jailed 13 commuter omnibus drivers for driving without adequate documentation. Edmore Masemu, Fani Chakoma, Cuthbert Gumbira, Munyaradzi Tswatanyi, Teerai Vhenge, Tonderai Moses, Kudakwashe Chivovori, Tebulo Veremu, Kaya Shadreck, Pareramwe Givemore, Mutupe Isa, Elisha Donza and Fradreck Maguraninga all pleaded guilty. They appeared in court on separate records and were…
HARARE – Anglicans in Manicaland are returning to their properties following a Supreme Court victory against renegade bishop Nolbert Kunonga. Anglican bishops told the Daily News yesterday that celebrations were underway and parishioners will be going back to their properties anytime this week. On Monday the Anglican Central Province of the Church Africa (CPCA) won…
