HARARE – The signing into law of the Electoral Act signals the disbandment of machinery which political parties and civil society groups claim had formed the backbone of President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF vote-rigging. But with shock-troopers who reportedly include soldiers, the militia and war veterans still at Mugabe’s disposal, many fear the electoral law…
BULAWAYO – Some have said it is the land of honey and gold but others such as legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi, simply warn: “there is nothing to talk home about, inhava izere mhepo”. It is the Diaspora. Yet, despite the mixed fortunes accompanying people’s experiences in the diaspora, many still view it as a better…
HARARE – The number of foreign exhibitors participating in the forthcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel and Tourism Africa Fair has increased to 85 from last year’s 24, a possible indication of rising tourists’ confidence in the country. Over 1 200 exhibitors have confirmed participation. The Fair brings aboard international tourism wholesalers, potential investors and tourists to…
NOUAKCHOTT – Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdelaziz has been shot and wounded in what officials say was an accident. He has undergone a successful operation on his arm and is travelling abroad soon for further treatment, they say. Earlier, Communications Minister Hamdi Ould Mahjoub said on national TV that a military patrol had mistakenly opened…
HARARE – It has one of the fastest growing economies and is the second biggest world economy after the United States, but China still remains an “untamed” world. Big as it is in terms of population size and economy, China remains a “closed society”. It remains “alien” to the world, where various issues are determined…
HARARE – Those old enough to remember Zambian legend Kalusha Bwalya’s last-gasp header past Zimbabwe’s number one Bruce Grobbelaar at the National Sports Stadium 18 years ago — a goal that shattered what would have been our first appearance at the African Nations Cup finals — talk sorrowfully of an old wound of heartbreak. With…
HARARE – Poor corporate governance within Zimbabwean companies has contributed to the country’s poor ranking in global corruption indices, Deposit Protection Board (DPB) chief executive John Chikura said. Chikura said the hapless corporate governance structures were responsible for the collapse of many Zimbabwean companies, leading to the nose dive in international indices. “Lack of business…
HARARE – Zimbabwe and Midwest Rhinos batsman Vusi Sibanda believes a series of fine performances can be spoilt by a single bad one. The Highfield-born opener has not taken long to settle in the new 2012-13 season, scoring a List A career-best score of 190 runs from just 157 balls to help Rhinos to a…
DAMASCUS – Turkish civilian planes are no longer allowed to fly over Syria, Damascus has said, amid growing tensions between the two neighbouring countries. The ban took effect at midnight (2100GMT) on Saturday. This comes just days after Turkey intercepted a Syrian-bound plane, claiming it carried Russian-made munitions for the Syrian army. Syria has described…
HARARE – Married early, many young girls are failing to realise their full potential. Realising how the world was ignoring the girl child, the United Nations last year set aside the International Day of the Girl Child. Locals would be forgiven for thinking that this year’s theme targeted at ending early marriages, was crafted with…
