HARARE – Plan International yesterday launched the “Because I am a girl” campaign during the inaugural UN declared International Day of the Girl Child. The day, which was set aside by the UN General Assembly last year following a two year campaign by Plan International and other child rights organisations, seeks to promote girls’ rights….
HARARE – Weaving through the human traffic jungle on my way to Fourth Street Bus Termini, I bumped into a young graduate from a local university. After his studies, he expected immediate employment but because of the job freeze in the civil service, the young man who graduated with an honours degree in nursing science…
HARARE – The proliferation of imported counterfeit and sub-standard products will soon be under control in Zimbabwe following government’s promulgation of a raft of trade policies specifically aimed at protecting consumers and the local industry. Abigail Shoniwa, Industry ministry secretary, said the proposed Metrology Act, which replaces the outdated Trade Measures Act, will be used…
HARARE – Hordes of women jostled to catch a glimpse of Nigerian duo P-Square after the hit-makers landed at the Harare International Airport for a show billed as one of 2012’s major highlights. Fans mobbed the star-twins as soon as they stepped outside the arrivals lounge. P-Square arrived with 11 other band members, fulfilling the…
HARARE – Registered tobacco growers have doubled to 50 418 so far for the forthcoming 2013 season despite threats to Zimbabwe’s tobacco production as a result of global smoke reduction strategies and recent anti-tobacco marketing bans. According to statistics released by Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) this week, the number of registered tobacco growers grew…
HARARE – Men from various Christian backgrounds are converging in Marondera for a conference hosted by Church of Christ Harare Region. The men’s national conference commenced yesterday, October 11 and runs until October 14 at Karimazondo, Mhukahuru Lodges near Marondera. It has a stellar line up of guest speakers that include well-known banker Nigel Chanakira….
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HARARE – President Robert Mugabe made a powerful pitch for his re-election at the end of the 13th Zanu PF annual convention but even some of his hardcore supporters privately acknowledge his gamble is dicey. Turning 89 in February, Mugabe reinforced the indigenisation and empowerment policy as his last ace up the sleeve in a…
HARARE – Harare Sports Club captain Daniel Hondo dominated National Rugby League (NRL) Awards last night after he was crowned both Player of the Year and Backline Player of the Year at a ceremony in the capital. The experienced centre — who is currently with the Zimbabwean national side in Namibia — was crowned in…
HARARE – Award-winning urban grooves star Nox Guni will perform in Canada this month as he seeks to spread his music in the Diaspora. Nox will perform in Toronto on November 24. The Ndinonyara hitmaker who is based in South Africa, will depart on November 21. Nox has been touring the world since 2008. Last…
