HARARE – Modelling agencies have blamed lack of unity between the industry and promoters for the current shambolic state of the once vibrant sector. Size 4 modelling agency patron, Wilbert Rukato said promoters have failed to work closely with agencies. “Some of these promoters have no experience in the industry and go further to…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have requested a meeting with police commissioner-general Augustine Chihuri in connection with the arrest of three Counselling Services Unit (CSU) staffers. The civil rights activists were arrested on allegations of providing material which was used to paint mainstream MDC graffiti at an information centre belonging to Zanu PF politburo…
HARARE – Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda has told residents to forget about cancellation of their bills accumulated between the hyperinflationary environment of 2008 and 2010 period, as demanded by Harare Residents Trust (HRT). HRT director Precious Shumba, leading about 200 residents, on Tuesday descended on Town House demanding the cancellation of bills falling with that period,…
HARARE – Facing a fast-approaching election without reforms, Zimbabwe’s two beleaguered ruling MDC parties have made a desperate appeal to South Africa to stop President Robert Mugabe from forcing a snap election in March without implementing an election roadmap. South Africa’s parliamentary committee on international relations and cooperation says it is swamped by a wide…
HARARE – Beverly “Bev” Sibanda’s group Sexy Angels has split, a move which the raunchy dancer said is meant to strengthen her in the showbiz industry. Three of the five members left the group to form another outfit Twinkle Light Queens. The new group performed alone for the first time at Holy’s Hotel in Harare…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe is now too old and has given up all hope of retaining power after the forthcoming watershed poll, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai claims. Tsvangirai told The Guardian, a UK-based newspaper, that Mugabe, who has ruled Zimbabwe for 32 years since independence had naturally, through aging, lost his resilience to cling…
HARARE – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it is not in a position to divulge the number of banks that have complied with its capitalisation plan and September 30 submission deadline. RBZ spokesperson Alson Mfiri told businessdaily that the central bank was still compiling submissions from banks. “There is nothing at this point in…
HARARE – Former Higher and Tertiary Education minister Stan Mudenge’s sudden collapse and death in Masvingo has reportedly shifted the political ground for Zanu PF in Masvingo. Reports indicate that a faction aligned to the party’s presidential aspirant and Defence minister Emmerson Mnangagwa is severely weakened following the death of Mudenge. Highly placed insiders said…
HARARE – Congolese rhumba star Maison Mere known as Bill Clinton on stage and an impressive line-up of Zimbabwean musicians will herald a Tourism Night gig slated for Saturday October 20 to celebrate the country’s major attractions. Sugar Chagonda, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson said the gig will be part of Sanganai/Hlanganani — World Travel…
HARARE – Miss Universities Zimbabwe, a pageant that was started in 2010 has proved to be a strong force as the organisers continue to churn out well-organised contests. Miss Universities searches for beauties from local universities. With the Miss Zimbabwe pageant crippled with financial problems and a lack of proper support from the corporate world,…
