HARARE – A Harare hooker connived with two cops to rob a man of $9 000 after accusing him of dealing in drugs at one of Harare’s hottest nightspots, a Harare court has heard. Self-confessed commercial sex worker Faith Dzikiti, 22, and the two police officers Livemore Mavula, 29, and Tatenda Godini, 24, are jointly…
JOHANNESBURG – South African giants Kaizer Chiefs say Zimbabwe international Knowledge Musona is welcome back at Amakhosi if he decides to return to the Absa Premiership. The Warriors kingpin — a firm favourite at Chiefs where he achieved stardom before moving to Germany in 2011 — is facing uncertain times after the recent appointment of…
HARARE – It is not everyday that an experienced headmaster gets to share the stage with an all-knowing senior lecturer but that is exactly what will happen at Jazz 105 on Friday. Sungura godfather Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria who is popularly known as the Senior Lecturer will play on the same bill with the Headmaster Bob…
HARARE – Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu’s appointment of handpicked Zanu PF officials as board members for sanctions-busting mineral agencies has been denounced as blatant crony capitalism. The State-run Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) is the sole marketing and export agent for diamonds and all other minerals, except gold and silver, mined…
HARARE – Ecobank International (Ecobank)’s newly appointed chief executive Thierry Tanor is expected in the country today. Tanor’s agenda involves mapping the Pan African group’s Zimbabwe unit growth strategy among, other key issues. In 2010, Ecobank — which has operations in 32 countries — bought a 70 percent stake in the then Premier Finance Group…
HARARE – Sungura musician Alick Macheso is happy with the quality of his latest album Kwatakabva Mitunhu (Kure Kwekure) which he believes matches the standards set by his previous eight albums. The sungura kingpin’s ninth album, which has not been officially launched yet, has not excited fans as expected with many music critics suggesting that…
HARARE – Talent alone does not guarantee success. One man whose career aptly summed up this old adage is George Takundwa, whose unrelenting quest to defy segregation saw him gain nationwide bodybuilding acclaim during pre and post-Independence Zimbabwe. The seven-time Mr Ironman, three time Mr Rhodesia and four time Mr Zimbabwe champion died at Parirenyatwa…
HARARE – Talented young rappers Tehn Diamond and Junior Brown’s just-released video for the single track Happy has taken Zimbabwe by storm. Within a week of its release, the video has attracted over 4000 views prompting Tehn Diamond whose real name is Tendai Nguni to try the video’s chances on the international platform. “It was…
HARARE – The talk outside churches was about how many 16-year-olds received a car and $150 for Christmas. The cars are second-hand cheap Japanese imports and the $150 is for buying a driving licence. Ever tried to get a driving licence without paying a bribe? Every step of the process from the learners’ licence to…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Boxing Committee (ZBC) yesterday forwarded names to Sports minister David Coltart of the individuals they are hoping will be co-opted into the Zimbabwe Board of Wrestling and Boxing Control (ZBWBC). Coltart dissolved the previous board led by Richard Hondo at the end of last year and is expected to announce…
