HARARE – For many people around the world, a day like today — variously known as Independence Day, Freedom Day or National Day in different countries — is a very special and joyous occasion indeed. Be it in South Africa, the United States of America, or China for that matter, the day is not just…
HARARE – Known for their reserved nature, apostolic sect women were swinging their hips to sungura maestro Aleck Macheso’s tunes yesterday, as Zimbabweans showed rare unity to commemorate the country’s 33rd independence anniversary. Donning snow-white long dresses and headgear, the women grabbed the spotlight with their near perfect imitation of Macheso’s Chikopokopo dance in bays…
HARARE – London-listed junior resources miner Mwana Africa Limited (Mwana) has dispatched the first nickel concentrate shipment from its Zimbabwe-based Trojan Nickel (Trojan) mine. Trojan — put under care and maintenance in 2008 due to viability challenges — restarted operations last year. The timing of the shipment was in line with previous guidance where Mwana…
HARARE – Zimbabwe marks 33 years of independence today with the future of the country still in limbo despite the successful completion of a contentious constitution-making exercise in which citizens endorsed a new governance charter. The drums of war are already sounding as parties gird themselves for what promises to be the country’s fiercest electoral…
HARARE – In a first for Zimbabwe, the coming harmonised elections will see female politicians benefitting following the decision by Zanu PF and MDC not to allow male politicians to contest against them in primary elections. Currently there are 30 women MPs in the House of Assembly and 21 Senators in the Upper house from…
HARARE – Zimbabwe could rekindle their rivalry with former African champions after they were invited by the Zambian Football Federation to participate in the country’s 20th anniversary of the Gabon air crash. Zifa chief executive Jonathan Mashingaidze revealed this yesterday during the commissioning of the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) Golden Jubilee Organising Committee. “Zambia has…
HARARE – Harare has the highest population of people living with HIV, a top National Aids Council (Nac) official has said. Amon Mpofu, Nac monitoring and evaluation director said the organisation realised that the reduction in prevalence rates between 2006- 2011 was very high in Harare, meaning more people were dying. “The population of Harare…
HARARE – Zimbabwean musician Maxwell Chikowore aka Changa (pictured) is rotting in detention in Eisenstadt, Austria where he awaits deportation. Changa has been held at the prison since April 4. The musician, popular for his video Memo said he has been living in Europe (Austria and Germany) for almost the past decade. Changa moved to…
HARARE – Heath Streak has expressed dismay over his treatment at the hands of Zimbabwe Cricket after his contract was not renewed beyond March. Streak’s contract expired at the same time as former head’s coach Alan Butcher’s deal. Prior to the expiry, Streak engaged ZC on a possible contract renewal, but the former Zimbabwe captain…
HARARE – Leading local pro golfer Ryan Cairns is looking forward to a relaxed build-up to the Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open that tees off here tomorrow. Cairns is carrying the expectations of the entire country of a local winner at Zimbabwe’s premier golf event. Since Marc Cayeux’ was critically injured in a car accident in…
