HARARE – With almost all legislators having declared their interest to seek a fresh mandate to represent their respective constituencies, the million dollar question is whether they still have the confidence of the electorate whom they literally deserted soon after their election in 2008. The Daily News spoke to MPs across the political divide to…
HARARE – Wasteful Harare City blew away several chances to be held by newly-promoted Black Rhinos in an entertaining Castle Premiership match yesterday. Harare City’s Obsorn Mukuradare thrust the hosts into the lead on 23 minutes while the gritty soldiers plucked a point from the jaws of defeat six minutes from time through Wonder Kapinda….
HARARE – It is said that an apple does not fall too far from its tree — meaning, for example, that children and followers of religious formations tend to live the life of their parents and leaders. So it seems to be the case with some of the followers of self-proclaimed prophet, Emmanuel Makandiwa. A…
HARARE – Local pros Dean Schoultz and Adam McKinlay both shot a one-under 71 to win the Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open Pre-Qualifier tournament at Chapman Golf Club yesterday. Schoultz and McKinlay were one shot ahead of the rest of the field as they were the only golfers to finish below par. Tanaka Mhere, a 15-year-old…
HARARE – Controversial businessman Joseph Kanyekanye has been suspended as a director and chairman of Capital Bank Corporation (Capital) amid allegations of gross irregularities, corporate governance malpractices, and interference in management processes. His suspension follows a directive a fortnight ago from the National Social Security Authority (Nssa), Capital’s parent organisation, that he be placed on…
HARARE – Denmark says it will disburse $40 million per year for the next three years to Zimbabwe as part of strategies to facilitate the country’s economic revival. Ib Petersen, Denmark’s Foreign Affairs minister, said the money will go towards funding development projects. “We are closely working with the African Development Bank, $40 million will…
HARARE – A depleted Harare Sports Club began defence of their title with a resounding 56-12 victory over Gweru Sports Club at HSC. After losing several senior players such as hooker Raymond Dzvairo, utility forward Jakov Jakov as well as utility backs Cleopas Makotose and Tangai Nemadire during the off season, many thought the defending…
BINGA – One has to travel to Binga District in Matabeleland North Province to understand why people here, who are mainly Tonga, have been rejecting Zanu PF since Independence while keeping loyalty to opposing parties. Roads are out of shape, health centres are kilometres away and mud structures make for classrooms, in the few areas…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe and his bitter political rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai might be sworn enemies. But, whenever they privately meet, they are sure to agree they have a common headache — fierce factionalism driven by top officials with an eye on succession. Impending primary elections to choose candidates in both parties have…
HARARE – So, last week, Robert Mugabe, “Africa’s oldest leader and the world’s second oldest after Shimon Peres of Israel”, attended the inauguration of “Kenya’s youngest president ever”. I was honestly embarrassed for Mugabe. What was an out of touch 89-year-old, who has been in power for more than three decades, doing at the swearing-in…
