HARARE – Songbird Chiwoniso Maraire has passed on. Yes, just like that! The mbira music star, 37, died on Wednesday evening at the CitiMed Hospital in Chitungwiza after being admitted with a suspected pneumonia infection. Chiwoniso had been admitted at the hospital for the last 10 days and was awaiting a lung biopsy to examine…
HARARE – As July 31 approaches, politicians vying for political office have been promising potential voters heaven on earth. Local Government, Rural and Urban Development minister Ignatius Chombo says government has scrapped residents’ water bills and is urging Zesa Holdings and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to follow suit “to bring relief to the…
HARARE – Diamond miner Marange Resources (Private) Limited (Marange) is planning exploration activities in Buhera and Chimanimani. The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) wholly-owned subsidiary — whose principal operations are in Manicaland’s Marange fields — is also reportedly in talks with Mbada Diamonds to enhance their cooperation in exploration. Mark Mabhudhu, Marange’s chief operating officer…
HARARE – A labour dispute has rocked the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) after the parastatal defied a Supreme Court order to reinstate sacked employees with full salaries and benefits. Last week, the Court instructed Zimdef to reinstate its four managers, Tendai Tamanikwa (chief levy inspector), Frank Tinarwo (administration and procurement), Emmerson Pamire (human resources)…
HARARE – Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) has today resumed daily direct flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg as the national airline intensifies efforts to consolidate its market share. This comes as Zimbabwe is co-hosting United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)’s 20th general assembly with Zambia in the resort town from August 24 to 29 and demand…
HARARE – After serving as city father in Harare for over seven years, Lisbon Marufu (LM) is now aiming higher and has set his eyes on being elected as one of the 210 lawmakers come July 31 representing Zanu PF in Zengeza West Constituency. In a bid to understand what vision he has for the…
HARARE – Mbira star Chiwoniso Maraire’s sudden death on Wednesday night has plunged Zimbabwe into mourning with fellow artistes and fans struggling to come to terms with the loss of a music icon. Chiwoniso (37) died of suspected pneumonia at CitiMed Hospital in Chitungwiza. She leaves behind two children. Her manageress Tsungi Zvobgo could hardly…
HARARE – Tonight the red-hot Tsviriyo singer, Jah Prayzah begins his weekend programme at Checheche Growth Point in Chipinge district before returning to Harare tomorrow for a show at Joy Centre Night Club in Glen Norah. On Sunday the Uzumba-born artiste and his Third Generation band will descend on Extra Mile in Harare. Dembo Brothers…
HARARE – Outgoing Zimbabwe national football team coach Klaus-Dieter Pagels says he is satisfied with his three-year stay in the country as he bids farewell next week. The 63-year-old, who returns to his native Germany next Wednesday, held his last interview with local media yesterday and expressed satisfaction with his Zimbabwe adventure. Pagels arrived in…
HARARE – Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo has ordered the Harare City Council (HCC) to terminate C&M Golf Range’s lease in the capital to pave way for the construction of a hotel. The controversial decision comes as facility co-runners Ernest Madziro and Emerson Chitakatira — the first black president of the Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association…
