HARARE – Ghanaian Big Brother representative, Elikem painted the town red on Friday, after jetting in Zimbabwe to visit his lover, Pokello. Elikem was welcomed into the country by hundreds of his and Pokello’s fans who were led by “Team Polikem.” The two, Elikem and Pokello seem to be madly in love. Upon his arrival…
HARARE – A 47-year-old mechanic who sold his client’s car and went on to lie to the police that the vehicle had been stolen was granted bail on Friday by Magistrate Anita Tshuma. Nickson Manyadza was facing a car theft charge. According to prosecutor Sharon Mashavira, in February this year, Manyadza was given a white…
HARARE – Two Epworth residents were hauled before the courts after they went on an alleged house breaking spree in Westgate, Harare. Memory Jembere, 34 and Innocent Nyamusakuri, 33 were remanded in custody on Friday by magistrate, Anita Tshuma after it was established that Nyamusakuri was not a first time offender. They were advised to…
EDITOR — I find reports and rumours of attacks on Zimbabweans by Zimbabweans thoroughly vexing and disappointing. As a people we have gone through enough trauma, persecution, desperation, vagabondage and ridicule. We need time to lick our wounds and focus on the imminent future. The MDC have been posting updates on their Facebook page of…
EDITOR — Load shedding is ruining business in the country. I was shocked when power outages accelerated in the Central Business District. I know that we are presently struggling as a country, but something has to be done urgently before companies incur heavy loses. There are some industries, firms and sectors that can not do…
HARARE – Poor international perception of Zimbabwe’s public institutions continues to weigh the country down, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said. According to the latest WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2013–2014, public institutions continue to receive a weak assessment, particularly related to corruption, security, and government favouritism, although overall the assessment of this pillar has…
HARARE – Zimbabwe cricket team lost the first Test to Pakistan by a crushing 221runs after a disappointing morning session on the fifth and final day at Harare Sports Club on Saturday morning. The beauty and ugly nature of Test cricket is the ability to strike when it matters most and the inability to hang…
HARARE – Zimbabwe national football team might be out of contention for a 2014 World Cup place but captain Masimba Mambare believes Sunday’s encounter against Mozambique is an opportunity to build on their new found form. The Warriors who seat at the root of the African Zone Group G with just one point from five…
HARARE – Zimbabwe football coach Ian Gorowa has called on his players to avoid the unwanted record of failing to win a match in their failed 2014 World Cup qualification bid. The Warriors, who anchor Group G with one point, take on Mozambique in their final qualifier at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow hoping to end a…
NAIROBI – Kenyan MPs have approved a motion to leave the International Criminal Court (ICC) following an emergency debate. A bill to this effect is expected to be introduced in the next 30 days, after opposition MPs boycotted the vote. The ICC has charged President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto with crimes against…
