HARARE – Wananchi, to the majority of citizens the sole concern is to seek the mundane reproduction of their families and ordinary lives in these tough times. It is tough and cold out there. The ugly teeth of poverty are tearing apart the very essence of a nation’s existence. The citizen is being turned inside…
HARARE – We thought as a country we had buried the HIV/Aids ghost which at one time saw Zimbabwe recording 2 000 deaths a week. But latest figures released by the National Aids Council (Nac) showing a rise in the HIV prevalence rate are disturbing. Zimbabwe’s HIV prevalence rate has increased in the last four…
EDITOR — There is no point in shunning testing and counselling centres as long as one is sexually active. People seem scared of visiting these centres because they might discover the worst. This is a foolish mentality because if you are HIV positive, denying it doesn’t make you well. Rather it exposes you to the…
EDITOR — Zimbabwe is adorned with many scenic areas that attract regional and international tourists every year. Simultaneously, it is beset with issues like unemployment, hunger, economic maladies and other difficulties. As a result of this paradox, people find themselves resorting to desperate acts to survive. The recent poisoning of elephants, invasion of safaris or…
EDITOR — Highlanders FC have come a long way. Their clash with Harare City last Saturday was their litmus test. They have perseverance and tenacity. For a moment it seemed as if they were going to crack under the pressure but the Bulawayo giants have a fighting spirit. If they keep up this attitude they…
HARARE – Mimosa Mining Company (Mimosa) — jointly owned by Impala Platinum (Implats) and Aquarius Platinum (Aquarius) — plans to shed 100 workers under a voluntary retrenchment exercise as part of cost containment measures. The Zvishavane-based platinum group metals (PGM) producer, employing around 1 700 people, recorded a decline in revue to $33,5 million in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe will negotiate Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) cautiously, Trade minister Mike Bimha said ahead of the forthcoming 9th World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Bali, Indonesia, next month. The country is among East and Southern African (ESA) countries set to pursue EPAs negotiations with the European Union at the conference. “There are…
HARARE – Explosive South African house band Mi Casa is set to return to Harare on Saturday for a one-off concert at Old Georgians Sports Club in Groombridge. The award-winning Mzansi group’s November 16 show follows its electric maiden performance in Zimbabwe during the Harare International Festival of Arts (Hifa) in May. The talented trio,…
HARARE – Afro-fusion musician Alexio Kawara has launched a social responsibility initiative that aims to assist disadvantaged school-going children. Kawara, who was propelled to star status by the hit Shaina, launched the programme called Tose at the Zimbabwe German Society (ZGS) on November 7. The social responsibility programme derives its name from the title track…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has been hailed by many commentators as having a lot of talent in the arts. When one considers the situation in which most arts and culture promoters and practitioners operate, one can appreciate why it is generally accepted that the country has immense talent. There are many aspects that have been identified…
