HARARE – State-run mobile cellular firm, NetOne, is preparing a $219m expansion war chest as it aims to reclaim pole position lost to rivals after experiencing capitalisation problems. Managing director, Reward Kangai, speaks to senior assistant editor Guthrie Munyuki and below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: NetOne had a head start in the…
HARARE – A group of white Zimbabweans have joined the anti-sanctions lobby, calling on the European Union (EU), United States and Britain to lift the restrictions on Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Against Sanctions (Zas) group, which will be officially launched on March 24, includes former Zimbabwe Cricket captain Heath Streak, Mathew Smith and his father Gary….
HARARE – The much-awaited Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe’s Read & Win Grand Draw is happening tomorrow at 1400hrs at the 8th Floor of Trust Towers in Harare. The first of its kind; it aims to reward loyal readers. The draw concludes the competition which was launched on October 17 last year that has seen winners…
HARARE – Popular musician Jah Prayzah and his Third Generation Band will have to slow down on shows after undergoing a circumcision procedure yesterday to protect themselves against the Aids virus. The 26-year-old Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe circumcision ambassador, was circumcised yesterday together with six band members and close friend, Daniel Kapfumvuti. Soon after…
HARARE – A woman yesterday dragged her polygamous husband before the Harare Civil Court claiming he bashes her because she wants a divorce. Marvis Matumba told magistrate Tafadzwa Muvhami that she no longer loves her husband, Shingirai Chibanda, but he assaults her each time she says she wants to leave. She was seeking a protection…
HARARE – A poor away record will be Dynamos’ Achilles heel in their quest to reach the group stages of the African Champions League this season following another winless match outside the country. The Glamour Boys reached the first round of the competition after defeating Botswana champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs 4-1 on aggregate. POOR TRAVELLERS:…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo giants Highlanders must have left their fans who watched the Bob90 Super Cup semi – final clash against Harare City at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday wondering if the many stars on their books will deliver. Highlanders fielded in their starting line a team that included six Warriors players in goalkeeper Munyaradzi Diya,…
GABORONE – Dynamos coach Calisto Pasuwa hopes to stem the Glamour Boys’ poor away record in the African Champions League after the 1-1 draw with Mochudi Centre Chiefs here on Sunday. Although the draw sealed passage for the Zimbabwe champions into the first round, where they will now meet AS Vita of the Democratic Republic…
HARARE – How Mine coach Philani “Beefy” Ncube has hailed his side’s commitment and determination after Chikurupati progressed to the first round of the African Confederations Cup at the weekend. The Mbada Diamonds finalists, who were playing in their first ever continental assignment, won the first leg 4-0 in Bulawayo last week before beating Chuoni…
HARARE – As a cadet business reporter on the Chronicle newspaper in Bulawayo years ago, Miriam Sibanda would occasionally be assigned to cover football matches whenever the sports desk was understaffed. It was an extra responsibility at first, but a worthy experience all the same – one which saw Miriam fall in love with the…
