HARARE – Zimbabwean golfer Ryan Cairns closed with a final round of 71 to finish four under-par at the European Tour sanctioned Tswane Open in South Africa yesterday. Cairns, who was the country’s sole representative at the tournament, had earlier shot rounds of 70, 69 and 74 as he tied for 39. Former Ryder Cup…
WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Russia has flouted international law by sending troops to Ukraine. In a 90-minute telephone conversation, Mr Obama urged the Russian leader to pull forces back to bases in Crimea. Mr Putin responded by saying that Moscow reserves the right to protect…
HARARE – Thank you very much for the kind words pertaining to the Harare International Festival of the Arts’ (Hifa’s) contribution to the community and for highlighting the work Hifa does in bringing communities together. We would just like to add to the discussion you began through your editorial of February 27. Firstly, It must…
HARARE – Fashion model Rairo Chengetai Gunguwo says modelling is a game changer which can open windows of opportunities for the less-fortunate. The 22-year-old Miss Zimbabwe hopeful, who was Miss Universities first runner-up in 2012, believes she is a classic example of the positive of impact of modelling. “Modelling brings out more than people think,…
HARARE – The Tourism ministry says it is pursuing investment opportunities in gold and diamond mining. This comes as the Walter Mzembi-led ministry, in a rather awkward and unprecedented move, last year established a special purpose vehicle, Mosi oa Tunya Development Company. It said the move was targeted at broadening its revenue base and raise…
EDITOR — While several people would be awestruck by the amount Bona is likely to make from wedding gifts or the lavishness of the event itself, perhaps a few can spare a thought for the purpose and significance of the whole event. Bona is a very prominent figure in the country — being President Robert…
EDITOR — In my view Tendai Biti is too weak to challenge Morgan Tsvangirai. Promise Mkwananzi and Elton Mangoma are undisputed democrats who should be applauded for their bold stance on Tsvangirai. The future of the MDC does not lie in the hands of people like Biti, Nelson Chamisa or Ian Makone but in fair…
HARARE – African presidents, billionaires, rich local businessmen, diplomats and socialites yesterday attended the opulent wedding of President Robert Mugabe’s first daughter Bona. In the process, the estimated 4 000 guests were given a rare opportunity to view the First Family’s lavish private home in Borrowdale, which has for long remained a secret. Mugabe’s massive…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s neighbours had a hell of a day yesterday being subjected to rigorous searches by gun-totting security details as First Daughter Bona, tied the knot to Simba Chikore at a splendorous ceremony attended by the crème de le crème. While it was all pomp and fanfare at Mugabe’s plush Borrowdale home,…
HARARE – Harare House that has been lying idle for more than a decade has been converted to council offices. Harare City Council spokesperson Leslie Gwindi said Harare House is now housing the Harare Sunshine Holdings, a business arm of council. “Harare House (formerly Harare Mayoral Mansion) is now used as council offices, conference centre,…
