HARARE – Zimbabwe still lags behind in adhering to sustainable business practices, says the Institute for Sustainability Africa (Insaf). Its chief executive Rodney Ndamba said sustainability reporting — entailing an organisation presenting its values and governance model, and demonstrating the link between its strategy and its commitment to a sustainable global economy — is increasingly…
LONDON – Manchester United have confirmed their decision to appoint Louis van Gaal as their new manager to replace David Moyes. The current Dutch manager has vowed that he will “make history” at the club when he takes over in July after the World Cup. He has signed a three-year deal and will make Ryan…
HARARE – Genuine concern is once again being expressed about President Robert Mugabe’s state of health, after he embarked on yet another visit to Singapore last week for a “routine” eye check-up. Mugabe’s visit to the South-East Asian city state, is his third this year alone — all of them for the said “routine” eye…
HARARE – Zimbabwean art curator Mary Majoni recently exhibited at Art Monaco – the fastest growing contemporary and modern art fair in the French Riviera. Dedicated to showcasing contemporary and modern art in an elegant and glamorous flare, this event attracts art and culture enthusiasts to access exclusive artwork that regularly invades the wealthy Principality…
TRIPOLI – The Libyan government has insisted that it remains in control of the country despite a series of heavy attacks and clashes over the weekend. The parliament building in the capital Tripoli was overrun by a militia group, and two people were killed. Later a militia spokesman demanded that the assembly hand over power…
MOSCOW – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops near Ukraine’s border to withdraw, the Kremlin says. Units in the Rostov, Belgorod and Bryansk regions should return to their permanent bases, a statement said. Russia has made similar statements in the past, only for Nato to report no change. Correspondents say the removal of some…
MUTARE – Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development minister Oppah Muchinguri has revealed extraordinary figures showing the extent of the rape of children below the age of 16. The statistics show that the number of victims is nearly 5 000 a year, with very few of the attackers convicted let alone arrested. Senior police officers…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s government has reportedly ordered the replacement of China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) on the expansion of Hwange Power Station (HPS) in a desperate bid to improve power supplies, it has emerged. Government is under pressure to improve supplies of power as it is one of the key services needed in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has embarked on electoral reforms which seek to end the bickering and quarrelling which has dogged previous elections but the public consultations to the Electoral Amendment Bill were marred by chaos and accusations of little consultation. Senior Assistant Editor Guthrie Munyuki speaks to Election Resource Centre (ERC) executive director Tawanda Chimhini and…
HARARE – Richman Rangwani, a Zanu PF councillor for Mhondoro Ngezi, has come out in the open to champion rights of homosexuals, a move likely to spark censure from his homophobic party which advocates full enforcement of laws that criminalise same sex marriages in the southern African nation. The controversy erupted during the International Day…
