HARARE – The relationship between the head of an organisation and his subordinates is predicated on trust. This concept is applicable to a head of state and government and his ministers. President Robert Mugabe’s public excoriation of his Information minister Jonathan Moyo indicates that such trust in his minister does not exist. Mugabe traduced Moyo…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has secured a $20 million grant from Denmark aimed at infrastructure development. The financing will be channelled through Zim-Fund — a multi-donor trust fund managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB). It is part of the Denmark-Zimbabwe Development Partnership Programme for 2013 to 2016. The programme is focused on supporting inclusive economic…
HARARE – Without a doubt, football administration in Zimbabwe has had its fair share of problems – and some of them self-inflicted and highly unnecessary. From the times of Nelson Chirwa, Trevor Carelse-Juul, Leo Mugabe, Wellington Nyatanga to the current executive led by Cuthbert Dube, the country has been rocked by a number of administrative…
HARARE – Listed grocer OK Zimbabwe (OK) says red tape is stalling its regional expansion plans. Its chief executive Willard Zireva said the group’s efforts to set up operations in two countries he did not disclose (but are reportedly Mozambique and Zambia), have “proved difficult”. “If you go into some of the African countries, those…
JOHANNESBURG – Last December, South Africa (SA) and the world buried Nelson Mandela, a freedom fighter who led his people — to freedom — from the most vicious form of institutionalised racism in modern times. He was the face and symbol of the epic struggle against apartheid, and even 27 years of incarceration could not…
HARARE – Delta Corporation Limited (Delta)’s subsidiary, Megapak — the sole manufacturer of plastic crates in Zimbabwe — says government should regulate loan interest rates to facilitate cheaper borrowing. The unit, facing capitalisation challenges, is seeking capital to replace its antiquated machinery. “We need affordable capital and if government can help regulate lending rates, we…
HARARE – Multiple award winning musician, Jah Prayzah has been roped in by the Miss Zimbabwe organisers to record and perform the pageant’s theme song. The song titled Tsvarakadenga was recorded last week and will be available to the public on the day of the pageant. “I composed the song and it is an honour…
HARARE – The Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) is set to refurbish the ladies’ toilets at Rezende Street, as part of their corporate social responsibility programme. Tafadzwa Simba, Hifa’s head of media and community liaison, said they would commence work at the end of July as they were still processing some paper work…
HARARE – While there seems to be some concern over the hiring of models by nightclubs to showcase and mingle with revellers, I still think such synergies have proven worthwhile for future business engagements for the girls. I am saying this because models are a professional and ambitious young people who also work within a…
HARARE – The son of sungura legend Leonard Dembo, Tendai is set to launch his debut solo album tomorrow at Private Lounge in the capital. Tendai’s forthcoming seven-track project is entitled Kupa Kwashe and he will be assisted by seasoned marabi musician Kireni Zulu and the group Extra Kwazvose during the event. He told the…
