HARARE – After 22 long years at the helm, Peter Chingoka finally decided to relinquish power, and the news was greeted with rapturous applause by the majority of cricket fans, who took to the various social networks. Both Facebook and in particular Twitter were bombarded with statements and questions as the excited fans debated, speculated…
HARARE – As calls for economic dialogue are getting louder by the day, the onus is now on the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) which began its annual congress in Mutare yesterday to be bold and speak frankly with government on the need to revive the economy. It is now clear to all and sundry…
EDITOR — The number of people dying in Zimbabwe’s roads is too much and government needs to act now to ensure that our roads are safe. What is surprising is why we have so many accidents yet there are lots of road blocks on our roads manned by officers supposed to ensure our safety. When…
HARARE – Zimplats appeal hearing against a $26,9 million additional profits tax (APT) bill imposed by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has been set for September 15, 2014. The case, which has been dragging for years, will be heard by the Special Court for Income Tax Appeals. A few years back, the Zimbabwean tax collector issued…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest wireless network operator, Econet has unveiled an international debit card linked to its mobile money transfer facility, Ecocash, in partnership with MasterCard. The move is part of the telecommunications group’s escalated efforts to increase financial inclusion through Ecocash, particularly in the country’s thriving informal market. As much as $7 billion is…
HARARE – Batsirai Chinyanga, young brother to late Studio 263 actor and musician Nevernay “Muwengwa” Chinyanga, believes his second album set for release in September will bring his family name back in the limelight. The Mbare-based rookie musician, who uses the stage name Young Muwengwa, is determined to reap rewards from the legacy created by…
HARARE – Controversial actor Spugah Dhibhura has accused acting Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) chief executive officer Allan Chiweshe of unprofessionally handling the payments of royalties to commissioned drama groups. The actor, whose real name is Clifford Makonese, told the Daily News that he is owed thousands of dollars in royalties by the State broadcaster. “We…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo-based hip-hop artiste Titus Marume will launch his debut 13-track album at Ascot Centre in the city on Saturday. The album will be launched during a rappers battle dubbed Kings of Kings Tournament organised by Grapevine Clothing once every month. The 33-year-old Marume, who is better known as MC Tytoh in hip-hop circles,…
HARARE – Lovemore Kurotwi’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa yesterday accused Transport minister Obert Mpofu of misrepresenting facts to President Robert Mugabe about a joint venture diamond mining deal that led to the arrest of her client. Kurotwi, who is Core Mining and Minerals (Private) Limited director, is accused of causing a potential $2 billion prejudice to…
HARARE – Opposition leader and rehabilitated lawyer Lovemore Madhuku has sensationally accused Constitutional Court judges of being Zanu PF supporters who make decisions in favour of President Robert Mugabe’s party when it is cornered. Madhuku, who was once convicted of stealing trust funds, stunned a gathering in Harare on Tuesday when he alleged that the…
