HARARE – Mbira legend Wilfred Tichaona Mafrika, better known as Nyamasvisva, will perform for the first time this month at the Book Café on Friday. Nyamasvisva, backed by his band Mawungira, was in Sweden the greater part of this month where he performed at several venues during the Swedish Cultural Week. He also gave lectures…
HARARE – The re-enactment of a new Mines and Minerals Act has been stalled as the draft document is currently at the Attorney-General’s office for consideration, Mines minister Walter Chidhakwa has said. He said the draft policy will be sent to Parliament for ratification and implementation after complete scrutiny by the AG’s office. “Our problem…
HARARE – Listed clothing retailer Edgars Stores Limited (Edgars) is targeting a 193 percent growth in profit to $4,7 million in the 2014 financial year. The group recorded a $1,6 million profit in the half year to July. During the six months, its performance was significantly affected by an acute liquidity crisis, sluggish economic growth,…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo residents have turned down the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Debt Assumption Bill, arguing that they are not prepared to subsidise government’s “extravagance and foolish decisions”. This comes amid growing consensus that the $1,1 billion debt — incurred through quasi fiscal activities in Zimbabwe’s pre-dollarisation era — must be audited first, as…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s rebuilding exercise will kick-off next week when the Warriors travel to Gaborone for an international friendly against Botswana. The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) in August announced it has disbanded the Warriors after failure to progress to the later stages of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers, although the real meaning…
HARARE – Vusi Sibanda took five wickets with his part-time medium pace but Zimbabwe A ended day two of their second unofficial Test with Bangladesh reeling on 91-6, still 167 runs behind. Bangladesh A totalled 258 runs at Fatullah after being asked to bat first. They scored 88 runs for no loss before rain restricted…
HARARE – CAPS United senior player Hardlife Zvirekwi insists the entire team is firmly behind embattled coach Taurai Mangwiro and believes the Green Machine can turn things around in the remaining seven games of the Castle Premiership. Mangwiro’s coaching ability has come under heavy scrutiny from a section of the club’s fans after the nil…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Soccer Coaches Association of Zimbabwe (Zisca) has spoken out against the persecution of coaches by supporters. Last weekend, CAPS United coach Taurai Mangwiro was confronted by rowdy Makepekepe fans, who were baying for his blood, following the 0-0 draw with How Mine at Rufaro Stadium. Police has to use force to…
HARARE – Relegation-threatened Shabanie Mine will be hoping for a miracle to save their Castle Premiership status when they face log leaders Dynamos this weekend. Jairos Tapera’s men are battling for survival in the top-flight league as they currently sit in 14th place on the log and need to collect maximum points in the remaining…
HARARE – The National Association of Secondary School Heads (Nash) Under-20 football tournament received a major boost yesterday after Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe unveiled sponsorship package for this year’s edition. The country’s ten provinces are expected to battle it out for the glittering trophy at the finals set for next month. And as part…
