HARARE – Analysts say Zanu PF bigs are “too docile” to ever contemplate challenging President Robert Mugabe or move to force the nonagenarian to retire. The sentiments come despite the growing pressure from some supporters of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa that the ruling party holds an extraordinary congress to deal specifically with Mugabe’s succession. Vocal…
HARARE – The Warriors will have to negotiate a difficult passage to be at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals after they were pitted in what appears a tricky group for the qualifiers. According to the draw held on Thursday evening in Libreville, Gabon, the Warriors, who are preparing for their 2017 Afcon…
JOHANNESBURG – This is one Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament which got Zimbabwe football fans really talking. Not that they don’t have a sound argument. The Warriors left for the Central African country of Gabon oozing confident because not a lot of teams participating at Gabon 2017 have got such an array of talent…
HARARE – With only a year and few months left before the 2018 elections, political and social analysts contend that the governing Zanu PF government will not entertain any electoral reforms as this will be tantamount to surrendering power. Election Resource Centre (ERC) director Tawanda Chimhinhi said chances for real and consequential reforms are fast…
HARARE – With February 18 set as the date for the 16th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), the onus is now on the organisers to ensure that they put in place an event which will win the endorsement of all the stakeholders. The Namas are Zimbabwe’s only multi-disciplinary awards and as such…
HARARE – Beginning tomorrow, the senior Zimbabwe national soccer team goes into battle at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Gabon against three of the continent’s football powerhouses in the form of Tunisia, Senegal and Algeria. As Zimbabweans, we should all temporarily switch off from our daily grind for survival and root for…
HARARE – Zimbabwe is working towards establishing a bank that will represent youth interests in the country’s financial sector as well as provide credit to upstarts and small to medium enterprises. Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa said he made a provision for establishment of a youth bank in this year’s budget. “Treasury has announced in the…
HARARE – American agriculture equipment manufacturer, Case IH (Case), is this year celebrating 175 years of operations. The global company’s president, Andreas Klauser, said the anniversary was a testament to many years of quality, perseverance and progress. “I find it amazing to see just how far the farming industry and our company have come during…
HARARE – Rapper Tehn Diamond has finally released his debut album titled A few Good Poems on ITunes and several other online platforms. The album features award-winning Ghanaian rapper, singer and songwriter, M.anifest, who attracted international acclaim a few years ago when he collaborated with American music star Erykah Badu on a track titled Dam(n)….
HARARE – Theatre in the Park has taken a month’s break due to failure by Harare playwrights to come up with new plays. Harare’s premier theatre venue, run by Rooftop Promotions, will resume operations next month. Rooftop Promotions director Daves Guzha has taken a dig at Harare-based playwrights who are playing second fiddle to their…
