HARARE – Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa has remained tight-lipped on the country’s plans to repay its $1,8 billion arrears to multilateral lenders. This was after the debt-ridden nation failed to meet the June 30, 2016 deadline to repay its debts to preferred creditors — the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the African Development…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has banned the manufacture and importation of incandescent light bulbs in an effort to save electricity and reduce power outages. The country needs about 2 200MW of power, but is only able to generate about half of its power requirements from domestic sources. According Statutory Instrument 21 of 2017 published last week,…
HARARE – The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is set to review its commercial banking operations to concentrate more on development projects, Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa has said. The Treasury chief last week said IDBZ has so far received several consultancy jobs from government to plug an anticipated revenue loss. “Going forward, the IDBZ…
HARARE – Mazda BT-50 is built tough to take on any task, and do it in style. It delivers grunt and refined comfort with every drive. Fill it with gear, pull a load or take it off road. As a workhorse or a weekend warrior, it’s always up to the challenge. The vehicle’s “Kodo design”…
HARARE – Sungura musician Peter “Young Igwe” Moyo has been deserted by long-serving manager Suko Dube and sound engineer Robert Gomba due to financial problems reportedly affecting the band’s operations. Dube, who also doubled up as Young Igwe’s sound engineer, confirmed his departure from Utakataka Express but unwilling to shed more light on why he…
HARARE – Ever since he took over as the leader of Orchestra Dendera Kings after the death of his father in 2005, Suluman Chimbetu has generally come across as a dyed-in-the-wool supporter for the ruling Zanu PF party. The 34-year old artiste has had a long association with Zanu PF thanks largely to the fact…
HARARE – When Rute Mbangwa, 32, first ventured into music over a decade and half ago, jazz was largely associated with mature people but the teenage musician could not resist its laid back tunes. Aged 16, Rute joined a group called Another Tribe which also included her cousin Rockford “Roki” Josphats, Ngoni Kambarami and Sebede….
HARARE – For most tobacco users, tobacco cravings or urges to smoke can be powerful. But you’re not at the mercy of these cravings. When an urge to use tobacco strikes, remember that although it may be intense, it will probably pass within five to 10 minutes whether or not you smoke a cigarette or…
HARARE – Do you know anyone who isn’t at times stressed out these days? The pace of modern life makes stress management a necessary skill for everyone. Many people juggle multiple responsibilities, work, home life, caregiving and relationships. Learning to identify problems and implement solutions is the key to successful stress reduction. Stress is a…
MUTARE – Blindness has not inhibited Johannes Lovemore Landini (42) from being one of Mutare’s finest weavers and craftsmen. Landini has earned a great reputation for weaving quality products like chest of drawers, chairs, coffee tables and lounge suites using reeds. Many have found it difficult to accept the fact that the gritty Landini only…
