HARARE – Propasals for Zimbabwe to adopt the South African rand as the major instrument of trade amid growing United States dollar shortages has attracted mixed views, with some economists firm that it will boost the economy while some warn it could upend the country’s wealth through devaluation. The comments by leading economists in a…
HARARE – When Mwatsara Beta began working as a gold panner along Chiambuka River in Ngorima communal lands of Chimanimani — in the sun, mud and noise of one of Zimbabwe’s prime panning sites, the other miners laughed in disbelief. They asked her if she had mistaken the Chiambuka River for a hairdressing salon. And…
HARARE – World Food Programme (WFP) has exceeded its school feeding scheme by more than 1 000 from its targeted 76 000 children. In an interview with the Daily News on Sunday, WFP country director Eddie Rowe said the programme had been targeting drought-stricken areas of the country. “We actually surpassed our target and were…
HARARE – Our reporter Bridget Mananavire talks to village health worker Mandy Mugari of Seke who plays an essential role in the primary health care system and the fight against HIV/Aids. She explains her mission to expand access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care under very difficult conditions, and the potential to achieve sustainable epidemic…
HARARE – During his mega birthday celebrations in the resort town of Matobo, President Robert Mugabe was feted with giant cakes, his supporters ate game meat and drank choice-ales, but almost three months on, the presents continue pouring in for the 93-year-old. Last week, Mugabe received an eight carat gold watch, a massage or special…
HARARE – Reports that the City of Bulawayo had lifted restrictions on water supplies must have come as a relief for residents of Zimbabwe’s second largest city. The Friday edition of our sister paper, the Daily News, carried this story, indicating that water levels in dams which supply Bulawayo improved significantly following months of heavy…
HARARE – For many the mere mention of Don Dada brings to mind Jamaican dancehall legend Super Cat who attracted international acclaim with a similarly titled hit in 1992. As such, one would expect an artiste using Don Dada as his stage name to be a full-blooded dancehall one. Interestingly, that is not the case…
HARARE – Chicken Inn succumbed to their first defeat of the season after falling 2-1 to an organised and determined Bulawayo City in a Castle Premiership match at Luveve Stadium yesterday. After thrashing PSL Premiership returnees Bantu Rovers last weekend many thought the Gamecocks were the team to beat this season but yesterday Rahman Gumbo…
HARARE – CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe says his charges are eager to scale greater heights despite a slow start to the season and expects better form when they host Harare City in a Castle Premiership tie this afternoon at the National Sports Stadium. The champions, who are seeking a second successive championship, opened their…
HARARE – These two social football clubs lack glittering CVs but tell that to anyone of the fans who have thronged Raylton Sports Club and you risk going home with a black eye. This venue, famous in the 90s when it used to be the training facility for both Dynamos and CAPS United, hums with…
