HARARE – President Robert Mugabe and his powerful wife, Grace — yesterday belted the warring Zanu PF factions before calling them to unite ahead of the much-anticipated next year’s elections. The wily nonagenarian skirted other hot issues devouring his party and went straight to the heart of yesterday’s rally — unity, deciding to park the …
HARARE – Zanu PF youth league leader Kudzanai Chipanga has expressed disappointment in the acquisition of Barclays Bank Zimbabwe (BBZ) by a foreign bank, questioning government’s sincerity in empowering locals. BBZ was this week acquired by a Malawian financial institution — First Merchant (FMB) Bank — from Barclays PLC, despite efforts by local management to…
HARARE – First Lady Grace Mugabe and Zanu PF youth league leader Kudzanai Chipanga yesterday castigated Marondera council for fixing potholed roads only because President Robert Mugabe was holding a rally in the town. Speaking at the Zanu PF youth rally in Marondera, Grace said rehabilitation of the town’s roads was supposed to be done,…
HARARE – MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai is set to address the “mother of all rallies” in Gweru, which he will jointly hold with other opposition parties and civic organisations. According to MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu, the rally has been cleared by the police. [GoogleAd] He said the long-time President Robert Mugabe rival has invited members…
HARARE – The Health ministry has challenged the National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) to find ways of reducing the price of blood, which is considered too high compared to other countries in the region. Sidney Makarau, the ministry’s principal director (Curative Service), said if NBSZ manages to reduce its operating costs, the cost of…
PRETORIA – The High Court in Johannesburg will on Friday morning hear an appeal by President Jacob Zuma against a ruling that he must hand over records explaining his controversial Cabinet reshuffle. The infamous late night reshuffle saw Pravin Gordhan axed as finance minister, along with his deputy Mcebisi Jonas, among others. At the time,…
HARARE – This year’s edition of Shoko Festival will run in Harare from September 29 to October 1 at the Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences along Rotten Row. According to festival coordinator Natalie Kombe, Shoko Festival now in its seventh year, will run under the theme “Youtopia.” “The theme this year celebrates the individual and…
HARARE – Music star Jah Prayzah is Zimbabwe’s representative in Coke Studio Africa 2017, a music flagship show that resulted from the merger of Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa. The Uzumba-born artiste is among different artistes from over 30 African countries who are collaborating. These include Khaligraph Jones & Band, Becca from…
HARARE – Grammy Award-winning British soul singer Joss Stone will perform at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale tonight as part of a world tour which is taking her to 196 countries. The internationally-acclaimed British star, who is known for hits such as Fell in Love With A Boy, The Love We Had (Stays on my…
HARARE – The Harare leg of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival 2017 is on today at Warren Bar in Warren Park. Several traditional dance groups will compete for the title won by Maramuro Agure last year. Winners of the contest will walk away with $300 with runner up pocketing $200. The traditional dance group…
