HARARE – Unscrupulous “massage parlours” are pushing traditional and legitimate operators out of business by offering sex work. Many massage spas in major towns are offering what they call “extras” on top of internationally recognised forms of body massage such as Swedish, Indian, Rungu, Thai Foot massage and Hot Stone therapy in a bid to…
HARARE – In November last year, Miss World Zimbabwe Chiedza Lorraine Mhosva failed in her bid to be the first local national queen to be crowned Miss World. Miss India Manushi Chhillar was the winner of Miss World 2017 with Miss England Stephanie Hill landing the first runner-up slot. The second runner-up title at the…
HARARE – Dynamos’ bid to assemble a competitive side ahead of the 2018 Castle Lager Premiership season suffered a huge blow after midfielder Tichaona Chipunza dumped the club to join rivals Ngezi Platinum Stars, Daily News on Sunday can reveal. Chipunza, who was voted the club’s Most Consistent Player last season after making 33 league…
HARARE – The Zambezi Cheetahs yesterday began their preparations for the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens finals to be held in San Francisco, United States in July. Our Sports Editor Nigel Matongorere caught up with the side’s captain Hilton Mudariki recently. Below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: It’s a big year for the…
HARARE – George Charamba, the man who served former president Robert Mugabe for over 30 years and mediated the veteran ruler’s resignation under pressure from the military and his party, has lifted the lid on the fallen strongman’s final moments in power. Charamba, who has seamlessly traded garments and is now speaking on behalf of…
HARARE – Music superstar Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will make a maiden appearance at the prestigious Festival Sur le Niger held annually in early February in the Malian city of Segou. The highly-rated festival brings on the same stage rising contemporary and traditional artistes from Mali as well as international music stars. [GoogleAd] At the multi-disciplinary…
HARARE – Zora star Leonard Zhakata, gospel songstress Bethany Pasinawako and Thembalami will headline a fundraising concert to be held at Longcheng Plaza on January 27 to raise funds for orphans. Dubbed “Save a Dream Campaign,” the concert will also feature Tatenda Mahachi, Vabati vaJesu, Simon Tawengwa, Sesfikile and eight-year-old Kutenda Gabs. [GoogleAd] Nicole Zinyowera,…
HARARE – South Africa-based Zimbabwean entertainment entrepreneur Batsirai Masvinge has come up with gigs dubbed 263 Nights. The concerts named after Zimbabwe’s area code, have become must-attend events for Zimbabweans based in South Africa yearning to get a taste of home. [Adz] Boasting a rotation of world-renowned DJs and surprise performances, 263 Nights, which are…
HARARE – Zimbabwe is targeting to have at least 2,5 million tourists visiting the country this year, Tourism minister Priscah Mupfumira has said. The minister told stakeholders yesterday that tourism is a key economic sector that has the potential to contribute towards economic growth. “In Zimbabwe the tourism sector is an acknowledged economic pillar that…
HARARE – The value of transactions processed through the National Payments System (NPS) declined by 37 percent, to close the week ending December 29, 2017 at $1, 675 billion according to the latest Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Weekly Economic Highlights. RBZ said the decline was mainly driven by a 46 percent decrease in the…
