HARARE – Political leaders appear to be saints for as long as they are in power but tumble off that pedestal of cleanliness once they are out of the power equation. This, however, is not limited to Zimbabwe alone as other countries within and outside Africa have also found themselves in similar situations. Politics is…
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been named in an ugly court case in which prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei accuses his former business partner, youthful legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena, of extortion — following an out-of-court agreement that has since turned sour. Read full story in today’s paper. [Adz]
HARARE – Despite a difficult trading environment, the National Social Security Authority (Nssa) has succeeded in growing its asset base by 41 percent since the new board came in three years ago, the Daily News can report. According to a presentation made by Nssa general manager Liz Chitiga to the Zimbabwe Mining Investment Conference held…
HARARE – The Zimbabwean government says it has no capacity to compensate farmers who lose their crops to natural disasters and veld fires. Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri, pictured, said farmers should take appropriate insurance cover to mitigate risks associated with harsh weather patterns. “All farmers in Zimbabwe are responsible for the insurance of their properties…
HARARE – Following the recent outbreak of listeriosis in South Africa, Colcom Foods has assured its customers and consumers that it will continue to produce “safe, quality foods.” The outbreak of listeria in South Africa has caused panic, as it has resulted in the loss of lives. Reports indicated yesterday that South Africa’s human rights…
HARARE – The Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ), which represents directors’ interests and promotes excellence in corporate governance, held the first of a series of events it has lined up to celebrate its diamond jubilee at a Harare hotel on Monday night. IoDZ was established on March 12, 1958 in Harare by the Britain-based Institute…
HARARE – One of Zimbabwe’s most marginalised communities in the country, Muzarabani, is now part of the global community after it was connected to the Internet last Friday. The dry and remote area of Muzarabani, which is relatively flat and situated along the Mozambique-Zimbabwe border in Mashonaland Central province in Zimbabwe, has for the past…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo based politicians have said former president Robert Mugabe must go hang, following his alleged demands to have his pension lump sum pay-out in cash. Mugabe was recently quoted to have demanded his pension lump sum of almost $500 000 in cash, an arrangement which used to apply to his salary when he…
HARARE – Hilarious Epworth-based comedian – Freddy “Kapfupi” Manjalima has announced his return with rip-roaring skits and collaborations with other artists – as he seeks to regain his lost mojo. This is no joke! After trying his luck in music where he appeared to flatter but deceive, Kapfupi is set to hit the heights again…
HARARE – The idiom — you can take a horse to the river but you cannot force it to drink — fits perfectly on the life of budding musician Rozalla Momberume. She is the great granddaughter of Apostolic sect icon Johanne Marange and once a disciple of the church. But the 22-year-old who got married…
