HARARE – Harare Polytechnic College plans to institute a BTech degree in Mass Communication so that students can be trained on digital multi-media technologies. Harare Poly principal Tafadzwa Mudondo said the new programme has been given a green light from the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE). “The BTech in Mass Communication’s thrust is premised…
HARARE – A colleague on a journalists’ social media group threw in this rather thought-provoking phrase — “looking back into the future” — as debate raged on former president Robert Mugabe’s statements on his 94th birthday party in Harare last week. Unlike previous birthday celebrations for the ousted strongman — which were characterised by extravagance…
EDITOR — Thokozani Khupe was conspicuous by her absence from MDC party business for some eight months but suddenly comes out guns blazing when our icon, Morgan Tsvangirai, died. I would like to say “may his dear soul rest in peace” but with the squabbling in his party and family, I am quite sure he…
HARARE – One of Zimbabwe’s largest lithium producer, Prospect Resources (Prospect), has established a laboratory complex in Kwekwe aimed at enhancing production of lithium carbonate. Hugh Warner, Prospect chairperson said the latest development is a significant achievement for both the company and Zimbabwe. “Producing high grade battery quality lithium carbonate that exceeds industry norms bodes…
HARARE – An International Christian economic alliance movement, Marketplace Calling International (MCI), is planning to establish a financial services institution to fund development in Africa. MCI founder Zienzile Dillion shared the vision with some key members of the clergy and business leaders at a business networking and empowerment forum hosted by the organisation in the…
HARARE – Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa is pleased with his team’s progress and has warned the club’s senior players they must prove they are good enough to help the team achieve success ahead of the 2018 Castle Lager Premiership. This comes after some flawless performances by the Glamour Boys’ youngsters in this year’s ZNA Commander…
BULAWAYO – Highlanders coach Mandinda Ndlovu is convinced his youthful side can only get better as they continue with their preparations ahead of the new season. Ndlovu, who was tasked to guide the club back to its glory days having last won the title over a decade ago, under the guidance of former player Methembe…
HARARE – The Sports and Recreation Comission (SRC) yesterday congratulated Kirsty Coventry on her appointment as the chairperson of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Athletes’ Commission last month. In a statement the SRC said : “The Sports and Recreation Commission Board Management and Staff would like to heartily congratulate Kirsty Coventry on her election into…
HARARE – Harare City chairperson Alois Masepe says the Sunshine Boys will only consider the Premier Soccer League’s (PSL) offer to fill the void left by How Mine if it does not involve any monetary transactions. Masepe said as Harare City, they had already made peace with the idea of playing in less fashionable league…
HARARE – Yadah coach Thomas Ruzive reckons the departure of striker Roderick Mutuma is a “huge loss” for his club. Mutuma’s contract with Yadah expired at the end of last season after spending only six months with the club and decided against renewing a new deal. The nomadic former Dynamos striker, who also had a…
