HARARE – Artists are still disappointed that 38 years of independence have brought little if anything for their sector. Artists feel the government has neglected them and while most of them are popular, they are poor. Singer Dino Mudondo said he looks forward to the future for brighter days. “The arts industry has been stagnant…
HARARE – Botswana proved to be the perfect party spoilers when they beat Zimbabwe during yesterday’s international friendly at the National Sports Stadium. The two teams were clashing as part of Zimbabwe’s 38th Independence Day celebrations in front of a capacity crowd. Botswana scored the only goal of the match through Kobamelo Kebaikanye in the…
HARARE – Vice President Constantino Chiwenga may have violated the law which he is supposed to be upholding by rushing to fire nurses in government hospitals for taking part in an industrial action without following due process, the Daily News can report. Read full story in today’s paper. [Adz]
HARARE – Artistes from all walks of life said they would join the nation in celebrating Independence Day although little has been done to uplift their sector. The artistes called on the new government to spare a thought at their industry and treat them as professionals who can contribute to nation-building. Guitarist and music producer…
HARARE – Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has suspended negotiations concerning a material transaction, which was going to have an effect on the price of the company’s shares, had it been concluded. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed miner, which also trades its shares on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges, had announced that it would…
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has been plunged into another crisis after the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) yesterday called for a general strike to protest against its “disregard” for workers. ZCTU president Peter Mutasa told the Daily News yesterday that the main labour body was mobilising its stakeholders to support the general…
HARARE – Government has come under fire for spending a whopping $66 000 in commemorating the International Day for Persons with Disabilities in Caledonia — on the outskirts of the capital city — where beneficiaries only received donations worth $3 000. It has since emerged that pay-as-you-go pension scheme, the National Social Security Authority (Nssa)…
HARARE – Government has with immediate effect fired all striking nurses who did not heed its order to return to work, arguing the action was politically motivated and had nothing to do with conditions of service. In a statement last night, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said: “What makes the whole action both deplorable and reprehensible…
HARARE – SABMiller’s Zimbabwe affiliate reported a 51 percent increase in annual volume of lager beer. Delta Corporation, which is 38 percent owned by global brewing giant SABMiller said in a trading statement its lager business had done well but taken a knock from problems in acquiring imported raw materials and services as access to…
HARARE – Chitungwiza municipality has been ordered to stop demolishing any structures in the dormitory town. According to the order issued by Magistrate Mutetwa, the mooted demolitions were unlawful. The interdict comes after Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural Residents Association (Camera) approached the court representing some of the 110 residents whose houses were earmarked for demolition…
