HARARE – Former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) director-general Happyton Bonyongwe has defended Chinese businessman Sam Pa, arguing he had no criminal record when they engaged him for a business partnership. Sam Pa provided funding and material to the CIO in return for access to Zimbabwe’s diamond, cotton and property sectors. One CIO document put this…
HARARE – As the tiff between former National Social Security Authority (Nssa) board chair Robin Vela and Norton legislator escalates, the former has written to President Emmesron Mnangagwa rebutting the MP’s numerous allegations and accusations against him. Below are allegations (A) and Robin Vela’s responses (R) extracted from his dossier to Mnangagwa;| A: “On paper,…
HARARE – One of the country’s top music promoter, Clive Malunga, famed for his Jenaguru Music Festival, is bouncing back with a new set of songs which he is launching next month in South Korea and Japan respectively. While for close to a decade, Malunga’s music has been silent on radio and television, he says…
HARARE – After giving a scintillating performance in Harare for the first time in 14 years, exiled Chimurenga musician Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is keen to stage another gig in the country end of this year. Last week, Chimurenga music publicist Blessing Vava took to Facebook asking Zimbabweans if they are ready for another dance with…
HARARE – National tax collector, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), yesterday said it surpassed its April target by 6,14 percent due to significant improvement in revenue collections. “Gross collections for the month amounted to $361,88 million, which translates to 9,18 percent above the targeted $331,47 million. After deducting refunds of $10,06 million, net collections stood…
HARARE – London Stock Exchange-listed resources firm, Caledonia Mining Corporation (Caledonia), says its cash from operating activities surged by 296 percent to $7 million in the first quarter from $1,77 million in the 2017 first quarter due to “substantial increase in cash from operating activities due to higher profit and reduced working capital”. This was…
HARARE – If there is anyone who knows how to throw a party it’s Genius Kadungure, better known as Ginimbi. Before people knew his fetish for cars, his white parties have been making headlines. The flamboyant businessman who is not shy to show off his wealth will be opening his first club called Club Sankayi…
HARARE – After winning the dance contest in South Africa last year, Beverly Sibanda aka Bev is returning to Mzansi to headline Africa Day celebrations in Boksburg. The Sexy Angels boss is set to share the stage with Sungura Super Beat, Extra Kings, Extra Power, Tally C, T Wit B, Shumba Stars, Aleck Dekete, Donald…
HARARE – Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambwa insists his sights are firmly on the resumption of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers scheduled for later this year after announcing a strong squad for this year’s Cosafa Castle Cup. Chidzambwa said the Warriors were unlikely to have any international friendlies after the Cosafa Castle Cup,…
HARARE – CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe is concerned with how his team has been conceding goals lately after allowing Ngezi Platinum Stars to come from behind and secure maximum points on Sunday in a Castle Lager Premiership tie. Despite taking the lead through John Zhuwawo’s beautiful finish on 27 minutes, two quick goals from…
