HARARE – At least 70 percent of Zimbabweans believe the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is non-partisan, an opinion poll has claimed. The Richard Mahomva-led Leaders for Africa Network (LAN) — an independent governance focused think-tank established on the values of pan-Africanism to spearhead academic advocacy for socio-economic policy-making processes — showed that 70 percent believe…
HARARE – The Church is convening an interface meeting of all presidential candidates aimed at fostering peace ahead of the crunch July 30 elections. The meeting is scheduled for the Jesuit-run Arrupe College in Mt Pleasant tomorrow. Running under the theme Promoting Peace and Mutual Respect in a Multi-party Zimbabwe, each presidential candidate — including…
HARARE – Barely three months after pouring out his heart on being neglected in an interview with a local weekly, former Commonwealth Boxing champion and Zimbabwe boxing legend Langton “Schoolboy” Tinago has died without getting the recognition he had yearned for. Tinago passed away in the early hours of yesterday morning at Gweru General Hospital…
HARARE – For the first time this season, FC Platinum have failed to pick up maximum points in two straight Castle Lager Premiership matches, something that has left the race for the title wide open. Until their 1-2 defeat to ZPC Kariba at Mandava Stadium a fortnight ago and last weekend’s 1-1 draw against Yadah…
HARARE – University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students Tinaye Muzenyi and Thembela Ndlovu brought cheers to the tertiary institution and the country at large after their recent triumph in the women’s doubles tennis, where they won gold at the 9th All Africa University Games held in Ethiopia recently. Muzenyi, a Civil Engineering student and her doubles…
HARARE – Flamboyant rhumba music exponent Koffi Olomide will perform live alongside his 24-member band at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on August 3. Sound Blaze Productions, organisers of the event said Koffi is expected in Harare two days before the gig. “He is bringing a full band which is made up of 24…
HARARE – Former Zanu PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere is said to have been placed on the “persons of interest” list by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). [Adz]
HARARE – Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa hopes his side can quickly conclude their negotiations that will see FC Platinum’s want-away midfielder Brett Amidu return to Harare to play for the Glamour Boys in the second half of the season. DeMbare are struggling for creativity in central midfield which has seen them fail to build on…
HARARE – Guardian First Book award winner Petina Gappah says the story headlined “I’m the child on the MDC Symbol: Petina Gappah”, which appeared in the Daily News of July 12 was created from a satirical joke. The Book of Memory writer said the jocular Facebook post was unfortunately represented as fact. “Those who follow…
HARARE – Afro-fusion artiste Ticharurega “Tich” Mutodi, brother to flamboyant sungura musician Energy, has released his second album called Tsuro Negwenzi (Deterrent). The eight-track album was recorded at Monolio Studios. Songs making the album are True Story, Tsuro Negwenzi, Darling Wangu, Huya Kunashe, Sarudzai, Vesai Moto, Kumanikidza Rudo and Zadza Mukombe. “I derive my inspiration…
