HARARE – The Women’s University in Africa (WUA) has broken new ground by enrolling four young women who are deaf to study for a Diploma in Social Work. They have two interpreters and a note taker to support their studies. Although there is a clear need for social workers able to relate with deafness, Zimbabwe…
MUTARE – Old Mutual, one of Zimbabwe’s largest integrated financial services companies, on Friday opened a new one-stop-shop branch in Mutare, offering their main financial and banking services under their Greenzone branded shop concept as well as the refurbished CABS branch. Commenting on the opening of the new branch, Old Mutual Zimbabwe Group CEO and…
HARARE – Centre for Community Development in Zimbabwe (CCDZ) is constructing a classroom block at Mariga Primary School in Kanyemba, Mbire District. The intervention is meant to improve access to education for Doma children, the inhabitants of Mariga area. Kanyemba is bordered by Mozambique to the east and Zambia to the north. CCDZ successfully lobbied…
US President Donald Trump has said he will impose 10 percent US tariffs on about $200bn worth of Chinese imports, but he spared some consumer products. The new tariffs will take effect from September 24, Trump said in a statement on Monday. It will increase to 25 percent on January 1 unless the two countries…
Authorities in Brazil have seized more than $16m (£12m) worth of cash and luxury watches from a delegation accompanying Teodorin Nguema Obiang, vice-president of Equatorial Guinea, local media report. The 48-year-old, known for his lavish taste, is the son of the oil-rich Central African country’s president. Brazil limits people from entering the country with more…
HARARE – Veteran filmmaker Stephen Chigorimbo, believes the country’s film industry is ahead of others in Africa. Chigorimbo said the country is full of young talented and artistic filmmakers which gives hope to the movie industry. The renowned entertainer was part of the speakers at an event organised by Africa Innovation Trust in partnership with…
HARARE – Africa’s rich history of storytelling is being carried on in the modern era through the medium of film, demonstrated recently at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (Ziff) and International Images Film Festival for Women. Ziff and International Images Film Festival for Women are two high-profile showcases for a selection of the best…
HARARE – The pact between gospel and secular musicians seem to be growing with a number of songs having been released so far. Of note is the combination between gospel musicians and Zimdancehall artistes which has become popular. A number of songs have been released and several of them have been hits. Gospel musicians who…
HARARE – Music Science student at the Midlands States University, Batsirai Shasha, has been making inroads in the music industry with several songs and videos. The 22-year-old has been experimenting with his vocal capabilities, releasing upbeat gospel sounds and an afro-fusion sound. One of the songs is a dedication to his mother where he is…
HARARE – The last time I was at Harare airport I was leaving hastily in fear of my life having been arrested on a trumped up charge and locked up for a night in a filthy, overcrowded cell. I had endured a six-month-long trial and was finally acquitted by one of the country’s few untainted…
