HARARE – Fashion enthusiasts yesterday participated in an online campaign #Dhuku4Tuku encouraging women to put on head wrap (doek) as tribute for the late superstar and national hero Oliver Mtukudzi. Several women, including musicians, politicians and the corporate world, participated in the campaign meant to celebrate Tuku’s life. Pictures of them covering their heads were…
HARARE – The National Federation of Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and Fitness (NFZBBF) will host this year’s edition of Novice championships contest on March 30 at the Empire Gym in Harare. Commonly known as bodybuilding for beginners contest, NFZBBF yesterday sought to explain the essence of the event now running under the banner “Novice Zimbabwe Bodybuilding and…
HARARE – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) financial intelligence unit director Mirirai Chiremba’s bail conditions have been relaxed. Chiremba stands accused of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly reviewed a gold dealer’s daily withdrawal amount to $195 000 from $95 000 at a time when the broker’s application was still undergoing due diligence…
HARARE – The ball is now firmly in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s court to ensure that his mooted dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and other key stakeholders kicks off soon, and in earnest — without allowing hardliners in Zanu PF to once again sabotage the process, analysts say. This comes as the international community yesterday…
HARARE – One of Zimbabwe’s talented musicians and arguably the super star of his own generation — Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi has died aged 66 — after a long battle with diabetes. The lanky musician died yesterday at Harare’s Avenues Clinic where he was rushed after his health suddenly deteriorated. His death comes almost nine years…
HARARE – Zimbabweans from across the world poured their heartfelt condolences following the death of legendary musician and Zimbabwean ambassador Oliver Mtukudzi who passed away in Harare yesterday at 66. A multi-award-winning singer, he toured the world and collaborated with local musicians and several others from abroad. The Daily News caught up with several Zimbabweans…
HARARE – Edgars Stores Limited Zimbabwe has resolved to acquire 15 million shares for $1,5 million from parent company Edcon, allowing it to de-merge from the struggling holding company. This comes after South Africa’s biggest clothing retailer Edcon — which owns Edgars, Jet, CNA and other brands — had been struggling after losing market share…
HARARE – Academic Kuzvinetsa Dzvimbo has been officially appointed as the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (Zimche) chief executive officer (CEO) by the Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development minister Amon Murwira. In a statement, the ministry said Dzvimbo is highly regarded in terms of the management of universities having worked in many…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) acting chief elections officer Utoile Silaigwana yesterday revealed that polling station results in the July 30 elections were altered to benefit some candidates. Silaigwana made the revelations during cross-examination when he was testifying during the trial of MDC deputy national chairperson Tendai Biti, who stands accused of announcing false…
HARARE – Zimbabweans have expressed anger at South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s claims that the country was on the path to democracy, at a time when at least 12 people were shot dead for exercising their constitutional right to demonstrate. Speaking at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Ramaphosa painted a glowing picture…
