Work at RioZim’s $2,2 billion Sengwa thermal power plant has kicked off in earnest amid indications that at least four key feasibility studies are expected to be completed this month. [GoogleAd] RioZim has engaged PowerChina for the construction of the 2 000 megawatt (MW) thermal power station in Gokwe North, which has been in the pipeline…
HARARE – Zimbabwe is spending more than $7 million per month to import powdered milk and butter as raw milk producers continue failing to meet demand, a dairy industry executive has said. [GoogleAd] The southern African country, which is currently experiencing acute foreign currency shortages due to a high annual import bill, used to produce about…
HARARE – The Insurance and Pensions Fund (Ipec) has finally ordered the liquidation of Apex Corporation Pension Fund. The fund is part of Apex Corporation were the former Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed company was placed under provisional liquidation due to viability challenges after failing to attract new investment while under judicial management in 2013. [GoogleAd]…
HARARE – Popular video and film producer Tamuka Hove better known as Naxo Films believes creativity and quality is the reason behind successful videos. The young producer is taking the industry by storm, making trending videos. His work ethic has made him more popular with artistes, cutting across genres. [GoogleAd] Some film and video makers have of…
HARARE – Chimurenga music icon Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo will for the first time perform at Oliver ‘‘Tuku’’ Mtukudzi’s Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton on Saturday in memory of the fallen national hero. Mukanya will share the stage with musician Progress Chipfumo. [GoogleAd] The arts hub, situated about 45 kilometres along Harare – Bulawayo highway, opened its…
Bethen Pasinawako-Ngolomi will, next week, lead a cast of gospel musicians which includes, Trymore Bande, Kudzi Nyakudya and Vabati VaJesu among others who will share the stage in Chitungwiza courtesy of Grace Abound Church. [GoogleAd] The Effort Maphosa-led church has lined up a number of crusades themed Glory and Power in Harare and Chitungwiza but…
BULAWAYO – Bulawayo based author Marshal Chiza says his dream is to become the Bill Gates of Africa. Our lifestyle writer Vasco Chaya recently sat down with Chiza who is a nephew to Eagle Life Assembly Church founder Blessing Chiza. [GoogleAd] Q: What encouragement would you give to someone at home who has lost hope? A:…
HARARE – Popular dancehall singer Ricky Fire seems to have found a resurrection formula as he is back on the limelight. The Ndiratidze Zvaunoita singer had a quiet 2018, a year which was dominated by a number of new chanters with his album failing to hold its own. [GoogleAd] ‘‘Ricky Moto’’ as the chanter is fondly known…
Dynamos coach Lloyd “Mablanyo” Chigowe is pleased with how things are shaping up with his newly-assembled squad which he tips to give a good fight in the 2019 Castle Lager Premiership season. Despite losing the bulk of his playing staff from last season, [GoogleAd] Chigowe, who is renowned for his eye for young talent, believes he…
HARARE – Warriors coach Sunday “Mhofu” Chidzambwa has been dealt an early body blow as his hopes of including Europe-based pair of Kelvin Lunga and Macauley Bonne for the Warriors’ winner takes all Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo are hanging by a thread as the duo are yet to secure Zimbabwean passports. [GoogleAd] Chidzambwa had…
