Following the outbreak of the coronavirus that has killed over 2 800 and infected more than 82 000 globally, Daily News reporter Nokuthaba Nkomo sat down with the Chinese ambassador Guo Shaochun to find out how China is dealing with the disaster and how it has affected its trade relations with Zimbabwe among other wide…
Our assistant editor Gift Phiri speaks to Polad member, NCA leader and constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku about President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s attempt to railroad the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Bill with controversial provisions, the Polad engagements and the prospect of Nelson Chamisa joining that forum. Find below excerpts of the interview. Q: Prof…
THE Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) says it approved three mergers during the second half of the year 2019. CTC said it assessed and approved the acquisition of 41,07 percent shareholding by SSCG Africa Holdings, 100 percent shareholding of Cut Rag Processors Private Limited by Gold Leaf holdings Limited and a post-merger between Intercape Ferreira…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Matabeleland chapter has roped in tertiary institutions to conduct a census for all operational companies in the region as it moves towards engaging government to tackle deindustrialisation. CZI Matabeleland Chapter president Shepherd Chawira said the census, which began in November last year, would be completed within six months. Chawira…
DANCEHALL music star Winky D yesterday celebrated his People’s Choice Award at the National Merit Awards (Nama) with a video for his popular song Ijipita off his latest album Njema. According to the singer, the release is a thank you video to his fans for their continued support of his musical work, a month after…
THE International Cultural and Creative Industries Regulatory Authority (ICCIRA) has announced the appointment of distinguished members of the global nascent cultural and creative community to their board of non-executive directors. It has also expanded the Ambassadors and Executive Directors Team. ICCIRA is an organisation run entirely by highly skilled professionals, academics and cultural actors, who…
THIS year’s world’s largest trade fair, the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) Berlin which was scheduled to take place this month has been cancelled because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Zimbabwe was preparing to join other nations for the tourism trade fair. The organisers of the fair released a statement saying due to the increasing spread…
GLOBAL fashion consultancy agency, Fabusse executives are currently in the country on a mission to sign local fashion houses and brands in a bid to promote them worldwide. With 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, Fabusse provides various services as per need of fashion designers. India-based Fabusse Africa general partner Victoria Samushonga, who…
TALENTED singer Tedius Matsito Jnr has proved true the old adage that ‘‘an apple does not fall far from the tree’’ as he follows in the footsteps of his late father, Tedius. At the weekend he had revellers eating from his palms as he delivered a scintillating performance at Club Lashers in Dzivaresekwa while curtain-raising…
THE 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier between Algeria and Zimbabwe is in danger of being called after the north African country reported more cases of the deadly coronavirus (Covid-19) yesterday. Zimbabwe is scheduled to travel to Blida for a date against the Desert Foxes on March 23. The two teams will then meet…
