AMALGAMATED Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) president Obert Masaraure has on several occasions claimed abduction by State security agents for fighting for better conditions of service for teachers. He has also been accused of being one of the Trojan horses of the United States and the West to effect regime change in the country….
OPINION BLACK EDWARD DURING the first weeks of the lethal coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak the press went into a frenzy, raising false hopes for an early vaccine. We were bombarded daily in the media by detailed news items of promising trial results. In the comfort of our homes we felt certain that the coronavirus’ days were…
KEEPING Zimbabwe in the international business news spotlight is an important broadcast role, and it is one that Rebecca Muchenje, pictured, finds stimulating and enjoyable. As the Zimbabwean correspondent for the BBC’s specialised programme In Business Africa, Muchenje seeks out stories about a range of business and financial matters that are seen and analysed by…
THE month of July was marked by an exponential increase in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Zimbabwe. The country’s confirmed cases jumped from less than 500 to more than 3 000, while deaths increased from below 10 to over 50. The month also witnessed a dramatic shift in the trajectory of Covid-19 as local transmissions have…
AFTER making waves on social media over his controversial stage attire, gospel musician Sabastian Magacha says critics should brace for more outfits of a similar nature from him, the Daily News on Sunday reports. Last week, the Ridza Bhosvo hit maker staged an online concert dubbed Many Mouths courtesy of Adam Molai Foundation, an organisation…
DUB poet Desire Moyo has challenged local established musicians to use their work to interrogate the prevailing social, economic and political situation in the country. Moyo, who calls himself Moyoxide, said artistes should use the power of music to challenge the ruling elite. In a new poem, Moyo takes the challenge in particular to Jah…
FORMER Warriors captain Willard Katsande has been trending on social media due to his fashion sense. The Kaizer Chiefs midfield enforcer regularly posts pictures in trendy outfits that have mostly generated positive comments but there are some naysayers that feel it is a little bit over the top. In this interview with the Daily News…
THE local football fraternity has been plunged into further mourning following the death of former Dynamos chairperson Phillip Mugadza in Harare yesterday. By the time of going to print last night, the family was still to release more details on his passing on. The 59-year-old former DeMbare boss’s death comes hot on the heels of…
Jeffery Muvundusi & Maxwell Sibanda THE recent surge in coronavirus (Covid-19) cases will prolong the lockdown further and performing artists have written off the year 2020. Since March, government has put in place stringent measures that ban live concerts and gatherings, grounding all performing artists who are looking elsewhere for survival. Live shows and…
THE World Bank says Zimbabwe is expected to be among the two biggest winners in terms of real income gains from the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The AfCFTA pact was created by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement among 54 of the 55 African Union nations and is the…
