© AS THE special United Nations human rights envoy was arriving in Zimbabwe yesterday for his key mission, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government were facing fresh questions over their commitment to the rule of law — following the resurgence of abductions in the country, the Daily News reports. [GoogleAd] This comes as hundreds of…
© A WAR veteran has dragged Beatrice Government Primary School to court for barring his children from lessons after failing to pay levies and tuition. [GoogleAd] Happyson Makomeya argued that he was a beneficiary of the War Veterans Pension Fund that paid his children’s fees and could not be liable for the delays in fulfilling…
© THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s (ZSE) plunge, which was triggered by the currency reforms accompanying the return of the Zimbabwean dollar on June 24, has persisted with no end in sight. [GoogleAd] The stock market, which had rallied unabated since the start of the year, has lost $9,71 billion since the government gazetted Statutory…
© MUSICIANS Peter Moyo and Baba Harare are taking entertainment from the stage to their daily lives as they bring comic relief to their followers with skits on social media. [GoogleAd] It has become a trend for the two entertainers to post comic skits which are attracting a following. The two believe this is a…
© ZIMBABWE’S founding father, the late President Robert Mugabe, was given a massive send-off, marked by a fly past, 21-gun salute, release of 95 doves and tributes from African leaders at the National Sports Stadium, Harare, yesterday. [GoogleAd] Mugabe, who died in Singapore last week, aged 95, in death united Zimbabweans from all walks of…
© Government’s decision to reintroduce the Zimbabwean dollar has negatively affected the insurance sector, resulting in an increase in complaints over late payment of claims as well as the undervaluing of insured vehicles. [GoogleAd] Finance minister Mthuli Ncube in June made the local currency the sole legal tender, banning the multi-currency system, though many insurance…
© RHUMBA musician Madiz is considering cancelling his forthcoming South Africa concert following the recent upsurge in violence against migrants across the Limpopo, commonly referred to as xenophobic attacks. [GoogleAd] The Handiende Kumba hit maker was billed to perform in Vereeniging on September 28 but is no longer comfortable performing in the neighbouring country. “There…
© President Cyril Ramaphosa was embarrassed by a chorus of jeers and boos at the State funeral of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe in Harare yesterday. [GoogleAd] A pastor called on the crowd at Harare’s partially-full National Sports Stadium on Saturday to calm down, but they would not stop. But a resilient Ramaphosa turned the…
© FOR people who work in Harare’s busy central business district (CBD), the hustle and bustle of the place is nothing out of the ordinary, but for other folks who live a quieter life in the suburbs “going into town” can be something of an eye-opener. [GoogleAd] For years, I have been telling people who…
© THE Third edition of the Castle Lager National Braai Day is finally upon us! [GoogleAd] Dubbed the braai fest, the idea was born from the strong association between braai activities in the country, Castle Lager consumption and listening to music. Bigger and promising a lot of excitement, the event will be held from…
