© THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is inviting nominations of persons suitable to replace Carroll Themba Khombe who resigned as commissioner last year. Khombe, a National University of Science and Technology professor, landed a commissioner’s role at ZHRC following an administrative lapse that saw the appointing authority giving him the position in the belief…
© PREPARATIONS for this year’s edition of Miss Zambia-Zimbabwe, a regional beauty pageant, are on course. The event is slated for this July in Harare. “The exact dates will be announced in due course. [GoogleAd] Prizes are going to include cash, paying modelling contracts and goodies and the main prize will see the queen taking…
© THE Forestry Commission will soon dispose of animal skins at its warehouses in Hwange and Lupane districts. The skins include those of elephants, buffalos, elands and giraffes, among others. [GoogleAd] In a statement, the parastatal which fall under the ministry of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry said it is inviting companies or individuals with…
© SOUL singer Gemma Griffiths, pictured, will join a host of DJs and comedians for the inaugural Braai Out slated for Kingfisher Park this Saturday. Gemma, who is currently riding high with her duet with Winky D MuGarden, will be showcasing her act in the “garden” of Kingfisher, a place known for its perfect environment…
© PADENGA Holdings Limited (Padenga) this week said it is still considering a transaction meant to diversify its portfolio through investment into alternative export-orientated business. In a notice, Padenga’s company secretary Andrew Lorimer advised shareholders to continue exercising caution when dealing in the company’s shares. [GoogleAd] “Shareholders are advised that, further to the cautionary announcement…
© Fidelity Life has launched a new funeral product that guarantees a 50 percent cash back on every five consecutive claim-free years. The Fidelity Life Funeral Cash Back plan offers a lump sum cash benefit to beneficiaries upon bereavement. [GoogleAd] The only condition is that one has not made any claim against the policy for five…
© OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna traditional leader Chief Nhanhla Ndiweni has been left out of today’s meeting between chiefs from Matabeleland North and Vice President Kembo Mohadi. Mohadi is meeting the chiefs to discuss traditional and cultural approaches to peace-building and conflict resolution. [GoogleAd] Many, however, see the indaba as an attempt to placate the traditional leaders…
© FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube says government is close to securing new investors for two troubled State firms, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco). [GoogleAd] Government last year signed a US$400 million deal with the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) to recapitalise NRZ, but the deal seem to…
© THE country’s major cities were on Tuesday plunged into chaos after thousands of people were left stranded, owing to transport blues following government’s introduction of a 50 percent fuel hike. Owing to this desperate situation, several transport operators doubled their fares, with some charging as much as $3 for an eight-kilometre trip, while those…
© FORMER war veterans’ leader Jabulani Sibanda is keeping his cards close to his chest after dropping out of the Zanu PF Bulawayo province’s chairmanship race at the last minute. [GoogleAd] Sibanda who had been tipped to take over the provincial chair, pulled out of the race after fellow liberation war fighters of the 1970s bush…
