By Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Theatre Association (Zita) chairperson Gertrude Munhamo has described the upcoming World Theatre Day as the opportune time to take stock and build on the positives in the sector. World Theatre Day is celebrated on 27 March every year to, among other things, promote theatre in all its forms across…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Sonja Madzikanda are heading for divorce after a seven-year marriage. Sonja, who has two children with Chivayo took to Instagram to announce that they had separated and had in fact been living apart for quite a while.As the divorce could be finalised by the…
TIGERE Property Fund says its two commercial real estate assets, Highland Park Phase 1 and Chinamano Corner, both in Harare, have managed to maintain a 100 percent occupancy in the second half of 2023. The Terrace Africa Asset Management Fund, a subsidiary of Tigere, said all their tenants have swiftly met their operational mandates to…
By Brighton Muronzereyi and Ketty Nyoni THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has refuted claims that it has issued higher denomination notes, amid the escalating weakening of the local currency. This comes after a picture of a purported new $1 000 note went viral on social media at the weekend, and as the seemingly jinxed…
UNITED Nations (UN) resident coordinator Edward Kallon says the international body will continue supporting Zimbabwe for it to achieve its set economic targets. Speaking during the Diplomat of the Year Awards ceremony in Harare at the weekend, he said the UN was working with the Zimbabwe government to find ways to help the country. “Here…
By Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council says its aging infrastructure and the importation of water chemicals was worsening its inability to provide residents with potable water. Speaking during a state of the city address (Soca) yesterday, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said there was a need to improve water infrastructure and the acquisition of…
By Kundai MudzvitiSTAFF WRITER THE Industry ministry says buying local products will reduce reliance on imports and boost domestic production. Speaking at the 13th Buy Zimbabwe Annual Awards in Harare at the weekend, the Industry ministry permanent secretary, Thomas Utete Wushe, said the government’s local content strategy was anchored on stimulating the development of the…
EASTER holiday starts this Friday and our highways and roads have continued to be stages on which tragedies are played out, day in and day out. Unfortunately, road carnages are sudden, violent, traumatic reality shows with long-lasting, often permanent impact, creating thousands of newly injured and bereaved people. Ironically, most of the crashes could and…
By Ashley Moyo VETERAN dancer Fungie Chana, who took part in the first edition of Jibilika Dance Festival at 7 Arts Theatre, in Harare in November 2007, is happy with the way the sector has developed in recent times. Chana made the remarks at the weekend where six local dancers were selected to represent the…
By Cloud FusireSPORTS WRITER WARRIORS forward Daniel Msendami says the manner in which they overcame Chipolopolo should inspire Zimbabwe to go all out for the ultimate prize when they face Kenya in the Four Nations tournament final tomorrow at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe, Malawi. The Norman Mapeza-coached Warriors did it the hard way in…
