England fell agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on strong to snatch victory in Paris. England were canny and committed in the first half, raining down kicks into the South Africa backfield, forcing a steady supply of penalties. Owen Farrell converted four to send…
BY BRANDON JOSPHATSenior Staff Writer MANY people believe that one of the bases used by European nations to colonise and dominate Africa was Christianity. European countries like Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands aimed at teaching and enhancing African culture through the spread of Chris tian ideology. When European missionaries brought Christianity to the region…
By Ashley Moyo AFRO-FUSION genre dominated the just ended Chibuku Road to Fame competition leaving many debating about the future of Zimdancehall in the country. The national competition— jointly organised by Delta Beverages through its Chibuku brand and National Arts Council of Zimbabwe— was held last week at Takashinga Cricket Club in Highfield in Harare.The…
ZANU PF’S losing parliamentary candidates in the August general elections are defying the party’s directive that they should return vehicles they used for campaigning and enhancing visibility. The party has directed its 73 parliamentary candidates who did not succeed in the August 23–24 general elections to return the campaign vehicles Zanu PF gave them. Speaking…
THE government and its development partners are mapping an action plan in response to all anticipated El Niño weather effects. This comes amid forecasts that the country is set to be hit by a major drought this coming crop ping season, as the dire effects of climate change hit southern Africa. It also comes after…
By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government has threatened to take disciplinary action against doctors in public health institutions who are transferring patients from government hospitals to their private surgeries without their consent. This comes after Zanu PF Proportional Representation MP for Manicaland Province, Getrude Mutandi, raised a question in the National Assembly on Wednesday,…
By Progress Chaya chayav@dailynews.co.zw GOSPEL musician Rose Mambo, who is currently rocking the airwaves with the song Nzira Yangu, which she co-wrote with Jah Prayzah, clearly debunks the theory that music is synonymous with school dropouts. With two Master’s degrees in public administration and business administration from the University of Zimbabwe and currently pursuing a…
BY YVONNE NCUBEIn Bulawayo WHILE, US$48 may seem like an un sustainable amount for any family, for the vulnerable communities of Lupane, Matabeleland North province, it represented a lifeline, bringing the much needed respite following the unexpected devastation brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in 2020. Situated about 200 kilometres north of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s…
MARS Zimbabwe has launched a new healthcare service called MARS LifeSaver, an affordable and potentially game-changing package that will significantly widen access to healthcare services in the country. For US$2 per month, MARS LifeSaver offers three services — free ambulance services, free health tips and free dial-a-doc consultations. MARS, a leading healthcare innovator, said in…
By Black Edward UNQUESTIONABLY, Zimbabwe’s political climate is one of the most turbulent and unpredictable in the region. With its constant twists and turns, it’s a place where anything can happen and often does. As the political landscape in Zimbabwe remains uncertain, a fresh and unbiased personality is gradually emerging in the public sphere. I…
