WITH Valentine’s Day here, a special occasion when lovers exchange flowers and thoughtful gifts, songbird Marcy Janyure has lined up what promises to be a memorable evening for couples and music lovers alike.After a day filled with romantic outings and intimate celebrations, Marcy will host a Valentine’s Night gig themed around love and appreciation scheduled…
ON MY way to work today (yesterday), I noticed a striking sight, splashes of red everywhere, particularly among learners in private schools.Red jerseys, red dresses, red ribbons. I paused and wondered: what’s the hype? More importantly, can Zimbabweans really celebrate Valentine’s Day?Valentine’s Day — celebrated every February 14 — did not begin as a celebration…
THE government says it has received US$2,4 million from Unicef to support the infrastructural development of satellite schools across the country.Satellite schools were established on various former commercial farms after the 2000 land reform programme to address a shortage of schools in rural and resettled areas.Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the minister of…
THE Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) has voiced deep concern over rising sexual abuse by clergy, urging decisive action.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper yesterday, the CCA president, Rocky Moyo, said reports of abuse emerging from churches were shocking and unacceptable.“We keep on receiving reports of rape cases and…
VETERAN Zimbabwean broadcaster and media executive John Masuku has died. He was 70.In a statement, the Masuku family confirmed that the media personality passed away at his home in Mabelreign, Harare, yesterday.“The Masuku family confirms with profound sadness the passing of Mr John Masuku, who passed away at his home in Mabelreign on the morning…
OVER 1 000 cattle have died in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, after an outbreak of January Disease, dealing a heavy blow to livestock-dependent communities and prompting the government to intensify disease control measures.The tick-borne disease had spread to several parts of the district, threatening livelihoods in an area where cattle are central to food security,…
MUSIC legend Tanga WekwaSando is set to perform at the Jacaranda Room at Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare today, promising an evening of love, wisdom and laughter.The show forms part of Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG)’s nationwide Valentine’s Day dinner series, with themed dining experiences being staged across its properties in candlelit settings.“The…
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has announced it will dispose of over 100 confiscated cars and various goods currently held at the Beitbridge Border Post.The vehicles set for the rummage sale include quad bikes and popular models such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, Honda, and Mazda.Other items destined for the hammer include laptops, clothes, and various household…
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has launched a nationwide blitz to verify compliance among players in the tourism industry as it moves to strengthen regulation and improve standards across the sector.In a statement yesterday, the ZTA said all tourism-related businesses were legally required to register under the Tourism Act, warning that failure to comply would…
UNITED Kingdom-based Zimbabwean preacher Pastor Guy Freeman, who is under the spiritual mentorship of Apostle Guillermo Maldonado — is set to host a business workshop in Bulawayo next month.The day-long seminar, titled Understanding Leadership and Business Dynamics, will take place on March 28 at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel and is expected to attract business leaders,…
