WHILE it is important for a society to have robust political discourse, the politicisation of every aspect of life, as highlighted by former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara, is a significant barrier to the country’s progress. As reported in yesterday’s edition of this newspaper, Mutambara’s observations, reinforced by the comments of former Finance minister Tendai…
THE Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (Maz) is encouraging local marketers to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their campaigns to help Zimbabwean brands compete globally. This was said at the National Exceptional Marketing Awards ceremony, themed “Marketing in Motion: Building Resilient Brands in an Uncertain World,” held in the capital at the weekend that highlighted the…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MULTI-AWARD-WINNING gospel singer Minister Michael Mahendere is set to take his “Messiah Tour” to the United Kingdom in November. The tour will see Mahendere perform in Bedford, following a successful show in Mutare last month at Chancellor Primary School, where he shared the stage with Minister Ellard and Sharon Cherayi,…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER TADIWANASHE Marumani delivered another T20I half century, this time scoring 50 runs in 36 deliveries as the Chevrons clinched their second consecutive victory over Namibia with a convincing five-wicket win at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo yesterday. Yesterday’s win means the Chevrons have now taken an unassailable two-nil lead in the…
THE Harare City Council (HCC) says residents owe a staggering ZiG5 billion, a debt burden the local authority warns has severely crippled service delivery across the capital. Addressing a meeting between HCC workers and council executives to review the performance of compliance and revenue collection strategies yesterday, HCC acting revenue director Alfred Nguni revealed that…
LIFESTYLE WRITER FUN and pomp marked this year’s World First Aid Day commemorations, held in Chinhoyi on Saturday. The event, organised by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) in partnership with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, ran under the theme “First Aid and Climate Change.” Guest of honour Nathan Nkomo, chief director…
Tapiwa Chirume AIR Zimbabwe(AirZim) has announced a new daily service between Harare, Mutare and Victoria Falls, as the flag carrier seeks to regain control of the local market. This comes after AirZim had temporarily launched daily flights between Harare and Mutare during the just-ended Sanganai/ Hlanganani/Kumbanai World Tourism Expo — which was held in the…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE is looking to establish sound grassroots football structures to ensure the country not only has a solid feeder system for its national teams, but can also hold its own against the region’s and continent’s best at top level youth international tournaments in the not so distant future, Zifa president…
Rutendo Ngara TWO Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) employees, embroiled in a US$6 million fraud, were remanded in custody by a Harare magistrate. Shupikai Mary Nicola Marongwe, a database administrator at Zimra, and her accomplice Paradzai Mutasa, a system developer, face charges of criminal abuse of office or fraud. Their bail hearing is set for tomorrow….
YVONNE NCUBE A 38-YEAR-OLD woman from Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo has been dragged to court on allegations of pouring boiling water on her sister’s maid, causing severe burns. Privilege Moyo appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Archie Wochiwunga, facing charges of physical abuse. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to September 25 for…
