adminIt’s all about the Zanu-PF DNA
By Tendai Biti
NATHANIEL MANHERU’S article published in the Herald of September 4, 2010, titled “Privileged proletarians: when the beautiful ones are not yet enough” makes interesting reading.
Circumcision issue taken out of context: Fungisai
A few weeks ago, we ran an interview, with gospel diva Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave on the lows and highs of her career. We even mentioned that the songbird has over the year courted controversy on a number of issues. Only a few days ago, Fungisai was in the papers again, this time for calling uncircumcised men “useless”. The statement raised ire among men, who said her outburst was not only demeaning but also wrong. What many made her say that? many people asked themselves that question. Entertainment Editor Ruth Butaumocho (RB) had to go back to Fungisai (FM) and get an insight on the issue.
What A Shameless Act
By Robson Sharuko
THE Zifa technical sub-committee was in the eye of a storm last night after stunning revelations that they OFFERED Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet the job to coach the Warriors — THREE DAYS before they interviewed Norman Mapeza — in a recruitment drive that has since plunged into controversy.
Let’s walk our talk on MDGs: President Mugabe
WE publish here a speech delivered by President Mugabe at a high-level plenary meeting on Millennium Development Goals in New York yesterday.
Embassy steps up moves to issue passports
THE Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa has, through its consulate in Johannesburg, redoubled its efforts to issue passports to all bona fide Zimbabweans resident in South Africa, Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo said yesterday.
Minority groups call for recognition
BEITBRIDGE residents have called for due recognition of minority languages and for the equal distribution of resour-ces within communities in the new constitution.
Zimbabwean veteran journalist Nyahunzvi dies
Veteran journalist and former head of the Division of Mass Communication at Harare Polytechnic Tim Nyahunzvi has died. He was 72.
Release fertiliser, firms urged
Government has ordered fertiliser companies to start moving the commodity to farming areas countrywide for easy access by farmers as it negotiates with Treasury for a US$11 million facility to pay for an outstanding debt.
At last, ZBC journalist Reuben Barwe gets visa
Herald Reporter
The US embassy in Harare has finally granted a visa to ZBC News chief correspondent Reuben Barwe to enable him travel to New York to cover the 65th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Schools appeal for farming land
Schools in Zaka District are appealing to the Govern-ment for land on adjacent farms under the ongoing land reform programme to enable them to contribute to food security in the drought-prone district.