adminDrafters gone to the dogs
Tafadzwa Musarara
The recently appointed writers of the constitution have released the first four chapters of the draft constitution to the three political parties. What a heap of bovine excrement!
Significance of constitution making process
Albert Nhamoyebonde
The electoral system is the most significant part of all the Thematic Areas of the Copac National Report released just before Christmas. What I found relevant is that people in this country want to elect those entrusted with their welfare. For the record, 36 percent strongly agree that the first past the post system should continue to be used but in the same vein 34 percent strongly disagree.
Controversy of imagery in religious circles
A populist Emperor and ex-pope Constantine the Great (272-337 AD), upon realising that the people he reigned were both Christians and sun worshippers, put in place measures to ensure he appealed to both groupings. Part of his grand plan involved commissioning the depictions of Jesus Christ with a sun halo around his face in artworks.
Bob Super Cup expanded
Grace Chingoma Sports Reporter
AFTER the successful staging of the inaugural event last year, organisers of the Bob Super Cup have this season resolved to expand the tournament to a four-team competition that will feature the teams that finished in the top four in the 2011 Premiership soccer championship race.
Mpofu out of NZ tour
Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE fast bowler Christopher Mpofu has been ruled out of the forthcoming cricket tour of New Zealand due to injury.
Zimunya dumps Masvingo Utd
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
PERVINGTON Zimunya, a player who was the most outstanding for Masvingo United in their failed bid to remain in the Castle Lager Premiership last season, has dumped Una Una who are set to play in the Zifa Eastern Region Division One this year.
Bidvest Wits chase Young Warrior Trevor Mutero
Collin Matiza Sports Editor
ZIMBABWE youth international soccer striker Trevor Mutero is on the shopping list of South African Premiership side Bidvest Wits.
Smith tipped for Stracker glory
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
BEN-FOLLET SMITH is expected to give fellow local junior golfers a good run for their money when the annual Ray Stracker tournament tees off at Chapman tomorrow morning.
Mighty Warriors’ Malawi date off
Grace Chingoma Sports Reporter
THE Mighty Warriors international friendly match against Malawi, which was scheduled for Blantyre this Saturday, has been called off after the hosts pulled out citing financial constraints.
Warriors in shambles
Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S friendly match against Botswana appeared in shambles after several key players dropped from the squad while the depleted team failed to leave Harare as scheduled yesterday.