Vanessa dismisses skin bleaching accusations as nonsense
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Vanessa Sibanda has denied reports that she bleached her skin and instead blamed her fair complexion on her long stay overseas and loss of her tropical suntan. The 23-year-old former beauty queen insisted that she uses natural beauty products
A case of risking the future
Arthur Choga
. . . as most pre-schools in Zim do not meet requirements
From the street, the crèche looks like any of the other houses. What sets it apart are the bright cartoon characters on the
It’s another urban groovers night
Entertainment Reporter
Six urban groovers are expected to converge on the City Sports Bar in Harare for a thrilling encounter tonight. This follows the successful launch of a similar bash dubbed “Urban Grooves Reloaded”, where nearly 20 artistes last week held a successful
The rise and rise of Louis Mhlanga
Fred Zindi Music
Each time I watch The Amai Chisamba show on television, whenever her signature tune “Distant Lover” is played, it reminds me of the five years I spent in a band, Shaka, with one amazing award-winning guitarist, Louis Mhlanga. Louis is still
Interest in Kenya’s oilfields growing
NAIROBI. — Kenya is drawing global interest into its potential oilfields in the country’s northeastern dry lands.
A multinational company, Pan-continental Oil and Gas, has announced plans to raise cash in the Australian market to boost its exploration activities in Kenya. The company, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, says it will raise up to Sh4 billion
Bindura University wins Delta ethics award
Business Reporter
BINDURA University of Science and Technology was recently crowned winner of the 2012 Ethics and Transparency Initiative Competition sponsored by Delta Corporation. The Ethics and Transparency Initiative Competition was a partnership between
Insight into Zim’s multiple currency liquidity crunch
Francis Chinjekure
IMAGINE those winding queues that used to form at most banking halls years ago, if that was a result of liquidity crunch then the current situation has to be addressed before we endure the same scenario. A liquidity crisis occurs when businesses
Ensuring safe working conditions
ENSURING safe and healthy working conditions is an important responsibility for both employers and employees. Minimising the chances of accidents and disease in workplaces is not only beneficial for those who work there but for the businesses themselves. NSSA has an Occupational Safety and Health division dedicated to promoting safety and health in the
Solo rejoins Dendera Kings
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
Long-forgotten guitarist and vocalist Solo Makore has rejoined Orchestra Dendera Kings after 25 years of soul searching.
Although the move took longer than he expected; his return is expected to strengthen the boat that has been going
State-of-the-art equipment at Uhuru Concert
Entertainment Reporter
The recent Uhuru Concert, to mark the 32nd anniversary of Zimbabwe’s Independence, might have come and gone but it has set many a record not only in terms of attendance but also in the whole set-up of the gig from the stage, lights to the sound.



