adminDon’t underestimate the power of music
Fred Zindi MusicAT a recent Culture Statistics Survey workshop held at a local hotel which was sponsored by The Culture Fund, ZimStat and Unesco, an attempt was made to ascertain the economic contribution of Zimbabwe’s cultural industries which include music.
Young Gasa lacks originality
Ruth Butaumocho Entertainment Editor
The latest album by the diminutive sungura musician, Romeo Gasa, who is a self-confessed admirer of the late Tongai Moyo, lacks originality. The album titled “Simbi Hombe” has been receiving rave reviews from some quarters of the media,
Chisora, Haye fight opposed
LONDON — The German Boxing Board (BDB) has joined the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) in opposing the fight between David Haye and Dereck Chisora. The contest, due to take place at Upton Park on July 14, has been sanctioned by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation. BDB president Thomas Putz said: “I was surprised, disappointed, upset and shocked when I
Editorial Comment: Ray’s glowing statement about Zim does not pass sincerity test
United States ambassador Mr Charles Ray now admits that Western media have been negatively portraying Zimbabwe and that what they write or broadcast does not reflect the situation on the ground in Zimbabwe. “What you see on CNN is not true. Journalists package what they think sells. I am sorry to say this in front of the media, but I have been in the media
Black Leopards reward Mhofu
Senior Sports Editor
SUNDAY CHIDZAMBWA, the country’s most successful coach, has been handed the job of head coach at South African side, Black Leopards, on a substantive basis after a good run in his second spell at the club. Chidzambwa, who was moved to
Family unit must be preserved
Tendai MoyoAgainst the backdrop of unparalleled breakdown of the family unit, we applaud President Robert Mugabe for taking time from his busy schedule to address the nation on the eve of the International Day of the Family. The family unit has recently
5 persons per vehicle, but where’s the benefit?
Albert Nhamoyebonde
THE introduction of the computerised system for vehicle licences will reveal the population of cars and other vehicles on the country’s roads. It has been estimated that Zimbabwe may have nearly two million vehicles countrywide including those
Water crisis looms as sources dry up
Masimba BiriwashaThere is no consensus among water analysts on whether or not there will be global wars over water ownership, but all factors point to a likely explosion of both intra and inter-state conflict of the precious liquid. A US intelligence assessment released
Of heroes and history
Waqar Khan Kauravi
How will you feel if someone not acquainted with your family came up and told you that your grandfather, grandmother and even your mom and dad were useless and are responsible for everything wrong with you? You may keep quiet for some
Prosperity about blessings, not cash
Takura Rukwati
The word “prosper” appears over 80 times in the Old and New Testaments. The most common Hebrew word for “prosper” is “tsalach (tsaw-lakh)” which means “to advance, make progress, succeed, be profitable”. Prosperity is a blessing from the