adminJSE opens tad higher
Johannesburg. — The JSE was a touch higher at the open yesterday, as the platinum sector weighed on the all-share index following Anglo American Platinum’s downbeat trading update. At 9.25am local time,European stocks, euro rise on US optimism
LONDON. — European stock markets and the euro rose yesterday, receiving a boost from upbeat US earnings and hopes of fresh stimulus measures from the Federal Reserve, traders said.
London’s FTSE 100 benchmark index of leading shares climbed 0,35 percent to
Revellers spoilt for choice
Entertainment ReporterRevellers are spoilt for choice this weekend with a number of gigs lined up across the country.
The Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex will tomorrow afternoon play host to Mutare-based gospel musician
When truth is stranger than fiction
Film ReviewProf Joel White
Film: The Vow
Cast: Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams, Wendy Crewson, Joe Coloshen, Sam Neil, Tony Klein, Jeff
Beatrice Primary School to host fund-raising show
Entertainment ReporterBEATRICE Primary School will this Saturday host a fund-raising show that will feature some of Power FM’s presenters in the form of Dr Zobha, D-Train and Tendai “The Sweet Thang” Chakanyuka. The show is
Zim’s social history on display
Dr Tony Monda Art ZoneCurrently running at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe is a collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs and video installations. The art works explore issues of urban migration and the
Star FM rekindles radio listening
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterThe coming on board of Star FM has created a frenzied atmosphere amongst Zimbabweans as the new station has revived the culture of listening to radio. People had forgotten all about radio as they
Dendera dynasty lives on
Richmore Tera Arts Correspondent
NO music family in Zimbabwe has ever had the honour of being successfully equated to the famous Jacksons than the Chimbetu siblings. Many pundits continue to draw more similarities from the two
President launches women’s empowerment framework
Sydney Kawadza and Paidamoyo Chipunza
President Mugabe yesterday officially launched Government’s Broad Based Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework which seeks to provide a guiding outline for economic empowerment.
He, however, urged women to develop the necessary skills that would ensure success in their business activities.
President Mugabe also hailed women’s contribution to Zimbabwe’s growth and sustenance during the sanctions-induced economic downturn.
He also took a swipe at the banking sector for charging exorbitant interests rates that are detrimental to the development of businesses in Zimbabwe.
President Mugabe expressed doubt that Britain, US and their Western allies would remove the illegal economic sanctions they imposed on Zimbabwe.
The Broad Based Women’s Economic Empowerment Framework has inspired Government’s efforts to achieve gender equality and women empowerment.
It also has a broad-based agenda of ensuring sustainable growth in Zimbabwe.
Discrimination still rife
Catherine Murombedzi HIV Walk
Entering one’s teen years is an anxious time for many as they grow up. For Rumbi it is a time that is stressful. The girl, now 18, is ready to date but hesitant to do so.
Many a girl of her age would have already be dating by this age. However, Rumbi’s situation is far more complicated than that of regular teenagers as she was born HIV positive and only got to know about in when she was 12.