adminBand managers and the ‘Big Ego Syndrome’
Fred Zindi MusicWe often talk about music bands in Zimbabwe needing managers. Are managers necessary? The obvious answer is “YES”. It is the duty of the artiste to continue to nurture his/her talent by composing and writing music and worrying less
Goodbye Chinyama
From Robson Sharuko in BULAWAYO
There were no tears, but a packed Mpilo stand gave Takesure Chinyama a standing ovation at Barbourfields on Sunday as the Zimbabwe international said goodbye to the Dynamos fans in an impromptu and emotional farewell party fit for a king.
The deaf ‘speak’ on ZBCTV
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka TelevisionGreetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope youe all had a blessed weekend. S. To most people, including yours truly, Sunday is a special day to connect with the Almighty. I find nothing wrong with that.
Zim, China urged to strengthen cultural ties
From Ruth Butaumocho in HENAN PROVINCE, ChinaEducation, Sport, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Lazarus Dokora has called on Zimbabwe and China to collaborate in areas of information, communication technology, infrastructure development, martial arts and event management.
Zhakata takes fans down memory lane
Richmore Tera Arts CorrespondentZORA musician Leonard Zhakata proved why he is one of Zimbabwe’s finest when he put up a sterling performance at Club Changaz in Centenary on Saturday.
Chipanga: A man of many talents
Richmore Tera Arts CorrespondentFormer Black Spirits marimba player Charles Chipanga says his aim is to make songs and not hits. “Songs are not seasonal. Songs are there to last and to serve a purpose. I want to make songs that people can listen to over and over not hits which have a shorter life span,” he explained.
Pension, contribution increases go hand in hand
Three of the correspondents who wrote to this column recently raised issues concerning increases in pensions or contributions. The two are, of course, related, since the pensioner’s contribution period and insurable earnings determine NSSA pensions on retirement.Move with the times, SMEs urged
Business ReporterSMALL to medium enterprises have been urged to utilise new information technology software in order to improve business efficiency.
Pastel (South Africa) product manager Mr Alfred Nhira said most companies in the country, especially the smaller businesses, were using antiquated
Time to embrace financial engineering
Thomas MuserepwaWhile financial engineering has grown in importance in the global economy and following forecasts that its role will even be more important and precious in the not-too-distant future, it seems the million-dollar question still remains ahead of its implementation in our local economy.
Mandela: A values-based leader
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business EthicsLast week South Africa and the whole world celebrated with Nelson Mandela his birthday as the icon of the anti-apartheid struggle and black Africa’s liberation turned 94 years.