Why fasting is good for you

Mohammad Assadi Head of Cultural Centre, Islamic Republic of Iran
Every year the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan (going by the Islamic Lunar Calendar) heralds the beginning of a month-long spiritual journey of fasting for the Muslim community.

Rappers mourn actor ‘Jeffersons’

A number of rappers are mourning over the death of legendary actor Sherman Hemsley, who died on Tuesday in El Paso, Texas. According to reports, Hemsley died of natural causes at the age of 74, in his

Brace up for new online world order

Tonderai Rutsito Techspot
EXACTLY 12 years ago, I still vividly remember opening my first Yahoo email address after travelling all the way to town. I patiently waited for my turn as the computers were all fully booked till I finally

Anomalies prevalent in property pricing

Vengai Madzima Property Guide
DURING the past week I have been bombarded with questions regarding the increase in property prices and the reasons behind this development. A lot of people are concerned because the very

The ordinary won’t get you anywhere

Zachary Aldwin Milkshake in the Boardroom
NO matter where you go in the world you are almost certain to come across the second rate. It is less than ordinary, painfully annoying and, now here is the important part, easily forgotten. People

Mastering the art of persuasion

Shelter Hamandishe-Chieza Change Management
GIVEN the direction of business transactions, the magical power to capture your audience, sway the undecided and convert opponents is a must have skill for modern-day managers. In an era of cross-

Mining licence fee hike pays off

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is collecting an average of US$1 million in licence fees every month, up from US$279 000 before the levies were reviewed in January. Government increased

Craft strategy to attract Chinese investment, Govt urged

The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce has implored the Government to craft a strategy to tap credible Chinese investment into the country. This follows a pledge of US$20 billion that the Chinese government made to Africa over the next decade.

When big guns are brought out

Darlington Mahuku and Bowden Mbanje
In one of our contributions we submitted that human rights are a product of social struggles. We posited that our rights as Zimbabweans must be firmly fixed in our past, not an American or British

Winter Jazz Fest is here!

Richmore Tera Arts Correspondent
TONIGHT marks the beginning of the Winter Jazz Festival to be held at Jazz 105 in Harare. The festival, now in its 12th edition, has become the premier jazz event in Zimbabwe and gives local musicians a

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