adminUnmasking the ‘targeted’ sanctions
Tendai Moyo
While a certain daily paper celebrated the European Union extension of sanctions on Zimbabwe with a story headlined “EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe”, what palpably evaded its naïve analysis was that the removal of developmental aid restrictions imposed a decade ago nakedly shows
Editorial Comment: Continue investing in dam construction, irrigation
THE relocation of the nearly 4 000 families in Chivi district of Masvingo to pave way for the construction of the multi-million-dollar Tokwe-Murkosi Dam should be the last hurdle towards the completion of the dam first mooted in the 1920s. The project has experienced numerous hurdles, ranging from lack of financing to the refusal by families in the vicinity of the dam to be relocated.Exploring the Rhodesian novel
Memory CherereIt was Stanley Nyamfukudza who argued in 1993 that it was becoming clear that those who study Zimbabwe’s 1970s war literature risk narrowing down to pro-guerrilla literature only — or something to that effect.
Know your author: Von Blixen-Finecke
Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke née Karen Christenze Dinesen, was a Danish author also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen. Blixen is best known for Out of Africa, her account of living in Kenya, and one of her stories, Babette’s Feast, both of which have been adapted into highly acclaimed, Academy Award-winning motion pictures.Book of African Records ideal
Entertainment ReporterZimbabweans must uphold the pan-African ideology and celebrate the beauty of the African continent, Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said.
Mzingwane crowned champs
From Ellina Mhlanga in VICTORIA FALLSINNOCENT Chifamba’s first-half strike was enough to help Mzingwane High from Matabeleland South edge Pamushana of Masvingo in a closely contested Boys Under-16 Copa Coca-Cola soccer final at Chinotimba Stadium in Victoria Falls yesterday.
Amara shines at Jazz Fest
Richmore Tera Arts Correspondent
AMARA Brown, the daughter to the late musician Andy Brown, proved that music indeed runs in the family when she put up a sterling performance during opening of the Winter Jazz Festival at Jazz 105 in Harare last week. The diva — who was clad in a red outfit with a zebra motif in front —
Thrills, spills as Spin City returns to Harare
Entertainment ReporterThe Borrowdale Racecourse will play host to Spin City, one of the biggest car spinning shows in Harare, on August 12. Featuring a galaxy of top South African spinners, Spin City promises a lot of thrills and spills. Dubbed “Heroes Weekend Showdown”, the spinners include Goofa, Maurice, Hamoo,
I love Zim, says Nicole C Mullen
Entertainment ReporterPopular American gospel artiste Nicole C Mullen says she loves Zimbabwe and was honoured to be invited back at this year’s Crossline Music Worship Festival. The “My Redeemer” singer is expected to perform at the three-day festival which starts on August 24 and ends on the 26th in the Harare
New professionals installed as Rotary presidents
Business Reporter
A FRESH crop of new leaders has taken up the reins in Rotary clubs operating in Zimbabwe, many of them installed at ceremonies around the country between June and July.