Journos, see the issues, not skirts!

Gender Forum
Ruth Butaumocho

Several months ago I attended a symposium on elections where women expressed concern over lack of media coverage for a number of activities they were engaged in.

Phelps to cement Olympics history

LONDON. — Michael Phelps will cement his Olympic legacy in London, leading a US swimming team that still expects to dominate the pool ahead of traditional rivals Australia and rising powers such as China.

China gears for another upset

BEIJING. — China stunned the world by sweeping to the top of the Olympic medals table at Beijing 2008 — and ominously for their rivals, they look ready to do it again in London.

It’s Palancas Negras

From Petros Kausiyo in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
ZIMBABWE’S Warriors avoided the real heavyweights, but still have a lot of work on their hands after being paired against old enemies Angola in a cagey 2013 African Cup of Nations final qualifying derby tie for a place in South Africa.

‘The Gentleman’ goes places

Carter Chapwanya and Chipo Gwinhi
Acclaimed Zimbabwean film “The Gentleman” will premiere at Zanzibar International Film Festival at Old Fort, on Sunday.
The festival also known as festival of the Dhow Countries is an annual film event held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, and has been described as the largest cultural event in East Africa.

Zvavahera shines in Nigeria

Leading Zimbabwean visual artist Portia Zvavahera-Gomo represented Zimbabwe at the visual art symposium and workshop entitled “History/Matter” at the Centre for Contemporary Art in Lagos, Nigeria.

Sulumani Chimbetu launches website

Entertainment Reporter
THE need to see a smile on a child’s face has greatly influenced dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu to launch a website dubbed “www.kwasulu.com”.
Addressing journalists at a colourful ceremony at GreenCard Medical Aid Society yesterday, Orchestra Dendera Kings’ general manager Mr Trevor Jakachira said the website launch was orchestrated by the needy to interact with their legion of fans.

Police Women’s Club fun day promises fireworks

Entertainment Reporter
ALL roads lead to the Morris Depot Sports Club in Harare for the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Kuyedza Women’s Club family fun day to be held tomorrow afternoon.
The event will see some of the country’s finest musicians — Suluman Chimbetu, Jah Prayzah, Sabastian Magacha and The Police Band — entertaining both young and old at the event which is meant to raise money for various projects as well as for charity.

Young crooner set for greater heights

Entertainment Reporter
“Teenagers did not have, before rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm-and-blues — they did not have any type of music they could call their own once they got over four or five years old until they were well into their 20s and considered adults”.

Watch 21 Jump Street at your own peril

Film: 21 Jump Street
Cast: Jonah Hill, Brie Larson, Bob Riggle, Channing Tatum, Dave Franco, Ice Cube.
Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Cinema: Eastgate
Running time: 94 minutes
Type of film: High School comedy
Age restriction: Adults only
Reviewed by Prof Joel White

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