adminZPC needs US$90m for mini-hydro project
THE Zimbabwe Power Company requires at least US$90 million to set up a 30MW mini-hydro power plant at Gairezi in Nyanga.ZPC, a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings in charge of generating electricity, was granted a licence for the project recently. In a statement, ZPC said
Delta hits back at wholesalers, retailers
Business ReporterDELTA Corporation has denied accusations by the Beverages Wholesalers and Retailers Association that it is trying to sideline independent wholesalers. The association was formed by beverages wholesalers and retailers to lobby for their interests as a direct result of Delta’s announcement
IIFF introduces new film category
Richmore TeraTHE International Images Film Festival for Women, (IIFF) has introduced a new film category for men, called “The New Man” aimed at portraying the role that men can play in support of women. The new category will see films that fall in that that category being screened at this year’s edition of the
Blessing Shumba to headline Epworth gospel gig
Richmore TeraGOSPEL musician of the moment Blessing Shumba will headline the Epworth Gospel Extravaganza to be held at Epworth Complex on August 26.
The Mutare-based musician has been holding a series of successful shows in and outside Harare of late. This is his maiden act in the peri-urban
Hot line-up for Harare Show Cup Clash
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterSome of the most talented reggae/dancehall chanters are set to go head-to-head at the Harare Show Cup Clash 2012 slated for the City Sports Centre on August 25. Almost like a ritual, the annual Cup Clash which coincides with the Agricultural Show Week has somewhat become the main
Joint shows takeover showbiz scene
Richmore Tera Arts CorrespondentIT seems combined or joint shows have literally taken over the entertainment landscape as evidenced by the frequency with which promoters are organising them. This has not only proved to be a worthwhile move for the promoters alone but also for music lovers who are increasingly finding the
I’m a bitter man: Tryson
Entertainment ReporterTRYSON Chimbetu son of the late musician Naison — who was conspicuous by his absence at the memorial gala of the late Dendera music founder Simon, held at Orange Grove Motel in Chinhoyi last week, is a bitter man. Tryson said he did not intentionally snub the occasion but was deliberately
Draft constitution: Let the women speak
THE constitution-making process in Zimbabwe has been one of the most publicised issue in Zimbabwe’s media in the past year with the Constitution Select Committee (Copac)’s numerous “leaked” and semi-drafts having occupied front pages of most print media for a while now.Franchising: When gold loses its glitter
Fanuel Kangondo EntrepreneurshipThe advent of dollarisation three years ago ushered in a new era in the way business is conducted in this country and many saw it as an opportunity to capitalise on the new economic order, while others failed to adapt and fell by the wayside. There were, of course, some who did not
A step in the right direction
Jeffrey Gogo Climate storyThe timing is perfect because it will increase Africa’s capacity to deal with disaster and humanitarian situations. The continent would be better placed to provide timely relief and aid to disaster-hit zones, save lives and lower climate risks. It means Africa’s poor would no longer have to wait and rely