adminChisumbanje ethanol plant closure sends wrong signals
The closure of the Chisumbanje Ethanol Plant at a time when efforts are being made to turn around the economy sends wrong signals about Government’s commitment to economic development. The situation is made worse by the fact that the closure is blamed on political bickering whenTreat mental illnesses traditionally
Sekai NzenzaBefore Western medical interventions in Zimbabwe, we did not have any psychiatric hospitals for mad people, mapenzi edu. We lived with them. Madness did not just happen; there was a cause for it. The spirit of an aggrieved dead person or ngozi could cause mental illness. When a spirit
We must catch the Olympic spirit
Innocent KatsandeThe overwhelming focus and constant obsession on the need to develop our young people towards becoming intellectuals and entrepreneurs in the enterprise sense of the word has led to a gradual process that has seen a key aspect of youth development through sport become less significant.
Ethiopian PM Zenawi dies
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who ruled Ethiopia for more than 20 years, died yesterday while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed illness, according to Ethiopian state television. It announced yesterday that the 57-year-old prime minister died from a sudden
Dudu’s ‘Rite of Passage’ of Passage’
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Reps Theatre will present a concert in honour of one of Zimbabwe’s top afro-jazz singers, Dudu Manhenga. Titled “Dudu Manhenga’s Rite of Passage”, the show scheduled for this Friday starts at 7pm with a matinee on Saturday starting at 2.30pm. According to organisers, “Rite of
Gospel musicians should touch on real-life issues
Edgar Moyana – Christian Entertainment
The Holy Bible, which is the Word of God, teaches many different life lessons which include spiritual development or growth of believers, while other lessons focus on human relations and humankind’s relationship with God. Since mortal man is naturally sinful, the Bible provides a barometer to
New TV series to focus on HIV, Aids
Entertainment Reporter
Prominent filmmaker Stephen Chigorimbo has partnered with the National Aids Council to work on a television series that focuses on HIV and Aids.
Chigorimbo, through his production company Africa Sun Motion Pictures, will produce the series with input from several stakeholders. “We believe that
Mike Tyson warns 50 Cent about boxing
LOS ANGELES. — Boxing legend Mike Tyson recently warned rapper 50 Cent about the pitfalls of the boxing industry in an interview with Entertainment Sports Radio. BoxingScene.com reports that Tyson discussed his views on 50 Cent’s new venture with Floyd Mayweather Jnr, The Money TeamMemory books keep OVCs going
Paidamoyo Chipunza Health Reporter
It is a diary of events, for worst or best things that happen in one’s life. They can include even photographs of their departed loved ones or those of people still surviving. All this is done to provide a page when there is no shoulder to lean on for orphans and other vulnerable children. They call
Italian Embassy to continue funding Zim immunisation
Health Reporter
THE Italian Embassy in Zimbabwe says it is committed to continue funding immunisation programmes in Zimbabwe to ensure a better future for children in the country. Commenting on the country’s immunisation programme, Italian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Stefano Moscatelli said: “Italy