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Ruth Butaumocho recently in Kwekwe
Upcoming musician Peter Moyo last week held a house warming party with family and close friends at his new home in Mbizo 20, Kwekwe. The young artiste made the party a memorable occasion which began on Thursday and spilled over into Friday morning, amid pomp and fanfare. The simple occasion saw his family, among
Gweru contestant bows out of MOB
Farirai Macheka Own CorrespondentTendai Hombarume took the walk of shame during the second boardroom eviction in the entrepreneurial reality show My Own Boss. The show, which is screened on Africa Unite from 1800-1900hrs and ZBC TV from 1900-2000 hrs every Thursday, saw the 23-year-old Gweru contestant being booted out of the show. Announcing
Zim theatre gurus to feature in SA
Entertainment ReporterTwo renowned Zimbabwean theatre thespians, Daves Guzha and O’Brian Mudyiwenyama, are set to perform a two-man play in South Africa. Titled “Protest”, the play was written by the late former Czechoslovakian president, Vàclav Havel, when he was still an opposition leader. The play is presented by the Czech Embassy in South
Magacha humbled by UK support
Entertainment ReporterGospel prodigy Sabastian Magacha, who is currently on a whirlwind tour of the United Kingdom, says he is humbled by the support he received from fans.
The “Ridza Bosvo” hitmaker is touring the UK for the first time and has so far performed in London and Leicester, where he put up splendid shows. In an interview,
Mineral output on target
Tawanda Musarurwa Business ReporterKEY mineral production remains largely in line with year-end targets, according to statistics from the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe. The figures show that as at mid-year, total gold deliveries had registered a cumulative total of 6 461,43kg against the current year’s target of 15 000kg. The improvement in gold deliveries
Dawn drops African Sun lawsuit
Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterDAWN Properties has withdrawn a lawsuit in which it was seeking the eviction of African Sun Limited from properties leased to the hospitality group, the company said in a statement last Friday. “The parties have now agreed to resolve their differences by negotiation,” said Dawn. “A framework and timelines have been agreed to
Mujintu Jnr debut album almost ready
Entertainment ReporterLearnmore Mujintu, the son to veteran rhythm guitarist Innocent Mujintu, is readying his debut five-track album. Backed by his group Zare, the energetic singer has been spending his time polishing up his music before the release. Some of the tracks featured on the upcoming album include “Jana Rangu” and “Kana Wafunga
Hippo replants 7 000ha of sugarcane
Business ReporterHIPPO Valley Estates has replanted about 7 000 hectares of sugarcane out of the targeted 16 000ha under its US$30 million accelerated replanting programme, the company has said. The programme is aimed at boosting production and re-establishing a successful and sustainable private cane-farmer sector in the country
Nestle poised to increase exports
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
NESTLE Zimbabwe will increase exports into Southern Africa following the commissioning last Friday of an upgraded US$12 million plant to boost capacity.
The Swiss-headquartered firm had been exporting negligible quantities due to limited capacity. Nestle country manager Mr Kumbirai Katsande said the plant upgrade
UTC business showcase on today
Business ReporterBusiness leaders and entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe will have the opportunity to see what the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business is offering at an open day in Harare tomorrow. The UCT Graduate School of Business will be showcasing its leading business programmes at the Meikles Hotel, including the Masters