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Denzel Washington has called Whitney Houston’s drug addiction “a monster that got hold of her”. The iconic Hollywood star believes the late singer didn’t realise the powerful effect of cocaine had over her body and thought she was capable of behaving as she had when she was younger.OM to invest US$200m
Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterOLD Mutual intends to invest about US$200 million in private equity and infrastructure next year, outgoing chief executive Mr Luke Ngwerume said yesterday. “We are hoping that at least US$100 million will be invested in private equity next year,” said Mr Ngwerume in an interview with the Herald
The curse of September
Special Matarirano Features CorrespondentSeptember is once again upon us. It is here with its profound history of war, strive, sorrow and rage. A history of tragedy, pain and grief, of turmoil and toil, of a global literature of struggle for power, positions and control. September has come, surely pregnant, as always, with very unfortunate
Riches a gift from God
Pastor Robert Chirima Features CorrespondentIf God gives us wealth and property and lets us enjoy them, we should be grateful and enjoy what we have worked for. It is a gift from God (Ecc 5:19). There is so much debate as to whether we as Christians should accumulate wealth. Some say, we should just focus our attention to God and
Mining breathes life into Mat North
Rutendo Mapfumo Features CorrespondentTO the visiting eye, the first impression one gets in Matabeleland North is that there is abject poverty and gross underdevelopment. But to the resident eye, the experienced and knowledgeable, the major congruous point in the province is a rich vein of life, the Zambezi River. The mighty
‘Mupedzanhamo’ comes to town
Problem Masau Features WriterPILES of second-hand clothes, new clothes dangling from hangers, shoes, cosmetics, towels and umbrellas among many other wares welcome potential buyers in a car boot opposite Mupedzanhamo Flea Market in Mbare. “We have all the products you want, even religious garments, we
Zim-Indonesia trade continues to grow
Business ReporterTrade between Zimbabwe and Indonesia continues to grow with more than 25 local business people expected to participate at the 27th edition of the Jakarta International Expo. Last year only 15 Zimbabweans showcased their products at one of the world’s biggest trade fairs in Jakarta while 10
‘Zimbabwe has what it takes to grow’
Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Mr Luke Ngwerume calls it quits this month-end after serving the organisation for 30 years, five of these as CEO.He is a man who has invested so much in the company and in the economy at large. As head of the largest insurance firm and biggest investor on
Zesa slashes Mozambique debt
Power utility Zesa Holdings has reduced its debt to Mozambique’s Hydro Cabora Bassa from US$75 million to US$2 million, a senior Government official has said. Energy and Power Development permanent secretary Mr Patson Mbiriri said Zesa Holdings subsidiary, the Zimbabwe ElectricityDiamond Musica bounces back
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterIt seems that after a period where rhumba music had somewhat lost its appeal among Zimbabwean fans, the all-new Diamond Musica has resurfaced fronted by Pitshou Lumiere. The 14-member group wants to reignite the love for the music with some rhumba in its original form and uninhibited.