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Entertainment ReporterThe annual Pakare Paye Solo Festival, now in its sixth year, is set for this Saturday in Norton and features Suzanna Owiyo from Kenya and Kunle Ayo from Nigeria plus a galaxy of local artistes. In the line-up is Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, who is also the founder of the festival, Jah Prayzah, Kudzai
P Square jet in on October 11
Entertainment ReporterNigerian pop duo P Square is expected to arrive in Harare two days ahead of the fourth edition of the Lion Lager Summer Festival scheduled for Glamis Arena on October 13. P Square, fronted by the Okoye twins — Peter and Paul — will be performing in Harare for the first time alongside
‘Indigenisation vital for security’
Business ReporterINDIGENISATION of foreign-owned businesses in Zimbabwe is critical for security of the investments, Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said. Speaking at the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals Annual Conference
Industrial index keeps momentum
Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange mainstream index maintained positive momentum after gaining 0,71 percent last Friday to 146 points, largely buoyed by gains in selected heavyweight stocks. But mining stocks were lower at 96 points after falling 2,02 percent due to losses in RioZim. Week on week,
Telecel scoffs at promo deal claims
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
TELECEL Zimbabwe has denied reaching an agreement with a local private telecommunications value added services provider Mobile Connexion for a US$2,4 million business partnership proposal. Mobile Connexion alleged Telecel took over and excluded it from the Mega Promotion initiative,
General Beltings finds the going tough
Business ReporterGENERAL Beltings Holdings posted an operating loss of US$659 000 for the half year to June 30 2012 as the company suffered a decline in sales volumes and turnover. Volumes at 641 tonnes were 9 percent lower than the 707 tonnes recorded in last year’s corresponding period, while turnover at
MDC-T supporters, gold panners clash
Bulawayo Bureau
TWO MDC-T supporters were seriously injured, while four others escaped with minor injuries when they clashed with alleged gold panners at Shangani Business Centre.Three vehicles, which were part of the MDC-T convoy on its way to the party’s 13th anniversary celebrations in Bulawayo on Saturday,
Suspected pushers denied bail for trying to steal corpse stashed with heroin
Harare Bureau
TWO suspected pushers have been denied bail for allegedly trying to steal a corpse stashed with over a kilogramme of heroin worth $112 000 in Harare last week.
CAPS, Monoz share spoils
Augustine Hwata in Harare
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TAURAI Mangwiro’s emotional re-unification with his former side Monomotapa ended in a draw in this Castle Lager Premiership derby at Rufaro yesterday.