admin9/11 — Terror pretext in tatters
Bill Van Auken
The 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks passed Tuesday with diminished official commemoration as attempts to exploit the tragic deaths of that day as a pretext for Washington’s unending wars have grown ever more hollow. In New York City, where over 2 700 people
Chinese kids put up enthralling show
Entertainment Correspondent
Young Chinese performers gave a world class performance when they showcased their artistic excellence at the 7 Arts Theatre, in Avondale on Tuesday night. The group of 20 youngsters, who are currently in the country on a cultural exchange visit, showcased different acrobatic talents which included
Lion Lager Festival: Artistes ready to roar!
Hlatini Hlatini Entertainment Correspondent
The Lion Lager Summer Festival, which is becoming a permanent fixture on the local music calendar, is scheduled for October 13 at the Glamis Arena.
While Delta like to stick to what has been a successful formula, fans at least, know what to expect. Some of the artistes expected to play alongside
New weapon in the war against HIV
Roselyne Sachiti Deputy Features Editor
HIV and Aids and other sexually transmitted infections continue to burden young African women because of various reasons, chief among them cultural issues that prevent them from negotiating for safe sex. Over the years, the burden has become much heavier for the women most of
Gender equality begins at home
Loverage Nhamoyebonde Features correspondent
Gender, gender, gender! Calls for gender equality are heard all over public spaces in this country. Yet those who champion gender equality and the need for it usually do not have it in their own family. It is all grandstanding. Which Zimbabwean family really treats sons and daughters as equals?
Hunt still on for alternative fuel
Tendai Tsakiwa Features Writer
IN these days of incessant power outages especially in urban communities in Zimbabwe, the battle for alternative fuel has almost become the inevitable battle for survival, itself. Driven by the ancient rhythm of life to survive, human beings have been forced to have a paradigm shift from
Mbada: Football’s best friend
Chris “Romario” Musekiwa Features correspondent
AS I watched the live draw of the Mbada Diamonds Cup launch at ZBC studios last Friday with the who is who in our football, stakeholders and influential sporting authorities and key opinion leaders, something made me realise that many other sponsors should come aboard. I was
Survival is the name of the game
Fortious Nhambura Features Writer
It is work that has no starting or knocking off time. It is controlled by the desire to produce as much mineral as possible to ensure one survives.
It is a game for those with big hearts — the brave, the daring and iron-muscled — those who are prepared to toil even for a whole day without
Where will the children play?
Abel Dzobo Features WriterOVER 200 people are rolling in the dust, laughing, grunting, giggling. They are happy. All age groups, parents and children are on the open ground, playing. From five-year-olds to teenagers. And even women aged 50, are here today. They are playing traditional games — nhodo, pada,
Nox: Man of the moment
Carter Chapwanya and Chipo Gwinhi
With a successful 10th album, an opportunity to tour abroad and a promising musical career, Enock Guni known as Nox by his legion of fans, has become one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated urban grooves sensations. Nox has taken the nation by storm as his latest offering “Ices and Roses”