adminTime to award the tourism industry
Tourism Matrix Isdore GuvamombeThat time of the year has come when Zimbabwe’s illustrious sons and daughters in the tourism and hospitality industry and companies that made the biggest contribution to the sector are honoured. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, the vanguard of the industry presents the prestigious
Hippo Valley profits tumble
Golden Sibanda Senior Business ReporterHIPPO Valley Estates profit after tax fell by 19,2 percent to US$11,1 million in the interim to September 30 2012 weighed down by margin pressures due to wage increases. Its after tax profit dipped despite the raw sugar producer registering a 30 percent jump in revenue to US$90,7 million. In a
All set for MOB finale
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentPreparations for My Own Boss finals scheduled for tomorrow, are at an advanced stage with the two finalists — Godwin Gogwe and Odert Kasimoni — being challenged by other three other contestants who since have emerged. The red carpet event will be held at Celebration Centre in Harare.
The In-Laws to premiere @Book Café
Winstone Antonio Arts CorrespondentA new film — The In-Laws — written and produced by United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean, Demetria Karonga, is set to premiere in a fortnight’s time at the Book Café. The film was produced late last year and portrays the trials brought about by the interracial marriages in the UK, where African
Jibilika Dance Festival reborn
Arts CorrespondentThe Jibilika Hip-hop Dance Festival is back after a three year absence due to lack of funding. The event is slated for December 1, in the Harare Gardens. This year, event which is running under the theme; “Step up to HIV”, will see 34 groups across the country competing for honours. Three
African dream fulfilled?
Dr Tony Monda ArtzoneNotions of man’s purpose in life and definitions of freedom have preoccupied many ethnic Occidental, Oriental and Orthodox Christian philosophers. It is these varied strains of thought that bring Greek philosophy, Christianity and African religion to a meeting point, visually
A hive of activity this weekend
Arts CorrespondentHarare will this weekend be a hive of activity when a number of musicians’ stage shows, while several joints will be hosting a variety of summer slams and parties in preparation of the festive season. Nyaguwa Night Club in Dzivarasekwa 2 will officially open its beer garden with star-studded
Of infill stands, corruption
Loverage Nhamoyebonde Features CorrespondentTown planners of former times had done a noble job by leaving open spaces when they allocated residential stands throughout Harare’s suburbs.
Several open spaces where left unoccupied for use as play grounds, open markets and or recreational facilities. Churches, community halls and
Together we can turn the tide
Cathrine Murombedzi HIV WalkSometime last week I was wearing a T-shirt carrying an HIV message by Elisabeth Glaser Foundation that read: “Reduce HIV infection to your child, register pregnancy at 14 weeks or earlier”. Usually one does not realise the transcending effect such a message carries. I got a lift from a taxi