MCZ in bid to promote bands
Lifestyle CorrespondentMusic Crossroads Zimbabwe Trust, MCZ will today launch the Showcase Mission at the Alliance Francaise in a bid to promote bands that have been nurtured by the organisation. MCZ projects co-ordinator, Kudakwashe Charwadza, said the organisation will hold similar shows in all the country’s 10
Capleton heading back to Zim
Lifestyle CorrespondentJamaican reggae-dancehall artiste Capleton who is affectionately known as King Shango by his legions of fans is expected to return to Zimbabwe for a reggae-dancehall gig at City Sports Centre on December 7. Red Rose Entertainment’s boss, Barbra Chikosi, who is the promoter of the show
Whatever it is, gadgets can do it
Why waste time mixing all the ingredients when a mixer can do the job for you? Why strain those muscles trying to blend and puree when a blender can do an even better job? Or take out meat hours in advance from the freezer when a microwave can literally defrost it in minutes?Chinese socialism deserves genuine respect
Cheng ZhiliangAT the just successfully concluded 18th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, the General-Secretary Hu Jintao’s announcement that China will follow a “path of socialism with Chinese characteristics” disappoints some Western ideologues. This mode of socialism turned China from
Pay more attention to Africa, UNSC urged
UNITED NATIONS. — China on Thursday urged the UN Security Council to pay more attention to the demands of Africa and support the efforts of the African Union in maintaining peace and security on the continent. Wang Min, Chinese deputy permanent representative to the UN, made the remarksMursi talks tough on Gaza
CAIRO/TEHRAN. — Thousands gathered in Egyptian cities yesterday to protest against Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip as Egypt’s president vowed to support the enclave’s people in the face of “blatant aggression”. Western governments are watching Egypt’s response to the attacks for signs of aWe have very little choice, at this stage, but to conclude that Zifa has failed us and the starting point, as we move forward, should not be the dissolution of the Warriors, but the dissolution of the board.
Milton NyamadzawoFor decades, football has acted as a peacemaking tool, as a proponent of human welfare in Zimbabwe, Africa and all over the world.
Didier Drogba has been instrumental in peacemaking and humanitarian efforts in Cote d’Ivoire. George Weah bankrolled the Liberian national team for many years.
Michael Essien has donated millions to help poor people in his native Ghana. Nigerian star Nwankwo Kanu, has a Foundation, which doesn’t focus on producing the best players but to help sick children all over the continent.

