adminCFI to raise chicken output
Martin Kadzere Senior Business Reporter
CFI Holdings has commissioned some environmentally-controlled broiler houses at its Glenara Estates, which will see its breeding capacity increasing by 35 percent.
Through its division — Crest Poultry Group — the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed conglomerate invested US$2,6 million into the project from loans it got from the PTA Bank, the Government’s
Zim marks Universal Children’s Day
Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Zimbabwe yesterday joined the world in celebrating the Universal Children’s Day amid fears that by 2050 one in every three births will be African — as will also be almost one in every three children under the age of 18. To mark this day, the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) issued a new research paper highlighting global demographic shifts forecast for the coming generation
All set for Jamaica Inn City opening
Arts CorrespondentIt is only a day before the new Jamaica Inn City opens this Friday and excitement has reached fever pitch among the performing artistes including guest of honour Philip…
Macheso ready for festive season
Arts Correspondent
The festive mood is slowly drawing closer and soon it will be that time of the year when most musicians work round the clock. As is always the case with the evergreen Orchestra Mberikwazvo, they have lined up gigs during, before and after the festive season. Led by seasoned bassist — Alick Macheso, the group has already set dates for its year-end shows one in Bulawayo and another
Sulu to extend UK stay
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentIt appears Sulumani Chimbetu will have to stay longer in the United Kingdom than he anticipated after promoters of his tour decided to have more shows —…
Kadengu wins StarBrite!
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
All is well that ends well for unheralded star Bryan Kadengu who won big in StarBrite finals, a talent search show held over the weekend.
The Chinhoyi-based musician walked away with a Honda Fit vehicle, all expenses paid trips to the US, South Africa, Germany and Victoria Falls, Samsung 32 inch LCD TV, recording contract
Thousands bid Matiki goodbye
Sports Reporter
THE SUNDAY MAIL sportswriter, Roy Matiki, received a befitting send-off as scores of people thronged Warren Hills Cemetery yesterday to pay their last respects to the journalist yesterday.
Matiki died on Sunday morning at his parents’ home in Budiriro 5 after succumbing to brain tumor.
Hardbody taking stashes of cash to Division One
From Lovemore Zigara in Gweru
AFTER a nightmarish outing in their debut season in the Premiership, Hardbody will exit the top-flight league with something to smile about after collecting rich pickings in their final match against champions Dynamos on Sunday.
Acid test for tennis players
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterTENNIS Zimbabwe vice-president, Regis Bhunu, believes the upcoming Twenty Third Century Systems International Tennis Federation Futures tournament provides an opportunity for local players to be exposed to…
Myths, facts and sanctions
A fortnight ago, I had the privilege of listening to a presentation by Bishop Trevor Manhanga at the Lead Zimbabwe Conference. The presentation, titled “The Zimbabwe we want economically”, challenged the church in particular to stand up and be counted on key areas of national interest.
Bishop Manhanga said in part, “Firstly, I am sure that we all are aware that myths are not supported by facts, they merely have supporters. As church leaders, therefore, it is important to make this distinguishing fact because oftentimes, we continue to regurgitate myths from our pulpits when they are not facts and soon enough if a myth is repeated often enough, it is accepted as fact . . . Let me state that the church therefore