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Youth empowerment has become central to the development aspirations of African countries, and in that Zimbabwe is no exception. With Government making empowerment and indigenisation a key pillar for economic growth and development, youth participation in the mainstream economy is a major talking point across the country. Despite the abundance of policies, programmes and initiatives to empower the youth, there remains much doubt as how much young Zimbabweans are able to access these opportunities and benefit from them. A common perception in many quarters is that talk of youth empowerment is a political smokescreen, moreso as the country heads towards what could be make-or-breakChampions’ showtime
Eddie Chikamhi Sports ReporterTHE curtain finally comes down on the grueling race for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League crown pitting the country’s biggest clubs Dynamos and Highlanders tomorrow. It has been a breath-taking affair which will only be decided on the final day as log leaders Dynamos face relegated
Battle for survival turns fierce
Eddie Chikamhi Sports ReporterWILL it be Black Mambas or Moses Chunga’s Gunners who will go down when the relegation puzzle finally falls into shape tomorrow? Hwange are also in the mix and could be demoted if they lose to Quelaton in their last match at Luveve. The fight for survival has turned fierce at the bottom
Triangle smell victory
Godknows Matarutse Sports ReporterTRIANGLE coach Gishon “Gizha” Ntini is confident of sealing a place in the top-flight league when they visit Gaza Gunners in a Zifa Eastern Region Division One tie this afternoon. Triangle will be crowned champions if they avoid defeat in this rescheduled match, as they need one point to end a
Mursi 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 aPay 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 remarksChinese 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
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?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
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