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Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story
AS the violent typhoon Bopha ravished the poor southern Philippines in the last fortnight killing hundreds — a sure manifestation of climate change — more than 9 000 overfed delegates were
ZSE pushes for separate SMEs bourse
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange is pushing for the urgent establishment of a small-to-medium enterprises bourse to provide easier access to capital markets to raise funds to support SME growth.
Industrial index rises on gains
Business ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange industrial index rose marginally last Friday on gains in selected heavyweight and mid-tier stocks while the mining index remained unchanged. After trades, the
‘No sacred cows on indigenisation’
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
NO foreign-owned company will be spared from the ongoing indigenisation and empowerment programme, a Cabinet minister has said. Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa spoke at a
Miss Shamva preps at advanced stage
Entertainment ReporterThis year’s edition of Miss Shamva has gathered momentum with preparations at an advanced stage.
The normally sleepy town’s biggest social event is scheduled for December 24 at Shamva Country Club.
Suluma bemoans lack of creativity
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentUnited States-based gospel singer Shingisai Suluma has bemoaned the lack of creativity and new releases among her fellow gospel artistes. The popular singer, who arrived in the country last week, said
Like father like son . . .Gregory Isaacs’ son plans Zim show
Constance van Niekerk in VEREENIGING, South AfricaKEVIN Isaacs, son to the late great “Lovers Rock” crooner, Gregory Isaacs, is planning a tribute show to his father in Zimbabwe with the man who had the opportunity to work with the “Cool Ruler” on what
Charambas’ merry festive season menu
Arts CorrespondentZimbabwe’s first gospel couple, Pastor Charles Charamba and his wife Olivia, are expected to end the year on a high note. The couple is expected to hold several shows across the country to showcase their
Fungisai CD auctioned for US$200
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
FUNGISAI Zvakavapano-Mashavave scored a first at her album launch in Harare on Thursday after two of her CDs were auctioned for US$200. Zimbabwe Prison Service Commissioner Retired Major-
Aids in Africa: The struggle continues
Dr Chinua Akukwe
THE latest UNAids report on the global HIV/Aids epidemic indicate continued progress made in key areas in Africa. According to the UNAids, new HIV infections declined by 25 percent between 2001 and 2011. Africans dying of Aids declined by 32 percent between 2005 and 2011. Between 2009