New PM eyes recovery

TOKYO. — Fresh from a landslide election victory, Japan’s next prime minister, Shinzo Abe, pressed ahead with his top priority of reviving the sickly economy, vowing a hefty spending package and

China ready to embrace slower growth

Beijing. — China said it will seek a higher “quality and efficiency” of growth next year, signalling new leaders may accept a reduced pace of expansion in exchange for a more sustainable model.

Electrical safety vital

The number of accidents involving electricity reported to the National Social Security Authority is increasing. On average one electrocution (death due to electrical energy) is reported every month.

Utakataka curse strikes again. . . Crash leaves 4 seriously injured

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
There’s no stopping for Utakataka Express band following an accident at the weekend in which four of its members were seriously injured and hospitalised. The group has since engaged session musicians to

‘Last Gig’ preps gather momentum

Arts Correspondent
Organisers of the musical concert featuring four of Zimbabwe’s top artistes to be held at the City Sports Centre on Friday say preparations are at an advanced stage with all logistics now in place.

Tariro: A legend in the making

Tawanda Ngena Arts Correspondent
The flyer advertising Tariro neGitare’s concert says: “She is an afro-soul guitarist and vocalist who exudes evident influences from Oliver Mtukudzi, India Arie, Lauryn Hill and Sara Tavares among

2012 in retrospect

Fred Zindi Music

Suddenly, it is December again!  Indeed time flies. With the blink of an eye, 2012  is already on its back! It is now time to look back and reflect on the year. Last year,  the year 2011, saw too many

Why not give a painting this Xmas?

Dr Tony Monda Art Zone

An eclectic array of artworks awaits the viewer at the current Gallery Delta Summer Exhibition 2012. It can best be described as the visual arts highlights of the year. New innovations and varied, multi-

Unity Gala sets Gokwe Town ablaze

Midlands Correspondent

The spirit of unity among Zimbabweans was reignited following the successful hosting of this year’s edition of the Unity Gala in Gokwe Town which started on Friday evening and ended on Saturday afternoon.

Railstars coach praises Zina

Peter Phiri Sports Correspondent

RAILSTARS netball team coach Janota Phiri has praised the Zimbabwe Netball Association (Zina) for a sterling job during the 2012 season.

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