Hollande’s approval ratings decline

PARIS. – French President Francois Hollande’s approval ratings were hit by a fresh decline last month on economic slump, a survey showed last Friday. Hollande collected 30 percent of positive rating, a TNS

SA eyes increased growth

JOHANNESBURG. – South Africa’s Minister of Finance said the latest budget will set the country on a viable growth path, create jobs, tackle unemployment and tackle poverty. Minister Pravin Gordhan last

New climate book welcome

Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story
a new short book, “Pepukai Kunze Kwasunama” written in Shona by Harare journalist, Benson Gono is a worthy addition to the Zimbabwean climate change literary scene, which is otherwise

GMB back in the black

Business Reporter
The Grain Marketing Board says it has returned to profitability after recording a 101 percent increase in net profit as at March 31, 2012 from a loss position of US$6,2 million in the previous year to a positive

RBZ revokes Barbican licence

Business Reporter
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has cancelled the registration of Barbican Bank, after the bank’s failure to resume operations after struggling to meet regulatory capital thresholds and come up with

Zim shows off in Germany

Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE will seize the opportunity presented by the world’s premier tourism event, the International Tourism Business Bourse, starting tomorrow in Berlin, Germany, to promote its exclusive

Fosso’s work refreshing

Dr Tony Monda Arts Correspondent
WORLD renowned African artist, photographer and impresario  Samuel Fosso’s works are currently on show at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. He is a Central African artist known for his thought-provoking

Solitude inspires Virginia Chihota

Dr Tony Monda Arts Correspondent
SOCIAL, cultural and religious isolation can be a powerful creative stimulant for an artist.
For artist Virginia Chihota it is a form of inspiration. The Libyan-based Zimbabwean print maker and

Gara defies odds

Zecheaus Nemadire Arts Correspondent
Urban grooves rookie Arnold Gara is set to make a return to music with his sophomore album in April.
The 27-year-old singer and actor has been releasing singles since his first album “Highway Drive” hit the

Slomo’s never ending antics

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
He is nimble-footed and has a body that moves with the rhythm of the music. He can effortlessly imitate anyone. In short, dancer Franco “Slomo” Dhaka is a gifted comedian. Now, the deft-footed dancer has

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