adminRichard Griffiths dies
LOS ANGELES. – British actor Richard Griffiths, best known for his roles in “Withnail and I” and the Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 65 after complications following heart surgery, his agent said last Friday.
Telecel boss resigns
Telecel Zimbabwe boss Mr Francis Mawindi has resigned hardly a year after he was appointed chief executive officer of the mobile telecommunications company.
In a statement, board chairman Mr James Makamba announced the departure of Mr Mawindi saying he was leaving to pursue other opportunities.
Cyprus may impose 60pc losses on deposits
CYPRUS. – Cyprus may impose losses of as much as 60 percent on Bank of Cyprus Plc accounts exceeding 100 000 euros as part of an aid deal to stop the country from going bankrupt.‘We’ve no contract with Tryson’
Entertainment EditorDiamond Studios have dissociated itself from Tryson Chimbetu, who claims that the studio was delaying recording his album, saying the company does not have any contract with Tryson (pictured below).
Kanye’s new single title confirmed
LOS ANGELES. – Rumours regarding the title of Kanye West’s new single appear to have been confirmed.Rumours have been circulating on the internet for the past few days that Kanye West’s new album would be called “I Am God”, but it appears that those spreading the rumours
Climate change policy overdue
Jeffrey Gogo Climate Story
THERE is a problem in the country, one that delays corrective action on the effects of climate change.
For years, there has been talk of formulating a national response strategy to climate change (or a climate change policy) to help deal with the effects of the science in an
Barbara Walters plans to retire
NEW YORK. – Pioneering journalist Barbara Walters, the first woman to co-anchor a US evening news programme, plans to retire in May 2014 after more than five decades as a prominent figure on US television, a source familiar with her plans said last Thursday.‘Seeing Ourselves’ exhibition opens
Munya Simango Arts CorrespondentAn exhibition entitled “Seeing Ourselves” which consists of works by Zimbabwean artists that were shown during the 54th Venice Biennial of 2011 in Italy was officially opened at the National Gallery in Harare on March 21. The showcase runs until April 21 this year for the benefit of Zimbabwean audiences.
Interest rate cuts won’t hurt us: Barclays
Business ReporterBARCLAYS BANK ZIMBABWE says the Memorandum of Understanding signed between bankers and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to cut interest rates will have minimum effect on its net interest income.
Halle relies on therapy
LOS ANGELES. – Halle Berry has been in therapy for over 30 years, and always seeks professional help whenever she is stressedThe 46-year-old actress – who has five-year-old daughter Nahla with ex-partner Gabriel Aubry – finds it helpful to talk through her problems with someone independent and first