adminNGO helps boost informal sector
Business ReporterHELP From Germany, an NGO that deals with poverty alleviation in communities, has organised a business exchange programme for the beneficiaries of its micro- enterprises development project.
Maize farmers want US$400/tonne
Farmers unions have submitted proposals to the Government to peg the producer price for maize this year at US$400 per tonne, up from the US$295 which the Grain Marketing Board…
Spanish princess named in graft case
MADRID – Spanish media yesterday hailed the decision to name King Juan Carlos’s daughter Princess Cristina as a suspect in a corruption case, saying the unprecedented move showed that nobody was above the law.European stocks mixed
LONDON. — European stock markets were mixed yesterday after ECB chief Mario Draghi said there were risks to eurozone economic growth and as investors kept a close watch over escalating Korean tensions.Asian markets down, Tokyo surges
HONG KONG. — Tokyo shares bounced and the yen tumbled yesterday after Japan unveiled more aggressive monetary easing, but other Asian markets slipped, with Seoul hit by growing tensions on the Korean peninsula.
All set for Bridal Gala
Shamiso Yikoniko Arts Correspondent
The annual Sunday Mail Bride of the Year finals will be staged in Harare’s 7 Arts Theatre tomorow.
The 800-plus-seater in Avondale will echo to the sounds of Suluman Chimbetu, Alexio Kawara (below left), Bethen Pasinawako (below right) and Apama Styles.
Alick Macheso impresses British Red Cross
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts Correspondent
Musician Alick Macheso said he was humbled by the turnout during his Easter tour of the United Kingdom.
Macheso and his Orchestra Mberikwazvo group performed two gigs in Woking and Leicester.
Italian orchestra for Hifa
Arts CorrespondentPresented by the Embassy of Italy and Puglia Sounds, the Italian acappella group, Mezzotono, comes to Zimbabwe for Hifa 2013 which is running from April 30 to May 5.
Mezzotono aims to spread the traditions and culture of Italy through a different key — music performed in an original way. The show is performed entirely by five masters of
‘The Big Chill’ lives up to billing
Entertainment ReporterTHE Star FM Breakfast Club project known as “The Big Chill” has exceeded expectations and became the high point of the Easter entertainment calendar.
Held in Milton Park’s Old Hararians on Good Friday, “The Big Chill” attracted thousands of people who came to enjoy the performances by some of Harare’s top performers and
Doors open for artistes
Richard Kohola Music Ride
It’s funny how some people turn their sorrow into joy just like what Prudence Katomeni-Mbofana sings on “Joy Comes in the Morning”. Believe it or not, there is light at the end of the tunnel and going back is not an option. One good example of someone who has seen the light is Alick Macheso.