DPRK sets conditions

PYONGYANG. — The powerful defence commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea yesterday urged Washington and Seoul to stop provocations, part of conditions laid out by Pyongyang for restoring talks amid tensions on the Korean Peninsula. The commission also

BP Shell closes key pipeline

LAGOS. — British oil giant BP Shell has temporarily shut down a key oil pipeline in southern Nigeria to repair damage caused by oil thieves.
The company in a statement said the repairs will lead to a cut of around 150 000 barrels per day. According to

Road loan for East Africa approved

NAIROBI. — The African Development Bank has approved loans worth US$232,5 million for a road project aimed at reducing the cost of transport and enhance access to agricultural inputs, larger markets and social services within East Africa. The 157,5-kilometre

Ngezi Park for nature lovers

Isdore Guvamombe Tourism Matrix
Hippos flop together, male rivalry heating up in bloody territorial fights and the vanquished male is forced to lurk hapless on the open plain until it gathers sufficient confidence to mount another challenge. Squadrons of banded mongoose dart between the acacias, shaggy

Police cruisers of choice

Fact Jeke Behind the Wheel
A while ago I went to a training course at my church and there is one thing I learnt there. The pastor who was sharing said something that touched me and I have since realised that it is a fact. (No pun intended). She talked about how our problems are not global . . . I thought to

Time for fresh thinking

Vandudzai Zirebwa Buy Zimbabwe
THREE years ago in March 2010 and precisely a month before celebrating our national independence, Buy Zimbabwe was formed as an all stakeholder initiative with a mission to promote pride, wealth and jobs through advocating for preference of locally

Stars to light up Marondera

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
Talented musicians Suluman Chimbetu and Jah Prayzah are set to go head-to-head at the Independence Day celebrations gig scheduled for Marondera’s Red & Rat Outdoor on April 21. The action-packed family show is expected to start at 2pm until late

Power to give life

Dr Tony Monda Art Zone
Bi-associative cognisance of imagery is a rare gift that a few artists have. It is the power to give life and transmute meaning in what seems like ordinary irrelevant objects. It is this concept that encapsulates the idea of “Redefinitions IV”, an art exhibition in

I’m willing to learn from Macheso: WeUtonga

Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent
Afro-jazz singer Edith WeUtonga says she hopes to improve on her bass guitar skills with the help of renowned bassist and award winner Alick Macheso.
The self-taught bassist has wowed many with her guitar skills

Monalisa Chinda finds love again

Two things are bound to attract you to Monalisa Chinda whenever you are privileged to engage her in a conversation. They are her frankness and humility. These attributes played out last week as Showtime Celebrity took her on a trip into her past, her

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