adminCottco aims for high refereeing standards
Mbachi Mutukula-Maregere Sports ReporterTHE Rugby Referee Society secretary, Dave Matthew, says the COTTCO Rugby School Festival should showcase the highest possible standards of match officiating as they have roped in officials from outside the country to help during the week-long fiesta.
Go for leaders with integrity
Bradwell Mhonderwa Business EthicsAs the nation heads towards elections to choose its leaders for the next five years both at local government and national levels, it is imperative that the electorate makes informed decisions on who they choose to hold public office.
US, France in Mali to grab resources, not because of Al Qaeda
Bruce Dixon
On March 15, former General and Africom commander Carter F Ham testified before the House Armed Services Committee that the situation in the West African republic of Mali is, along with that in Nigeria and Somalia, “a direct threat to the national security of the United States.”
Ncube hails exhibition
Industry and Commerce Minister Professor Welshman Ncube has said the 54th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was an improvement from last year because high quality products were showcased as compared to last year.
Australia’s boom is anything but for its Aboriginal people
John Pilger
ELEVEN miles by ferry from Perth is Western Australia’s “premier tourist destination”.This is Rottnest Island, whose scabrous wild beauty and isolation evoked, for me, Robben Island in South Africa.
Air Namibia introduces Harare-Lusaka route
Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business EditorAir Namibia is introducing four flights per week between Harare and Lusaka, Zambia, starting tomorrow, as the airline seeks to expand its services in Zimbabwe and the region.
According to Air Namibia’s general manager (commercial services), Mr Xavier Masule, the airline will be offering both air and cargo services.
With ‘Friends of Zimbabwe,’ who needs enemies?
Rangu Nyamurandura
WESTERN countries, among them Australia, Canada, the EU, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, have unilaterally declared themselves “Friends of Zimbabwe”. Surely our most natural response is that our entire indigenous majority must roll over with rib-cracking laughter.
Emirates keen to deliver
Business ReporterEmirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has emphasised its commitment to offering Zimbabwean travellers year-round competitive and value for money fares.
The airline is also promising high quality service and experience while travelling to that dream destination.
Another tragedy strikes
Cletus Mushanawani in MUTAREWIFE of incumbent Chief Tangwena, Ella nee Nyazika (80) died on Sunday night on arrival at Nyanga District Hospital.
Manicaland provincial administrator Mr Fungai Mbetsa confirmed Mbuya Tangwena’s death and said details were still sketchy.
Italian brands impress at Trade Fair
Business ReporterExhibitors at the Italian Embassy Pavilion generated a lot of interest among visitors to the just ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. The embassy’s stand which housed representatives from a cross-section of the Italian business sector also won a prize for second best foreign stand.