adminRahul Gandhi woos the poor
NEW DELHI. – Rahul Gandhi, often described as India’s prime minister-in-waiting, said yesterday in a keynote address designed to raise his profile that the poor must see the benefits of economic growth.BoE lending rate at record low
LONDON. – The Bank of England voted to leave its main lending rate at a record-low level of 0,50 percent and refrained from pumping out more new cash yesterday, with the threat of a return to recession for Britain easing slightly.Greek offshore accounts under probe
ATHENS. – Over a hundred Greek offshore banking accounts will be probed by authorities after an international journalist group published information on over 122 000 tax haven accounts, the Greek government said yesterday.More austerity for Cyprus
NICOSIA. – Cyprus must still adopt 351 million euros in austerity measures in its 2013 budget before receiving EU financial aid expected in May, according to a bailout agreement signed with international lenders.ZSE stocks gain
Business ReportTHE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange’s main industrial index yesterday continued its recovery from a slump prior to and soon after the Easter Holidays, recording its second consecutive gain, rising 1,28 points to close at 185,17 points
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.
‘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
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
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.
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.