‘African economies must tackle poverty’

MAPUTO.  —  Stellar growth in Africa’s economies must be matched by efforts to tackle poverty and protect against less rosy times ahead, the IMF’s number two warned yesterday.
IMF deputy managing director David Lipton said “Africa is beginning to deliver on its economic

Book of African Records to launch schools TV quiz

Entertainment Reporter
THE Book of African Records, a Zimbabwe-based project that collects and documents the greatest achievements by Africans and Africa, says it will launch a quiz tournament in June this year.

Vetkuk vs Mahoota gig lives up to billing

Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent
THE much-hyped Vetkuk vs Mahoota real gig at the Circus International over the weekend was yet another thriller.

Mhere steals show in Gutu

Arts Correspondent
UPCOMING gospel artiste Mathias Mhere stole the show on Saturday at a family show held at Mushayavanhu Business Centre in Gutu.

Vanessa Sibanda now a mother

Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
TOP model Vanessa Sibanda is now a mother after she was blessed with a bouncing baby boy.
The former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Vanessa, who is currently out of the country, gave birth to her first

‘Income inequalities threaten Africa’

Business Reporter
AFRICA’S economic growth trajectory, largely driven by minerals and energy boom, is threatened by illicit capital outflows and widening income gaps, international agency Oxfam has warned as top Africa businesspeople converge on Cape Town,

Pagels hails the return of Cosafa

Zimbabwe national team coach Dieter Kalus Pagels has hailed the return of the Cosafa Castle Cup as the tournament will offer him an opportunity to work on his team in the

Roki rocks and rolls!

Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Urban grooves sensation Rockford “Roki” Josphats put up a well-choreographed performance at Telecel Main Stage at Hifa on Sunday afternoon.

Zimra nets US$2,2m from tobacco

Kuda Pembere Business Reporter

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has collected US$2,2 million from the tobacco levy since the beginning of the tobacco-selling season this year, exceeding slightly its target by 7

Nkulee, Selmor shine

Tendai Rupapa and Zecheaus Nemadire Arts Correspondents
They rocked and they danced. That is how best to describe the show featuring daughters of legends Nkulee Dube and Selmor Mtukudzi when they put up a vintage performance at the Harare International

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