Africa, BRICS co-op vital for political balance
Dr Muguti Ngindi
Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa were among the last countries to attain independence and as soon as the political leadership in those countries began asserting themselves, the former colonisers worked hard to turn the population against the progressive leadership.NSSA benefits for survivors
Wenceslaus Murape
A number of people have expressed concern that they may not reach retirement age and may therefore fail to benefit from the contributions they are making to the national pension fund administered by the National Social Security Authority.Mbuya Tangwena a true heroine
Fortious Nhambura Features Writer“I remember the role she played during the liberation struggle. Besides standing by her husband against the Rhodesian rule, she was a brave soldier, a true heroine for the people. She stood her ground fighting for the freedom she believed in,
Binga develops at snail’s pace
Rutendo Mapfumo Features CorrespondentSOMEWHERE in the bowels of the Zambezi Valley in the northern part of Zimbabwe lies a very beautiful place, with beautiful people, far detached from the modern world. Regardless of being a place which is far away from the madding crowds and noisy cities,
Red lines and other double standards
Stephen Gowans
According to the White House, Israel has the right to defend itself. I would argue that it doesn’t. Based on the theft of another people’s land and denial of their right to return to the homes from which they fled or were driven, Israel no more than any other thief has the right to defend itself.World Economic Forum begins
Victoria Ruzvidzo in Cape Town, South Africa
LEADERS in Government, business, civil society, media and the academia from Africa and beyond are attending the World Economic Forum on Africa which began yesterday as they seek to consolidate the continent’s growth trajectory.
Hell on Harare’s streets
Marshall Bwanya Features Writer
The story of street people has been told and retold for many years yet the ordinary person in Zimbabwe’s cities continues to turn a blind eye to the scourge. As the years go by, more and more street children and adults continue to
Netanyahu in China: Glorious past, soaring future
BEIJING. — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began the substantive part of his five-day China visit yesterday with a colourful red carpet welcome ceremony in the shadow of Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.Upcoming singer Dotcom churns out third album
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentTHE late legendary musician Leonard “Musorowenyoka” Dembo inspired a plethora of musicians with some who have since become household names.
One such artiste who is inspired by Dembo is upcoming musician Tendai Chipara also known as “Dotcom” in music circles. The sungura musician has released a new album titled
Tryson, Holly’s ink deal
Zecheaus Nemadire Arts correspondentDENDERA singer Tryson Chimbetu has inked a deal with Holly’s Hotel that will see the youngster performing there every Friday.
Dubbed “Friday Mafaro Chete”, the slot starts tomorrow at the hotel as part of the support for Tryson’s new album “Compus”.



