Coltart pledges support for visual artists

Zecheaus Nemadire Arts Correspondent
AS preparations for the 55th International Exhibition of Art (La Biennsle di Venezia) to be held in Venice next month hot up, Minister of Education,     Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has pledged to support visual artists. The minister acknowledged the

Low gold prices force New Dawn to rethink strategy

TORONTO Stock Exchange-listed mining company New Dawn yesterday said it is revising its short-term operating strategy in the wake of low gold prices obtaining on the international markets. Gold prices have been subdued during the first quarter of this

Uncertainty makes planning crucial

Shelter Chieza
Change Management

THE increased uncertainty in our business environment means that planning for the future has become more difficult. Every business, despite the type of industry it is operating in, is currently facing unprecedented levels of uncertainty and ambiguity. Your organisation must

Civil society: The treasonous betrayal

Rangu Nyamurundura
Civil society organisations have over the past decade become instruments furthering western interests in Zimbabwe. NGOs and human rights defenders claiming to act for our rights have secured millions in donor funds, in the process selling their souls to the

Boost for motorbike riders

Collin Matiza Sports Editor
MOTORCYCLE road racing in Zimbabwe recently received a shot in the arm when a breakfast cereal manufacturing company came with a sponsorship package for this year’s Megelli Championship. Shaun Whyte, one of the organisers of motorcycle

Martinez coy over future as Wigan go down

LONDON. — Wigan manager Roberto Martinez refused to confirm his future lies with the FA Cup winners after his side’s 4-1 defeat at Arsenal confirmed their relegation from the English Premier League. Martinez’s team will be back in the Championship for

Rio retires

LONDON. — England defender Rio Ferdinand has announced his retirement from international football. The Manchester United player (34), who won 81 caps, said he wants to concentrate on his club career. “After a great deal of thought, I have

QPR star Remy arrested on suspicion of rape

LONDON. — QPR’s France striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape, according to sources yesterday. Remy is being held by Scotland Yard’s sex crime squad along with two other men after a 34-year-old woman alleged three men raped her on May 6

Liversy Matamba returns

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Yesteryear musician Liversy Matamba is one of the most underrated yet talented sungura musicians in Zimbabwe. He released several chart topping hits such as “Ndipowo Rudo” and “Samere Samere” that did exceptionally well on the then Radio Two now Radio

A celebration of new albums at Book Cafe

Arts Correspondent
EIGHT albums, a combined three decades of music and three beautiful voices were on offer on Saturday night when Dudu Manhenga, Edith weUtonga and Tariro Ruzvidzo descended on the Book Cafe to celebrate their recent album releases with

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