adminMatangaidze named new ZNCC chief
From Golden Sibanda in VICTORIA FALLSMANICALAND businessman Mr Hlanganiso Matangaidze is the new president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, taking over from Mr Oswell Binha, who stepped down at the end of the chamber’s annual congress last week after the expiry of his two-year term.
IMF, Zim re-engage
Business ReporterTHE International Monetary Fund has agreed to monitor Zimbabwe’s economic programme, a major step towards normalising relations after the Fund almost expelled the country from membership for failure to settle its debts.
Work on Kariba South begins
Business ReporterPRELIMINARY work on the expansion of the Kariba South hydropower plant has begun with the topographical survey already finished.
Zimbabwe Power Company operations director Mr Wonder Magura confirmed that operations had started at the power plant.
Keri Hilson confirms break from music,
WHILE fans await a third studio album from Keri Hilson, the “Pretty Girl Rock” singer has shifted her focus to personal gratification.
Over the weekend, Hilson was spotted in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with NBA boyfriend Serge Ibaka.
Michelle Williams readies new single
WITH new music from her sisters in song, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, already on the airwaves, Michelle Williams will jump right in the mix with her brand new single “If We Had Your Eyes”.
Mbedzi for Miss Africa USA
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Zimbabwean top model Vanessa Mbedzi (22) has been selected to represent the country at the Miss Africa USA finals scheduled for Silver Spring, Maryland, on June 29.
The Miss Africa USA brings together young women to represent their countries, share cultures and celebrate the power of the African woman. Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes is also
I don’t owe Sulu anything, says Slomo
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterPopular dancer Franco “Slomo” Dhaka says he does not owe his former paymaster Suluman Chimbetu anything.
Slomo’s resignation last week from the Orchestra Dendera Kings came as a shocker within the music fraternity amid revelations that he was joining a splinter group largely made
Music Crossroads scouts for new talent
Entertainment ReporterMusic Crossroads Zimbabwe has embarked on a talent search programme for young musicians to represent Zimbabwe at the forthcoming International Image Festival to be held in Norway in August.
Tyson Gay aims high
LONDON. — Former world sprint title holder Tyson Gay has a lofty goal in mind for August’s global championships — three trips to the podium just like six years ago.Completely fit for the first time since winning gold in the 100 and 200 metres and 4×100 relay at the 2007 worlds, Gay said he will run both sprints at this week’s US