adminMiss Curvy beauty pageant rebrands
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentTHE popular Miss Curvy beauty pageant has rebranded to Diamond Queen of Africa, a regional charity pageant.
Addressing journalists at a Press conference last week, the president and founder Mercy Mushaninga revealed the progress the organisation had made in making the pageant
Who will succeed Ben Bernanke?
Washington. – The White House has assembled a short list of candidates to succeed Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, a source familiar with the process said last week, and US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is running the search.
German economy recovering
Frankfurt. — German retail sales rose more than economists forecast in May, adding to signs that a recovery in Europe’s largest economy has gathered pace amid record-low interest rates, while inflation accelerated.Rooney in showdown talks
LONDON. — Wayne Rooney’s future will be decided this week as he finally sits down with new Manchester United manager David Moyes to discuss whether his nine-year stay at the club is over.Soldiers kill two in Indian Kashmir
Srinagar. — Indian soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in restive Kashmir yesterday, killing one person during protests over the shooting of a teenager in a military operation, a police chief said.
Cool Crooners to headline UNWTO
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentDelegates to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly will have the opportunity of watching one of Zimbabwe’s legendary jazz outfits, Cool Crooners in action when the assembly commences in August.
Starafrica insolvent
Business ReporterCASH-SRAPPED starafricacorporation is technically insolvent as its liabilities far outstrip assets.
Starafrica will thus sell its investment in Botswana-based associate Tongaat Hulett and Blue Star Logistics to clear the debts.
‘Man of Steel’ breaks record
A BUFFED-UP Superman packed a punch this weekend, as “The Man of Steel” delivered a record-breaking US$125 million in its debut at the North American box office.The first “Superman” movie in seven years, “Man of Steel” recorded the biggest opening by any movie in June, and its debut tops the openings of the previous five films in the
Winnie blasts Zuma over ‘insensitive’ visit
London. — Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife strongly criticised yesterday a visit paid by President Jacob Zuma in April to the ailing anti-apartheid icon, who is again critically ill in hospital.Zuma and the ANC had come under fire at home and abroad for the visit in April to the former president, who was recuperating at home following a 10-day hospital stay.
Adiona mesmerises
Brenda Phiri Arts CorrespondentAdiona Maboreke-Chidzonga could just be the best thing to come out of Zimbabwe as she brings a breath of fresh air in the industry with her neo-soul.
The songstress made her light shine at an intimate show dubbed the “Feel Good Concert” at Old Mutual Alliance Française last Wednesday.