adminAll set for ZimPraise DVD launch
Entertainment ReporterONE of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated gospel choirs, ZimPraise, has lined up a big bash for the live recording of its DVD album Season Six at the Harare International Conference Centre on Saturday.
Poll outcome key to growth
Business ReporterZIMBABWE’S general elections to be held next Wednesday will provide the country with a solid ground for robust economic growth, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries president Mr Charles Msipa has said. The elections will end a four-year coalition Government comprised of the country’s three main political parties. Since the formation of the inclusive
Delta revenue, volumes up
Martin Kadzere Senior Business ReporterDELTA Corporation’s revenue for the first quarter, which ended June 30 this year, rose 8 percent with strong sales volumes in soft drinks and sorghum beer being the biggest driver. Revenue rose from US$142 million during the same quarter last year to US$153 million, the company said in a statement yesterday. Volumes rose 4 percent, to slightly
Macheso takes act to Pamuzinda
Arts CorrespondentThere is no rest for Alick Macheso who dislocated his ankle some weeks back as he takes his act to Pamuzinda Highway Xscape this Friday.
The King of Sungura is still smarting from the loss of key band members, chanter Jonas Kasamba, drummer Obert Gomba and guitarist Noel Nyazanda who went on to form their
Tuku embarks on environmental campaign
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentAway from the guitar that gave him fame and fortune, music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi is also a passionate environmentalist.
The lanky granddad of music has been working with Environmental Africa, a non-governmental organisation that promotes environmental awareness for more than a decade and
Meikles facelift almost done
Business ReporterZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed Meikles Hospitality says the refurbishment of its hotel’s north wing that began last year is now 90 percent complete and is expected to be operational by the end of August. The hotel embarked on an US$8,5 million refurbishment of the north wing and the project involved the complete renovation of 132 bedrooms
Prestige banking not sustainable
Takunda Mugaga Economic AgendaSwitzerland is well-known for a number of reasons from its Alps to being the wealthiest country in the world in per capita terms. Its capital Zurich is known as the City of Banks. There is a special ambience and prestige that is associated with their opaque banking models. This is the same banking model which had spread to most parts of the world
Ecobank opens in South Sudan
Business ReporterECOBANK Transnational Incorporated, a leading pan-African banking group, has opened a banking affiliate in South Sudan. The new banking affiliate, the 34th on the African continent, offers the opportunity to support the youngest African state in addressing the challenges in regards to its development, the group said in a statement. Ecobank South
A double celebration
LADIES and gentlemen, it is that time of the year that I once again ask you to charge your glass or mug with appropriate beverage and raise it in salute as this column celebrates another anniversary. This article marks the end of a second year of me tantalising your literary taste buds every week with an often satirical, yet practical, look at
Gorowa gets down to work
Grace Chingoma Sports ReporterIAN “Dibango’’ Gorowa began his duties as Warriors coach yesterday with the former Black Rhinos and Dynamos forward declaring his ambitions to qualify Zimbabwe for the 2014 African Nations Championships and the 2015 African Cup of Nations tournaments.