adminDisasters cost insurers US$20 billion
ZURICH. — Catastrophes cost global insurers more than US$20 billion in just the first six months of 2013, including US$17 billion for natural disasters alone, Switzerland-based reinsurance giant Swiss Re…
Asia currencies struggle ahead of Fed move
HONG KONG. — Currencies in developing Asia struggled yesterday as concerns grow that the US Federal Reserve will soon begin to unwind its massive stimulus programme, diverting cash back to…
Oprah takes a break
LOS ANGELES. — Oprah Winfrey takes a break as her movie “The Butler” soars to top of the box office with US$25 million haul. Oprah Winfrey may have had a…
Eight vie for Mr Ugly
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau EIGHT men have so far registered to take part in the fourth edition of the Mr Ugly 2013 “beauty” contest that is expected to take place…
Koffi in town
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent Three prominent African musical outfits – Congolese rhumba giant Koffi Olomide (pictured), Ladysmith Black Mambazo from South Africa and Zambia’s Amayenge – are expected to serenade…
Bimp, Angelo love Zim
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Arts Correspondent THE Chase evictee housemates Bimp and Angelo Collins have expressed their love for Zimbabwe. The duo, who were evicted last Sunday, said it was their dream…
Lion Lager Summer fest promises surprises
Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent This year’s edition of the Lion Lager Summer Festival is on October 12 at Harare’s Glamis Arena, where two international artistes will grace the annual event.…
I loved being naked: Lady Gaga
LOS ANGELES. — Lady Gaga loved running around naked when she was a child and thinks it has helped make her more body confident. The “Applause’’ hitmaker claims she feels…
Novelist Elmore Leonard dies
LOS ANGELES. — American author Elmore Leonard, whose ear for gritty, realistic dialogue helped bring dozens of hard-bitten crooks, cops and cowboys to life in nearly 50 novels, died on…
Women’s film festival roars into life
Arts Correspondent The annual International Images Film Festival for Women roars into life tomorrow in Harare. The festival, which is running under the theme “Women Alive — Women of Peace”,…