adminShot in arm for agric
Blessing Bonga Business Reporter BRAZIL has extended a US$98,6 million agricultural credit facility to Zimbabwe which will be disbursed in three tranches at six-month intervals and will benefit small-scale farmers…
More racial abuse for Italy’s black minister
ROME. — An Italian politician has likened the country’s first black minister, Cécile Kyenge, to a prostitute in the latest barrage of racist insults that has shed light on resistance…
Sealed With A Big Six
Jeffrey Murimbechi Sports Correspondent HAMILTON MASAKADZA provided the rock on which Zimbabwe built their sensational seven-wicket victory over Pakistan at Harare Sports Club yesterday to finally end a miserable run…
Macheso hints on ‘Zvaazvinhu’
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter Sungura ace Alick Macheso has said his upcoming album, likely to be called “Zvaa-zvinhu”, will be a well thought out musical project that is set to…
Russia, Iran warn against Syria attack
TEHRAN/MOSCOW. — Russia yesterday warned a military intervention in Syria could have “catastrophic consequences” for the region and called on the international community to show “prudence” over the crisis. “Attempts…
Bev ropes in Freddy Gwala for debut album
Problem Masau Arts Correspondent Popular dancer Beverly Sibanda has enlisted in the services of South African singer Freddy Gwala and chanter Shiga Shiga (real name Gift Katulika) in an album…
Time for Rooney to decide
MANCHESTER. — English soccer star Wayne Rooney’s heartstrings were being pulled in every direction by the love from all parts of Old Trafford — but it is his head that…
‘Mobile subscribers getting raw deal’
Kudakwashe Pembere Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S small mobile operators are charging the most expensive voice call tariffs in the Southern Africa region, a study by Research ICT Africa Network shows. In…
Sulu records a song for Angela
Entertainment Reporter Diamond MUSICA and dendera artiste Suluman Chimbetu have recorded a song titled “Mama” dedicated to the late Angela Chimbetu, who was the wife of the legendary singer Simon.…
West to strike within days
BEIRUT. — Syrian opposition leaders have been told by Western allies to expect military strikes against President Bashar al-Assad’s regime within days, Reuters news agency reports. According to the report,…