adminBar Talk: Lots of cheer for loaded pockets
With Bra Gee Whoopee! Yeah! That is the sound of celebration at the recent good news. Starting this coming week, we will be having a ball at the usual place…
Mapfumo was right, after all
Rosenthal Mutakati Ghetto Blast In ghetto lingo they call it “kutonyora” while the proper Shona equivalent is “chioko muhomwe”. But no matter how suitable, colourful and vivid the name might…
Ebola outbreak response scales up
As of April 9, 157 people, including 101 deaths, have been infected with Ebola in Guinea. In Conakry, the capital city, efforts are now being intensified to further control the…
Barbarians undefeated
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Under-19 team yesterday suffered a 13-17 defeat at the hands of the British Barbarians Independent Schools side who completed a four-match unbeaten run in…
Pacman on revenge mission
LAS VEGAS. — Manny Pacquiao wants a decisive victory over Timothy Bradley in their eagerly anticipated welterweight world boxing title rematch today in Las Vegas as he bids to avenge…
Tongo’s date with destiny
Mike Green HIS last win on the Sunshine Tour came back in 2008 when he won the Namibia PGA Championship and Tongo Charamba (pictured above) has got himself into contention…
Ukraine stands on brink of civil war
Alex Lantier Ukraine stands on the brink of civil war, as the unelected pro-Western regime that seized power this February in Kiev threatens a bloody crackdown on protesters occupying local…
Wenger eyes FA Cup
LONDON. — Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal players to use today’s FA Cup soccer semi-final against holders Wigan to lift their shattered spirits. Wenger’s side head to Wembley with…
Rio returns with colourful and chirpy rainforest romp
The 2011 animation Rio, about the adventures of Blu, an over-domesticated, neurotic blue macaw, was always certain to hatch a sequel, such was its success at the box office. And…
Reds, Rogers and penalties
WHEN you are substituted to give way to someone like Eric Rosen, as was the case with me last week, there are no complaints whatsoever because you instantly appreciate that…