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Tawanda Marwizi Arts Correspondent Tendai Dembo’s solo career got off to a poor start following a string of blunders at his debut album launch that was also meant to officially…
At home with Mbare’s ‘Baba VaFour’
Dudzai Matewu and Stanley Mushava DOWN Second Avenue in Mbare, a small room, stuffed up and heaving for air, in a house shared by six families, is home to a…
Farmer sues Govt over deforestation
Fidelis Munyoro Chief Court Reporter A farmer has taken Government to the High Court seeking to compel it to stop deforestation that is threatening extinction of indigenous trees, especially in…
Natasha dumps modelling for music
Yeukai Karengezeka Arts Correspondent Afro-folk music, that is usually characterised by African instruments and storytelling might not be popular in Zimbabwe but upcoming musician Natasha “Pearl” Doherty has taken up…
Thailand junta orders free World Cup viewing
BANGKOK. — Thailand’s junta said yesterday it wanted all World Cup matches to be broadcast on free-to-air television, in an effort to improve the national mood after seizing power in…
Spain on revenge mission
SALVADOR. — Holders Spain open their World Cup soccer finals campaign against the Netherlands in Group B today in a repeat of the 2010 final with the Dutch out for…
Govt engages experts on economic zones
Tinashe Makichi, Business Reporter Government is consulting international experts in its quest to successfully implement special economic zones and come up with models that fit the country’s current economic situation.
MH370 families get compensation
KUALA LUMPUR. — Malaysia Airlines’ insurer has begun paying the families of passengers on-board Flight MH370 US$50 000 each in initial compensation three months after the jet disappeared, a government…
WB cuts Zim’s growth prospects
Business Reporter THE World Bank has cut Zimbabwe’s economic growth rate forecasts to just 2 percent on mounting evidence of weak foreign direct investment, liquidity constraints and lack of policy…
Diplomatic Golfers donate to Jairos Jiri
Sports Correspondent THE Friendly Diplomatic Golfers Association, a group of golfers drawn from the diplomatic and business community resident in Zimbabwe, recently donated US$5 000 to Jairos Jiri Children’s Centre…