Independence, the flame that cannot be doused
Godwin Gomwe Over the weekend Zimbabwe celebrated the milestone of 35 years of Independence. To the country, Independence is not just political rhetoric, but a reality. It means freedom from dependence and…
Zesa misses Q1 supply target
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter ZESA Holdings missed its power supply target of 2 334 Gigawatt hours in the first quarter of 2015 due to overhaul works that delayed the…
Injury rules out Chatara
Zimbabwe fast bowler Tendai Chatara has been ruled out of action for up to six months, after fracturing his left leg. The 24-year old Mountaineers player suffered the injury in Mutare…
Are foreigners stealing jobs in South Africa?
Kate Wilkinson Correspondent With every outbreak of xenophobic violence in South Africa, the refrain is the same. “The kwerekwere are stealing our jobs,” people say.
7 acquitted in Waverly Blankets robbery case
Court Reporter Seven people who were arrested in 2013 for allegedly robbing Waverly Blankets of $412 798 were found not guilty and acquitted by a Harare regional magistrate. Mr Kudakwashe Brian…
Govt withdraws maize fixed price
Grain millers and buyers are now free to buy maize at market prices after Government withdrew the regulations which fixed the price at $390 per tonne.
Govt suspends doctors in Chiredzi
From George Maponga in Masvingo Government has reportedly opened investigations into the operations of three referral hospitals in Masvingo amid reports of rampant absenteeism by senior doctors resulting in 10…
Ariana splits with boyfriend
Ariana Grande and Big Sean have called it quits on their relationship after eight months together but will remain ‘‘close friends’’. The ‘‘Almost Is Never Enough’’ singer and the 27-year-old rapper…
Murowa diamond output dips
Diamond output at Murowa mine for the first quarter this year dropped to 40 000 carats, a 61 percent decline from the previous quarter, parent company Rio Tinto reported yesterday.
Grannies trade accusations
Prosper Dembedza Court Reporter An elderly woman yesterday approached the Harare Civil Court seeking a peace order against her neighbour whom she accused of branding her a witch. Jesca Kasaira (80) told…










