Struggling ZDI turns to mining explosives manufacturing
THE country’s struggling sole manufacturer of arms and ammunition, Zimbabwe Defence Industries is considering diversifying into manufacturing mining explosives as it seeks to take advantage of the growth in the…
US spies meet opposition parties, NGOs
Harare Bureau THE visit to Zimbabwe by two American government officials last week is part of a flurry of such deputations to the country over the past few months as…
Where does Zimbabwe stand in contemporary art?
Takudzwa Chihambakwe – Leisure Correspondent When asked to comment on local music, many will say Oliver Mtukudzi and Mokoomba, among many other local groups, are representing the country well on the…
Never lower your standards
AS has become the norm, I pray I find you well this week and all is well in your lives. Also, it is my sincere wish and hope that these…
Meditation
THE first time I learnt about meditation was about 15 years ago from a book I took from Njube Library, I immediately realised that most of us do practise this…
Greeks facing tough bailout referendum choice
Athens — Political campaigns halted on Saturday in Greece on the eve of a closely watched bailout referendum — with voters in a dead heat over whether to defy creditors…
No national team call-up for players in women ‘rebel’ league
PLAYERS plying their trade in the women’s “rebel’’ league run by suspended chairperson Miriam Sibanda have been dealt a huge blow as they would not be considered for national team…
Former Zambian president acquitted
Former Zambian president Rupiah Banda was last week acquitted by the court on allegations that he personally benefited from a $2,5 million oil deal with Nigeria.
Tunisia in state of emergency
Tunisia has declared a state of emergency, just over a week after 38 tourists, mainly Britons, died in an attack in the resort city of Sousse.
Brain circulation or brain drain?
Tendai Chara Government recently invited all those who graduated from tertiary colleges to forward their names for possible employment in several African countries with which it has signed agreements for…



