adminSA’s land debate clouded by misrepresentation, lack of data
South Africa’s parliament has passed a resolution to amend the constitution and allow expropriation without compensation. The decision has generated a storm of gigantic proportions as political parties, citizens, white farmers and commentators anticipate either the moment of salvation (‘real land reform at last!’) or disaster (‘the collapse of the market economy!’).
Jah Prayzah shakes Gokwe
Gokwe Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday when Jah Prayzah staged a rare free show at Mapfungautsi Primary School where thousands witnessed the musician’s energetic Third Generation Band in action.
Kaitano wants FC Platinum star
SOUTH African Premiership side SuperSport United, who are currently under the tutelage of former Warriors defensive stalwart Kaitano ‘’Ngwenya’’ Tembo, have made inquiries about the availability of 2017 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League first runner-up Kelvin Moyo.
Donald Trump’s travesty of protectionism
Trump’s series of threats last week was a one-two punch. First, he threatened to impose national security tariffs on steel and aluminium, primarily against Canada and Mexico (along with Korea and Japan). Then, he suggested an alternative: He would exempt these countries if they agreed to certain US demands.
Heroes, heroines in Zim fiction
Seven years ago, I was invited to give a presentation on the topic of heroes and heroines in Zimbabwean fiction at what was then a literary rendezvous for artists – singers, poets and novelists.
MSU introduces paralegal diploma
MIDLANDS State University (MSU) has introduced a Diploma in Paralegal Studies with the support of Transparency, Responsiveness, Accountability and Citizen Engagement (TRACE).
Mutare seeks to recover $4k from ex-employee
Mutare City Council has resolved to lodge a complaint with the police against its former human resources clerk, who allegedly got employed using forged documents, a move that has pushed council to undertake a skills audit.
GMB Chinhoyi maize scam exposed
Officials at the Grain Marketing Board’s Chinhoyi depot were on Monday forced to dig up a dump where several bags of maize that had been negligently spoiled by rain were allegedly dumped by workers to conceal the incident.
African women in literature
Last week Thursday the world celebrated International Women’s Day under the theme “Press for Progress”. “A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive,” is how the International Women’s Day website described it.
UN celebrates Women’s Day at National Gallery
On March 8, the United Nations in Zimbabwe commemorated International Women’s Day at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. International Women’s day is celebrated worldwide to recognise women’s achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.