adminED’s first 100 days and traffic police
Last weekend I left Harare for Victoria Falls — that international crib of tourism — by road and indeed, it made me reflect on the past. The last time I had done Harare-Victoria Falls by road was in October last year, about a month before the sun set on the Robert Mugabe era and traffic police feasted on me.
UPDATED: Chivayo prosecution imminent
CRIMINAL prosecution of Intratrek managing director, Mr Wicknell Chivayo is imminent as the Zimbabwe Power Company, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and the police were finalising evidence against the former convict for failing to implement 100MW solar project despite being paid $5million.
‘Expedite opening of Gulf Sunshine Bazaar’
Harare councillors have urged city officials to expedite the opening of the multi-million- dollar Harare Gulf Sunshine Bazaar constructed along Simon Mazorodze in Mbare to decongest the Central Business District.
January disease threatens farmers
January disease or Theileriosis, has decimated cattle herds in Chikomba, Mashonaland East, as the tick-borne disease continues to cause havoc in some parts of the country.
From cow dung to electricity: Lives change for Chiredzi villagers
For Enock Mangezi cow dung was just another form of manure and floor polish. But a new biogas digester at the home of this 46-year old resident of Pahlela, a village in Zimbabwe’s south eastern Chiredzi district, is starting to put a price on the waste matter.
Mushekwi left out again as Dalian falls
ZIMBABWE international striker Nyasha Mushekwi was again left out of the Dalian Yifang line-up as his club slumped to their second straight loss in the Chinese Super League after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Guangzhou R&F on Saturday.
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.
SA’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!’).
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.