adminZim primed for 38th uhuru celebrations
The National Sports Stadium in Harare, where the main Independence Day celebrations will be held, has been primed to play host to multitudes who are expected to converge to commemorate the 38th anniversary of self-rule, which political analysts say is even more relevant under the new political administration.
MHOFU CASTS NET WIDER
WARRIORS coach Sunday Chidzambwa says the 2018 Zimbabwe Independence President Cup showdown against plucky neighbours Botswana at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon is an opportunity for the local-based players to fight for their places in the senior national football team.
Macron calls for European sovereignty
Speaking at the European Parliament yesterday, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed establishing an EU fund to help those communities taking in refugees and called for “European sovereignty” in the face of rising authoritarianism.
Give children emotional support: ED
It was a carnival atmosphere at the children’s party hosted by President Mnangagwa to mark the 38th anniversary of the country’s independence at the City Sports Centre in Harare yesterday. Over 2 500 children drawn from all the country’s 10 provinces attended the event.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s rebuild our nation as one people
Government is also strengthening existing relations with all-weather friends such as China and Russia to ensure they bring economic benefits for the nation. Earlier this month, President Mnangagwa was in China for a fruitful State visit at the invitation of his counterpart President Xi Jinping and last month Russian Foreign Minister Mr Sergey Lavrov was in Harare to bolster economic and political co-operation.
ANC denies Malema sell-out allegations
The ANC “intervened” on Monday and stopped disgruntled former ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) national executive committee members (NEC) from responding to allegations levelled against them by EFF leader Julius Malema.
Mukanya expected home tonight
Arts Reporter Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo is expected in the country tonight ahead of his homecoming bira set for Glamis Arena in Arena on April 28. Mukanya will…
PRESIDENT’S INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE: ‘Our leaders must listen to the people’
I believe just as we previously liberated the land, now we must as a people finally be fully liberated. We need to be liberated not only from without, but also from within, from hate, prejudice and discord.
Putin congratulates Zim
Russian President Mr Vladimir Putin yesterday congratulated Zimbabwe on attaining 38 years of independence and expressed hope relations between the two countries would blossom in line with his thrust to strengthen security and stability in Africa.
‘Chinhoyi 7’ unveiled for ED
Directors of the much publicised local movie “Chinhoyi 7” are excited following positive response from President Mnangagwa and Government officials after a private screening of the movie yesterday at Ster Kinekor, Sam Levy Village, in Harare.