Alrosa bets on new diamond discoveries
Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond producer, is targeting high-value gem-quality diamonds from Zimbabwe and believes there is potential for new discoveries of the precious stones.
The mining behemoth has already committed US$12 million for exploration.
Voice of reason will carry the day
At a time when the country’s economic juggernaut is waking from its deep slumber following decades of economic stagnation, employees are having to bear the brunt of the high costs of retail goods, which is severely eroding their purchasing power.
ED pledges support for women’s projects
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged more budgetary support for women’s community projects, saying his administration recognises the role played by women in socio-economic development.
The President said women should also be allocated more funding under the Zimbabwe Women Microfinance Bank to bankroll viable economic projects.
America — the paragon of democratic decadence
It’s that season again in America when political contestation exposes the downside of the West and perforates the myth of cultural finesse and spruced up candour.
It’s is such a spectacle for us the people of the South to watch how America — the so-called paragon of virtue that prides itself of a matured democracy taking us back to a bygone era of racial bigotry and othering.
Who is Zim’s greatest musician of all time?
WHEREVER you were, whatever the venue – huge or small – you were guaranteed to be blown away, and come the following day, you had something to talk about.
Zimbabwe’s music landscape, past and present, is a tale of great music bands, outfits that not just conquered in the record studio through albums and singles, but dished out top-shelf live performances as well.
Gutu’s derby charm
THE last time Archieford Gutu featured in a Harare Derby, he fought in the CAPS United corner as Makepekepe beat Dynamos 1-0 on May 1 2016 to break a seven-year jinx in front of a sell-out crowd at Rufaro.
He came on as a 63rd minute replacement for Moses Muchenje and 14 minutes later, CAPS grabbed the winner through Dominic Chungwa, who scored in front of the City End that normally houses the Makepekepe fans.
Critical need to stop maternal deaths
WOMEN, especially those in rural areas, need more information on the importance of giving birth in hospitals to safeguard their lives and the babies’ to reduce maternal mortality, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has said.
Speaking at the official handover of the refurbished Rosa Rural Hospital in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central, the First Lady said there was need for health personnel and Government officials to work together and educate pregnant women on the dangers of giving birth at home.
‘LCs to sustain critical imports’
Letters of Credit (LCs) will be rolled over to sustain Zimbabwe’s critical imports until such a time that the country builds up significant foreign currency reserves, central bank governor Dr John Mangudya has said.
Letters of credit are debt instruments that are issued by banks for the purposes of importation, that typically have a tenure.
Wield the rod on these spoilt malcontents
In life, never assume that all those who have eaten big books are the most intelligent and wisest beings under the sun.
It’s not always the case.
The mind, just like the body, reacts differently to different prescriptions.
Govt committed to uplifting people’s lives
Government has reiterated its commitment to uplift the lives of people living in rural areas and to foster unity among its people as it seeks to develop the country in line with Vision 2030.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said this yesterday at the 87th anniversary celebrations of the St Luke’s Apostolic Ejuwel Jekenisheni Church at Maunganidze in Chipinge, where she stressed the important role played by churches in uniting people.











