Beast’s moment in the sun

Somewhere in the modest suburb of Hatfield, Harare, Bertha Mtawarira yesterday watched anxiously, and in unison with the rest of the world, as her son Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira played a crucial role that inspired South Africa to a World Cup title.

Uncle Sam cannot afford to ignore Sadc’s voice

On Friday, October 25, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) made it clear to Washington and Brussels that the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe two decades ago must go without any further delay.

However, if there was anyone who doubted the power of a collective voice on issues that concern us as Africans, then the behaviour of US Ambassador  Mr Brian Nichols — the official representative of the world’s superpower — surely settled any such doubts.

Is the white wedding dying?

ROORA/LOBOLA is an integral part of African culture.

The process sees the groom parting with money or livestock in order to be granted his bride-to-be’s hand in marriage.

Mugabe family holds secret memorial

A memorial service for the late former President, Cde Mugabe, was secretly held on October 19 by a section of his family, but many of his close relatives, including his sons, did not attend.

The majority of chiefs from the Gushungo clan snubbed the event.

Do-or-die season for Khama Billiat

IT has been a good four years since South African soccer giants Kaizer Chiefs celebrated the joy of lifting silverware.

And just like the players, the coaches have also changed since Stuart Baxter delivered the league title in May 2015.

ED applauds First Lady’s philanthropic work

Philanthropic works by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, which have spread across the length and breadth of the country, have helped to shine a light on living conditions of most Zimbabweans, prompting Government to intervene to complement her efforts in some cases, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.

Gold is purified by fire

Eish!!! It seems the past couple of weeks have been swelteringly hot, both figuratively and literally, for everyone.

The maddeningly galloping prices have been making most people hot under the collar, while the oppressive and tyrannical heat — which reached a scandalous 48 degrees Celsius in heat-ravaged Chiredzi — was particularly energy-sapping.

Fuel monitoring system rolled out

Government has released US$300 000 for the national roll-out of electronic fuel monitoring devices that will curb malpractices in the petroleum industry.

The new national fuel monitoring and management system, which was developed by Matsimba Technology, will monitor fuel stocks at individual service stations using electronic dipsticks.

‘Zesa new tariffs comparative to the region’

New electricity tariffs, which are considered punitive by consumers, are “comparative” to charges levied to consumers elsewhere in the region, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has said.

Antipas hails Nakamba

MARVELOUS NAKAMBA put on another assured performance for Aston Villa but could not save his side from a late Liverpool surge in an English Premiership tie at Villa Park yesterday.

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