Political Transitions: Hegemony Renewal and Economic Policy-Shifts
Richard Mahomva The outcome of the 2013 election had a huge bearing on the influence of the Tsvangirai-led MDC. Raftopolous (2013 p971) argues that the “2013 Elections in Zimbabwe ushered…
FC Platinum beaten in Tunisia, finish bottom of the log with just a point
Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter FC PLATINUM ended their participation in the 19/20 season Caf Champions League group stage on a disappointing note when they lost 2-0 to Etoile du…
Zimra to descend on forex tax evaders
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) will descend heavily on businesses that are transacting in foreign currency but continue to meet their tax obligations in local currency, the taxman has warned.
Deconstructing Prof Mutambara’s ahistorical narrative
Last week Professor Arthur Mutambara ignited debate on social media platforms after writing a lengthy piece criticising the country`s examination system.
Star Force’s reign of terror . . . and the rise, decline of Bulawayo street gangs
Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter IT is hard to separate truth from fiction when one talks of the legend of the one-time Bulawayo street gang known as Star Force. When…
From Billie Eilish to Gemma Griffiths…the awards train waits for no one
BY the end of the 62nd Grammy Awards held last weekend at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, a megastar had been born.
Not that music fans around the globe had not been appreciating her music, but 18-year-old Billie Eilish swept all four of the night’s biggest prizes. These included Best New Artiste, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and honours for Best Pop Vocal Album.
ZITF to host Diplomats Forum
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company will this year host an inaugural Diplomats Forum, a move meant to augment President Mnangagwa’s clarion call to re-engage with the international community and attract the investment needed to spark the country’s economic growth.
Fighting graft: Cooperate, coordinate, communicate
Justice Lawrence Gidudu, a senior judge in the Ugandan Anti-Corruption Courts, was in the country last week to lead a training programme for local judicial officers in handling corruption cases in court. Uganda has one of the highest conviction rates for corruption cases since the specialised courts were established in 2008.
I have a clear vision for Zesa: Gata
In November, Dr Sydney Gata (SG) was appointed executive chairman of Zesa in a move that was criticised by many. Two months into his reign, Dr Gata says he has a clear vision to transform Zesa and address the country’s biting power supply challenges.
Going tough for Zim in Under-19 Cricket World Cup
Mehluli Sibanda in Kimberley, South Africa WHEN Zimbabwe headed to this year’s edition of the International Cricket Council Under-19 Cricket World Cup, there were high expectations that they would do…











