The women of velvet and steel
WOMEN in the arts industry are certainly among the most courageous people that we have in this country.
They have for long been subjected to all forms of sexual harassment, demeaning insults and are generally looked down upon mostly by male chauvinists, yet they still keep their heads high.
‘I wanted revenge’
AROUND 1975, many people left the country for military training to fight the Ian Smith settler regime. Among these recruits was Cde Christopher Mawomberere (CM). The former freedom fighter chronicles to our reporter Norman Muchemwa (NM) his journey to Mozambique where he joined others for military training with the aim of fighting for Zimbabwe’s independence.
The godfather of hockey
FROM the minute you walk into the Manolios home in the Mount Pleasant suburb of Harare, you are immediately greeted by a collage of hockey memorabilia that includes pictures, trophies, hockey balls and sticks, most of which belonged to the late domestic iconic figure Mark Manolios.
Oh Lord, hear us!
DEAR fun lover, our lives are officially upside down.
This coronavirus pandemic has not spared anyone, even heavy imbibers like us who are largely ignored by society are being asked to take precautions — if not for our own protection then at least for others.
Firms adjust working patterns on virus fears
As the deadly coronavirus continues to take its toll on global trade by each passing day, local business leaders are grappling with how to deal with a myriad of problems stemming from the pandemic.
Stocks have slumped, supply chains are almost coming to a halt as employers push to keep their employees healthy to guarantee the continuity of business operations.
Basic measures against the coronavirus
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Dawson reflects on Kiwi experience
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU), which has upped its bid to ensure the senior team — the Sables — adequately prepares for the 2023 World Cup qualifiers, recently seconded national coach Brendan Dawson to New Zealand.
Dawson considers himself lucky to have escaped the coronavirus scourge after coming back home from his 10-day coaching assignment in New Zealand.
Face turbulence like a warrior
Darrell Rigby opens his book, “Winning in Turbulence” with these moving words: “Turbulence — a sudden change in wind speed or direction — has killed and injured more travellers that most other aviation hazards. It tests the judgement and reflexes of even the most experienced pilots. Flight crews that survive episodes of heavy turbulence talk about their disorientation and fear as the aircraft they know so well fails to respond to the controls as the ground rushes towards them”.
Vic Falls faces lockdown as airlines begin pullout
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter ZIMBABWE’s premier tourist attraction, Victoria Falls is facing a massive knock on tourist arrivals as major international airlines that are key in bringing in tourists indicated…
Covid-19 chokes Bulawayo businesses
Njabulo Bhebe, Business Reporter BULAWAYO businesses that were pinning their fortunes on the Independence Day celebrations and the annual Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) next month are counting their losses after…











