Zimbabwe @ 40: Bulawayo and Anti-Colonial Re-membering

Richard Mahomva The historical turn to Bulawayo specifically for this year’s Uhuru celebrations transcends narrow political posturing. In the words of Msindo (2007:267):  “Bulawayo provides an important case study for…

Lady Chevrons trip postponed over coronavirus fears

Mehluli Sibanda, Senior Sports Reporter THE coronavirus that started in China and is spreading to other parts of the world has resulted in the cancellation of a quadrangular cricket tournament where…

EMA fight to save wetlands escalates

WETLANDS in Zimbabwe are under serious threat from depletion. This is sad to be a result of years of wanton disregard of the areas that are an important water source and vital for ecological balance. With indications that only 21 percent of the 1 271 wetlands countrywide are still in their natural state, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is currently crafting guidelines for the effective management of these pieces of land. Our reporter Sharon Munjenjema (SM) spoke to EMA’s Environmental, Education and Publicity manager Mrs Amkela Sidange (AS) on the measures being taken to protect wetlands. We publish excerpts of the interview.

A rollercoaster of emotions …1980 election preparations

Between August 1 and 7 1979, the political situation in Rhodesia featured as one of the agenda items at the Fifth Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.

Toilet bars, Harare must do something

PLAYERS aka Big Bite, one of the dingiest bars in Harare’s central business district (CBD), has come under stiff competition from its equally grubby neighbour down the road where Harare’s elite used to go for some classic jazz music.

ZRU retains Jani

TWO years after he successfully steadied a turbulent ship, Aaron Jani has been rewarded with the stewardship of the Zimbabwe Rugby Union and will officially be handed a fresh mandate at their annual meeting at Prince Edward School in Harare this morning.

Coronavirus Myths

In an age that is largely dominated by social media, disinformation has generally fed to some myths around coronavirus.

Below, the World Health Organisation debunks some of the largely circulated myths.

Ingwebu flows into the market

Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business Reporter BULAWAYO Municipal Commercial Undertaking (BMCU)’s beverages manufacturing unit, Ingwebu Breweries has expressed satisfaction on the performance of its two re-launched non-alcoholic and alcoholic products as it…

Surviving at the war front

Our reporter Norman Muchemwa (NM)continues to chronicle the political life of Cde Isaac Muguti Chivendera (IMC), whose nom de guerre was Cde Busy Nyuchi Dzinoruma. This week, the former fighter narrates his encounter in the war front.

Independence opened doors for sports stars

Lovemore Dube  REPRESENTING Zimbabwe at the 1980 Moscow Olympics will always remain Shaky Toendepi  Nyathi’s highest sporting highlight in a career that saw him travel the width and breath of…

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