adminA philosophical inquiry into life and death
Today, I found myself torn between two novels – “Death at Intervals” (Jose Saramago, 2005) and “Famous All Over Town” (Danny Santiago, 1983). Both happen to be top favourites of mine. I then decided that I might just as well continue with the Portuguese connection of my Latin American sojourn and pay Danny Santiago a visit next week. For those who might not be in the know, last week’s reading came from the book of Mario Vargas Llosa.
Nelson Chamisa and political expediency
Mike Staresinic is a little known author who largely writes on leadership, and he took time to write an opinion piece in anticipation of a gigantic Nelson Chamisa rise, even concluding that the 40-year-old Zimbabwean politician could turn out to be Southern Africa’s “other Nelson” — daring a comparison between the opposition politician and the iconic anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela. Knowing our own Nelson, he must be feeling really good.
When corruption becomes a way of life
A vice that has besotted humanity since time immemorial, corruption is a cancer that has the capacity to eat into the core of national ethos if allowed to persist.
ZimParks board dismissal: Is it enough?
Environment Minister Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri, last Thursday sacked the eight-member Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) board of directors for misconduct, including abuse of office and poor corporate governance.
McDee officially off the market
Award-winning producer and musician McDee, born MacDonald Chidavaenzi, tied the knot with his beautiful bride, Rutendo Mukonho, last Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Monomotapa hotel.
ZEC thanks poll partners
Bulawayo Bureau MORE than 5,3 million people have registered to vote nationwide ahead of the harmonised elections to be held between July 21 and August 21 this year, the Zimbabwe…
Zanu-PF woos electorate
ZANU-PF Women’s League has pledged to regain the respect of the electorate that was lost during the past years due to mistakes made by former president Robert Mugabe.
Oil producing companies comply with fortification directive
All local oil producing companies have complied with Government’s mandatory fortification directive with some firms having bought their own processing machinery, Oil Expressers Association of Zimbabwe (OEAZ) president Busisa Moyo has said.
Shun corruption in sports – ED
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the sporting fraternity to shun corruption in all its forms and to uphold high moral ethics, honesty and integrity. Speaking at a reception for nine cricket teams that arrived in the country for the International Cricket Council World Cup Qualifiers tournament, President Mnangagwa called for transparency, accountability, good governance, and ethical administration in sports.
Call for peace ahead of elections
Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs Advocate Martin Dinha has said the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has to preserve peace and prevent conflict ahead of this year’s harmonised elections.