adminCouncillors paid US$12 000 without minister’s approval
Peter Matambanadzo Herald Reporter
AN audit of Ruwa Town Council has found that more than US$12 000 in unapproved sums was paid to councillors and top
Scramble for Form One places
Herald Reporters
Mission schools are being mobbed by thousands of grade seven pupils seeking severely limited numbers of Form One places
Mashakada suffers kidney failure
Entertainment Reporters
SUNGURA artiste Cephas Mashakada – who is admitted in the intensive care unit at Chitungwiza Central Hospital – has been diagnosed of kidney failure.
The Sounds of the Muddy Face frontman, who collapsed at his Chitungwiza home, is seriously ill and only his wife Eunice and Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Cde Webster Shamu have access to see him.
Even the dreadlocked artiste’s close relatives, who include his mother Fredresi, a young brother and uncle were denied access.
Yesterday afternoon, the relatives were seen milling outside the hospital after being denied entry.
Rebels push towards Tripoli to aid revolt
THOUSANDS of rebel fighters 25km west of Tripoli were moving towards the capital yesterday evening, a day after clerics urged the people of the capital to rise up against Muammar Gaddafi.
As they advanced, they took control of a barrack belonging to the Khamis brigade, an elite security unit commanded by one of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, Khamis.
Fierce seesaw battles are going on near Tripoli’s international airport and a military camp, Libyan rebels military spokesman Ahmed Bani told Xinhua yesterday afternoon.
Bani said the rebels have controlled the Friday Market in Tripoli and are fighting for several other areas, including the Mitiga airbase, headquarters of the state TV and broadcasting
Minister Kasukuwere lays down the law
Herald Reporter
YOUTH Development, Indigenisation and Empower-ment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere says his two-week ultimatum to two foreign banks stands, maintaining he is the sole spokesman for indigenisation.
Responding to a statement by Reserve Bank Governor Dr Gideon Gono regarding the ultimatum he issued to Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank that they risked losing their licences if they do not comply, Minister Kasukuwere yesterday said he was the one responsible for implementing the indigenisation law and is the custodian of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
Dr Gono said as the legal authority for banks, he had no plans
Treach remembers Tupac Shakur
Treach remembers his friend, Tupac Shakur, on his 15th death anniversary. The Notorious B.I.G. was a beloved figure when he
Murehwa to host traditional music festival
Liberty Hamunakwadi Entertainment Reporter
MUREHWA is set to host a traditional music and dance festival when several primary schools in the area converge for the
Foreign designers to grace Zim Fashion Week
Liberty Hamunakwadi Entertainment Reporter
INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed designers Roberta Wagner and Nadege Cezette will grace this year’s Zimbabwe Fashion
Maruta appointed ZIFFT acting director
Richmore Tera Entertainment correspondent
Charity Maruta has been appointed acting director of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust after Nakai Matema, who
Musicians and their rides
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
They might have shared the stage or worked in the same field but Zimbabwean musicians have different tastes and styles.