SADC congratulates Zimbabwe on UNSC election, renews sanctions call

Nqobile Bhebhe [email protected] THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has congratulated Zimbabwe on its election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term,…

Story structure and narrative features: A guide to stronger writing

IN an examination, examiners want to see if you can build a story that makes sense and keep them reading. That comes from structure plus narrative features.   Story Structure:…

Innovation is no longer optional for MSMEs: Xarani

Judith Phiri [email protected] FBC Holdings Limited’s financial technology firm, Xarani has called on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to continuously innovate and adopt digital technologies as innovation is no…

Bulawayo Chief’s Nyikadzino optimistic ahead of MWOS clash

Fungai Muderere [email protected] BULAWAYO Chiefs head John Nyikadzino is very much hopefull that his charges will produce another positive result when they meet MWOS in their Week 21 Castle Lager…

Discard the Biased Label of “State Capitalism”: Reassessing China’s Development Model for the Global South

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Few rhetorical tools have been deployed so widely by Western Governments, mainstream media and multilateral policy institutions to frame China’s economic system as the pejorative phrase…

From Matobo eagles to Zambezi bee-eaters: How Zim’s rare, colourful birds are driving tourism growth

Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S wildlife has long been a major draw for tourists, with attractions such as Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and the country’s rich cultural heritage drawing visitors…

Zimbabwe, Southern Africa poised to cash in on global shift to premium tourism

Martin Kadzere ZIMBABWE and other Southern African countries are uniquely positioned to benefit from a major global shift away from high-volume tourism towards immersive, premium travel experiences. Tourism remains one…

Ndiraya backs rebuilt Chicken Inn to come good

Lovemore Dube, [email protected] CHICKEN Inn coach Tonderayi Ndiraya believes his team will come good and eventually challenge competitively, insisting that sweeping changes to both the technical team and playing staff…

NAC-backed youth network inspires positive change in Nkayi schools, learners lead fight against HIV, drug and substance abuse

Prosper Ndlovu in Nkayi District THE Young People’s Network on Health and Wellbeing (YPNHW), a youth-led initiative championed by the National Aids Council (NAC), is making significant strides in raising…

Inferno returns with bigger prizes, brighter prospects for dancers

Mthokozisi Ncube [email protected] AFTER a successful debut edition, the Inferno Dance Competition is set to return to the Bulawayo Theatre on June 27, with organisers promising a bigger, more professional…