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THE recent increases in the price of fuel should, under normal circumstances, result in more motorists moving towards the cheaper and environment-friendly blend, E10, which is being produced locally in the Lowveld.Govt should address the plight of pregnant women
By Thandeka MoyoWomen worldwide celebrated International Women’s Day on the 8th of this month.
In different regions the focus of the celebrations range from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements.
Amagugu Heritage Centre, a hands-on illustration of cultural preservation
By Makhosi Sibanda
A person without a culture is like a tree without roots.
Culture Week preps begin
Entertainment Editor PREPARATIONS for this year’s Zimbabwe Culture Week have started, with the event’s official launch being earmarked for Mashonaland Central capital, Bindura.
The event, which is co-ordinated by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), will this year be held under the theme Empowerment Through Cultural Initiatives.
NACZ deputy director Nicholas Moyo said they were looking forward to having provinces handing in their programmes for the duration of these commemorations.
He said the event will run from 15-22 May and there are a lot of activities lined up at the official launch.
Artistes invited for auditions
Entertainment ReporterBULAWAYO-based promoters Hy-Breed Entertainment is calling on talented musicians who want to be part of a gospel group called Afro-Praize to register for auditions to be held at Bulawayo Music Academy on Friday and Saturday.
Brown burial tomorrow
Entertainment ReporterTHE late Andy “Muzukuru” Brown will be laid to rest tomorrow at his rural home of Chingechuru Village in Mberengwa.
Nato urged to investigate death of civilians in Libya
Tripoli — Nato must investigate the killing of dozens of civilians during its air campaign in Libya last year and provide reparations to the people affected, Amnesty International said on Monday.Dozens killed in Iraq attacks
Baghdad — Near-simultaneous attacks in several Iraqi cities killed at least 39 people yesterday on the anniversary of the US-led invasion of the country, just days before Baghdad hosts a landmark Arab summit.SA delegation to convene investment seminars in Zimbabwe
Business ReporterA DELEGATION from 30 companies in South Africa will next week convene investment and economic seminars with businesspeople in Bulawayo and Harare.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Dr Desire Sibanda told Business Chronicle that the seminars were a follow-up to the Zimbabwe Investment Conference held in South Africa recently.
Samsung to hold Africa Forum in Cape Town
Business ReporterGlobal technology giant Samsung will this week hold its annual Samsung Africa Forum where it will showcase new products and technologies.
In a statement, the company said the Samsung 2012 Africa forum will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, starting tomorrow and ending on Sunday.