adminCricket still reeling from Cronje’s scandal
JOHANNESBURG. — It may be two decades since the Hansie Cronje corruption scandal rocked cricket, but even now the ripples are still being felt. This month marks the 20th anniversary…
Upholding Sino-African solidarity in face of Covid-19
Alexander Nuetah Correspondent Recent reports from social and some mainstream media outlets have reported discrimination against Africans living in the commercial city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province of China. The…
$2,5m Covid-19 war chest unveiled
Andrew Muvishi Correspondent Government has disbursed $2,5 million to Mashonaland East Province for use in fighting the spread of Covid-19. Marondera Municipality received $1 million, while Mashonaland East provincial medical…
Returning home to independent Zimbabwe
Correspondent Olley Tsino Maruma wore many hats; a journalist, a legal person, a film maker, a socio-political commentator of note and now, a novelist. His debut novel, “Coming Home” (2007)…
Legislators share information on coronavirus
Fungai Lupande Mash Central Bureau HOME Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe last Saturday met all Mashonaland Central Province legislators to share information on coronavirus, apprise them on Government…
Gold prices trade lower
Gold and silver prices are trading lower in early US trading, as some normal chart consolidation is occurring following recent strong gains that last week pushed gold prices to a 7,5-year high and silver to a four-week high. Gold and silver bulls still have the near-term technical advantage to continue to suggest the path of least resistance for prices will be sideways to higher. June gold futures were last down $6,70 an ounce at $1,746.20. May Comex silver prices were last down $0,273 at $15,78 an ounce.
Farmers warned against counterfeit hessian packs
Conrad Mupesa Mash West Correspondent tobacco wrapping paper supplier, Propak, has warned farmers against buying hessian wrapping packs from unauthorised dealers to protect their tobacco quality. This comes after counterfeit…
Blanket output declines
Blanket Mine’s gold production in the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 rose 19 percent to 14 233 ounces from 11 948 ounces in the same period last year, its parent company has said.
Headache for Zim, SA parlours
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau FUNERAL parlours in South Africa are engaging authorities to facilitate the repatriation of deceased Zimbabweans through Beitbridge Border Post for burial home. The parlours are concerned…
Football sponsors worried
LONDON. — With stadiums dark, match shirts folded in closets and most players confined at home, football’s sponsors have lost all visibility and are growing restless. European clubs are struggling…