adminTobacco hectarage affected by poor rainfall distribution
Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter The hectarage put under flue-cured tobacco this season has marginally dropped owing to poor rainfall distribution, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has said.…
Zim not sweet home – really?
Stephen Mpofu Correspondent “East, West, North, South and there Zimbabwe is home sweet home.” Homesick Zimbabweans – any patriotic Zimbabweans out there in the global Diaspora – are wont longingly…
‘Black Panther’ premières in SA
Starring Zimbabwean movie and silver screen sensation Danai Gurira, who made the trip from California for the event alongside Lupita Nyong’o, the event was the key kick-off screening on African soil meant to bring home the Xhosa speaking heroes of the flick.
Ramaphosa set to outline priorities in nation address
JOHANNESBURG. – South Africa’s new president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was expected to give more details about how he plans to tackle corruption and boost economic growth yesterday evening in his first state of the nation address.
8 500 women undergo cervical cancer screening
More than 8 500 women have been screened for cervical cancer nationwide since First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa partnered the Ministry of Health and Child Care in a cancer awareness campaign a week ago, the Ministry’s director for Family Health Dr Bernard Madzima has said.
Police chief pledges selfless, loyal service
Newly-appointed Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has pledged to selflessly and loyally serve the force, Government and the people of Zimbabwe. He was elevated to the position a week ago, taking over from Augustine Chihuri, who has retired.
‘Harare now focuses on water distribution system’
Harare residents have been complaining that water being pumped to their homes by Harare City Council is dirty and not potable. Recently, council opened its main water treatment works, Morton Jaffray to Harare residents for them to appreciate the water treatment process.
Kohli humbles Proteas
PRETORIA. — Another magnificent century – his third in the series and 35th overall – by run-machine Virat Kohli enabled India to cruise to an eight-wicket victory against a humiliated South Africa in the sixth and final Momentum ODI at SuperSport Park in Centurion last night.
Of music as a managed business
When everyone scrambles to get a piece of the hottest bands in town, chances of average bands and upcoming artists to make it become so slim. It is particularly, more difficult for the newcomers who in most cases do not have any sponsorship. Life is tough and most of these young artists have put their hopes on their music.
First Lady leads war against poverty
Back in 2006 when Irene Girimu (49) lost her husband Jeffrey, who was the sole breadwinner in a large extended family, her world seemed to have crumbled around her. She was left hopeless. Without formal education, Irene’s chances of securing gainful employment were slim and she had to devise means to fend for the family and keep her three young children in school.