A tribute to one of Africa’s intellectual giants
Adekeye Adebajo Correspondent A recent symposium in Nairobi honoured the legacy of one of Africa’s most renowned intellectuals, Kenya’s Ali Mazrui, who died in October 2014. He published more than…
‘Harvest of Thorns’ back on stage
Stanely Mushava Literature Today Book: Harvest of Thorns Classic Author: Shimmer Chinodya Publisher: Pearson Education Africa (2016) ISBN: 978-1-7760-0140-8 Shimmer Chinodya deployed new shelf life for his highly regarded novel,…
Masvingo High Court gets judges
From George Maponga in Masvingo The Judicial Service Commission has appointed Justices Joseph Mafusire and Garainesu Mawadze as resident judges for the newly opened Masvingo High Court. The two judges are…
Zlatan’s brilliant debut goal
GOTHENBURG. — New signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored an acrobatic bicycle-kick within four minutes of pulling on a Manchester United shirt for the first time in a 5-2 friendly rout of…
Iraq War: Blair, Bush’s story of deceit
Vijay Prashad Correspondent On July 28, 2002, the British Prime Minister Tony Blair wrote a memorandum to American President George W. Bush about Iraq. “I will be with you, whatever,”…
Book Fair still relevant despite challenges
Beaven Tapureta Own Correspondent Exhibitors at this year Zimbabwe International Book Fair have put weight behind the country’s premier book fair saying, despite current challenges, it remains a significant platform which…
60-year-old rapes niece
Margaret Matibiri Herald Reporter A 60-YEAR OLD Harare man appeared in court last Thursday for allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece. The public prosecutor, Mr Peter Kachirika, alleged that Ernest Nyakurerwa of New…
Be wary of political whirlwinds: Mphoko
Bulawayo Bureau— VICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday took a swipe at the Bulawayo electorate, saying they were prone to being swayed by political whirlwinds. The VP made the remarks as he distributed…
Four new magistrates sworn-in
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter Chief magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe swore in four new magistrates at the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, bringing to 209 the number of judicial officers countrywide. The four…
‘Let’s put a stop to systematic corruption’
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter There is need for strong legal framework to enhance State entities’ capacities to deal with financial crimes and corruption, vices that have plagued the economy, Vice President…











