adminGeingob makes case for industrialisation
LUSAKA.- Africa should vigorously pursue the industrialisation agenda because it was the only sure way of breaking the cycle of poverty on the continent, according to Namibian President Hage Geingob. “Industrialisation…
Pogba deal ‘crazy’: Wenger
LOS ANGELES. — Arsene Wenger has admitted long-term injury to Per Mertesacker has forced Arsenal to enter the transfer market for an experienced centre-back but suggested he would not pay…
Muslims attend mass with Catholics
ROUEN. – Muslims attended Catholic mass in churches around France yesterday in solidarity and sorrow following the brutal jihadist murder of a priest, the latest in a string of attacks. More…
Africa loses out in scramble for minerals
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter African countries are losing millions of dollars in the mining sector by making too many business concessions to outbid each other as powerful developed countries flock to…
Pepsi plant to create 400 jobs
George Chisoko Senior Assistant Editor— Construction of a $30 million Varun Beverages Pepsi bottling plant with a potential to create close to 400 jobs, which had been stalled by delays in…
Exploring the nature of conflict
Elliot Ziwira @The Book Store Conflict, according to Devito (1992:243), “refers to disagreements . . . between or among connected individuals, close friends, lovers or family members”. As posited by…
Harare City Council ‘revs’ up gender equality
Ruth Butaumocho Gender Editor Audrey Matenda (37) holds a spray gun at an angle before actuating the air valve to release a fresh coat of paint on the road. She…
How to spend 48 hours in Harare
Becca Blond I’m not sure why the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Harare one of the world’s five worst cities to live. Not only is this vibrant place pretty much void of…
Hashtag has women proudly embracing their curves
If you logged onto Twitter or Instagram Thursday morning and wondered why there was an influx of beautiful women embracing their curves, we have 23-year-old plus-size model Simone Mariposa to…
Graduates: Builder, Pole, Daga, Thatch
Nathaniel Manheru I am truly grateful to the many people who joined in the debate to my instalment last week which focused on graduates and employment. It is the most…