adminEditorial Comment: Debunking the factionalism construct
THERE has been considerable debate of late on the role of the media in framing factionalism in the ruling party, Zanu-PF. While it is undeniable that, like any organisation, Zanu-PF…
There are problems using Afrikaans for instruction — Nzimande
JOHANNESBURG — Higher Education minister Blade Nzimande has launched a veiled attack at the University of Stellenbosch, accusing the institution of exclusionary tactics by using Afrikaans as the medium of…
S. Sudan civil war worsening: Aid agencies
JUBA. — War in South Sudan is worsening despite a faltering peace deal, with thousands of women and girls raped, killed or abducted in recent months, a coalition of aid…
Kenya fires 63 senior police officers over graft
NAIROBI. — Sixty-three Kenyan senior police officers have been sacked after vetting unearthed massive corruption in the service, especially in the traffic department.
Govt launches monitoring policy
Happiness Zengeni Business Editor GOVERNMENT has launched the National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy to facilitate effective implementation of its medium-term economic blue blueprint, Zim-Asset, with all key public officials set…
Palestinians will keep struggle against Israel, says Abbas
RAMALLAH. — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday that the Palestinians will keep their struggle against the Israeli policies in Jerusalem and the entire Palestinian territories.
Kansiime show tickets now on sale
Lloyd Ndemo Arts Correspondent Tickets for award-winning Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime’s show in Harare are now available. She is coming to Zimbabwe for a show at 7Arts Theatre on November 14…
Unique project from Celebration Choir
Lovemore Chikova Christian Entertainment While I was out of office last week, two CDs from Celebration Choir were left on my desk. Without hesitation, I sat down to listen to the latest…
Econet profit slumps
Walter Muchinguri Assistant Business Editor The country biggest mobile services provider Econet recorded a 52 percent drop in profit after tax to $23,8 million for the half-year period ending August 31…
Will Pope Francis back Zim fight against sanctions
Obi Egbuna Jr Simunye When President Mugabe first shook hands with Pope Francis, the world did not just witness a photo-op between two powerful men that come from continents stained by…