When life-giving rains become the Grim Reaper

Heavy black clouds hung above Gwatidze Village in Goromonzi as flashes of lightning lit up  the grey sky.

Occasionally, villagers gazed at the heavens as sagging clouds foreboded a heavy downpour.

Tobacco farmers sound alarm

In a 2019-2020 season that was largely blighted by drought, tobacco farmers managed another record-breaking feat by delivering 259,5 million kilogrammes of the cash crop, up from a historic 252 million kg recorded last year.

Inaction over US-dollar pricing could be costly

After revelations — which were an open secret anyway — businesses and property owners were nonchalantly selling their goods and services in foreign currency, one would have ordinarily expected concomitant remedial action to enforce the law.

Insight into Nakamba’s childhood

AS Marvelous Nakamba flew off to England last Wednesday to resume duty with Aston Villa who host Newcastle United in a Barclays Premiership tie tomorrow night, the contribution made by his mother towards his football career did not escape his mind.

Inaction over US-dollar pricing could be costly

After revelations — which were an open secret anyway — businesses and property owners were nonchalantly selling their goods and services in foreign currency, one would have ordinarily expected concomitant remedial action to enforce the law.

South Africa reignites historical bonds of unity

Something unprecedented happened on November 18, 2019 in South Africa.

For the first time in many years, a neighbouring country took it upon itself to hold a convention to pragmatically explore ways on how best Zimbabwe can resuscitate its economy and prosper.

The gift that keeps on giving

I have never held this much scorn and praise for the same movie.

That is the beauty of Todd Phillips’ “Joker”, starring the incomparable Joaquin Phoenix.

Boma, the Vic Falls night charm

THE steep might of the majestic Victoria Falls and supporting activities will blow a visitor away any time of day or year.

During the day, there is the rainforest tour, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, boat cruises, tandem skydiving and helicopter/microlight flights over the falls.

One more step in US$20m Meikles Hotel sale

The disposal of Meikles Hotel to ASB Hospitality (Zimbabwe) (Private) Limited is fast approaching its conclusion with a proposal to sell the hospitality concern for a combined US$20 million being tabled.

All that remains for the deal to sail through is regulatory and shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting earmarked for December 13, 2019.

The definition of love?

WHAT started off as an ordinary assignment to understand the life of Matias Ganuka, a blind polygamist, ended up as a heart-wrenching journey.

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