China transitions to cashless society
On her first trip to China, 30-year-old Courtney Newnham from Portland, Oregon (USA), eagerly lined up at a street pushcart to buy a skewer of candied hawthorn berries, a traditional snack.
City dreams of light rail to arrest CBD chaos
Navigating roads in the central business district (CBD) has become a near-impossible feat as most of them are often clogged by commuter omnibuses, most of which do not have Harare City Council (HCC) permits.
In fact, city fathers claim 8 000 of the 12 000 kombis ferrying commuters in the city are doing so illegally.
Associations crucial for growing exports
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This adage aptly captures a key strategy that will drive the country’s exports, particularly small-scale players.
There is growing realisation that small businesses and smallholder farmers play an important role in the economy and development of communities.
Herentals ease worries
HERENTALS owner Innocent Benza’s record of being the Castle Lager Premiership’s oldest player at 47 was cancelled yesterday as Mushowani Stars gave George Gavaza a top-flight debut at the age of 48, albeit on a losing cause for the visitors at the National Sports Stadium.
Social soccer losing identity?
ONCE a competition for pot-bellied ageing men, some who could not last more than 20 minutes on the field of play, social soccer has been invaded by youthful and vibrant players, a development that has killed the “boozers’ spirit.”
Whereas social soccer was about networking through some little exercising, it has turned into a win-at-all-cost competition, where some professional players are hired for some specific games.
Tenax edge closer to PSL
MUTARE correctional services outfit Tenax have set one foot into the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after extending their lead at the top of the ZIFA Eastern Region Division One yesterday.
Bosso hold FC Platinum
FC Platinum will rue the two points they dropped at home after being held by plucky Highlanders in an otherwise entertaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Mandava yesterday.
A volatile & unpredictable jungle
SERIOUS match-fixing allegations, endless disputes, walk-overs, dilapidated facilities and financially crippled clubs are some of the stuff usually associated with Zimbabwean football’s lower leagues, especially the dog-eat-dog Zifa Division Two.
Be your child’s life teacher
PARENTING is one of the greatest responsibilities we could ever assume in life.
Our children ought to be taught and it is the parent’s responsibility to do so.
India demolish Bangladesh
Indore. — Bangladesh were bowled out for 213 in the final session in Indore after their gamble to bat first after winning the toss backfired badly against the Indian pace attack.

