Reform package timeline revealed

A raft of constitutional and legislative reforms to deepen civil liberties, individual rights, extend the women’s quota system and entrench political and electoral reforms, are expected to be gazetted next month under an omnibus Constitutional Amendment Bill, it has been learnt.

Embracing the people’s will, enhancing democracy

AFTER a bloody war in which thousands of sons and daughters of the motherland laid down their lives in the struggle for independence from the British colonial yoke, sovereignty was finally attained on 18 April 1980.

Jah Prayzah, Jan Jam shake showbiz

IN May this year, French fashion conglomerate LVHM announced its partnership with Rihanna in the creation of a luxury brand to be based in Paris – sending the fashion industry into a frenzy.

The partnership is reportedly worth hundreds of millions. These kinds of relationships between top celebrities and fashion labels or chain fashion stores are not new.

Beast’s moment in the sun

Somewhere in the modest suburb of Hatfield, Harare, Bertha Mtawarira yesterday watched anxiously, and in unison with the rest of the world, as her son Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira played a crucial role that inspired South Africa to a World Cup title.

Uncle Sam cannot afford to ignore Sadc’s voice

On Friday, October 25, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) made it clear to Washington and Brussels that the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe two decades ago must go without any further delay.

However, if there was anyone who doubted the power of a collective voice on issues that concern us as Africans, then the behaviour of US Ambassador  Mr Brian Nichols — the official representative of the world’s superpower — surely settled any such doubts.

Is the white wedding dying?

ROORA/LOBOLA is an integral part of African culture.

The process sees the groom parting with money or livestock in order to be granted his bride-to-be’s hand in marriage.

Mugabe family holds secret memorial

A memorial service for the late former President, Cde Mugabe, was secretly held on October 19 by a section of his family, but many of his close relatives, including his sons, did not attend.

The majority of chiefs from the Gushungo clan snubbed the event.

Do-or-die season for Khama Billiat

IT has been a good four years since South African soccer giants Kaizer Chiefs celebrated the joy of lifting silverware.

And just like the players, the coaches have also changed since Stuart Baxter delivered the league title in May 2015.

ED applauds First Lady’s philanthropic work

Philanthropic works by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, which have spread across the length and breadth of the country, have helped to shine a light on living conditions of most Zimbabweans, prompting Government to intervene to complement her efforts in some cases, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.

Gold is purified by fire

Eish!!! It seems the past couple of weeks have been swelteringly hot, both figuratively and literally, for everyone.

The maddeningly galloping prices have been making most people hot under the collar, while the oppressive and tyrannical heat — which reached a scandalous 48 degrees Celsius in heat-ravaged Chiredzi — was particularly energy-sapping.

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