South African government to take over BEE verification
THE South African government will take control of the black economic empowerment (BEE) verification process to drive the creation of 100 “black industrialists” over the next three years.
Millions Invested, still no water supply for Harare
Once upon a time, barely over a million people lived in Harare. Settlements like Hopley and Caledonia farms did not exist. Boreholes were few and far between, and PVC water…
Chitungwiza Municipality to cease demolitions
THE Chitungwiza municipality will not demolish illegally built houses as earlier threatened as plans are already underway to regularise the structures.
MUSIC: Tia – Here, Gone and Back again
When urban grooves made its mark on the local music scene at the turn of the millennium, one of the more noticeable names was Tia, born Portia Njazi.
Comrades Marathon: It’s a scandal, Comrades!
DESPITE a massive boost in prize money for breaking the up-run record in the men’s and women’s races in 2015, the Comrades Marathon is still dealing with allegations of cheating…
Hip-enlargement drugs on sale in Zim
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has busted a drug smuggling syndicate that was specialising in illegally importing hip-enlargement drugs, skin lightening creams and cough mixtures abused by some people…
UN moves to rein in Islamic State group
Security Council adopts resolution that aims to weaken group that has seized territory in Iraq and Syria.
University of Zimbabwe “Wolves” put celebrations on ice
By Thomas Mangwiro UZ WOLVES are not reaching for the celebration champagne yet after underlining their dominance of women basketball by lifting the Harare Volleyball League title.
Rural Electrification Agency (REA) lights up 7 000 countrywide
By Tracy Panashe – Sunday Mail Reporter THE Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has stepped up efforts to electrify rural communities with over 7 000 institutions and homes across the country…
COMMENT on Makandiwa trend: ‘Understand the joys of miracle oil’
Colletta Takumunya – Extra Correspondent Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa recently argued that the use of anointing oil was not a new phenomenon, and neither were the men of God inventing a…




