LSU extends contract farming to Binga

Mesabe Ncube Business Reporter THE Lupane State University contract farming training programme has been extended to Binga and Hwange districts as the institution continues spreading knowledge to farmers at household and…

52 minutes to beat Merc for Simon Muzenda marathon winner

PREPARATIONS for the 13th edition of the Dr Simon Vengayi Muzenda Gutu Half-Marathon are at an advanced stage with invitations having been rolled out.

Chivandire motivated for new job

RECENTLY appointed Zimbabwe Rugby Union director of rugby Brighton Chivandire has revealed that the belief that he could do the job is what motivated him to take up the new…

Man jailed 7 years for rape

A GWANDA man will serve seven years in prison after being convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl. Colleen Ndlovu (19) of Nyandeni village denied ever having sexual intercourse with the girl…

S&P downgrades Ghana one notch over high fiscal deficit

ACCRA — Standard & Poor’s downgraded Ghana’s sovereign rating by one notch last Friday citing concerns about the cost of financing the country’s high fiscal deficit and doubts about whether…

Megafest Business Awards on this Friday

Nqobizitha Dhlamini Sunday News Reporter THE annual Megafest Business Awards that seek to recognise business people who have excelled in various fields in Bulawayo will be held on Friday under…

Examinations again, yeah!

On the Lighterside THIS is weird, I can clearly remember my first day at primary school when I went for Grade One, but try as I might, I can’t remember my…

Concern over illegal mining activities in Mangwe

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent COUNCILLORS in Mangwe District have bemoaned the hype of illicit mining activities being conducted by an uncontrollable bunch of illegal gold panners who have invaded the area.

The Atelier is a different experience altogether!

HAVING travelled for almost 24 hours and welcomed by the cold and rain here in Poland I quickly discovered that Polish people are generally warm and friendly. The people are…

Alexis double downs Sunderland

Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 at the Stadium of Light yesterday to ensure veteran manager Arsene Wenger avoided his worst start to a Premier League season.