AS PART of efforts to foster unity and cultural exchange in the region, top Zimbabwean musician Winky D and his Zambian counterpart Yo Maps will headline the inaugural Zambia-Zimbabwe Braai Festival in Lusaka next month.The event, scheduled for April 11 at the Lusaka Showgrounds Main Arena, is being jointly organised by Dream Light Events and…
BAOBAB Stadium will this afternoon host the first instalment of the platinum derby, pitting Ngezi Platinum Stars against arch-rivals FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League fixture.Interestingly, both teams are under new coaches, with Madamburo now led by Kumbirai Mutiwekuziva, who took over from title-winning gaffer Takesure Chiragwi while Pure Platinum Play are…
MUTAPA Energy Minerals (MEM) will begin the construction of a lithium concentrator plant at Mberengwa-based Sandawana Mine next month.Speaking to journalists after a tour of Sandawana Mines, a division of Mutapa Energy Minerals, on Wednesday, MEM chief executive Innocent Rukweza said the concentrator plant is expected to be up and running by December 2027.“The concentrator…
PRODUCERS of the award-winning television drama Bundu, which airs on 3Ktv and is also available on DStv Channel 293, say they are optimistic about reaching a decade of the show on air.The long-running series, now in its 17th season, has continued to attract strong viewership and positive feedback from audiences, underscoring what producers say is…
Oil prices could be headed for their biggest weekly increase in six years as hopes of conflict de-escalating in the Middle East begin to fade and markets brace for longer-lasting volatility.The price of Brent crude oil was rising yesterday to surpass 88 US dollars a barrel, its highest price since April 2024.This means it has…
BULAWAYO giants Highlanders have once again secured a hydration sponsorship deal with Pula Water, which will run until the end of the current season.A hydration sponsorship is a partnership where a brand provides water for a sports team in exchange for marketing visibility.The sponsorship deal has come just before Highlanders kick off their new season…
FBC Crown Bank has warned customers about a growing risk of online scams, urging the public to exercise extreme caution when engaging with individuals they meet online.In a statement, the bank’s head of Wealth and Retail Banking, Protasius Jokonya, said criminals are increasingly using online dating platforms, social media and messaging applications to manipulate unsuspecting…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to remain focused on national development and avoid complacency, warning against the temptation of believing the country has already achieved its goals.Speaking during the burial of the late national hero Jonathan Hungwe at the National Heroes’ Acre yesterday, Mnangagwa said continued unity and hard work were necessary for the…
WHILE the 24th National Arts Merit Awards celebrated many outstanding artists, I am happy about the recognition of musician Nisha Ts, whose music boldly confronts the realities faced by women in society.I really enjoyed the 24th National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) more than the previous editions.I am not going to dwell on everything that excited…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers, in partnership with Proma Events Africa, has launched an 81-day National Consumer and Product Integrity Roadshow programme aimed at combating counterfeit and illicit trade, while strengthening consumer confidence in the country’s marketplace.The initiative was unveiled in Harare with government officials, law enforcement authorities, financial institutions and industry leaders in attendance.Speaking…
