EMMANUEL MARAMBESenior Sports Writer THE National Foods School of Excellence, an initiative aimed at honing football skills among budding female footballers, continues to grow in stature after local corporate, Open Gold committed to sponsor the initiative, which is now into its third year. Open Gold, which is owned by football administrator and grassroots development advocate…
By Anesu Mirisawu and Thembinkosi Nyathi SOME of Zimbabwe’s leading musicians say they are gearing up to spread thrills and cheer this festive season. Sungura legend Alick Macheso, who will perform at 007 in Glendale on Christmas Day, has promised an unforgettable evening for music fans. “I have always loved singing with my fans, and…
By Tendai Moyo THE dollarisation of Zimbabwe’s economy, initially adopted as a lifeline to stabilise runaway inflation in 2009, has inadvertently transformed the country into a largely informal economic system. While dollarisation helped restore some semblance of price stability, it has also spawned unintended consequences that are undermining industrial productivity, fiscal capacity, and overall economic…
IT WAS 10pm when a frantic pounding on Modester Nyangoni’s door dragged her out of a deep sleep. That hot October day,…
AS a post-Christmas and pre-New Year bonus, the world of entertainment is to be opened to all connected DStv customers, regardless of…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE THE 50-ODD individuals who have submitted their nominations for various positions in the upcoming Zifa elections will finally get to know if they have been officially entered into the race tomorrow when the Zifa Elections Committee announces the final list of candidates. A new Zifa executive committee will be confirmed at an…
AS THE country celebrates Unity Day today, it is a poignant reminder of the need for unity in the face of the country’s persistent political and economic challenges. For decades, Zimbabweans have suffered under the weight of polarisation, conflict, and stagnation. It is high time for the country’s political protagonists, civil society, the church, and…
FOR many people, January is a time of huge financial strain. With Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, gifts, food, travel and all…
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE country’s continuing economic challenges are stretching the patience of poor Zimbabweans, top economist Eddie Cross has warned. Speaking on Thursday night on independent national television station 3Ktv’s popular current affairs programme, Vantage, Cross also said the economy would remain under pressure as long as authorities battled to manage the country’s exchange…
MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE SCORES of schools across the country were last week destroyed by Cyclone Chido, while 12 people were marooned along Limpopo and Munyati rivers, although no deaths were recorded. This was confirmed over the weekend by the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) disaster response and coordination director, Farai Hokonya. “We are happy that Cyclone…

