IN previous decades a red carpet was used to mark the route used by heads of state on ceremonial and formal occasions. In recent years, it has been extended to be used by VIPs and celebrities for formal events like awards ceremonies. [GoogleAd] The most recent red carpet event in Zimbabwe which had everyone talking was…
IN his survey of Black English writers from this part of the world that we proudly call home, American author Tim McLoughlin described Charles Mungoshi as “Zimbabwe’s most substantial writer not least because he offers such a penetrating and complex image of the fragmentation of Shona society brought about by years of colonial domination.” [GoogleAd]…
While Zimbabweans had hoped that the fall of former president Robert Mugabe last year would herald a new era, recent events where the State responded viciously to citizens’ protests — killing 17 in the process — has taken them aback. [GoogleAd] Analysts canvassed by the Daily News on Sunday said Mugabe’s successor — President Emmerson Mnangagwa…
VICTORIA FALLS – As rising inflation puts gold back on the radar for investors looking to protect themselves from emerging price pressures, the Africa Medallion Group (AMG) is hyping its gold bullion coins known as Krugerrand saying they are a must-have in the portfolio of risk-averse investors concerned about inflation. [GoogleAd] The South African-based AMG …
As doctors continue to vent out their disgruntlement with government over their remuneration, our reporter Pauline Hurungudo had an interview Health Services Board (HSB) executive chairperson Paulinus Sikhosana to hear the authorities’ side of the story. [GoogleAd] Q: Has there been any progress with regards issues that caused junior doctors to go on strike? A:…
Arriving at Khalanyoni Business Centre in Plumtree, Mangwe district in Matabeleland South about 200 kilometres south of Bulawayo, one is greeted by a huge election billboard of a beaming President Emmerson Mnangagwa portrait. Among the boldly stated campaign messages on the billboard are the promises for better health, education and infrastructure development. [GoogleAd] Installed a few metres…
St Joseph’s Mission Hospital, in Sakubva Mutare is one of the 35 mission hospitals in the country. The mission hospital charges $7 for admission which is the fee as charged by Government hospitals. The motivation is to serve the community. This like most other mission hospitals is not a profit seeking institution. A change of…
HARARE – Businessman Frank Buyanga has visited the wounded victims of Zimbabwe’s deadly fuel riots, which have left 12 people dead and hundreds of others injured, taking some to hospital for medical care. This comes after his African Medallion Group (AMG) has established a humanitarian department to help victims of Zimbabwe’s deadly fuel riots, and…
HARARE – The Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe has been going through turbulent times in the last couple of years, culminating in the emergence of two factions of the church following the stepping down of former president Aspher Madziyire who had been at the helm of the church for close to two decades. The…
HARARE – For many years, it had become a tradition for me to pass through Wise Owl Motel for refreshments on my way to our service centre in the mountainous city of Mutare. While staff at the motel has always been friendly and welcoming, my attachment to this beautiful facility — nestled in the heart…
