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Reports are reaching that ex tourism minister Prisca Mupfumira has been arrested on fresh charges and is appearing in court this afternoon...

The Nelson Chamisa led Movement for Democratic Change, MDC has denied being involved in any meeting to seat down for talks with the ruling ZANU PF...

High demand for tractors through Vaya Tractor by large commercial farmers and organizations that do contract farming has surprised the Cassava management team as the service takes off. “We thought all the demand would come from smallholder farmers, who don’t own tractors. But even large commercial farmers are coming to us enquiring for the service. We are also seeing demand from organizations that run out-grower schemes,“ said Mr Eddie Chibi, the CEO of Cassava Smartech, the company that developed the Vaya Tractor…

Zimbabweans living in the diaspora, through Starlight Global have donated more than US$ 2000 towards a goat projects set to change the fortunes of a number of landmine victims living in Mudzi District. The money that was donated towards the goat project amounted to US$ 2479 and 210 pounds in cash.  The beneficiaries went on to donate wheelchairs and clothes for the victims as well. Starlight Global, a not-for-profit organization based in the United Kingdom noted that Zimbabwe is on the map globally for having the largest…

New kid on the block, Junior Thembelani Mlalazi, affectionately known as Martin Jonatao in the Hip hop circles, recently released his debut EP titled TAO Ep. By Marshall Bwanya The Bulawayo born and bred artist released the book story music whose lucid lyrics depict the aspirations, dreams and shortcoming of the 17 year old teenager sensation. The seven track EP was produced by prominent Bulawayo based producer Koko, who has worked with seasoned artistes such as Mzoe7, Asaph, J Garnet, Frixx and K Brizzy to…

BancABC, a subsidiary of Pan African banking giant Atlas Mara has partnered with the Harare City Council and City Parking to introduce innovative payment solutions across all council platforms throughout the city. The partnership was officially launched on Thursday 17 October 2019 at the Town Hall by the Harare Mayor, Herbert Gomba and BancABC CEO, Dr Lance Mambondiani at an event attended by several dignitaries and Councillors. The integrated payment solution is expected to complement City of Harare’s current drive…

Memory lane is always where we all go down to whenever we want to remember the good old days or memories that we treasure the most. For the past week on social media, the Zimbabweans have been posting about the glory days when Brand Zimbabwe was producing brands within its strong and formidable brand. Scrolling down time lines, I have been astonished as I have been seeing old commercials from video clips, magazine, and newspaper cuttings, as Zimbabweans are reminiscent of the days when we were thriving as a nation. The…

As the countdown to the Old Mutual Amazing Voices pan- African singing competition reaches its climax, auditions were in Kenya and Ghana and are underway in Zimbabwe while South Africa will soon conduct theirs towards the end of this month. The competition that has a whopping US$100 000 prize money at stake will see contestants from four countries including South Africa, battling for honours. Old Mutual, a leading financial services provider on the continent has partnered with MultiChoice, who will broadcast the…