Spendlove prize: Dangarembga joins legends

Dangarembga, whose work often revolves around the experiences of African women, is best known for her critically acclaimed 1988 debut novel Nervous Conditions. RENOWNED Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance. Dangarembga, whose work…

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Finance ministry stutters on country’s GDP

Chiduwa pressed Mupururi for clarity on Zimbabwe’s GDP, emphasising its importance in understanding revenue targets. LAWMAKERS were left disappointed with officials from the Finance ministry after they failed to provide statistics about the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced…

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Warriors choose Polokwane

Coach Michael Nees is said to prefer Polokwane’s Peter Mokaba Stadium, which has a got a better playing surface. ZIFA are considering hosting the Warriors make-or-break Group J Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in Polokwane, South Africa. The Zimbabwe football leaders had set sights on returning to Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg for the…

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Passports scandal, a terrorism threat: State

Investigating officer Christopher Tarenyika told Harare regional magistrate Stanford Mambanje during the bail application for one of the suspects, Chipo Matovanyika, that she had committed a serious offence. THE State yesterday said a passport scandal in which four Cameroonians were fraudulently issued with the travel documents exposed the country to terrorism activities and human trafficking….

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Sables excited about Asian tour

The locally based players have been holding the fort in the absence of their foreign legion, who are expected to be trooping into camp soon. ZIMBABWE 15s rugby team captain Hilton Mudariki is eager for the upcoming international tour of the United Arab Emirates and South Korea, citing the much-needed exposure as a crucial opportunity…

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Seed Co sues contract farmer US$270k

The seed company had dragged Christian Falkenberg to the High Court after he raised a special plea against Seed Co’s claim for the US$274 768 as damages for alleged breach of contract. SEED CO Limited has successfully sued a soya bean farmer to recover US$274 768 after financing the farming production before the farmer sold…

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Siya Kolisi and wife Rachel part ways

The couple announced their split on their separate Instagram accounts on Tuesday afternoon, saying the decision to go their separate ways came after “much reflection and open conversations”. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel are ending the eight-year marriage. The couple announced their split on their separate Instagram accounts on Tuesday afternoon, saying…

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