Scottland pile pressure on Mwos

Cleopas Dube scored a brace in either half, but the ambitious side had to endure a nervy last few minutes of the game following a late goal by Salif Cheya. Golden Eagles came close to an equaliser in added on time, but Munashe Kaseke’s effort rattled the cross bar. SCOTTLAND coach Genesis Mangombe says his…

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Zim U19 Women miss out on World Cup

Nigeria secured Africa’s slot for next year’s World Cup in Malaysia on a head-to-head basis. ZIMBABWE U19 Women suffered a heartbreak after their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria was abandoned due to rain at Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. Nigeria secured Africa’s slot for next year’s World Cup in Malaysia…

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European Film Festival Zimbabwe announces BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition shortlist

In a statement, festival co-ordinator Mercy Mangwana Nyamhunga expressed delight over the quality of the work of the filmmakers. THE European Film Festival Zimbabwe has announced the shortlisted filmmakers and actors for the fifth edition of the BIOSKOP! Short Film Competition. This year’s competition, themed Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Women Through Film and Staying Connected, showcases…

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Music is not for the faint hearted: Matamba

Liversy Matamba told NewsDay Weekender that carving his name was no joke. HIS name is now hidden in the shadows of the sungura music industry, yet shining brightly with talent, energy and dedication. A voice that weaves together threads of soulful and passionate music managed to place him on a level he desired. He never…

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‘Film industry key for economic development’

She made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the nine-day International Images for Women Festival (IIFF) which ran under the theme Women of the Future at the Harare National Arts Gallery last month. BUSINESS executive Rudo Mudavanhu has described the film industry as vital to economic empowerment and restoration of the identity and dignity…

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Power cuts threaten maternal healthcare services

Without access to alternative sources of power such as solar backup, the consequences of blackouts in clinics, especially those dealing with emergencies like childbirth, have been severe. ROLLING power cuts are crippling vital maternal healthcare services at some council clinics in Harare, placing expecting mothers and newborns at risk, an investigation by NewsDay has revealed….

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Two ‘town clerks’ running Harare

In an alleged unholy pact, town clerk Hosiah Chisango and human capital director Mathew Marara awarded themselves lucrative grade one contracts. HARARE City Council (HCC) has been plunged into another scandal as it emerged yesterday that it has been operating with two town clerks for almost a year, NewsDay has learnt. In an alleged unholy…

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