Former Cabinet minister Walter Mzembi THE elite and politically-powerful could be trying to sell the land they got during the land reform programme at zero cost after government announced a new model in which land would be transferable. This is according to former Cabinet minister Walter Mzembi, who went into self-imposed exile at the height…
Source: Pexels UniCredit recently acquired a 21% stake in Commerzbank, signalling interest in further investment and reigniting speculation about consolidation within Europe’s banking sector. However, a larger takeover attempt could face significant resistance, including political and union opposition in Germany, as well as internal pushback from some within Commerzbank, raising concerns about the feasibility of…
The fire which broke out on Tuesday left many small business owners struggling with their wares and goods completely destroyed. In the wake of a devastating fire that swept through Mbare’s informal market, the Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs (ZCSMEs) and the Indigenous Advisory Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe (IAPAZ) have extended their deepest sympathy to the…
climate change FIVE years ago, Amelka Mlambo (44), a mother of four, would wake up long before the first light of dawn, the cold morning air biting at her skin. The cockerels’ crow would be her alarm, and she would quickly stir from the warmth of her blanket to start her day. Her life revolved…
With the first two days of the Loeries done and dusted, juries and Loeries attendees can now relax and enjoy the many Creative Week activities which will culminate in the first Awards ceremony at the Cape Town City Hall this evening.
The Loeries and Cape Town are the perfect fit says the Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis at the Mayor’s Brunch at the Bungalow yesterday, Wednesday, 9 October.
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has declared that this year’s edition of Sunshine City Half Marathon, which is set to take place at Harare Gardens this weekend, will be bigger and better than the inaugural edition in terms of the number of athletes taking part. Mafume was speaking at the launch of…
Varun Beverages VARUN Beverages Zimbabwe is eyeing a growth in volumes after partnering Econet Wireless in a summer promotion. The beverages maker, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Varun Beverage Limited which is the second biggest and best franchise of PepsiCo Holdings, partnered Econet to launch a Peel and Win promotion. When consumers buy Varun Beverages’ 2-litre…
EUROPE-BASED Zimbabwean fashion designer and Imbizo hit-maker, Romeo Gumede EUROPE-BASED Zimbabwean fashion designer and Imbizo hit-maker, Romeo Gumede (39), has released visuals of his latest hip-hop song titled Ngikhumbula Ekhaya. Gumede, who is also the founder of Khwampa clothing label, told NewsDay Life & Style that he has always had zeal for music from the…
Grassroots Soccer AS the world commemorates World Mental Health Day today, Grassroots Soccer (GRS) is leveraging the power of soccer to educate and empower young people through its innovative MindSKILLZ programme. The MindSKILLZ programme combines soccer-based activities with interactive discussions and mentorship through community role models and caring mentors, known as SKILLZ Coaches. Developed in…
