Tinashe Mushakavanhu, University of Oxford The publishing journey of Zimbabwean writer and film-maker Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions wasn’t easy. Yet the novel is today considered by many as one of Africa’s 100 best books of the 20th century and is studied at universities around the world. When
A Guruve based Chinese owned mining company has been fined USD700 for breaching the Posta and Telecommunications Act after they were found using Star-Link equipment. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), the unlawful activities of SAN HE Mining company came to light
By Staff Reporter In a recent development, controversial businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi appeared before the South African Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial court on February 1, 2024, facing allegations of fraud and contravention of the Tax Administration Act. The South Africa Police Service released a statement detailing the
Opposition Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) party president Irene Manyara Muyenziwa has condemned what she terms ‘relentless destruction of homes’ in several provinces across the country. In video message, Muyenziwa highlighted the plight of citizens in Masvingo, Matebeleland North, Matebeleland South, and Mashonaland Provinces, where
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), a coalition of non-governmental organizations that promotes democratic elections has called for more youth participation and representation in Zimbabwe's electoral and governance processes, citing the low number of young lawmakers in the country's parliament. In a statement highlighting the crucial
English county cricket side Durham are back in the country for the third time in four years for a pre-season tour that will see them facing Zimbabwe A in two three-day matches in Harare before taking part in the Domestic T20 Competition. The first three-dayer is
Forty-two (42) percent of all employed persons in Zimbabwe earned less than US$ 138 monthly wage in the fourth quarter (Q4) to December 2023, reflecting deepening anguish for majority of workers, latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) show. The 2023-Q4 quarterly labor force
A new play that explores the mental health challenges faced by a man in today's fast-paced world is set to premiere in Harare next month. "HAYWIRE" is a production that delves into the internal and external struggles of Morris, a man who suffers from anxiety and
Two senior mining officials have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly extorting money from a prospective miner. ZACC said in a statement that it had arrested Junior Mudyawabikwa, the deputy provincial mining director for Mashonaland West, and Robson Farayi Chinanayi, a
The Miss Zimbabwe Trust has announced the appointment of Patience Lusengo to manage and direct the Miss Zimbabwe Pageant for 2024 and 2025. The decision comes as the organization seeks to realign the pageant with national values and enhance its impact. Patience Lusengo brings with her
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