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February 2015

Zanu PF splits as Mutasa digs in

HARARE – Two Zanu PF formations are now effectively in existence after former Presidential Affairs minister Didymus Mutasa revealed that he had formally written to Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda to advise him that the Zanu PF led by President Robert Mugabe was illegal and as such had no mandate to fire him or anyone else from the party.

Meikles slaps ZSE with $50m lawsuit

HARARE – In a new twist to the Meikles Limited (Meikles) and Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) wrangle, the hospitality group has sued the Alban Chirume-led bourse for $50 million in “delictual damages for patrimonial loss” arising from the $90 million-debt debacle.

Bev runs riot over debt

HARARE – Raunchy dancer Beverly ‘Bev’ Sibanda’s penchant for an expensive lifestyle has proved costly after she reportedly got involved in a physical confrontation with her hairdresser, Revai Tinarwo, with the latter demanding her dues for services rendered about seven months ago.

Maskiri: The rapper you would love to hate

HARARE – You are wrong if you thought lewd lyrics and shocking vibes are the preserve of American rappers. In Zimbabwe there is a young musician who calls himself Maskiri, who has stolen the limelight for controversial reasons.

Detour to nowhere

My eyes are not on the huge 91st birthday party of Zimbabwe’s president at our country’s World Heritage site, the Victoria Falls, this weekend.

Dying in the Diaspora

Often we hear people proclaiming that we are born to die, and it is indeed the inevitable which give us the challenge to do the utmost and enjoy the years before it happens.

Mapeza expects tough battle for FC Platinum

ZVISHAVANE – Norman Mapeza says he expects a tough battle at Mandava this afternoon as FC Platinum hope to keep Zimbabwe’s flag flying high in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary second leg tie against Sofapaka of Kenya.