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March 10, 2016

When absolute power breeds absolute failure

By Vince Musewe Truly what shall it benefit any man when he gains all the power he could have but loses his own soul? Mugabe has clearly shown us that he does not care about the plight of the millions of Zimbabweans. Instead he has derived his absolute power from the penury of the poor, the […]

Former ZBC staffer starts courier business in New Zealand

By Gibbs Dube Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation staffer, Sipho Dube, has ventured into a courier business in Auckland, New Zealand, which plays a critical role in moving and receiving mail and other accessories on the island. Dube, who is among hundreds of Zimbabweans living in that nation, says he decided to venture into this business […]

Jazz legend Timmy Makaya dies

By Sophia Chese Legendary guitarist and co-founder of jazz band Jabavu Drive, Timothy “Timmy” Makaya has died. Makaya died on Monday after battling a stroke for two years. He was 67. The veteran guitarist was laid to rest yesterday at Glen Forest Cemetery. Makaya is survived by his wife, six children and several grandchildren. In an […]

Govt to create 4 new towns

By Innocent Ruwende Government is set to create three new towns near Harare and one near Bulawayo that are expected to usher in more than 150 000 houses as it moves to clear the housing backlog, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said. This comes as the Government also introduced […]