Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter BULAWAYO’s Kwaito star Pozee Younga97 mooted a strong comeback last month with the release of a new single Enhlizweni and if his recent Facebook post is anything to go, big things are coming. On Tuesday, the Hamba nobani singer and new fast-food outlet Chicken Choice Zimbabwe personnel, Sinothisiwe Matore and Gideon […] …
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Marbel Madondo bounces back with a live recording
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter GOSPEL musician Marbel Madondo returns to the stage with a live recording dubbed Who Else But God, billed for Harare next month. The “Akatendeka” hitmaker will host the live recording on August 27 at the Newlands Country Club, in the capital. This will be Madondo’s second live recording after 1st Stand […] …
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SA-based Sisters of Paradise push Maskandi Gospel…mourn fellow member
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter SOUTH Africa-based music outfit Sisters of Paradise are doing the country proud with a genre that they call Maskandi Gospel, which has caught the attention of many. Maskandi Gospel is a mixture of Maskandi, Zulu folk music that has evolved within Southern African society and gospel music, a traditional genre of […] …
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Official exchange rate moves to US$1: Z$416,1
Sikhulekelani Moyo, Business Reporter THE official exchange rate has moved to US$1: Z$416,1 at the weekly Foreign Currency Auction System after the local dollar lost grip on Tuesday against the greenback from US$1: $403,4 announced last week. A total of US$24,1 million was allotted to bidders this week with the bulk of funds going towards […] …
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Rural institutions urged to adopt biogas to cut down electricity bills
COMMUNITIES and institutions in rural areas should set up biogas plants for an alternative source of energy and to cut down on electricity costs, a cabinet Minister has said. Energy and Power Development Minister, Soda Zhemu said people in rural areas should take advantage of the abundant waste that can be used to fire biogas […] …
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Thieves break in through company roof and get away with cash
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter ROBBERS broke into company premises in Bulawayo and stole US$11 542, R 30 120 and $481. Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred in the Belmont area between 22 and 25 July. “ZRP Donnington is investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred on […] …
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Kirsty Coventry announces new boxing board
Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls THE Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation, Kirsty Coventry has announced the new Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (ZNBWCB), which will be chaired by Coca-Cola brand manager Vee Chibanda. For two years the ZNBWCB had no board of directors. Gender was the biggest winner as Minister Coventry announced a […] …
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Zimbabwe must invest in sport – VP Chiwenga
Leonard Ncube in Victoria Falls VICE President Constantino Chiwenga says there is need for serious investment in sport and sporting facilities in the country. He said this while officially opening the World Boxing Council (WBC) All-Africa Officials Training and Grading Workshop and Africa Boxing Union (ABU) seminar that is taking place in Victoria Falls. Dr […] …
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Bangladesh announce squads for Zimbabwe tour
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) have confirmed the schedule for the upcoming limited overs series against Bangladesh that gets underway in Harare this weekend. The two sides will square off in three ODI matches and three T20 matches. All matches are set for Harare Sports Club. The first T20 is scheduled for Saturday […] …
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Zimbabwe population increases by two million
Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed that the country’s population has increased by two million – from 13 million to 15 million – over the past decade. Zimstat on Tuesday released the preliminary results of the 2022 Population and Housing Census. The country conducted the 2022 Population and Housing […] …
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