Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s marathon world record in Chicago as he beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge’s previous mark by more than 30 seconds. The 23-year-old finished in a time of two hours 35 seconds. “I feel so happy. A world record was not in my mind today,” he said after beating Kipchoge’s time of […] …
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Jacaranda Music Festival a resounding success
Mthabisi Tshuma in Harare THE three-day Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival was a success, with performers giving it their all. Everything was flawless, including the venue choice, stage setup, artist management, time management, security, food stalls, and entertainment. Everyone there would attest to how the festival has changed over the years, demonstrating the ability of Zimbabwe […] …
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Small-scale agricultural mechanisation is taking off in Zimbabwe
A couple of weeks ago, the FAO hosted a massive gathering on ‘Sustainable agricultural mechanisation’, with the tag line efficiency, inclusivity, resilience. There were about 8000 delegates at the hybrid event and the FAO gave it a high profile. Agricultural … Continue reading → …
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Chiefs Goalkeeper Dube Expects Tough Match In Gweru
Gerald Sibanda, Online Reporter BULAWAYO Chiefs FC goalkeeper Khulekani Dube says that he is not expecting an easy go today when his team faces former coach Lizwe Sweswe’s Sheasham side away at Bata Stadium. This comes after the disappointment of losing at home to Hwange FC on Thursday, but goalkeeper Dube is optimistic that his side […] …
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Econet and EcoCash Holdings close successful rights Issue of US$60.6m
Business Correspondent ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited on Friday announced the successful completion of a $60.6 million rights issue on September 30, 2023. The proceeds from the rights issue will be used to pay off five-year debentures that matured in April 2023. Econet raised US$30.3 million, with shareholders contributing US$17.1 million, representing […] …
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Mighty Warriors secure victory against Lesotho
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com Zimbabwe 1-0 Lesotho THE Mighty Warriors began their COSAFA Women’s Championship campaign with a 1-0 victory over Lesotho at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. Substitute Privilege Mupeti scored a solo goal in the 57th minute, securing a victory for her team. Christabel Katona’s stellar performance against Lesotho earned her the well-deserved […] …
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Vusa Mangena Khayalami album launch postponed
Mthabisi Tshuma,revmthiretshuma@gmail.com GOSPEL music lovers will have to wait a little longer for the live launch of Vusa Mangena’s album as it has been postponed to a date yet to be announced. Mangena had penciled Saturday as the day to launch his much-anticipated third album, “Khayalami,” at the Word of Life auditorium. The launch was […] …
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Another airline service launched in Zimbabwe
Leonard Ncube, online writer IT’s all set for a ceremony to launch FlySafair service between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg. The airline will fly on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between the two destinations, as the country continue to attract more airlines …
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Magwaza to release 14th album next month
Mthabisi Tshuma, revmthiretshuma@gmail.com Clement Magwaza, one of the candidates for the title of Zimbabwe’s rhumba king, has begun work on his 14th album. It has become customary for Gwazo, as he is affectionately called, to release an album each year during the last few years. Since he has been performing for the past 20 years, Gwazo […] …
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FULL SPEECH: President Mnangagwa addresses first session of 10th Parliament
Online Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa addressed the first session of the 10th Parliament this afternoon at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Harare. Below is the full speech. It is my singular honour to address this August House as we open the First Session of the Tenth Parliament of Zimbabwe. The Session comes shortly after […] …
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