Calls and messages of support following my supposed “loss” to Robert Helenius, have compelled me to break my silence. On Saturday, the whole world saw yet another travesty in our beloved sport of boxing when the judges dubiously awarded the vacant ECB belt to my opponent, Robert Helenius. So bad was the call that I felt I could have just stayed away in north London and watched Helenius’ “coronation” as European Boxing’s Lord and Emperor in the comfort of home on the telly! I am not one to moan and bleat about a bad result. The heavyweight I am is... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, December 6th 2011 |
By Alfred Tembo – Zimbabwe’s leaders in the coalition government should intensify and propel for Human rights issues in their dialogues as it appears to be the best achievable resolution to the country’s political wrangles, Royal Netherlands Ambassador to Zimbabwe Barbara Joziasse has said. Speaking on the side lines of the provincial launch of International Human Rights day for Midlands, Joziasse told journalist in Gweru that dialogue is the key to smoothen the socio-economical challenges that are slowing political progress in the country. Joziasse was responding to a question on what can be done to improve the ruined political polarized... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, December 5th 2011 |
By Alfred Tembo – Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunication services director has challenged Telone employees to cautiously guard their health in a bid to prioritise the company’s growth and development. The managing director’s statement comes at a time when Zimbabwe is struggling to mitigate the scornful pandemic that has rampantly reduced the skilled manpower in Zimbabwean industries. In the chain of spreading of the pandemic, women and children are the most affected as they are the most vulnerable and are largely dependents. Speaking at the official launch of Telone Sports Gala which was held on Saturday at Chaplin High school in Gweru... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, December 4th 2011 |
By Alfred Tembo – Harare International Arts Festivals (HIFA) continues to draws international attention. Speaking to Shout-Africa.com a United Kingdom based documentary filmmaker, said HIFA has the international substance that the world raring to go to be part of. “As a film maker, through experience, l found the pleasure in documenting HIFA. This enlightens people in other parts of the world on what Zimbabwe has, in terms of arts tourism. HIFA’s international reputable texture can be compared to other international festivals in Europe” said Agniesjka Piotrowska The Polish extracted filmmaker said, “After all HIFA is unique and exceptional, for the reason that it... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, November 29th 2011 |
By Alan S Rushesha – Six heavily-built men took turns to extract sand using shovels and huge picks before loading it in one of the heavy-duty trucks parked in the ‘desert-like’ rural areas of Seke in Chitungwiza. One of them stops for a while to wipe off sweat with the back of his hand.Though his face showed signs of dizziness, he was neither at a point to call it quits nor resting as he quickly resumed loading pit sand into the ‘unroadworthy’ blue truck with visibly worn out tyres. After having a few solid hours of labouring, the driver of the dilapidated... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, November 27th 2011 |
