By Own Correspondent – Political drama continues to unfold as the MDC-T has unearthed a scandal and bribery scam hatched and executed by a criminal syndicate representing a Zanu PF faction to coerce MDC MPs to cast their ballots in the election of the Speaker of the House of Assembly in favour of Simon Khaya Moyo this afternoon. Addressing journalists in Harare this morning MDC Chief Whip Hon. Innocent Gonese said that about five MPs received $5 000 from a coordinator of the syndicate, a Senator Gaule , which they quickly handed over to Hon Innocent Gonese and Hon Dorcas Sibanda, the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 29th 2011 |
By Novell Zwange – HARARE – Top Zimbabwean jazz house, the Mannenberg next month (April 16: 5.00pm -8.30pm, ) plays host to “Poetry And…”, an exciting project that brings together leading performance poets and musicians. Situated in Fife Avenue, in the cultural precinct of Harare, the Mannenberg is one of the most lively arts and culture venue in the capital. Poetry And… is the brainchild of Breeze, a young Zimbabwean poetess, and the project will bring to the Mannenberg a fusion of different genres of the spoken word and other forms of art including music, dance, mime, visual arts, etc,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 29th 2011 |
By Kwapi Vengesayi – Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe once said, “It degrades human dignity. It’s unnatural, and there is no question ever of allowing these people to behave worse than dogs and pigs. If dogs and pigs do not do it, why must human beings?”, He would go on to call it an offense to the laws of nature and the morals of religious belief. The debate in Zimbabwe is not even about whether or not the Gay and Lesbian community should be allowed to marry or have Civil Unions; the debate is about whether or not they should even... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, March 29th 2011 |
By Nangayi Guyson – Harare – Zimbabwean government has ordered all foreign-owned mining companies in the country to sell majority stakes to locals within six months, under new regulations released on Monday. The controversial Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act issued last year required all foreign firms valued at more than $500 000 to sell 51% stakes to locals. The new rules published without warning on Monday expand the law to include all mining companies valued at more than one dollar. “A controlling interest, or the 51% of the shares or interest which in terms of the Act is required to be... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 28th 2011 |
RBM Solicitors, a Zimbabwean owned firm based in the midlands UK confirms their involvement in the forthcoming Zimbabwe Achievers Awards, RBM Solicitors will sponsor the popular and highly contested Community Champion Award RBM Solicitors is a niche firm of specialist solicitors, practicing exclusively in the areas of UK nationality and immigration law. They also offer expert advice in family law. ‘We offer clients a personal and friendly comprehensive solution to their all types of immigration and British nationality needs.” www.rbmsolicitors.co.uk The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards is the pinnacle of celebration of talent, art, business, expression and achievement in the Zimbabwean community throughout a... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, March 28th 2011 |
