Zimbabwean renowned poet, Albert Nyathi today performs for all of SADC’s Heads of State during the 30th Anniversary of the regional body here in Windhoek, Namibia. He is the only regional artist who has been brought in, in a landmark arrangement between SADC Secretariat and Artists Trust of Southern Africa (ARTSA). The Artists Trust of Southern Africa (ARTSA) is a network of artists from the 15 member Southern African Development Community (“SADC”) operating in various artistic disciplines whose main function is to coordinate the development and promotion through smart partnerships, of varied cultural interventions at all levels targeted at artists... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 17th 2010 |
By Ronie Mureverwi – The youth movement in Zimbabwe joins the entire world to commemorate the international Youth Day 2010. This year’s theme focuses on Dialogue and Mutual understanding. It is not only interesting to note the developments that have shaped Zimbabwe’s body politic during these historical times but also to locate the role of the youth at every level stage. Whether we are in pre-transition or going through the actual transition, there is general consensus that Zimbabwe is aligning itself to come out of a legacy of past mishaps that defined the past decade. At the centre of the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 17th 2010 |
Tawanda Karombo (Harare) – CALEDONIA Mining Corporation, which operates the Blanket gold mine in Zimbabwe, realized C$4.15 from the sale of 3,408 ounces of gold for the second quarter ended June 30 2010 and registered a gross operating profit of $1.26 million. Net profit from continuing operations was C$322,000 or $0.001 per fully diluted share. The company’s gold mining operations were however dented by “electricity supply interruptions” which averaged over 30 percent, said Stefan Hayden, Caledonia’s chief executive officer. “The high levels of electricity interruptions contributed substantially to an increase in the average cost per ounce of gold produced due... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 16th 2010 |
HARARE – Zimbabwean information minister who threatened to jail journalists should retract his statement and honor an agreement to implement media reform, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Information Minister Webster Shamu made the threat on August 4 against journalists who used information he said had been leaked from cabinet meetings. Shamu said that journalists and ministers could face jail sentences of up to 20 years under the 1970 Official Secrets Act for using confidential information from cabinet proceedings to “further their political agendas”, according to news reports. The legislation, which dates back to the Republic of Rhodesia, prohibits government... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 16th 2010 |
By Tumi Peter – Spring is here and the Southern Pulse are bringing Botswana International young jazz musician plus Zimbabwe International Louis Mhlanga. The Oude Meester Ekurhuleni Comes Alive Jazz evening is celebrating spring season on Friday 3rd September with two internationals and The Pulse’s own in-house Orchestra. There will be a lot of asking for mor…e on the evening of the 3rd September from the patrons when a young Botswana jazz musician BONOLO takes the s…tage. Bonolo is gradually making waves in the music industry. The young and very talented Botswana born artist will be officially unveiled to the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Monday, August 16th 2010 |
