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Traffic at Beitbridge doubles

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says the volume of traffic at Beitbridge Border Post has doubled in the last few days. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI Beitbridge Border Post is one of the busiest inland ports in sub-Saharan Africa and links the northern and southern corridors, with 500 vehicles and 10 000 …

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Zimbabwe’s debt-to-GDP ratio to exceed 100%

Business / Companies Zimbabwe’s debt-to-GDP ratio to exceed 100% by Staff reporter <!– –> THE Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (Zeparu) says the country’s debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio will balloon to 101,6% by year end due to legacy debt, farmers’ compensation and COVID-19. On May …

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Songbird’s prayer for the nation

ONE of Mutare’s fastest rising jazz sensations, Rutendo Jackie (pictured), has released a new track titled Zarurai Nzira, which is a prayer for the nation. KENNETH NYANGANI The song, which was released this week, is accompanied by a sleek video shot in the scenic Vumba Mountains and at one of …

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Well wishers come to Bosso’s aid

INSIZA North Member of Parliament Farai Taruvinga has come to Highlanders’ rescue donating $57 000 which will go towards coaches and players salaries. BY FORTUNE MBELE Another businessman from the area also chipped in with $30 000 towards the same purpose. Although it is not stated for which months the …

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Debt-to-GDP ratio to exceed 100%

THE Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit (Zeparu) says the country’s debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio will balloon to 101,6% by year end due to legacy debt, farmers’ compensation and COVID-19. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA On May 4, 2020, government announced an $18 billion COVID-19 economic recovery stimulus …

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Herentals match-fixing details emerge

Sports / Cricket Herentals match-fixing details emerge by Staff reporter <!– –> FINER details of how Herentals fixed a league game against army side Black Rhinos last October have emerged after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) released the full judgment. Herentals, who were fined ZWL$300 000 and relegated from the …

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Chimbetu working on new album

DENDERA musician Allan Chimbetu has revealed that soon after the death of his elder brother and Orchestra Dendera Kings leader Simon Chimbetu in 2005 the family and band almost ground to a halt. BY ADMIRE JAMU-MLAMBO In a wide-ranging interview with NewsDay Life & Style, Chimbetu, the band’s lead guitarist, …

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Chamisa urges Zimbabweans to free selves

Business / Companies Chamisa urges Zimbabweans to free selves by Staff reporter <!– –> NELSON Chamisa, the MDC-Alliance leader, has admitted his party alone may not be able to push President Emmerson Mnangagwa out of his job through protests, telling journalists Friday it was time for the masses to take …

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