TOBACCO Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is in trouble after it emerged that it was allowing some unlicensed companies to buy tobacco crop from unsuspecting farmers. BY FIDELITY MHLANGA TIMB chief executive Andrew Matibiri failed to provide satisfactory answers to the Justice Mayor Wadyajena-chaired Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on …

Technology / Other The virtual world of online gambling by Staff Writer <!– –> Have you ever been to Vegas? If so, you don’t need anyone telling you just how daunting the bright lights and atmosphere can be. Just walk into any land-based casino and it will take you a …

CHINA-BASED contemporary musician Garry Mapanzure has dismissed claims that he had been arrested for an undisclosed crime after pictures of him in handcuffs recently circulated on social media. BY FREEMAN MAKOPA Mapanzure told NewsDay Life & Style yesterday that the said pictures were part of the visuals of his new …

Lifestyle / Fashion Express Links International announced as Zim Fashion Showcase headline sponsor by Tidi Kwidini <!– –> Money transmittance company, Express Links International Limited are this year’s headline sponsor for popular clothing tradeshow, Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase, the organisation announced early on Friday. Specialising in the provision of money transfer …

THE Zimbabwe national cricket team has started preparing for their proposed home series against Afghanistan either next month or August. BY Kevin Mapasure Players started fitness drills in Harare, Bulawayo, Kwekwe, Mutare and Kadoma on Monday. A squad of 37 players is in place and conducted training sessions at various …

Sports / Local BREAKING: Government transfers National Sports Stadium to Kirsty Coventry by Mandla Ndlovu <!– –> The Zimbabwean government has transferred the National Sports Stadium from the Ministry of Local government led by Minister July Moyo to the Ministry of Youth, Arts and Sports led by Minister Kirsty Coventry. …

ZIMBABWE’S sugar industry expects to produce around 455 000 tonnes of the product this season, up 3% compared to the same period last year, Zimbabwe Sugar Association (ZSA) chairperson Muchadeyi Masunda has said. BY MTHANDAZO NYONI In a statement following “numerous enquiries” on the availability of sugar on the local …

Business / Economy Goobye interbank rate!…RBZ chief speaks on auction system by Staff Reporter <!– –> FARMERS, gold miners and other producers who have been crying foul over the 1:25 fixed interbank exchange rate have something to smile about as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) starts implementing the foreign …

BY CHELSEA MUSAFARE EMERGING gospel songbird Fortunate Siziba has described her music career as a journey that started with one step following the release of the single, Muzita raJesu, in 2017, which became her breakthrough song. The song enjoyed extensive airplay on all local radio stations and made it onto …

Technology / Internet How to write an effective essay when you are lack of time by Staff Writer <!– –> Sometimes, you have to write a good essay in a limited amount of time. It doesn’t matter if you have put off your homework until the very last moment or …