Govt Considers Bill To Professionalise Teachers

Cabinet has approved the principles of the Teaching Professional Council Bill aimed at arresting the decline in morale and behaviour standards in the practice of teaching and raising the dignity of the profession. Speaking after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Acting Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, …

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Mthuli Ncube Declares War On Tense Currency Manipulators

Currency manipulators and economic saboteurs will always be lurking about looking for opportunities and loopholes to unjustly profiteer but authorities will also be always ready to institute measures to insulate the transacting public, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said last night. He was speaking after yesterday’s Cabinet …

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National Migration Policy Gets Cabinet Nod

Cabinet has approved the National Migration Policy whose thrust will inform the number of Zimbabweans in the diaspora and their contributions to the country through remittances. The policy will also enable Government to effectively respond to diasporan distress calls in the face of xenophobic attacks among other challenges experienced in …

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Zvavahera’s Artwork Fetches US$280 000 In New York

Zimbabwean visual artist Portia Zvavahera’s artwork was sold at US$280 000 at the popular Sothebys Auction House in New York City. The artwork dubbed “Vese Vakandibata” (They all gave me strength) was auctioned recently after being put on bid at an estimated US$150 000. It was bought on the higher …

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Pinjisi Bounces Back

Sungura artist Tatenda Pinjisi, who leads the Holy Super Sounds band, has finally answered calls from his fans who had been asking about his whereabouts. He has unveiled a seven-track album titled “Vadyi Venhaka” and will be released next week. The songs, which make up the album, are Chikuranzira, Holy …

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Kendra Wilkinson: I’ll Always Love Hank Baskett

The 37-year-old TV star has paid a glowing tribute to her ex-husband, describing Baskett as the “greatest father” in the world. Wilkinson – who has Alijah, nine, and Hank, 13, with the former NFL star – told Us Weekly: “I’ll forever love my ex-husband. He’s the greatest father to my …

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IYASA In Bed With German Theatre Powerhouse

IYASA has gone into bed with Germany’s Theatre Strahl. Titled “How is the Weather/Wie Das Wetter.”, the play will be staged tonight at Theatre in the Park, courtesy of Rooftop Promotions. Rooftop Programmes manager, Passmore Ndlovu, confirmed the show. “The new play ‘How is the Weather/Wie Das Wette.’ will be …

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ArrDee: Alcohol Adverts Featuring Rapper Banned By Watchdog

Two adverts for alcohol brand Litty Liquor have been banned for encouraging excessive and irresponsible drinking. Instagram posts from the Litty Liquor account in December featured photos of the rapper ArrDee tasting rum and drinking with friends in a nightclub. The regulator said the adverts were “likely to encourage excessive …

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