There was chaos at the Harare International Airport earlier this afternoon as hundreds of Akon fans waited for their icon to land. When he finally appeared from the terminal- not through the normal exit- just after 1400hrs, there were scenes of hysteria as people screamed his name, reached out to touch his hand and some burst into tears.
Zimbabwe will need 200 million US dollars (157 million euros) to hold polls
next year if leaders insist on meeting unity deal time-frames, media
reported Wednesday.
HARARE – Cash-strapped Zimbabwe coalition government has turned down a loan offer of up to US$50 billion from Norange Capital Mar-kets of South Africa after security checks indicated the money could be “dirty”.
Government insiders said yesterday the offer was rejected because the country’s security agencies had “reasonable suspicion” that the company might be seeking to “launder their money through Zimbabwe”.
LONDON – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair defends his foreign policy record, revealing that the experience of Iraq and Afghanistan has not diminished his commitment to taking on opponents.
Globalisation has made military intervention in rogue regimes overseas more necessary than ever, Tony Blair argues in his memoirs.
HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has rang changes in his information department – both at his Munhumutapa Building government offices and at Harvest House, his political party’s headquarters in Harare.
It was a brick of a wait, laced with copious amounts of alcohol. It must have been more people than the organisers expected. Hundreds of cars outside, hooting, flashing, revving. Thousands of people squeezing through the narrow entrance. Over 500 people in the VIP area. 3 000 spread out all over the rest of the grounds, waiting impatiently. When will this brick lace us with its presence?
Harare – Zimbabwe’s bankrupt central bank is to retrench 85% of its bloated staff complement to help it move back into the black and function as a reliable national bank, according to Finance Minister Tendai Biti.
Last week Investment Banker Gilbert Muponda sat down for an interview with Shame Makoshori, The Financial Gazette Chief Business Reporter to discuss the recent High Court ruling returning ENG Assets.
THE powerful leader of the young wing of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has railed against “permanent leaders” as he called on Zimbabwe’ President Robert Mugabe to “hand over to young chaps”.
And speaking at the ANC Youth League’s annual convention in Midrand on Friday, Malema also warned ANC leaders they could be removed at any time.
HARARE – The interim President of Zimbabwe opposition party Mavambo.Kusile.Dawn Simba Makoni has dismissed reports circulating in the media saying ailing President Robert Mugabe has chosen him as his successor.
