A GRADE Seven pupil from Bulawayo allegedly bludgeoned a granny (79) to death after she caught him stealing bread in her house. The juvenile (14) initially lied that he found Mrs Busisiwe Pilime seriously injured and called for help. He later confessed…
A GRADE Seven pupil from Bulawayo allegedly bludgeoned a granny (79) to death after she caught him stealing bread in her house. The juvenile (14) initially lied that he found Mrs Busisiwe Pilime seriously injured and called for help. He later confessed to his mother that he had viciously assaulted the elderly woman and his […]
Source: Govt applauds China association – NewsDay Zimbabwe March 12, 2019 Farai Chigudu BY WINSTONE ANTONIO INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa on Sunday commended the friendship between Zimbabwe and China as she officiated at the premiere of the movie: When Africa Meets You at Ster Kinerkor Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale, Harare. […]
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa on Sunday commended the friendship between Zimbabwe and China as she officiated at the premiere of the movie: When Africa Meets You at Ster Kinerkor Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale, Harare.
The local premiere was the third international showcase of the film after it was previously released in New York and Beijing in October 2018 and January this year, respectively.
The movie, a co-production between China and Zimbabwe, was also co-produced by Shenzhen Bigwill Culture and Media Corporation from China, Jacaranda Culture and Media Corporation, including China Economic and Culture Exchange and Research Centre from Zimbabwe.
“Movies are a reflection of society, both present and past. Movies are a form of communication and that communication, those stories come from societies – not just where society is presently and what it is doing now, but where it has been,” she said.
“This movie, When Africa Meets You, is the first Chinese film ever shot entirely in Zimbabwe and is focused particularly on anti-poaching and wildlife protection in Africa. Such a tremendous milestone should be celebrated as it serves to show the growth of wildlife conservation and the tourism sector in Zimbabwe with the help of our friends and partners, the Chinese.”
Mutsvangwa said government looked forward to a year of fruitful co-operation between Zimbabwe and China.
“For Zimbabwe, China is the first port of call for reliable goods and services and my ministry has also enjoyed its fair share of good relations with Chinese companies in many projects,” she said.
“The Chinese community has been instrumental in reviving our economy in these trying times and has set in motion a number of mega projects. Some of these projects include the recently completed 300MW Kariba South Hydro-Power Station, the Arcadia Lithium Project and the New Parliament Building.”
A Jacaranda Culture and Media Corporation Zimbabwe official, Tinashe Kitchen, told NewsDay Life & Style that the movie would help to market the country and promote its culture and tourism sector.
“The movie, When Africa Meets You is the only Chinese movie filmed in its entirety in Zimbabwe. It celebrates the merging of two very diverse, but well-connected cultures. It is a story about love, passion and the love of wildlife, featuring a mixed cast of both local and international artists,” he said.
“This movie serves as an advertisement for the wonderful tourist destinations that the country boasts of.”
Part of the movie’s cast is celebrated Zimbabwean actor Farai Chigudu — famed for his role as the Prince of Darkness 666 (Maselas) in the movie Dead End, alongside Tariro Muzoriwa, Munyaradzi Pfupajena and George Tarakinu.
Kitchen said the film was brought to Zimbabwe courtesy of China Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Centre (Zimbabwe), Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Sino-Zim Wildlife Foundation, Shenzhen Bigwill Culture Media Company Ltd (China), Right Time International LLC (United States) and Jacaranda Culture and Media Corporation (Zimbabwe).
Source: Mliswa claims $2m from Zimpapers for defamation – NewsDay Zimbabwe March 12, 2019 BY CHARLES LAITON NORTON legislator Temba Mliswa (independent) has sued the Zimbabwe Newspapers Limited, the publishers of The Herald and The Sunday Mail, among others, for $2 million for defamation. The legislator issued a letter of demand through his lawyers Kadzere […]
NORTON legislator Temba Mliswa (independent) has sued the Zimbabwe Newspapers Limited, the publishers of The Herald and The Sunday Mail, among others, for $2 million for defamation.
The legislator issued a letter of demand through his lawyers Kadzere Hungwe and Mandevere, in which he said Zimbabwe Newspapers published two articles on February 4, 2019 in The Herald and Chronicle, and another on February 13, 2019 titled MPs demand $400 000 bribe and ‘Dishonourable’ Mliswa on a bull rampage.
“We are currently preparing summons and we should be able to file them at the High Court today (yesterday) since our letter of demand seems to have been ignored,” Mliswa’s lawyer Marufu Mandevere said.
In the letter of demand, Mliswa said the published articles went far beyond the recesses of public interest, privilege or fair comment and the publishers refused to retract or to offer an apology.
“The aforementioned articles went far beyond the recesses of public interest, privilege or fair comment. Such articles were not only injurious, distressing and disparaging, but were designed to impair and hamper our client’s career as a politician,” the lawyer said.
Mliswa’s lawyer also said no journalistic privilege could excuse the reproachful mischaracterisation of his client’s actions and responses that afflicted the alleged articles.
“Resultantly, on instruction of our client, we hereby demand from you a retraction of the mentioned articles, and an apology to our client. Should you elect not to accede to our client’s demand within seven days of receipt of this letter we have instructions to cause summons against you in the sum of US$10 000 000 for defamation damages as well as the attendant costs of suit,” the letter of demand, dated February 28, 2019, read.
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo allegedly damaged a glass door at a salon as he fled to avoid paying for a $4 haircut. Following his apprehension by security guards, Vusa Ndlovu of Amhlophe flats, allegedly begged to be allowed to pay $2 for the haircu…
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo allegedly damaged a glass door at a salon as he fled to avoid paying for a $4 haircut. Following his apprehension by security guards, Vusa Ndlovu of Amhlophe flats, allegedly begged to be allowed to pay $2 for the haircut and tried to negotiate being let off for the damage […]
