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Opinion By Joel Mandaza Zimbabwe`s government through the Ministry of Youth has announced a $17 million COVID-19 relief package for its youth. At first glance, the grants appear like they were a product of structured thought until one gets to criteria and intricacies of the funds. The fund is offering once-off relief grants to businesses and …
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By Philemon Jambaya The Government has launched a ZW$17 million relief fund for youth organisations and business ventures being run by young people in the country. Speaking in Harare Minister of Youths, Arts, Sport and Recreation Kirsty Coventry said the relief fund targets youth enterprises and registered youth associations only. READ: LOCKDOWN IS NOT PUNISHMENT …
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Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has told Sports Minister Kirsty Coventry that she should not to be arrogant when answering questions in the National Assembly. This came after the Minister refused to answer the issue of US$740 000 ZIFA money which was allegedly transferred to an individual’s account. Minister Coventry said Honourable Mliswa should first avail …
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Parliament has demanded that under-performing Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry and July Moyo (Minister of Local Government) should provide the nation with answers following the condemnation of all stadiums in the country by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to CAF, all stadiums in Zimbabwe are not suitable to host …
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By Daniel Chigundu The First Session of the 9th Parliament of Zimbabwe resumes next week after a dramatic month-long break full of baton sticks, bullets and tear gas among many other things. Parliament adjourned its sitting on the 20th (Thursday) of December 2018 on a motion by Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi …
By Tariro Senderayi The just ended independence celebrations have been met with mixed feelings. While 37 years of freedom is a genuine milestone to celebrate as a nation, some countrymen couldn’t help but feel the sacrifice leading to Zimbabwe’s independence from White minority rule in 1980 has gone in vain. Independence in 1980 meant education for all, equal opportunities, low cost of living, one man …