Social media, shuffering, shmiling, the Zimbabwean condition
Southern Eye 6th October 2014 By Shepherd Mpofu Mobile Phone and Internet penetration in Zimbabwe is encouraging to those cyber-optimists like me who see these as democratising tools. Yet one of the most challenging issues to think about in the current Zimbabwe is the way many people use social media in their daily lives. By
We want action, not promises
The Standard Inside Sport with Michael Kariati 28th September 2014 There were huge celebrations in the sports family when it was announced that there would be a stand-alone Sports Ministry and Honourable Andrew Langa was to head that ministry. From Zambezi to Limpopo, the talk in the streets, in bars and in homes was that
Emotional send-off for Eric Bloch
Daily News By Jeffrey Muvundusi 25th September 2014 Renowned economic commentator Eric Bloch was laid to rest at the Jewish section of Athlone Cemetery in Northend suburb yesterday with tributes pouring in from various sectors. Mourners drawn from across the corporate world, political and religious divide converged to pay their last respects to Bloch. Notable
Zimbabwe: A nation of misplaced priorities
New Zimbabwe.com Opinion piece By Moses Chamboko 25th September 2014 AN acceptable measure of civilisation is the way society takes care of its most vulnerable. Assuming this measure to be true, then this might explain why the majority of Africa, particularly Zimbabwe, remains stuck in abject poverty while the rest of the world is moving
Tribute to Eric Bloch
Southern Eye By Senator David Coltart 24th September 2014 The passing away of Eric Bloch marks a great loss not only to Bulawayo, but to the whole of Zimbabwe. I have no doubt that many others will speak and write about his professional competence and the great work he did in guiding Zimbabwean businesses through
Tributes for Eric Bloch flood social media
Daily News By Kudzai Chawafambira 25th September 2014 The death of prominent Bulawayo-based economist Eric Bloch has stunned the world and triggered an outpouring of grief and tributes on social media. The chartered accountant and newspaper columnist died at his Bulawayo home on Friday evening. He succumbed to cancer after a long battle with the
Eric Bloch dies
Southern Eye By Richard Muponde 22md September 2014 Prominent Bulawayo-based economic commentator Eric Bloch has died. He was 75. Bloch, who was a chartered accountant by profession, died at his Kumalo home on Saturday evening. According to his son Mark, the renowned economist and regular Zimbabwe Independent newspaper columnist died peacefully at around 7:30pm. “We
The Global Search for Education: Got Mobile? Get it Right!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ By C. M. Rubin 21st September 2014 “Globally, more than 6.5 billion mobile contracts exist today. If each person has two contracts, then mobile is already in the hands of around half the world.” — Gavin Dykes The latest Education Fast Forward debate (EFF11) focused on which elements we should consider when we create
Statement regarding the award of host city status of the 2014 ZONE VI Games to Bulawayo
Statement regarding the award of host city status of the 2014 ZONE VI Games to Bulawayo I have noted that the Herald and Chronicle have published a story today regarding what President Mugabe is reported to have said at the launch of the ZONE VI Games yesterday at State House in Harare. The Herald includes
‘We are ready’
Newsday By Henry Mhara 19th September 2014 THE government says it is ready to host the 6th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Under-20 Youth Games which would be staged in Bulawayo from December 5-14 this year. This was said by Senior Minister of State in the Office of the President