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Sy Ntuli, A South African friend of mine who was in Zimbabwe in April on Hifa and Umoja business this year had this to say
Masuka’s life to be captured in film
Johannesburg. – THE ever so elegant Dorothy Masuka’s life and times will be captured in a film. The film is the brainchild of
Kimora’s personality gracing DStv
ONCE again model and beauty fashion mogul Kimora’s larger than life personality is gracing DStv. Always immaculate, the hard
O’Neal for Joy of Jazz festival
The Standard Bank International Joy of Jazz organisers have outdone themselves with the inclusion of the ultimate in cool –
Minister Kasukuwere lays down the law
Herald Reporter
YOUTH Development, Indigenisation and Empower-ment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere says his two-week ultimatum to two foreign banks stands, maintaining he is the sole spokesman for indigenisation.
Responding to a statement by Reserve Bank Governor Dr Gideon Gono regarding the ultimatum he issued to Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank that they risked losing their licences if they do not comply, Minister Kasukuwere yesterday said he was the one responsible for implementing the indigenisation law and is the custodian of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act.
Dr Gono said as the legal authority for banks, he had no plans
Rebels push towards Tripoli to aid revolt
THOUSANDS of rebel fighters 25km west of Tripoli were moving towards the capital yesterday evening, a day after clerics urged the people of the capital to rise up against Muammar Gaddafi.
As they advanced, they took control of a barrack belonging to the Khamis brigade, an elite security unit commanded by one of Muammar Gaddafi’s sons, Khamis.
Fierce seesaw battles are going on near Tripoli’s international airport and a military camp, Libyan rebels military spokesman Ahmed Bani told Xinhua yesterday afternoon.
Bani said the rebels have controlled the Friday Market in Tripoli and are fighting for several other areas, including the Mitiga airbase, headquarters of the state TV and broadcasting
Mashakada suffers kidney failure
Entertainment Reporters
SUNGURA artiste Cephas Mashakada – who is admitted in the intensive care unit at Chitungwiza Central Hospital – has been diagnosed of kidney failure.
The Sounds of the Muddy Face frontman, who collapsed at his Chitungwiza home, is seriously ill and only his wife Eunice and Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Cde Webster Shamu have access to see him.
Even the dreadlocked artiste’s close relatives, who include his mother Fredresi, a young brother and uncle were denied access.
Yesterday afternoon, the relatives were seen milling outside the hospital after being denied entry.
Scramble for Form One places
Herald Reporters
Mission schools are being mobbed by thousands of grade seven pupils seeking severely limited numbers of Form One places
Councillors paid US$12 000 without minister’s approval
Peter Matambanadzo Herald Reporter
AN audit of Ruwa Town Council has found that more than US$12 000 in unapproved sums was paid to councillors and top
Former magistrate Nakhozwe dies
Herald Reporter
FORMER magistrate Mrs Cathrine Nakhozwe has died. She was 67. Mrs Nakhozwe died on Saturday after battling with high