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More than 70 Syrian army commanders and officials have been named by former soldiers as having ordered attacks on unarmed protesters in that country, a US-based rights group says.
The report from Human Rights Watch names 74 commanders and military and intelligence officials as having allegedly “ordered, authorised, or condoned widespread killings, torture, and unlawful arrests” during the country’s nine-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s government.
Islamists set to dominate in Egypt vote
CAIRO — Egyptians voting yesterday said they felt empowered by the first free election after Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule, a poll likely to give Islamists the upper hand in a parliament that will help shape Egypt’s new constitution.
Nyoni sticks to his guns
Court Reporter
THE Centralgate saga took another twist in court yesterday with former Fifa and Zifa referee Cosmas Nyoni alleging that suspended Zifa Southern Region chairman Gift Banda and his counterpart in the Central Region Patrick Hokonya had interests in the contentious matches.
Zimbabwe urged to introduce nanotechnology
Victoria Falls Reporter
ZIMBABWE should embrace nanotechnology as the means of maximising on the exploitation of rough diamonds and platinum which are being exported without any form of value addition.
Entrepreneurs set up website
Business Reporter
A GROUP of local entrepreneurs has set up a website that enables users to create their own sites in a bid to explore technological advancement of this digital age.
ABUZ unhappy with council 2012 budget
Business Reporter
THE Association of Businesses in Zimbabwe (ABUZ) has expressed dissatisfaction over the approval of next year’s council budget which they feel was hurried for approval when there are still sticking points that are yet to be addressed.
Zambia to raise planned eurobond to $700m: minister
LUSAKA — Zambia will raise its planned eurobond to $700 million from $500 million as it expects high investor appetite for the debt, Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda said yesterday.
Fat-stock show a resounding success
Features Reporter
AGRI-AUCTIONS held their annual fat-stock show sale on 25 November this year, which was a resounding success.
Bulawayo Weekend Entertainment Diary
Entertainment Reporter
WOZA weekend! It is time to sit back, relax and enjoy life.
All set for Miss Byo contest
Entertainment Reporter
TWENTY-FOUR of Bulawayo’s finest beauties will battle it out for the city’s most glamorous title, the Miss Bulawayo beauty pageant to be held tonight at a local hotel.