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Washington — US election experts will likely travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo early next month to advise on the vote count for November parliamentary polls, a State Department official said on Tuesday.
The African country’s electoral commission said on Monday it had halted the vote count for November 28 parliamentary elections until experts arrive from the United States and Britain, but the process was due to resume on Wednesday.
Cats increase allergy risk in adults: study
Rome — Tempted by the playful antics of that adorable kitten in the pet shop? If you’ve never had a cat before you may want to think again, especially if you have other allergies, researchers warn.
And if you do acquire a feline, keep it out of your bedroom.
‘Kidnapped’ man found at braai
Port Elizabeth — A Port Elizabeth man who claimed to have been kidnapped for a R5 million ransom was arrested after being found at a braai with friends on Christmas Day, Beeld has reported.
He was expected to appear in court today on charges of obstruction of justice and fraud.
Mubarak trial resumes in Egypt
Cairo — The murder trial of Egyptian ex-president Hosni Mubarak resumes on Wednesday after a three-month hiatus that saw the ousted strongman’s fate eclipsed by deadly clashes and an Islamist election victory.
4 killed in machete attack in Nigerian state
Jos — A family of four people was killed in a machete attack in Nigeria’s ethnically and religiously mixed Plateau state yesterday, the state government’s spokesperson said.
Plateau is a tinderbox of ethnic and religious rivalries over land and power between local people and migrants from other areas. These often take the form of sectarian strife between the state’s Christian and Muslim communities.
Quelaton kick off 2012 season preps next week
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo
NEWLY promoted Castle Lager Premier Soccer League outfit, Quelaton will start their 2012 pre-season preparations on Wednesday next week at Mpopoma High School, their chairman has confirmed.
Quelaton won the sole ticket to the elite league after coming tops in the Southern Region Division One League under the tutelage of unheralded Thulani Sibanda and his assistant Clement Chimimba. They garnered 68 points.
DeMbare register Mamvura
Grace Chingoma Sports Reporter
DYNAMOS midfielder Timire Mamvura, who was initially not registered by the club to play in the Caf Champions League, is now eligible after he was belatedly registered for the continent’s premier knockout competition.
Mighty Warriors slip in rankings
ZIMBABWE’S Mighty Warriors have dropped two places down the Fifa/CocaCola women’s world rankings despite their recent victory over Banyana Banyana of South Africa at Rufaro.
Festive death toll reaches 82
Herald Reporter
The festive season death toll yesterday rose to 82 as 12 more people died in road accidents recorded across Zimbabwe.
The festive season began on Thursday last week.
Meet Roy Bvekerwa, the auditing guru
Fortunate Jaravaza Business Reporter
THERE is one thing that characterises great people: they do not allow their background to blur their greatness.