adminCats 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.
Chipolopolo set up training camp in SA
JOHANNESBURG. – Zambia have begun a three-week training camp in Johannesburg in preparation for their African Cup of Nations soccer quest, which of course includes a training match against Bafana Bafana.
Prince Tendai dies
Richmore Tera Herald Reporter
Musician, philanthropist and businessman Tendai Mupfurutsa has died.
Staff shortage cripples CDF audit: Matinenga
Herald Reporter
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga says it will take more than a year to complete the audit of the Constituency Development Fund due to staff shortage.
MP calls for reform
Herald Reporter
MULTILATERAL institutions should be reformed in line with the new developments in the world, Zanu-PF legislator for Mberengwa East Cde Makhosini Hlongwane has said.