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Harare Bureau
Sixteen Zimbabwean women are sitting in Asian jails, 14 convicted of drug smuggling with two more still waiting the conclusions of their trial facing the death penalty if convicted.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Director legal and consular, Mr Chris Mavodza, warned people against the temptation to be used as mules by international smuggling syndicates. Zimbabweans are tempted to be mules because the payments are high.
Zanu-PF warns seniors against abusing powers
Chronicle Reporter
THE Zanu-PF national leadership yesterday warned Politburo and Central Committee members against abusing their powers and trying to directly run the provinces where they come from.
In a statement yesterday, the party’s secretary for administration Cde Didymus Mutasa said the practice was synonymous to usurping the powers of the provincial chairpersons and was in violation of Article 12, Sections 83 (i), 87 and 97 (i) of the party’s constitution.
Langa’s daughter weds
Chronicle Reporter
MORE than a thousand people including top politicians from across the country converged on the Langa homestead in Filabusi on Saturday to witness the wedding of the first daughter of the Deputy Minister of Public Service, Cde Andrew Langa, Vigilance.
Police warn criminals
Chronicle Reporter
POLICE in Matabeleland region have declared zero tolerance to crime during the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, with the launch of awareness campaigns and “spot on” operations against criminals.
Speaking in separate telephone interviews, spokespersons from Matabeleland South and North provinces, Inspector Tafanana Dzirutwe and Assistant Inspector Siphiwe Makonese said they have launched operation Salibonani Njiva, which targets criminal activities by Zimbabweans based in South Africa, popularly known as injiva who would be returning home.
The annual operation is running concurrently with an awareness campaign which was launched on Thursday.
Messi inspires Barca to victory
Yokohama — Lionel Messi grabbed a brace as a rampant Barcelona out-classed Santos 4-0 to lift the Club World Cup yesterday and confirm their status as the best team on the planet.
The clash between the European and South American champions in Japan had been billed as a showdown between Messi, widely acknowledged as the best player in the world, and 19-year-old Brazilian sensation Neymar.
Ford to continue World Rally Championship participation
Ford has announced that it is extending its participation in the FIA World Rally Championship into 2012 and 2013.
Ward beats Froch, lifts Super Six trophy
Carl Froch had no answer to Andre Ward’s class and pedigree as the unbeaten American lifted the Super Six tournament trophy and unified two world titles with an impressive unanimous decision win.
Ward, a 2004 Olympic gold medalist, produced a performance of technical brilliance to see off dangerous Briton Froch in Atlantic City with a relatively comfortable points win.
Defeat for Froch will hurt the Nottingham man’s pride but he will take heart from the fact his participation in the final, and his reputation as one of the sport’s genuine warriors, will allow him opportunities to bounce back.
Komphela cries foul
Free State Stars coach, Steve Komphela, says three factors contributed to his team losing 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday, including “the honourable Daniel Bennett”.
Komphela is aggrieved because Chiefs goalkeeper, Arthur Bartman, got away with just a yellow card after blatantly handling the ball outside the box in the 31st minute. “I strongly believe that there were three factors that affected our game; the honourable Daniel Bennett, Sthembiso Ngcobo and the unfortunate shot that bounced from Lincoln Zvasiya. Had it not been for those three, we could be talking a different game,” Komphela says.
Philander vows to keep head cool
Pretoria — Proteas seamer Vernon Philander, is not fazed by all the sudden media attention after his sensational start to Test cricket.
Shabanie win Mayor’s cup
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