‘Africa’s economic potential is limitless’
Dr Chinua Akukwe
Africa, the cradle of human civilisation, appears set once again to become a principal bastion of economic prosperity.
PROPERTY GUIDE: Hats off to City of Harare, CABS
Vengai Madzima Property Guide
THE Budiriro property development deal between the Harare City Council and CABS is a welcome move that signalled a refreshing start to the New Year.
US Treasury Secretary meets Chinese leaders
BEIJING. – US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met Chinese leaders yesterday to try to resolve yawning differences over sanctions on nuclear aspirant Iran, a major supplier of oil to the Asian giant.
2 000 exhibit at Hong Kong Toys Fair
HONG KONG. – A smartphone-controlled robot that fires foam bullets and a model of a tyrannosaurus with real bones was among the attractions drawing the crowds at Asia’s largest toy show this week.
China’s Internet population estimated at 505 million
BEIJING — The number of Internet users in China is estimated to have reached 505 million as of November 2011, up from 485 million at the end of June, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) said yesterday.
Nuclear scientist killed in car bombing
TEHRAN — A car bombing in Tehran killed a nuclear scientist yesterday, the latest in a string of attacks against such scientists in Iran, media reports said.
Gyan in fitness battle ahead of tourney
ACCRA — Asamoah Gyan will be dropped from Ghana’s final African Cup of Nations soccer team if he is not fit, according president of Ghana Football Association.
Mob burns buildings in central Nigeria
LAGOS/ACCRA — A mob rampaged in the central Nigerian city of Minna yesterday, burning political offices, leaving a police officer dead and prompting an all-day curfew, officials and residents said.“The…
Mutharika speaks highly of Malawi-China ties
LILONGWE — Malawian President Bingu Mutharika on Tuesday spoke highly of Malawi-China relations, describing China as a true friend.
He said his country is willing to boost ties and maintain long-term friendship with China.
Chisora predicts 8-round win over Klitschko
Britain’s Dereck Chisora has vowed to knock Vitali Klitschko out in the eighth round to claim the veteran Ukrainian’s WBC heavyweight crown.


