adminP.O.Y brings out Mabomba
By Tafadzwa Tseisi
PROMINENT Bulawayo hip-hop artiste P.O.Y has released an album with tracks that will leave fans asking for more.
Golden Globes crown new galaxy of TV stars
The Golden Globes crowned a new galaxy of television stars on Sunday, honouring a slew of shows in their first season and leaving old favourites out in the cold.
Psychological thriller Homeland, which premiered on cable channel Showtime in October, won best TV drama series and best actress for Claire Danes in her role as a suspicious bi-polar CIA agent tracking a possible home-grown terrorist.
Nigeria unions suspend strike
ABUJA — Nigerian trade unions called off strikes and protests yesterday, pulling Africa’s top oil producer back from a major confrontation after President Goodluck Jonathan announced a cut in petrol prices by a third.
Slow start for Libya drive to disband militias
TRIPOLI — Twenty-four hours after Libya’s police force opened its doors for the thousands of militia members to join its ranks, only 100 had signed up, signalling the long road the government faces to bring the unruly militias to heel.
Children killed in bombing
MOGADISHU (Somalia) — An insurgent spokesman and residents in a southern Somali town said two Kenyan fighter jets apparently targeting a militant camp instead killed five children, as a Kenyan military spokesman said yesterday that the jets hit an al-Shabab command centre.
Zimra surpasses revenue collection target
Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority raised $2,8 billion last year, surpassing its $2,5 billion target by 11 percent.
ZMDC needs $20m to resume operations at SMM
The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) requires at least $20 million to resume operations at Shabanie and Mashaba Mines (SMM), the chairman Mr Goodwills Masimirembwa, has said.
SMM, which has been at the centre of a protracted ownership wrangle between former owner Mutumwa Mawere and the Government, is now owned by the ZMDC.
Gold production increases to 11 645kg
By Oliver Kazunga
ZIMBABWE’S gold production increased from 8 443,4 kilogrammes in 2010 to 11 645,3kg last year, statistics from the Reserve Bank show.
The figures are based on deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners.
Ghana gun for fifth African title
Ghana will be expected to now fulfil the huge promise they showed by reaching the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup with a fifth African title.
Inter Milan bid £20.7m for Tevez
Inter Milan have tabled a £20.7m bid for Carlos Tevez, but it is unlikely to meet Manchester City’s valuation for the Argentine striker.