adminWest urged to get over Islamist aversion
NEW YORK – Western democracies should overcome their aversion to Islamist groups that enjoy popular support in North Africa and the Middle East and encourage them to respect basic rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report yesterday. HRW executive director Kenneth Roth said in the group’s annual report that the past year’s Arab Spring
Drop in ICT gadget prices to propel sector’s growth
Business Reporter
Information and communication technology (ICT) is expected to grow by 10 percent this year due to falling gadget prices, the Computer Society of Zimbabwe chairman, Mr Artwell Mukusha, has said. The ICT sector is one of the fastest-growing in
Gingrich wins South Carolina primary
Newt Gingrich has won the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina, beating favourite Mitt Romney and raising the possibility of a lengthy campaign to choose the man who will challenge US President Barack Obama in November.
Gingrich, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, took roughly 40 percent of the vote. His victory means that
Tour operators slam CAAZ over airports project
Victoria Falls Reporter
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has been slammed by tour and adventure operators for the continued delays in the completion of major infrastructure rehabilitation projects at major airports, including the expansion of the Victoria Falls
Zuma warns his detractors
Johannesburg – President Jacob Zuma warned his detractors that they would have no future in the ANC if they were ill-disciplined, according to reports. Zuma, who was addressing the provincial African National Congress centenary celebrations in East London on Saturday, also took a swipe at those “who defend wrongdoing” within the party. “We must reach a point where
Zanu-PF Mat South ready for elections
Chronicle Reporter
THE Zanu-PF Matabeleland South province says it is ready for the next elections and is confident of wrestling some seats
Bulawayo volleyball AGM postponed
Sports Reporter
THE Bulawayo Volleyball Association (BVA) annual general meeting failed to take place on Saturday after it emerged that affiliates were not given 14 days notice. The meeting has since been rescheduled for 4 February at YWCA. Brian Manuel, BVA
Lucky shoppers scoop prizes in Spar draw
Chronicle Reporter
SIX Bulawayo residents yesterday walked away with cars while others won consolation prizes such as stoves, fridges and
Investor defrauded
Midlands Correspondent
POLICE in Gweru have arrested prominent businessman and national chairman of the Zimbabwe National Association of Small to Medium Enterprises (ZNASME), Edward Mukarakate (47) for allegedly defrauding a Canadian investor of nearly $50 000 in a
Darts registration tourney confirmed
Sports Reporter
The Bulawayo Metropolitan Darts Association have confirmed that they will go ahead with the team registration at a social tournament set for Bellevue Recreational Club on Wednesday. This was confirmed by organising secretary Lethukuthula Nkomo.