A stick with which to beat Africa
Mabasa Sasa
There is an aspect of the Zimbabwe story that those who say the country’s problems are self-inflicted never want to talk about. Before Washington officially unleashed its onslaught on Harare, former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,
Son strikes dad with axe twice
Beitbridge Bureau
POLICE have arrested a 31-year-old man from Madlambuzi area in Plumtree for striking his 59-year-old father with an axe twice on the head following an argument. The incident occurred in a bushy area near Gotshombo at around 7pm last Friday.
MDC-99’s Muzungu convicted of contravening immigration laws
Court Reporter
MDC-99 secretary for information, Aaron Muzungu, was yesterday convicted and fined for contravening immigration laws.
Muzungu appeared before magistrate Mr Tendai Mahwe. Mr Mahwe fined Muzungu US$200, which he was ordered to pay on or
Nherera sues Shah for improper arrest
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter
FORMER Zupco board chairman Professor Charles Nherera who was acquitted by the High Court after serving a two-year prison term, is now suing businessman Mr Jayesh Shah for damages to the tune of US$400 000. Prof Nherera claims Mr Shah
Smith wins Julius Robinson
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter
BEN-FOLLET Smith won the Julius Robinson Trophy at Wingate Park at the weekend. Smith, playing on his home course, got the better of 68 amateur golfers who took part in the second event of the season. The golfer now has two wins in a row having
Dawson tipped to lead Sables
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union is this afternoon expected to name the new coaches for all the national teams from the Sables, women’s, the Cheetahs and the Young Sables. No major surprises are expected to take place in the technical set-ups that
Is he the next Radebe?
Robson Sharuko Senior Sports Editor
LINCOLN ZVASIYA, the brightest defensive prospect in Zimbabwean football today, wants to travel the same journey that took legendary South African defender, Lucas Radebe, from Soweto to success in Europe and a dance at the World Cup.
Investors lose over US$150m on ZSE
Bright Madera Senior Business Reporter
INVESTORS on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange have lost more than US$150 million since the beginning of the year, as equities have remained fairly subdued. The market was valued at US$3,7 million last year and closed yesterday at US$3,5
CBZ to clear RTGS payments
Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
CBZ Bank has stepped up efforts to clear all its outstanding payments through the Real Time Gross Settlement system by the end of this week. The bank indicated that it had put in place measures to maintain the bank’s normal turnaround period on
We enjoy cordial relations with Zim — BDF chief
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
VISITING Botswana Defence Forces Commander Lieutenant General Tebogo Carter Masire has


