Russia warns against ‘catastrophic’ attack on Iran
MOSCOW — Russia yesterday warned a strike against Iran could have “catastrophic” consequences and urged nations not to draw early conclusions from this week’s failed mission by UN nuclear experts.“The scenario of military action against Iran would be catastrophic for the region and possibly the whole
Zambia’s MMD faces possible ban
LUSAKA — Zambia’s former ruling party has plunged into further problems following threats by the Office of the Registrar of Societies that it will be de-registered if it fails to pay an outstanding statutory debt of about US$80 000 it owes, the Zambia Daily Mail reported yesterday. The MovementSeedco take Zim darts title
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports ReporterSEED CO Darts Club of Harare were crowned the 2012 Zimbabwe Club champions at the Zvishavane Community hall at the weekend. The tournament featured 12 teams after two other teams failed to
Africa’s next generation
From Piers Edwards in LONDONIn the absence of traditional African superpowers Egypt, Nigeria and Cameroon, the 2012 African Cup of Nations soccer finals presented an opportunity for the next generation of African stars to grab the
Partnership approach key to success in sorting banks
Zimbabwe’s banking sector was facing a modest but potentially more dangerous liquidity problem.The Finance Minister and the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe met, as apparently they now do every Monday, worked out a common policy and then had a friendly chat with the banks.
SA’s media wants ‘regime change’

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The South African publication, Business Day’s reliable ranting against Zimbabwe’s head of state and government, President Mugabe, cannot go unnoticed. In its Tuesday, February 21, 2012, edition, Business Day of the AVUSA stable in Johannesburg, attempts to discredit President Mugabe in two
Wheelchair tennis team sends SOS
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterTHE national wheelchair tennis team’s trip for the World Cup qualifiers in Kenya next month is hanging in the balance as the national association has failed to raise enough money for the travelling expenses.
Brendan joins Chittagong
BRENDAN TAYLOR, the Zimbabwe captain, will play in the Bangladesh Premier League after signing up with Chittagong Kings. “We have just signed for Brendan to join the Chittagong Kings for the last three games and the finals in the BPL,” Taylor’s agent said. “The deal was negotiated directly by us with theHwange newboys declare war on Platinum
Sports ReportersHWANGE newboys Eric Chipeta, Kudakwashe Chipere and Oscar Lungu have found themselves commanding first team places coming straight from the lower divisions and are now eyeing their first
Gate sets sights on Mozambique
Sports ReporterFORMER Masvingo and Highlanders striker, Simba Gate, is hoping to revive his career in Mozambique after impressing the country’s top-flight side Ferroviario of Beira during a trial stint recently. Gate, who is


