Woman kills baby to hide affair
Beitbridge Reporter
A 24-year-old Plumtree woman connived with her 26-year-old boyfriend and allegedly killed their newly born baby in an effort to conceal their illicit affair, police said yesterday.
Repossession of Cowdray Park housing stands stopped
Chronicle Reporter
THE Bulawayo Home Seekers’ Consortium Trust (BHSCT) yesterday said repossession of housing stands at the Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai Housing Project in Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park has stopped.
Injiva commits suicide over HIV status
Chronicle Reporter
AN injiva who was suspected to be HIV positive reportedly committed suicide after allegedly accusing his family members of neglecting him because he had become broke.
Independent candidate declares interest in Bubi
Chronicle Reporter
A Zimbabwean based in the United Kingdom has declared his interest in contesting for the House of Assembly seat for Bubi in elections scheduled for this year.
Gunmen kill Boko Haram critic
Kano – Gunmen in Nigeria’s flashpoint city of Kano on Thursday shot dead a man known for publicly criticising Boko Haram Islamists, blamed for a series of recent attacks in the area, residents said.
Courts closed as magistrates develop running tummies
Harare Bureau
THE Harare Magistrates’ Courts were yesterday forced to close after a suspected typhoid outbreak that affected magistrates and other staff.
Taxi driver kidnaps woman, dumps her
Court Reporter
A taxi driver allegedly kidnapped a woman and dumped her in Mpopoma suburb after a disagreement over the fare.
Man United get payback chance
London – Two weeks after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool, the defending Premier League champions get the chance for some payback when they host their traditional rivals today in the English Premiership.
Aussies pip Sri Lankans
Perth – Australia won its second consecutive tri-series cricket match with a tense five-run win over Sri Lanka at the WACA Ground yesterday.
Chief Jahana dies
Chronicle Correspondent
INSIZA chief Solomon Jahana Khumalo has died.

