adminI lied: Redknapp
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said he lied to a News of the World reporter and also told a court he “plucked the wrong figure” out of the air as he was quizzed by Premier League bung investigators.
Ghana, Mali sail into quarter-finals
Emmanuel Agyemang Badu sent Ghana into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals with a stunning goal in their 1-1 draw against Guinea on Wednesday while Mali joined them thanks to Seydou Keita’s winner against Botswana.
HCCL acquires $300 000 multi-purpose vehicle
Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE’S largest coal miner, Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has secured a $300 000 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) for underground mining from a leading South African mining equipment supplier.
The multi-purpose vehicle is used to move workers and equipment to and from underground.
Three issues remain in Labour Act amendment negotiations: ZCTU
Business Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions has said three issues remain outstanding as negotiations continue to amend the country’s Labour Act to align it with principles of the International Labour Organisation.
The outstanding issues are the protection of salaries in the event of company closures, casualisation of workers and the setting up of an all-inclusive piece of legislation governing employees from the public and private sector.
Concentrate more on awareness programmes, EMA challenged
Business Reporter
THE Bulawayo business community has challenged the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to work more on awareness programmes rather than spending more time fining people for crimes they do not understand.
Wa Mutharika meets President Mugabe
Harare Bureau
Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika yesterday jetted into Zimbabwe for private talks with President Mugabe.
Mpofu celebrations boost city hotels
Chronicle Reporter
BULAWAYO hotels and lodges yesterday said they recorded brisk business last weekend when the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Dr Obert Mpofu, held celebrations for his 60th birthday and attainment of a doctorate.
Minister warns over illegal utilisation of wetlands
Victoria Falls Reporter
THE Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Management, Francis Nhema, yesterday threatened to descend heavily on companies and people who are illegally utilising wetlands without authorisation.
In his address on the World Wetlands Day Commemorations held under the theme: “Wetlands and Tourism — My Responsibility, My leisure”, in Victoria Falls yesterday, Minister Nhema called upon traditional leaders, local authorities and members of the public to partner his ministry in its endeavour to ensure that wetlands were protected.
Bwititi burial tomorrow
Harare Bureau
ZIMPAPERS yesterday gave more than $1 000 to the Bwititi family to cover funeral costs of former Chronicle, Manica Post and Southern Times editor Makuwerere Bwititi.
Housebreaker convicted
Court Reporter
AN unemployed Bulawayo man who broke into three premises including a private college and stole property with a combined value of more than $87 000 was yesterday convicted and remanded in custody to today for sentence.