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Juba – Sudanese warplanes dropped several bombs wounding four soldiers in a contested area claimed by South Sudan, two days after agreeing to a non-aggression pact, Juba’s military spokesperson said yesterday.
Chicken Inn back from camp
Sports Reporter
CHICKEN Inn FC on Monday returned from their pre-season camp and are expected to name their final squad for the 2012 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season before Friday.
Nigeria police admit extra-judicial killings
Abuja – Nigeria’s new police chief said on Monday the force has carried out extra-judicial killings, detained innocent people and lost the public’s trust, among the frankest ever admissions by a top police leader.
Katedza’s Playing Warriors gets international recognition
By Daisy Jeremani
Rumbi Katedza’s feature film Playing Warriors, which opened at Rainbow Cinemas last Friday, has been nominated for the Best Director – First Feature Film award at the Pan African Film Festival.
Bulawayo Miss 21st Movement reps chosen
Entertainment Reporter
FIVE contestants were on Saturday crowned winners of Miss 21st February Movement beauty pageant at an event that was held at Davis Hall in Bulawayo.
Valentine’s Day – It’s the thought that counts
By Tafadzwa Tseisi
BULAWAYO lovers yesterday joined the rest of the world in celebrating Valentine’s Day as the whole town was painted red, while some sceptical few dismissed the day as commercialisation of love.
Cash bonus for Zambia’s Afcon stars, clean up awards
Lusaka – The Zambian government has given $59 000 to each player in the national side which won the country’s first Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, the sports minister said yesterday.
Match-fixing trial starts in Turkey
ANKARA (Turkey) – Thousands of Fenerbahce fans shouted slogans outside a Turkish courthouse in support of 93 suspects,
ICC’s restructuring plans shot down
New Delhi – The International Cricket Council’s plans to restructure itself received a setback yesterday when the powerful Indian board shot down proposals from a review panel.
Chikomo contemplates retiring
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo recently in Hwange
ZIMBABWE Chamber of Mines 100m record holder and Hwange athlete Gabriel Chikomo is considering retiring anytime before the end of the year, ending an illustrious career spanning 17 years.