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PARIS — France is in talks with the United States and Britain on a possible release of strategic oil stocks to push fuel prices lower, French ministers said yesterday, four weeks before the country’s presidential election.Principles and practices of work study: Part One
It had to come one day, I mean an article on Work Study, an area that is close to my heart.I have in the past referred to this subject and a couple of readers made enquiries about what Work Study is. The turning point was when a youth attending a programme I wrote about two articles ago, asked me about the same subject. I have a soft spot for the youths — they are at the cross roads and consequently need our help!
Principles and practices of work study: Part One
It had to come one day, I mean an article on Work Study, an area that is close to my heart.I have in the past referred to this subject and a couple of readers made enquiries about what Work Study is. The turning point was when a youth attending a programme I wrote about two articles ago, asked me about the same subject. I have a soft spot for the youths — they are at the cross roads and consequently need our help!
Four years jail for possessing tusks
Court ReporterA man who is part of a gang of three that includes an Assistant Commissioner with the Zimbabwe Prison Services who were found in possession of elephant tusks has been sentenced to four years in prison.
East Libyans threaten to stop oil to press government
TRIPOLI — A Libyan politician campaigning for greater autonomy for the country’s east said his movement could resort to blocking oil supplies if the central government failed to meet its demands for more seats in the national assembly.Mberengwa households face starvation, appeal for help
Midlands CorrespondentA number of households in Mberengwa are facing starvation and have appealed to the Government to intervene to avert the looming disaster.
Mberengwa is a drought prone district and is among the districts where the 2011/12 farming season crops have been rendered a write-off.
Masvingo PDC holds meeting
Masvingo Correspondent
THE Masvingo Provincial Development Council (PDC) held its first review meeting on Tuesday where it reviewed progress made on planned and funded projects.
The meeting was meant to review progress made on all the funded projects in the province in the first quarter and evaluate the level of action on planned activities.
In an interview after the meeting acting provincial administrator Mr James Mazvidza said the meeting was meant to appraise the projects that the committee had planned.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Zinara taking motorists for granted
THERE is no doubt that our roads, most of which were constructed during the colonial era, need massive rehabilitation.In fact in some cases, there is a need to completely overhaul the roads and build new ones.
The first impressions one gets when visiting a country come from the kind of infrastructure in that country and we certainly deserve better roads, railways, bridges and airports to complete our world-renowned tourist attraction centres.
Heavy rains expected countrywide
Chronicle CorrespondentTHE Meteorological Services Department yesterday warned that heavy rains are expected throughout the country due to a band of unsettled weather moving in from Botswana.
Miss Zimbabwe Environment Bulawayo finals tomorrow
Entertainment ReporterMISS Zimbabwe Environment Bulawayo prejudging is set to be held at Horizon Pub, Bar, Lounge and Restaurant today ahead of the finals at the same venue tomorrow.
The event will see 20 Bulawayo models battling for honours.