adminChina, Russia vow to lift bilateral ties to new level
NEW DELHI — Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev discussed bilateral ties and other issues of common concern here yesterday, agreeing to promote China-Russia relations to a new level.South Sudan independence presents new investment opportunities for all
South Sudan has the biggest wildlife migration in the world today. This is a resource for successful tourism and challenge to the Maasai Mara of Kenya and Serengeti of Tanzania.Botswana angered by Sata outburst
The Government of Botswana may demand an apology from Zambia for President Michael Sata’s disparaging remarks when he visited that country last week.The Watchdog understands that MPs in Botswana on Tuesday 27 March 2012 raised the issue in the Parliament of Botswana.
Mali coup leaders announce constitution
Mali’s coup leaders have announced a new constitution and pledged to hold elections even as the West African nation’s neighbours sent a high-level delegation to lobby for the restoration of democracy.Cuba rejects Pope’s plea for political reform
A top Cuban official has said there are no prospects for political change on the communist-run island, despite Pope Benedict XVI’s appeals for “renewal” and “a better society”.US flight diverted after pilot is restrained
A JetBlue flight bound for Las Vegas was diverted to Texas following what federal authorities described as “erratic behaviour” by the captain, who passengers said had to be restrained after he pounded on the locked cockpit door.Strauss-Kahn called women ‘equipment’
Lille — Disgraced former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn admitted to police that he referred to young women guests at sex parties as “equipment” in text messages, according to a report yesterday.Mandela digital archive launched
An extensive digital archive documenting former South African President Nelson Mandela’s life has been launched on the internet.Almost 2 000 entries have been made available for scholars and researchers.Images of…
Matabeleland South PA Mpofu dies
Chronicle ReporterTHE provincial administrator for Matabeleland South, David Mpofu, has died.
He was 57.