adminAngolans’ refugee status in Zambia ends in June
LUSAKA — The Zambian government has told all Angolan refugees living in the country to voluntarily register for repatriation back to their country in view of their refugee status that ceases by June 30 this year, the country’s official news agency reported yesterday. The cessation of the Angolans’ refugee status is not negotiable, said the Zambia News and InformationItaly to pay US$200 000 to Indian fishermen’s families
NEW DELHI — Italy has agreed to pay nearly US$200 000 to each of the families of two dead Indian fishermen allegedly shot by Italian marines who mistook them for pirates, lawyers for the victims’ families said. V M Syamkumar, a lawyer for the sisters of slain fisherman Ajeesh Pink, said details of an accord to pay 10 million rupees US$192 308) to each familyHeglig under Sudan control: Defence minister
KHARTOUM — Sudanese Defence Minister Gen Abdul-Rahim Mohammed Hussein announced yesterday that his army had taken control of the strategic oil-rich Heglig region in South Kordofan, which had been seized by South Sudanese army since last week. “The victorious Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have managed to liberate the Heglig region from remains of the Sudan
French presidential race hots up
PARIS — Nicolas Sarkozy made a last-gasp bid to woo voters yesterday, the last campaign day before the crucial first-round French presidential vote that Socialist rival Francois Hollande is tipped to win.Incumbent Sarkozy began the day apologising for the perceived mistakes of his time in office since 2007, while polls said main rival Socialist Hollande was increasingly
‘Zim will conquer the world’
India has grown to become the 6th largest economy in the world and is expected to take the top spot by 2050. Herald Managing Editor Victoria Ruzvidzo (VR) sought an interview with India’s ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Jeitendra Tripathi (JT)VR: When did you come to Zimbabwe and what are your impressions about this country.
CAF general secretaries seminar on cards
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports EditorPROBLEMS related to ill-treatment of visiting teams that have often rocked the continental game are set to come under the spotlight when general secretaries of national associations converge in Cairo, Egypt next week for a Confederation of African
We’re underdogs: Shabanie captain
From Paul Mundandi in ZvishavaneRODNEY MWARE, the Shabanie Mine captain, has conceded that his team are the underdogs in their blood-and-thunder clash this afternoon at Mandava and has appealed for Fair Play. The two Zvishavane sides clash in a showdown that will
Young Warriors ready for Batswana
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
YOUNG Warriors captain Willard Kalongonda and his deputy Kuda Mahachi hold the aces when the new-look side host Botswana in an African Under-20 Championship first round, first leg match at Barbourfields this afternoon. The two defenders are the
For Football and Family
DYNAMOS striker Takesure Chinyama has two things that he holds closest to his heart — his young family and football.
In fact, his life revolves around his game and his family.
Diplomats hail President
Herald Reporter
SOME diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe have commended President Mugabe for promoting peace and reconciliation in his speech at the National Sports Stadium on Wednesday during the country’s 32nd independence celebrations. Chinese