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Tomorrow is Good Friday, the beginning of the Easter period, a Christian holiday that commemorates the persecution, nailing of Jesus Christ on the Cross and his resurrection on the third day.Banks encouraged to bail out industry
Harare — Local financial institutions should extend long term loans and reduce high interest rates to industry to speed up economic recovery, a Cabinet minister has said.Man fatally stabbed by suspected robbers
Midlands ReporterA group of six robbers allegedly waylaid a man in Zhombe on April Fools Day, fatally stabbed him with a knife and a screwdriver in the ribs before robbing him of his cash.
Syria fighting rages despite peace pledge
Syrian forces have attacked several opposition bastions despite a ceasefire pledge, according to activist reports, as Russia said the opposition would never defeat President Bashar al-Assad’s army even if “armed to the teeth”.
Turkey puts former military ruler on trial
The trial of a former general who went on to become Turkey’s president and another former senior soldier have gone on trial in Ankara over their alleged roles in the country’s 1980 military coup.BSkyB chairman James Murdoch steps down
James Murdoch has resigned as chairman of BSkyB, saying he did not want his position to become a “lightning rod” for the company.Murdoch stood aside from his role with immediate effect at a board meeting on Tuesday afternoon, but will remain a non-executive director of the company, which owns Sky News.
Engen ends Iran crude imports
JOHANNESBURG — Petronas’ South African unit Engen said yesterday it had halted all imports of crude from Iran after deciding the sanctions placed on the Middle Eastern country were a risk to its security of supply.China eyes freer financial markets to boost yuan role
China, the world’s second-largest economy, is looking to increase investment and competition in its financial and banking sectors.On Tuesday, it almost tripled the amount that international fund managers can invest in China to $80bn (£50bn).