adminGunfire erupts in Mali’s Bamako, junta claims control
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BAMAKO — Heavy gunfire erupted near Mali’s state television in Bamako yesterday on the second day of fighting between forces from the ruling junta and soldiers believed to be loyal to ousted President Amadou Toumani Toure, witnesses said.
Is world safer a year after bin Laden’s death?
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WASHINGTON — A year after the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda’s core leadership has scattered and its back is broken, but some of the movement’s offshoots remain deadly, US experts said.
Plane crashes near Bulawayo
Prosper Ndlovu
THREE people cheated death when a C182 Cessna aircraft they were travelling in nose-dived and broke its wings and tail
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Labour unions dismally failing ordinary workers
Yesterday, Zimbabwean workers joined the rest of the world in commemorating Workers’ Day.
Workers’ Day or May Day is a day set aside worldwide for workers to take stock of what they have been through, their achievements or lack thereof.
Mbeki hails Zimbabwe’s role in SA’s struggle for independence
Harare Bureau
FORMER South African president Thabo Mbeki has commended the role Zimbabwe played during his country’s struggle for independence.
State given a month to set Rushwaya trial date
Harare Bureau
THE State has been given up to one month to set a trial date for former Zifa chief executive Henrietta Rushwaya on fraud and other match-fixing related charges.
127 units of blood collected during trade fair
Chronicle Reporter
National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) collected 127 units during public days at the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), community relations manager for Matabeleland region Mr Sifundo Ngwenya said.
Beitbridge embarks on road rehabilitation programme
Beitbridge Reporter
Beitbridge Town Council has embarked on a $1,5 million road rehabilitation programme.
The town secretary, Dr Sipho Singo, said the local authority has in its 2012 budget set aside funds to tar major roads in Dulibadzimu and the medium density area.
Chipangano take on Rangers
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Harare Bureau
Divisions mar Workers’ Day
Chronicle Reporters
DIVISIONS within the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) manifested themselves during the Workers’ Day commemorations