CAPS aim at Blue Rangers

Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter
Injury-ridden CAPS United are keeping their heads high as they hope to collect their second set of full points against basement side Blue Rangers in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Gwanzura this afternoon. Makepekepe got

‘Black Mambas fighting relegation’

From Paul Mundandi in Zvishavane
Luke “Vahombe” Masomere has described Black Mambas as a very dangerous team compared to other teams in the Premiership ahead of their clash today at Morris Depot. “The match against Black Mambas is going to be very tough because

UK firms prefer China

LONDON. — British companies are now more confident about doing business in China, a survey report showed yesterday.
The 2012 Business Climate survey for British business in China, jointly conducted by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) and the British Chamber of Commerce in China (BCCC), found that an overwhelming 80 percent of CBBC members expected

Afghans seek US$4,1b a year from NATO summit

KABUL. — Afghanistan goes to the NATO summit in Chicago on Sunday with a firm demand for US$4,1 billion a year for its security forces after Western troops pull out in 2014 — and insists it is “not charity”. Afghanistan, fearing a new civil war or military advances by hardline Islamist insurgents following the withdrawal, sees the cash as an investment in the West’s own

We can’t win media war with West: Assad

DAMASCUS. — The media war with the West was lost the day the Syrian uprising began, president Bashar al-Assad told a Russian broadcaster. The authorities appear ready to start another round by showing to the world the foreign mercenaries captured in Syria. A number of key questions have arisen since Assad gave his last interview over half a year ago. Assad

US-France relations sound, says Obama

WASHINGTON. — US President Barack Obama told French counterpart Francois Hollande during White House talks yesterday that their countries’ bilateral relationship is “deeply valued” by Americans. Just four days after being sworn in to replace pro-American president Nicolas Sarkozy, Hollande, a Socialist, held talks with Obama in the Oval Office focusing on the euro

Gender equality: From fight to drive

The World Telecommunications and Information Society Day celebrations were held on March 17, 2012 in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds. The theme for the celebrations was “Women and girls in ICT.” Its objective was therefore to draw particular attention to use of ICTs by females. I think we agree that the drive towards gender equality has

Dr Health: 11 popular exercise, diet myths

Research now shows that exercise is not only a good idea but a necessity to achieve optimal health. Regardless of your age or current health condition, an exercise programme can be developed to suit you. All exercise is not created equal and we must investigate the common myths that may place you at risk of injury or a lack of results. Any time is a good time to

Mvumvure cautious in preps

Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
UNITED States-based sprinter Gabriel Mvumvure is fearful of picking up an injury as he fights to qualify for a place at the London Olympic Games. Mvumvure is aiming to seal a place in Team Zimbabwe by July, but the former Churchill High School

Tavengwa eyes Olympic glory

Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter
FOR Sharon Tavengwa sport is an inborn thing.
Tavengwa’s perseverance has seen her qualifying for this year’s London 2012 Olympic Games, scheduled to run from July

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