adminMinistry of Higher Education to launch human capital website
Business Reporter
THE Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education is set to launch the Zimbabwe Human Capital Website, as part of an initiative to lure back skilled labour which left the country for “greener pastures” during the hyperinflation era.
Chiefs seek audience with leaders
Prosper Ndlovu
MATABELELAND South chiefs have started serving the country’s senior leadership with invitation letters for a meeting next week
Eight-year jail for killing husband
Court Reporter
A woman who fatally struck her husband with a brick after accusing him of infidelity has been jailed for eight years.
FC Platinum’s attempt to rally behind Shabanie rebuffed
Paul Mundandi
THE Dynamos Supporters’ Zvishavane Chapter has blasted efforts by FC Platinum to join hands with Shabanie fans this afternoon calling it a marriage of convenience.
DeMbare aim for Confed Cup
Harare Bureau
VETERAN Dynamos midfielder Murape Murape says the Harare giants should aim to progress to the mini-league stage of the Caf Confederation Cup when they face Angolan side Interclube in the qualifying play-offs next month.
21 passengers cheat death as kombi catches fire
Chronicle Reporter
AT least 21 people including a commuter omnibus crew escaped death by a whisker when a kombi they were travelling in reportedly caught fire in Bulawayo on Monday evening.
The kombi, which had 19 passengers and the crew, was heading towards Cowdray Park from the city centre at about 7pm when the incident occurred.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Community Share Ownership Scheme a boon for Mat South
ON Friday, the Community Share Ownership Scheme juggernaut moves to Matabeleland South province where President Mugabe is expected to officially launch it.
Combined effort needed to combat veld fires
Factmore Dzobo
MANY farmers have finished harvesting and some are busy clearing land in preparation for the forthcoming winter and summer seasons.
It is also at this time that the country faces the risk of veld fires that have over the past few years ravaged large tracts of forests, burnt down properties, killed animals, and in some cases, people. The veld fire season starts at the end of July and ends on 31 October. Over the past few years, veld fires have become one of the greatest enemies facing communities as they inflict damage on fragile ecosystems, and also result in loss of property.
Zimplats ordered to cede land to other players
The Government has ordered platinum miner Zimplats to release some of the land it is not mining to allow other players to work it, a cabinet Minister has said.
Player agent in Asiagate probe suspended
Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Soccer Player Agents Union has vowed to support Zifa in the fight against match-fixing following the indefinite suspension of its member Kudzi Shabba who was fingered in the Asiagate report.