adminGovt assesses new male circumcision method
Prosper Ndlovu
THE Government is assessing a new male circumcision method that uses a ring clamp as opposed to the traditional method of using a sharp object to cut off the foreskin.
In a telephone interview from Harare yesterday, the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, said his Ministry would announce whether the new method should be adopted after the outcome of the assessment exercise.
Govt to set up mineral exploration company
The Government is targeting to set up a mineral exploration company before the third quarter to determine the extent of mineral wealth in the country, Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Gift Chimanikire has said.
Council to decommission two dams
Chronicle Reporter
TWO Bulawayo supply dams are likely to be decommissioned within the next two months.
Another supply dam, Upper Ncema Dam was decommissioned in March.
Roki speaks out on love life
Daisy Jeremani
Zimbabwean celebrity representative in Big Brother Stargame, Roki, has attributed his misdemeanours in matters of the heart to the strength of women, while paying tribute to Pauline Gundidza.
Hwange FC to appeal against Katebe’s red card
Lovemore Dube
HWANGE FC have said they will appeal against the expulsion of Zambian defender Aaron Katebe to make a point that justice should be for all.
Ministers meet on stalled NewZim Steel operations
Prosper Ndlovu
THE Ministers of Mines and Mining Development, and Industry and Commerce, Dr Obert Mpofu and Professor Welshman Ncube met in Harare yesterday and resolved to urgently engage Essar Africa Holdings Limited management over outstanding issues that have stalled progress in the giant steel making company, NewZim Steel.
This follows revelations that the Redcliff-based steel making company has since suspended paying salaries for its more than 1 500 workforce in a bid to press Government to finalise the takeover agreement.
Coup leader condemns president beating
BAMAKO — The leader of Mali’s 22 March coup condemned the beating up of the interim president by pro-putchist demonstrators and called on Tuesday for a peaceful transition of power in the West African country.
Minister Moyo launches restructuring manual tonight
Business Reporter
STATE Enterprises and Parastatals (SEPs) Minister Gorden Moyo will tonight launch the restructuring procedures manual for public entities.
Arts council meets over Nama
Entertainment Reporter
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) will today hold a consultative meeting on the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) at its Mhlahlandlela office.
‘More hotels needed in Vic Falls’
Patrick Chitumba
VICTORIA Falls does not have adequate accommodation in terms of the available rooms in hotels and lodges, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive, Mr Karikoga Kaseke said.