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BAGHDAD — Two car bomb explosions killed 32 Shi’ite pilgrims in Baghdad as millions of them ended a major ritual at a holy shrine in the Iraqi capital on Saturday amid tightened security measures.
Soldiers fined $200 for failing to secure firearm
Court Reporter
THREE soldiers attached to Support 1:2 Infantry Battalion in Hwange who went on a hunting expedition at a farm in Hwange and failed to secure the firearms resulting in one of the rifles being used to kill three people have been fined $200 (or six months in prison).
Tobacco sales slow down as season end draws nearer
Sharon Sibindi
Daily tobacco sales at the auction floors have started going down as the selling season nears an end, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board has said.
TIMB said tobacco sales on day 82 declined to 812 884 kilogrammes compared to 1 434 419kg recorded on day 75.
Sitauze chieftainship wrangle finally resolved
Beitbridge Reporter
THE Chiefs’ Council on Friday finally resolved the Sitauze chieftainship wrangle, which had rocked the Beitbridge royal family since the death of Chief Pariti Sitauze in 2006.
Rio’s message of gloom will follow absentee leaders
UNITED NATIONS — President Barack Obama heads a list of high profile absentees from the Rio sustainable development summit this week where UN leaders say some tough decisions will have to be taken for the future of the planet.
Too many blunders cost Mighty Warriors: Mugadza
From Grace Chingoma in Lagos, Nigeria
MIGHTY Warriors coach Rose Mugadza says it is the end of the road for her troops but it should not be the end of the journey for the team which has promised so much within a short period.
Civil servants warn Biti
Harare Bureau
CIVIL servants’ unions have warned Finance Minister Tendai Biti against freezing civil servants’ salaries, as he would be deliberately inviting their wrath.
Woman seeks long lost child’s father
Chronicle Reporter
A 55-year-old woman from Mzilikazi suburb in Bulawayo is looking for the father of her 35-year-old son whom she last saw 30 years ago.
SA Afro jazz artiste wants to work with Tuku
Entertainment Reporter
SOUTH African Afro jazz artiste Bongeziwe Mabandla on Saturday night gave an outstanding performance at Horizon Pub, Bar, Lounge and Restaurant during his show to commemorate Fete de la Musique (World Music day)
The show was organised by Alliance Française de Bulawayo in conjunction with the Embassy of France in Zimbabwe.
Harare City to fulfil fixture against Dynamos
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League debutants Harare City have said they will play Wednesday’s league match against Dynamos in the interest of fair play and in honour of the sponsors only.
The encounter is set for Rufaro Stadium.