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DHAKA — Days of rain in Bangladesh, some of the heaviest in years, have set off flash floods and landslides, killing at least 70 people and leaving 200 000 stranded, police and officials said yesterday.
Young Sables suffer third consecutive defeat
From Paul Munyuki in Utah, United States
YOUNG SABLES assistant coach Godwin “Jaws” Murambiwa has conceded that Zimbabwe needs a specialist coach for their defence after his side crashed to their third successive loss, a 66-45 defeat to Canada in their final group game at the Junior World Rugby Trophy tournament here on Tuesday afternoon.
Zim sends four athletes to champs
Sikhumbuzo Moyo ZIMBABWE only managed to send four athletes to the 18th edition of the African Athletics Championships which roared into life yesterday in Porto-Novo, Benin. Short sprinters Brian Dzingai,…
Rehabilitated sewer plants to produce methane gas
Chronicle Reporter
THE Bulawayo City Council’s newly rehabilitated sewage treatment plants are set to produce methane gas from human waste,
Deadly attack on pro-Assad TV channel
At least seven people have killed been killed after gunmen raided the offices of a pro-government television station near Damascus, the latest sign of violence reaching the Syrian capital.
Clash of the Titans at city bar
Bongani Ndlovu
A BULAWAYO hip-hop and dancehall showdown, pitting controversial Maskiri against POY and Centre Party against Rassman Python representing their genres is on the cards this Saturday.
Diamond firms failing to sell gems
Some diamond cutting and polishing companies which failed to renew their licences this year after a fee hike, are stuck with the gems, New Ziana has established.
Dynamos to redeem lost pride
Harare Bureau
VETERAN Dynamos forward Murape Murape believes their Confederation Cup clash against Interclube presents them with an opportunity to redeem their pride that was severely battered by their Champions League mauling at the hands of Esperance.
Wits snap up Sweswe
Ricky Zililo
VETERAN defender Thomas Sweswe who on Tuesday signed a two year contract with Bidvest Wits has no regrets about leaving Kaizer Chiefs.
Egypt’s Mursi selects govt
CAIRO — Egypt’s president-elect Mohamed Mursi pushed ahead yesterday with selecting a government, after a court delivered a blow to the ruling military by suspending its powers to arrest civilians.