Self-control important

Getrude Takawira

It is said that one can not effectively control others, when they can not control themselves. Neither can one successfully lead others, when they can not lead themselves. The same is said in governance, that one should practice self-governance first, so that they may effectively govern others.

Leveson inquiry, the tragicomedy

Rupert Murdoch is a bad man. His son James is also bad. Rebekah Brooks is allegedly bad. The News of the World was very bad; it hacked phones and pilloried people. British prime ministers grovelled before this iniquity. David Cameron even sent text messages to Brooks signed “LOL”, and they all had parties in the Cotswolds with Jeremy Clarkson. Nods and winks were duly exchanged on the BSkyB deal.

Church bombings kill dozens in Nigeria

KANO — Dozens of people were killed and scores injured yesterday in multiple church bombings followed by rioting in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna State, officials and witnesses said.

LA riots figure King dies

LOS ANGELES — Rodney King, whose savage beating at the hands of Los Angeles police officers led to widespread rioting in the city in 1992, has died, according to authorities.

Egypt military to oversee laws, budget

CAIRO — Egypt’s ruling military council is to stay in control of legislation and the budget in the absence of a parliament, even as the country prepares to announce a new president, military sources said yesterday.

North Korea accuses Clinton of ‘reckless’ criticism

SEOUL — North Korea hit out at US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton yesterday, addressing her by her first name and accusing her of “reckless” criticism of its human rights record.

Take a bow to these Warriors

Robson Sharuko
Senior Sports Editor

IT might not have been pretty, but then, who cared really because this wasn’t about beauty but simply accomplishing a mission and the Warriors stood up to be counted when it mattered most at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.

Willard Katsande apologises

Godknows Matarutse
Sports Reporter

A SORRY Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande apologised to the nation following his first half red card in the Warriors’ 1-0 win against Burundi in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the National Sports Stadium yesterday.

Musona dedicates goal to the nation

Petros Kausiyo
Deputy Sports Editor

TALISMANIC forward Knowledge Musona remained cool and calm as he celebrated yet another crucial strike for the Warriors yesterday, dedicating his winner against Burundi to the Zimbabwean football family and to teammate Willard Katsande.

Nigeria defeat will make us stronger, says Mugadza

FROM Grace Chingoma in Lagos, Nigeria
MIGHTY Warriors coach Rose Mugadza believes their 0-4 defeat by giants Nigeria should not spell the end of the journey for team that had shown a lot of potential since its revival two years ago.

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