admin‘Asia-Pacific vital for building new China-US ties’
HONG KONG — China and the United States may begin their endeavor to build a new type of relationship between major countries in the Asia-Pacific region and “the success or failure of such endeavor really hinges on the region,” Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai said yesterday.Farm attacks not racially motivated — Zuma
JOHANNESBURG — Farm attacks should be viewed within the context of the country’s high crime statistics, and not as racially motivated, President Jacob Zuma has told Beeld newspaper.The Shard: Europe’s tallest building launched
LONDON — Europe’s tallest skyscraper the Shard was set to be inaugurated in London with a spectacular laser show yesterday, as critics debate whether it is an architectural triumph or a blot on the skyline.Judge orders DUI suspect to read the Old Testament and write a book report
A young mother who pleaded guilty to drunk-driving has been given an unusual punishment; as well as eight years in jail she has been ordered to write a book report on the Bible.Fukushima was ‘man-made disaster’: Japan probe
TOKYO — The nuclear accident at Fukushima last year was a “man-made disaster” and not only due to the tsunami, a Japanese parliamentary panel said Thursday in its final report on the catastrophe.Fake democracy takes centre stage in Africa
Dr John S Mvundura
The word “Democracy” is widely spoken in many fora especially in politics and economics. Every government whether dictatorial or those who use the rule of law as the guiding principle use the word democracy. In any change of government, whether constitutional or coup-de-tat, the word democracy is used.
Benjani remains mum on future
Lovemore Dube in Johannesburg, South Africa
FORMER Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has not yet decided where he will be playing next season, with Wits University the most likely destination.
Fukushima was ‘man-made disaster’: probe
TOKYO — The nuclear accident at Fukushima last year was a “man-made disaster” and not only due to the tsunami, a Japanese parliamentary panel said yesterday in its final report on the catastrophe.
Zim biggest condom user
Prosper Ndlovu and Mashudu Netsianda in Kwekwe
ZIMBABWE has recorded the highest condom usage in the world over the last five years, according to the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey of 2011.
Micro-financier accused of duping civil servants
Chronicle Reporter
McDOWELLES International Investments, a money lending company accused of duping civil servants, is reportedly still deducting money from Government workers’ salaries despite the fact that its licence was withdrawn.