adminRepublic of Congo holds parliamentary polls
Voters in the oil-exporting Central African state of Congo Republic have turned out to elect a new parliament, with the ruling party of President Denis Sassou Nguesso and its allies seen holding the majority.
OPINION; Revisit circumcision campaign before it is too late
Jephiter Tsamwi
The continued death of people due to Aids-related illnesses in Zimbabwe has seen the nation adopting a myriad of efforts to curtail the pandemic.
Woman dies at ‘witch’s’ home
Midlands Correspondent
There was mayhem at an apostolic church in Gokwe South when two brothers stormed a church meeting and dragged away an elderly congregant whom they were accusing of practising witchcraft.
US ship fires on boat after warnings ignored
Dubai — An American vessel fired on a boat yesterday off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, killing one person and injuring three, according to a US consular official in Dubai.
President urges AU to call for sanctions removal
Caesar Zvayi in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Women urged to venture into big business
Business Reporter
WOMEN have been urged to take up businesses that contribute to national economic recovery and growth instead of running “trivial” enterprises like flea markets.
Bulawayo council reduces water bills
Temba Dube
THE Bulawayo City Council has reversed water penalties
Sungura Masters upstage Macheso
Entertainment Reporter
SUNGURA Masters, a group from Bulawayo, on Sunday night outshone Alick “Extra Basso” Macheso’s dancers when they put up a strong 10-minute performance.
Bantu Rovers, Highlanders on collision course
Ricky Zililo
BANTU Rovers could be headed for a collision with Highlanders after allegations that Tshintsha Guluva is poaching promising junior soccer players from the Bulawayo giants.
Irrigation schemes operate below capacity
Business Reporter
Most irrigation schemes in Gwanda district are operating below capacity with only two of the 11 schemes fully functional, an agricultural expert has said.