Condom testing machine outdated

The equipment being used to test the quality of condoms has become obsolete and is reducing volumes being tested when demand is high, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) said on Tuesday.

Farmer sues Zesa for US$238 000

Court Reporter
A MVURWI citrus farmer has filed a US$238 253 lawsuit against Zesa after his 12-hectare citrus plantation was razed by fire that is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Draft constitution out anytime

Herald Reporter
PRINCIPALS to the Global Political Agreement should expect the draft constitution anytime from now, Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga said yesterday.

Low ground temperatures recorded

Agriculture Reporter
Meteorological Services Department has said low ground temperatures were recorded in some parts of the country yesterday.

Community gets grinding mill

From Noah Pito in Hurungwe
OUTGOING Mozambican ambassador to Zimbabwe Cde Vicente Veloso last week donated a grinding mill to the Mozambican community living in the Gatshe-Gatshe Fishing Camp in Kariba.

Sata reshuffles cabinet

LUSAKA — Zambian President Michael Sata has made a mini-reshuffle of his cabinet by creating two more ministries, the Zambia Daily Mail reported on Wednesday.

ANC disrespecting Mandela family, says Winnie

Cape Town — The African National Congress, under President Jacob Zuma’s leadership, has been accused of disrespecting the Mandela family, the Mail & Guardian (M&G) has reported.

India’s Mahindra halts plans to sell truck in US

MUMBAI — India’s Mahindra & Mahindra has halted development work on a pickup truck aimed at the US market, the company said, following legal disputes and failure to win needed certification.

Cuba turns to SA for financial assistance

CAPE TOWN — Facing an economic embargo from the United States, Cuba turns to South Africa for financial assistance, it was revealed here yesterday.

Russia debates controversial Internet Blacklist bill

MOSCOW — Russia’s parliament approved yesterday legislation to give the state powers to block blacklisted websites, a move criticised by internet freedom activists who say the law could be used to crack down on dissent.

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