adminEddie Murphy ‘dies again’
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy is again the victim of social media murder after a website, Global Associated News, set Twitter ablaze with reports of his death.
Bill Gates says much more work needed to turn tide of Aids
WASHINGTON — Philanthropist and Aids prevention advocate Bill Gates said on Monday there had been significant advances in the fight against HIV/Aids, but he was not ready to say the world was “turning the tide” on the disease, the theme of this week’s International Aids Conference.
More shelters to be built for migrants
Beitbridge Reporter
THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is planning to build and upgrade two shelters for up to 120 unaccompanied minors and 50 women Zimbabwean migrants at Musina, South Africa.
Syrian forces battle rebel push
AMMAN — Syrian troops fought rebels trying to seize central Aleppo yesterday and quelled a jail mutiny on the outskirts of the northern city, killing 15 prisoners, opposition activists said.
‘Sadc invaluable investment destination’
Oliver Kazunga
Business Reporter
The Sadc region is one of the most developed in Sub-Saharan Africa and offers vast Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) opportunities, the president of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, Mr Oswell Binha has said.
Young Warriors gear up for Angola tie
Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe national Under-20 men’s soccer team coach Jairos Tapera is impressed with his players’ attitude ahead of Sunday’s first leg of the second round qualifier for the Africa Youth Championship against Angola.
Officials from China, DPRK vow consolidation of friendship
BEIJING — Senior officials from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Workers’ Party of Korea of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) met yesterday, and vowed to further consolidate the two countries’ friendship.City businessman John Pocock dies
Business Reporter
PROMINENT Bulawayo businessman, Mr John Pocock, has died.
Implication of Leveson Inquiry on Zim
Brett Mashingaidze
The Leveson Inquiry on the phone hacking scandal has been taking place in Court 73 of the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ) in London. This process has revealed some aspects about the media that are troubling, not only for the British people, but for Zimbabweans as well.
Council tightens water rationing
Temba Dube
THE Bulawayo City Council has further tightened its water rationing regime with residents found using a hosepipe facing a $1 500 fine, up from $200.