adminEDITORIAL COMMENT: UK’s threat to storm Ecuador’s embassy a human rights violation
One of the greatest stories to dominate global news since 2010 is WikiLeaks. Although it had been founded four years earlier, it was not until April 2010 that the whistle-blower website attracted real worldwide attention. Since then it has offended many, particularly the US government whose secrets it brought to the open, but also delighted many by enlightening them on US foreign policy designs.Over 12 000 children die of malnutrition yearly
Victoria Falls Reporter
ABOUT 12 000 children under the age of five die in the country yearly as a result of malnutrition, a paediatrician in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Dr Nhamo Gonah said.
A windfall that never was
Stephen Mpofu
After gleefully and enthusiastically helping themselves to a windfall from their community share ownership scheme — and being rocketed for it — chiefs in Zvishavane district are now probably saying in hindsight and in their contrition: “to err is human, to forgive is divine”.
Hubby’s erection problems divulged in court
Harare Bureau
A Harare woman on Thursday left the court in stitches after she accused her husband of abusing her because he feels insecure as a result of his erectile problems.
Cricket coach calls for sound junior development
Harare Bureau
ZIMBABWE national team cricket assistant coach Steve Mangongo has called for a sound junior development for the game if local cricket teams are to make an impact on the international level.
Draft Constitution: MDCs cannot ignore Zanu-PF’s amendments
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter
THE two MDC formations will have to consider proposed amendments to the draft constitution
Zim’s UNWTO preps on track
Bulawayo Bureau
ZIMBABWE will successfully co-host the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)
Zim student wins Sadc award
From Farai Dzirutwe in MAPUTO, MozambiqueA Zimbabwean high school student Terrens Muradzikwa has won the 2012 Sadc Secondary Schools Essay Competition after beating entrants from 13 other regional countries. Muradzikwa (17), a Lower Sixth pupil at Nyanga High School in Manicaland, was yesterday presented with a certificate and
Harare Agricultural Show opens on low note
Agriculture ReporterThe Harare Agricultural Show started on a low note yesterday as has always been the situation with the first day. Most exhibitors were still putting final touches to their stands. Some were still erecting stands while others were painting and bringing in their products for exhibition.
He who hath a fat wallet calls the shots
Ghetto Blast Rosenthal MutakatiLIKE flies landing on a carcass, dozens of acquaintances swarmed the liquid guy’s car window before he could switch off the engine in the parking lot.