adminParliament, Women University sign Memorandum of Understanding
Herald Reporter
Parliament and the Women’s University in Africa yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding in which the institution will offer various educational programmes to parliamentarians and staff. The agreement was signed by WUA vice-chancellor Professor Hope Sadza, Speaker of the
Chiefs want to oversee Jomic
Masvingo BureauChiefs have asked the three political parties in the inclusive Government for an oversight role in the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee for the organ to become more effective. Jomic was established as a liaison body among the political parties to ensure there is peace in the country.
Home-seekers in trouble
Tichaona Zindoga Herald Reporter
HUNDREDS of home seekers in Hatcliffe extension in Harare face an uncertain future as a group claiming to be war veterans threatened to take over housing consortiums in the sprawling suburb. The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association, the Greater Harare Housing Union,
Gay couple arrested
Chinhoyi Bureau
A suspected gay couple, one of whom was wearing female apparel including a skirt, wig and blouse has been arrested in Kadoma. The couple confessed after a body search by policemen that one of them was not a “woman.” The “woman” had to show male organs to prove that indeed he
Coaches hail Mbada
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports Editor
PREMIERSHIP coaches have paid tribute to Mbada Diamonds for staging the country’s biggest knockout tournament again and believe the competition offers a refreshing break from the championship and relegation battles. The second edition of the Mbada Cup will be unveiled in the
Young Warriors steps up preps
Godknows Matarutse Sports Reporter
THE Young Warriors stepped up their preparations for their opening round clash of the African Under-17 Championship qualifiers against Mozambique set for Gwanzura on Saturday. The 10th edition of the African Championships is set for Morocco next year and the Young Warriors will draw courage
IFK preps at advanced stage
Ellina Mhlanga Sports Reporter
THE IFK kyokushinkai karate style have stepped up their preparations for the British Open championships to be held in London on October 14. The championships will feature fighters from three full contact styles — kyokushin, IFK and extreme contact. It will be a global event targeting martial arts
Cheetahs to play WC qualifiers in Morocco
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterRUGBY turns back to the Sevens with the Cheetahs stealing the limelight as they prepare for the World Cup qualifiers set for Rabat, Morocco, at the end of the month. The Cheetahs and the women’s side, the Pangolins, are set to play in the World Cup qualifiers but first will be at the Middelburg
Chivero disaster crew’s bail bid rejected
Court ReporterA Harare magistrate yesterday rejected an application for bail pending appeal by two of the crew members of the boat, which capsized, killing 11 children in Lake Chivero on Christmas Day last year. Joseph Abrahams (37) and Fadil Ramon Weale (27) were recently jailed five years each for
City misses revenue collection target
Municipal Reporter
Harare City Council has collected US$64 million out of a projected US$160 million between January and July. The city’s budget for this year is US$272 million. Presenting 2013 budget proposals and intended projects, Mr Stanley Ndemera, a city treasury department management accountant, attributed