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Herald Reporter
Government will not hesitate to revoke operating licences of media organisations abusing Press freedom to denounce the country and its leadership, a Cabinet minister has said. Media, Information and Publicity Minister Webster Shamu issued a final warning to media organisations that were
ZEC finalises voter education manual
Chinhoyi Bureau
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has come up with a voter education manual to be used to prepare people for elections. The manual will also give voters an appreciation of the electoral processes. In an interview, ZEC deputy chairperson Commissioner Joyce Kazembe, said the handbook was
US ambassador ‘killed in Libya’
BENGHAZI — The American ambassador to Libya, J. Christopher Stevens, and three embassy officials were killed Tuesday when a mob attacked the US consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi, the interior ministry said yesterday. Libyan security guards were also killed and wounded during the
India’s ruling Congress shrugs off Economist’s take on Rahul
NEW DELHI — India’s ruling Congress party has shrugged off an article in the US-based “The Economist” magazine which has raised doubts over the scion of Nehru-Gandhi family Rahul Gandhi’s abilities as an apt politician. “I am always surprised that questions are asked about whatever is written inAmplats suspends operations
RUSTENBURG — The world’s top platinum producer Anglo American suspended its main South African operations yesterday as fears rose that widening strikes are spiralling into an industry revolt. The latest unrest broke out on roads leading to Anglo American, which halted work at its RusternburgFrench mosque desecrated by excrement
PARIS. — A mosque in the French city of Limoges has been desecrated by having excrement smeared on its doors, Interior Minister Manuel Valls said yesterday in a statement condemning the incident. The attack occurred overnight following reports of mob violence in Egypt and Libya involvingSpend Nac funds on things, not words
Once again the 400 000 people taking anti-retroviral drugs supplied through public hospitals and clinics are suffering from shortages. The main blame is laid at the feet of the Global Fund, the main source of donor funding. Theft, logistical problems and bungling are also mentioned by
Africa, it’s time to raise the bar
Dr Donald Kaberuka
Africa’s leaders have long recognised the importance of economic integration as a remedy for the continent’s fragmentation. The story line of Africa’s 54 countries is that over half of them have a GDP under US$10 billion, 16 are landlocked, struggle to achieve the economies of scale
Issue of extenuating circumstances
At the Workplace Wenceslaus Murape
Extenuating circumstances always have to be considered in disciplinary proceedings against workers as they help in mitigating the sentence that is eventually passed. However, this has not always been the case as some unfortunate employees have been dismissed despite extenuating
Public libraries underutilised
Jean FairbairnPublic libraries in developing countries are using information technology to provide innovative services. There are more than 230 000 public libraries in developing countries. Known and trusted in their communities, staffed by trained librarians, and increasingly connected to the Internet,