Ex-rebel group declares war against Burundi govt

BUJUMBURA — A former Burundian Hutu rebel group declared war against the country’s government on Monday and its leader called on the president to step down, raising fears of a renewed outbreak of violence in the poor country.

Govt, WFP in renewed efforts to ensure food security

Leonard Ncube

More than 100 000 households are expected to benefit from the Cash/Food For Assets (C/FFA) Programme in 21 districts this year, as Government moves to combat hunger and poverty.

Goalkeeper crisis hits Warriors camp

Harare Bureau

WARRIORS’ second-choice goalkeeper Marlon Jani is out of the weekend’s crucial tie after he pulled a hamstring yesterday thereby dealing a blow to the team whose regular, Tapuwa Kapini, is still doubtful and will have to pass a medical examination by the doctors today.

All set for Mbada Diamonds Cup draw

Sports Reporter

THE Mbada Diamonds Cup draw which is scheduled for this Friday in Harare promises all the thrills for the fans.

British PM reshuffles ailing govt

LONDON —  British Prime Minister David Cameron reshuffled his ailing coalition government yesterday, but unpopular finance minister George Osborne was expected to keep his job.

No money for by-elections: Biti

Harare Bureau

Treasury is seized with mobilising money to pay civil servants bonuses and the farming season, making it impossible for Government to fund by-elections this year, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said yesterday.

‘Record numbers’ of refugees fleeing Syria

The UN refugee agency says 100 000 refugees fled Syria in August alone, the highest monthly total since the uprising began.

Stomach cleansing therapy ends in tragedy

Marvelous Moyo
WHAT started as a stomach cleaning therapy using a traditional concoction ended in tragedy when two elderly men from the same family died soon after taking the mixture.

Amavolunteer blend urban grooves, house music

Entertainment Reporter

THE Bulawayo urban grooves trio of Lawrence Ushe, McGregor Hlongwane and Mcjutor Mpofu, collectively known as Amavolunteer, have released a six-track compilation of urban grooves music mixed with house music, an effort they hope will thrust them into the limelight.

Bosso finances in shambles

Lovemore Dube

SHAMBLES would probably be the best way to describe the manner in which the Highlanders finances are being handled.

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