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MOSCOW — Russia yesterday said it had given USaid until October 1 to halt its work as the United States aid agency was meddling in domestic politics, a move that risks sparking a new diplomatic crisis with Washington. The termination of the US Agency for International Development’sFresh unrest hits South Africa platinum belt despite deal
MARIKANA — South African police fired rubber bullets at a crowd gathered near a platinum mine yesterday, just a day after miners at another facility called off a wildcat strike that led to dozens of deaths. The fresh violence in north-western Rustenburg raised fears that the deal agreed to on8 SA nationals killed in Afghan suicide attack
JOHANNESBURG — Eight South Africans were killed in the Afghanistan suicide attack on Tuesday morning, South African Department of International Relations and Co-operation said. “Our mission in Pakistan, which is accredited in Afghanistan, has confirmed eight nationals were among the dead inAnti-Japan protests reflect China’s resolution
BEIJING — Chinese Vice-President Xi Jinping yesterday said Japan’s “purchase” of the Diaoyu Islands was a farce and urged Japan to desist from any behaviour that infringed upon China’s sovereignty. “Japan should rein in its behaviour and stop any words and acts that undermine China’sVicenzo Valli makes waves
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterVicenzo Valli, a trendy fashion house based in Harare, has made a huge splash on the fashion scene, buoyed by its high-end designer garments which were showcased at the recent Zimbabwe Fashion Week. Quite honestly, the fashion house is not for the poor, but for the well heeled, who love
Artistes lament lack of funding
From Ruth Butaumocho in BulawayoThe eighth edition of Intwasa koBulawayo Arts Festival opened on Tuesday with several artistes calling for the involvement of the private sector in promoting the arts in Zimbabwe through sponsoring their activities. Several artistes interviewed expressed their disappointment in the way the private
Denzel Washington opens up on Whitney
Denzel Washington has called Whitney Houston’s drug addiction “a monster that got hold of her”. The iconic Hollywood star believes the late singer didn’t realise the powerful effect of cocaine had over her body and thought she was capable of behaving as she had when she was younger.Diamond Musica bounces back
Jonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment ReporterIt seems that after a period where rhumba music had somewhat lost its appeal among Zimbabwean fans, the all-new Diamond Musica has resurfaced fronted by Pitshou Lumiere. The 14-member group wants to reignite the love for the music with some rhumba in its original form and uninhibited.
Ochi City hosts Macheso, Chipfumo
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentOchi City will be on fire on Sunday when sungura king Alick Macheso and Progress Chipfumo descend on the hangout. With the return of drummer
Obert Gomba, Macheso aka Extrabasso will surely mesmerise his fans. Gomba had missed five shows due to undisclosed illness. William Tsandukwa
Who will protect the police?
Albert Nhamoyebonde Features CorrespondentEvents of the past weeks have brought to the fore what is wrong in our society. The citizen is crying for human security. How can a police officer in uniform get raped? How can a soldier in uniform get beaten up only stone’s through from a major police station? Who guarantees our security if