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The matrimonial tribulations of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and at least two women have highlighted serious deficiencies in our marriage laws, some of which have already come under adverse comment from the courts, the latest broadside being delivered by Harare ProvincialMalema under probe over mine violence
JOHANNESBURG — An investigation has been launched into charges that expelled African National Congress Youth League leader Julius Malema was inciting the growing mine violence in South Africa, authorities said on Sunday. A case of incitement and intimidation has been opened and referred toMarikana: Malema won’t be silenced
JOHANNESBURG — Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema will speak out today after he was denied entry to an event where North West miners were to be briefed. “The press conference will make concrete reflections on the political developments in South Africa,” Economic FreedomANC slams British for Marikana crisis
JOHANNESBURG — ANC leaders have blamed British media, “populism and mavericks” — such as expelled ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema — for the ongoing violence in Marikana and surrounding mines.Russia backs ban of US anti-Islam film
MOSCOW — The Russian prosecutor general’s office yesterday backed a ban on the US-made anti-Islam film that has sparked deadly violence, saying it would seek to add it to a list of extremist material. A spokeswoman said her office “has prepared a request to a court to recognise the film,China protests: Panasonic suspends some operations
TOKYO — Japanese electronics maker Panasonic has suspended some of its operations in China after anti-Japan protesters attacked two of its factories. The firm said its factory in Qingdao will remain shut until 18 September. According to media reports, Canon has also suspended operationsUN commission confirms increasing presence of foreign militants in Syria
GENEVA — The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on Syria confirmed yesterday “the increasing presence of foreign elements, including jihadist militants” in Syria. Paulo Pinheiro, chair of the CoI, told the on-going 21st session of the UN Human RightsKing Pharoah turns to God
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentForgotten musician King Pharoah real name Pharoah Kanjandewo says he has stopped staging live shows to focus on prayer. The “Kurira Kwejongwe” hitmaker, who is a member of an apostolic sect, says he now spends most of his time engrossed in spiritual matters at his religious shrine or Masowe
MOB’s Gocheki finds the going tough
Farirai Macheka Arts Correspondent
Tavaviri Gocheki from Masvingo was last week evicted from My Own Boss becoming the first male contestant to exit the entrepreneurial reality show screened on ZBCTV. My Own Boss — Buy Zimbabwe Edition Season IV was the perfect platform for the inventor and Masvingo representative to
New urban grooves kid on the block
Hlatini Hlatini Entertainment Reporter
Victor Chidamoyo has released his debut album titled “New Style”. The 18-year-old singer, who is affectionately known as Vicky Bee, is doing his O-Levels at Glen View 3 High School. The album, which was released last month, is likely to take the music scene by storm since he introduced a