Kenya troops fight on beaches in assault on Somali rebel city

MOGADISHU — Kenyan troops launched a pre-dawn attack on the Somali port city of Kismayu yesterday in an assault to drive the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab militant group from its last major stronghold.

Mosques discourage demos to avert violence

TRIPOLI — Mosque preachers told Libyans yesterday to call off planned demonstrations against militia groups out of fear marches could lead to renewed bloodshed.

FC Platinum cautious ahead of Harare City clash

Paul Mundandi
FC PLATINUM are taking their tie against Harare City seriously as they want to maintain pressure on log leaders Highlanders and Dynamos.

Funeral policyholders stranded

Leonard Ncube

HUNDREDS of funeral policyholders have been left stranded after a funeral service company applied for liquidation without their knowledge.

Alcohol certainly not man’s best friend

Dr Health
Alcohol has been named the world’s third greatest risk factor in the development of premature disease. This seemingly innocent drink is a staple in social gatherings but its effects often spills over into society as a whole. Alcohol’s intoxicating, toxic and dependence-producing properties play a

 

ZOC host ASMC graduation

Sports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Olympic Committee will host a graduation ceremony of the Advanced Sport Management Course today at Prince Edward School.
This will be the fourth edition to be held by ZOC after successfully running the ASMC since 2008. The ASMC is a postgraduate diploma which seeks to

CPC to convene 18th National Congress

BEIJING — The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is proposed to convene on Nov. 8 in Beijing. The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided at a meeting yesterday to submit the proposal to the seventh plenary meeting of the 17th CPC Central Committee,

FC Platinum eye return to championship race

From Paul Mundandi in Zvishavane
FC PLATINUM are taking their tie tomorrow against Harare City seriously as they believe they can spring back into the championship race if they win all their remaining league matches. The Zvishavane miners are bullish after an impressive show in a 3-1 away win over Gunners at Lafarge. “Harare City

Zone VI delegation inspects Zambia’s state of readiness

Sports Reporter
THE Supreme Council for Sport in Africa Zone VI Zonal Organising Committee delegation led by its chairman Mvuzo Mbebe paid a scheduled visit to Zambia on September 21 and 22 to assess the country’s state of readiness for the 2012 SCSA Zone VI Under-20 Youth Games scheduled for

Hockey’s next big thing

Collin Matiza Sports Editor
COMING off the most impressive individual season in programme history, young Zimbabwean female field hockey player Rachel Goromonzi was this week named as one of 10 NCAA Division II players to watch in 2012 in the United States. This came after the 19-year-old utility player scored

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