adminObama’s begging can’t get Clinton to stay
Washington — President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he would love for Hillary Clinton to stay on as secretary of state after his hoped for re-election, but that “despite my begging” she has decided to move on.
Gen Chiwenga calls for cooperation across borders to combat spread of diseases
Victoria Falls Reporter
SOUTHERN African Development Community Military Health Services (Sadc MHS) should initiate more cooperation across borders to combat diseases that continue to decimate communities, the commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General Constantine Chiwenga, said.Bogus prophets jailed for fraud
Court Reporter
TWO women who had problems fell prey to two self-claimed prophets who stole their money and some belongings.
Community share scheme brings hope to Hwange
Prosper Ndlovu
THE launch of the Matabeleland North Community Share Ownership Scheme/Trust (CSOS/T) by President Mugabe in Hwange on Thursday last week has brought hope of a new leaf of development in the province that is regarded as one of the least developed in the country.
NSSA loses $11,2m land
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has lost land worth $11,2 million. The land had been acquired from four local authorities after failing to develop it within the agreed time frame.
EDITORIAL COMMENT:Holistic approach critical to revival of industries
THE revival of industries in Bulawayo should not be done in isolation from other national economic resuscitation efforts but a holistic approach is necessary if Zimbabwe is to succeed in regaining its status as one of the strong economies of Southern Africa. Bulawayo was the country’s industrial hub since independence in 1980 and that status was maintained until the sanctions-induced economic meltdown which started in 2000 and peaked in 2008 when the Global Political Agreement was signed to halt the slide which was threatening to take the country down an abyss.New Nigerian cardinal – honour for Africa
Lagos — The Nigerian archbishop named by Pope Benedict XVI to the Vatican’s College of Cardinals on Wednesday said his appointment was “a great honour to Africa”.
Copac delegates seek abolition of Senate, reduction of House of Assembly
Harare Bureau
Delegates to the just-ended Second All-Stakeholders’ Conference proposed the reduction of the size of the House of Assembly and the abolishment of Senate as part of parliamentary reforms.
They also proposed minimum qualifications for aspiring legislators.
Platinum brace for Chicken Inn encounter
Ricky ZililoAN exciting encounter is on the cards at Mandava Stadium tomorrow when FC Platinum play host to a top four chasing Chicken Inn in a Castle Lager Premiership game.
Rank marshal speared to death
Gwanda Correspondent
A 31-year-old Esigodini woman allegedly teamed up with her lover to stab to death her 54-year-old husband, a popular rank marshal in Gwanda so that they could continue fulfilling their sexual desires.