adminCharles Manyuchi wins in Zambia
Sports ReporterZIMBABWE’S welterweight champion Charles Manyuchi was the only local boxer to emerge victorious as his compatriots came unstuck during a tour of duty in Zambia at the weekend. Manyuchi beat Zambian champion Dyson Mwisa in the fourth round of their scheduled eight round bout at the Lusaka government complex on Saturday.
Cheetahs out of Dubai
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterTHE Cheetahs will this year not be part of the Dubai leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series in early December following their failure to qualify as a core member early this year. Their dream of becoming a Sevens World Series core member was early this year shattered when they lost 17-21 to Portugal in the
ICC turns 10: A politicised puppet, or legal pioneer?
Afua HirschIn the 10 years since the ICC first came to life, the tribunal — meant to serve as a criminal court for the world — has served exclusively as a criminal court for Africa. All seven of its investigations — Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Libya, Sudan and Uganda — have
Take self-reliance to another level
Albert NhamoyebondeAt independence, the politics of self-reliance was the slogan, but this has been changed to that of indigenisation and economic empowerment. I still believe that the original philosophy of self-reliance was easy to relate to everyday struggles of the people. In everyday life, people are striving to improve themselves, be it by
NIEEB board must make a difference
Kurai P MasenyamaRecently, the Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Saviour Kasukuwere announced the new National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board members after the expiry of the tenure of the board led by Mr David Chapfika. While it is beyond the scope of this submission to
Chipembere back into the premiership
Sports ReporterBlack Rhinos football club has vowed to bring back memories of the good old days when they were a formidable side which boasted of former soccer greats such as Stanford “Stix” Mtizwa and the late Stanley “Sinyo” Ndunduma. The army side was promoted following their 1-0 victory against ZPC Kariba on Saturday to
Right pricing of inputs key to good harvests
Reports coming from seed houses informing the nation that they have adequate seed to meet demand should be welcome relief to farmers who have in the couple of seasons endured shortage of seed resulting in unscrupulous dealers selling fake seed. Representatives of seed houses last week met PresidentObama, Romney: Defenders of American imperialism
Patrick MartinIn the final debate of the US presidential election, that was to be held on Monday night (last night) in Boca Raton, Florida, president Barack Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney were expected to tout their contrasting “visions” on US foreign policy. However, on the fundamental issues of concern to the
President leaves for energy forum
Takunda Maodza Senior ReporterPresident Mugabe left the country yesterday for the United Arab Emirates where he will join other world leaders attending the World Energy Forum 2012. The three-day high level conference will be held in Dubai from October 22 to 24. During the meeting the Heads of State and Government and energy experts will explore
Seeking help in the city of refuge
Takura RukwatiJehovah God in His infinite mercy and eternal grace has created for us a place in Jesus Christ where we can all find refuge and eternal security. Jesus Christ is the solid rock where one can stand when all other grounds are sinking. People were created by God so that they would carry out God’s mandate on earth through