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Chimamanda AdichieThere Was a Country: A Personal History of Biafra by Chinua Achebe Nigeria, at independence from British rule in 1960, was called the Giant of Africa. With a large population, an educated elite and many natural resources, especially oil, Nigeria was supposed to fly the flag of democratic
Slouching towards Sirte: Nato’s war on Libya
Slouching towards Sirte: Nato’s war on LibyaMaximilian C. Forte’s new book Slouching Towards Sirte: NATO’s War on Libya and Africa (released November 20) is a searing indictment of NATO’s 2011 military intervention in Libya, and of the North American and European left that supported it. He argues that NATO powers, with the help of
2013 last chance for MDC-T: PM
Takunda Maodza recently in BUHERA
THE 2013 national elections present the MDC-T with the last chance to prove its mettle
VP Mujuru denies leading party faction
Herald Reporter
VICE President Joice Mujuru has dismissed as misplaced, reports that she leads
Police recover US$20 000 cigarettes contraband
Herald ReporterPOLICE in Beitbridge last week recovered a consignment of cigarettes worth almost US$20 000 that was being smuggled into South Africa. With the huge difference in excise duties between the two countries, cigarettes sell for several times their Zimbabwean retail price in South Africa, making the
Zimphos ordered to reinstate electrician
Labour ReporterA Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries’ worker, who was fired for reportedly participating in an illegal strike, has won his case for reinstatement after the Labour Court quashed the company’s decision. Mashoko Chinata had worked as the company’s electrician for 26 years. He was accused of leaving his
Many farmers struggle to buy seed, fertiliser
Herald ReportersMany farmers are still struggling to buy seed and fertiliser due to limited cash. The Meteorological Services Department confirmed that the rainy season has started, with some farmers already planting. But farmers complain about the absence of an adequate input support scheme, as some
Hurungwe families use unsafe drinking water
Agriculture ReporterMore than 200 resettled Hurungwe families are sharing unsafe drinking water with livestock at Tavoy Estates. This follows the vandalism of the 15 boreholes that were serving the area. Elephant Dam has become the major source of water for drinking, dipping livestock, irrigation and washing with
Sports writer Matiki dies
Herald ReporterThe Sunday Mail sports writer Roy Matiki has died. He was 35. Matiki, known as “Matrix” in the journalism fraternity, succumbed to a brain tumour at his home in Budiriro. Matiki’s health began deteriorating on August 26 as he was covering the derby between Dynamos and CAPS United. He collapsed
Whitecliff residents get 5-day ultimatum
Herald ReporterWhitecliff residents are unsettled following a Supreme Court order compelling them to vacate the farm within five days to pave way for the legitimate owner Mr Edward Pfugari. Supreme Court judge Justice Vernanda Ziyambi, sitting with Justices Paddington Garwe and Yunus Omerjee, ruled that the