adminUS election: The price of a black president
Fredrick C HarrisWhen African-Americans go to the polls today, they are likely to support Barack Obama at a level approaching the 95 percent share of the black vote he received in 2008. As well they should, given the symbolic exceptionalism of his presidency and the modern Republican Party’s utter disregard for economic justice, civil
ZC awards preps on course
Sports ReporterZIMBABWE Cricket want to host a flawless event despite the lack of sponsorship for this year’s annual awards ceremony. The function will be held at the Country Club on Saturday and will recognise players and officials who have been outstanding during the domestic and international season running from August 2011 to March
Under-17s fail to travel to Congo Brazzaville
Godknows Matarutse Sports ReporterZIMBABWE’S Young Warriors risk being walked over by Congo Brazzaville after they failed to travel to the Central African country yesterday for their African Under-17 Youth Championships qualifier. The Young Warriors, trailing 1-2 from the first leg in Harare, were expected to play the Congolese in Brazzaville today. But by late
‘V6’ Phiri laid to rest
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports ReporterCONDOLENCE messages were last night still pouring in following the death of professional golfer Vengesayi “V6” Phiri who passed away last Friday afternoon. Phiri (42) was known for his long drives that earned him the name “V6”. He was laid to rest at Chitungwiza Unit L cemetery on Sunday and the golfing fraternity is still in
Maziwisa set to land Golden Boot
Sports ReporterSHABANIE Mine striker, Nelson Maziwisa, looks set to land this year’s Golden Boot in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League when a panel of selectors meet in the capital next week. With 18 goals to his credit, Maziwisa leads the duo of Denver Mukamba of Dynamos and Milton Ncube of Highlanders for the US$3 000 award.
White House race: What does this mean to world?
The curtain has finally come down on the world’s longest and most expensive election campaigns as voters in the United States head to the polls today to choose the White House’s next occupant between incumbent Barack Obama and his challenger, Mitt Romney. Despite the wild predictions that Obama is likely to beSables coach yet to report for duty
Paul Munyuki Sports ReporterTHE Sables preparations for the Namibia invitational tournament might be going on well, but coach Brandon Dawson is yet to report for duty since the players got into camp. The rugby side is expected to leave tomorrow for Namibia where they will take on Spain and hosts Namibia in a Tri-Nations tournament. However, Dawson was
Politburo to discuss conference details
Herald Reporter
The Zanu-PF Politburo will meet tomorrow to deliberate on the dates and theme of the annual people’s conference to be held in Gweru. Preparations for the event are already under way with a 5 000-seater conference centre expected to be complete by the end of this month. “The issues around the
Jailed hwindis, drivers weep in court
Tendai Rupapa Court Reporter
FORTY-NINE touts yesterday burst into tears when they were sentenced to three-month jail terms each. Business at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts ground to a halt when their relatives joined in. Magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei convicted all 49 for contravening Section 40 of the Road Motor
Biti, civil servants head for clash
Felex Share Herald Reporter
FINANCE Minister Tendai Biti and civil servants are headed for another collision after the workers yesterday said they would not accept an imposed salary increment. This follows announcements by Minister Biti that civil servants would get an “inflation related” salary increment next January.