China warns of rising financial risks

BEIJING. — China’s financial system is facing increasing risks due to soaring bank loans, with lending to the property sector and local governments a particular concern, the finance ministry warned yesterday.

Asian shares higher in post-Xmas trade

HONG KONG. — Asian stocks were higher in quiet post-Christmas trade yesterday, with Tokyo shares lifted by a weaker yen which sank to a 20-month low against the greenback. The Nikkei 225 index at the

DeMbare’s early preps. . . Champions eye long training camp

Eddie Chikamhi Sports Reporter
CHAMPIONS Dynamos are not leaving anything to chance and have lined up an early pre-season training camp that will get underway in the capital on January 2. DeMbare are determined to make up

Tevedzai returns from UK tour

Winstone Antonio Arts Correspondent
Rising gospel prodigy Lloyd Tevedzai returned home from a week-long maiden tour of the United Kingdom dubbed “Love Out Loud” concert. Tevedzai, who was accompanied by fellow gospel artistes

Voice of Jordan Studios reopens

Arts Correspondent
VOICE of Jordan Studios — the stable famed for discovering the likes of Olinda Marowa and Blessing Shumba, among others — is now back in full swing after a two-year lull. According to gospel musician

Christmas treat for orphans

Carter Chapwanya Arts Correspondent
God Parent, an organisation co-founded by broadcaster-cum-gospel musician Agnes “Eglada” Gudza and Beauty Bhulu, last Saturday held a Christmas party at Khayelihle Children’s Village in Bulawayo. The

Ben Affleck won’t run for Senate

BOSTON. — Ben Affleck is taking his name off the list of possible candidates for John Kerry’s seat in the US Senate, which would be open if the Democratic senator from Massachusetts is confirmed as secretary

Riri, Chris get cosy over Xmas

Pictures were worth a thousand words on Christmas Day, when the pair was snapped at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, where they watched the Lakers take on the Knicks from courtside seats.

Stevie Wonder lights up Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO — US singer Stevie Wonder joined Brazil’s Gilberto Gil late on Tuesday for a massive free Christmas concert on Rio’s Copacabana beach attended by half a million people. “Tudo bem?”

Sharapova fails Gangnam test

ISTANBUL. — Maria Sharapova admitted this week that she felt embarrassed by her contribution to a tennis-style Gangnam video and revealed the Asian dance craze had completely passed her by.

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