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Carter Chapwanya Arts CorrespondentGod 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 secretaryRiri, 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.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
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.Strong currency hurts Philippine call centres
MANILA. — The peso’s rise is hitting call centres in the Philippines, handicapping the global leader in the lucrative business as it combats a challenge from top rival India, industry officials said yesterday.