adminHoliday death toll continues to rise
Deputy News Editor
THE festive season death toll on the country’s roads had by yesterday morning risen to 134
Confusion rocks drought relief programme
Gwanda Correspondent
CONFUSION has rocked the Gwanda District drought relief programme under the Department of Social Welfare following reports that partners involved in the distribution of food aid are not co-operating.
Mahatshula to get music academy
Entertainment Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Music Affairs Trust, a music organisation that seeks to identify and promote talent among young artistes in the city of Bulawayo, is set to launch a music academy for young artistes in the suburb of Mahatshula.Deadly blast targets US base in Afghanistan
At least four people have been killed and seven wounded after a car bomber attacked a US base in Khost city in eastern Afghanistan, officials say.Soldier sexually abused by three women
Midlands Correspondent
A 33-year-old man employed by the Zimbabwe National Army as a soldier was allegedly forced to drink an unknown substance by three female suspects, who later took turns to be intimate with him before they later dumped him in a bushy area on the outskirts of Gweru.Over 45 000 killed in Syria conflict
Beirut — More than 45 000 people have been killed in Syria since the outbreak in March 2011 of an anti-regime revolt that became a bloody insurgency after a brutal crackdown on dissent, a watchdog said yesterday.Morsi signs new constitution into law
Cairo — Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution he says will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the fragile economy.Govt owns ZSE: Biti
The government and not stockbrokers owns the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), Finance Minister Tendai Biti has said, clearing the air on the alleged dispute over ownership of the bourse.City businessman to sponsor Biya tourney
Peter Phiri
LOCAL businessman and football supporter Sobala Ncube has promised to inject some cash at the next edition of the Thulani “Biya” Ncube and Friends Tournament.