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Roselyne Sachiti Deputy Features EditorYOUNG female politicians from the three main political parties have called upon women to be more aggressive, demand political space, grab opportunities and shun political positions handed over to then on a silver platter. Speaking during a consultative and consensus building meeting of
Kudos to Sadc for DRC force
News that Sadc has finally moved to deploy its standby force in the Democratic Republic of Congo is providential and shows that the regional group is carrying on the legacy of the Front Line States that preceded it. As we report elsewhere in this issue, we are contributing troops to the Standby ForceRed Devils still in front
LONDON. — Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney were on target for Manchester United as the English Premier League soccer leaders swept aside Sunderland 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday to stay six points clear of champions Manchester City. United were 2-0 up after 19 minutes, Van PersieI will not be buying — Sir Alex Ferguson
LONDON. — Sir Alex Ferguson will not be buying Theo Walcott — or anybody else in January.The Manchester United manager, who saw his team maintain their six-point lead over neighbours Manchester City with a 3-1 win over Sunderland on
Khan defeats Molina in boxing showdown
LOS ANGELES. — Britain’s Amir Khan defeated previously unbeaten American Carlos Molina in a light-welterweight boxing showdown on Saturday, returning the Englishman to the world title scene after back-to-back losses. After watching Khan batter Molina for most of the fight, referee Jack Reiss
England face nervy last day against India
NAGPUR. — England face a nervy last day in the final Test cricket against India as they seek a first series victory in India for 27 years.The tourists, who lead the series 2-1, need a draw in Nagpur and ended the fourth day yesterday 165 runs ahead on 161-3.
Dismantle Africom!
Horace G Campbell
On Saturday December 8, 2012, General Carter Ham, Commander of the United States Africa Command (Africom) spoke at the 2012 Achebe Colloquium and Africa at Brown University in Providence, Rhodes Island. The thrust of his presentation was the role of Africom in relation to theYou are alone in the race PM
Tafara Shumba
When I was growing up in the Jewel City of Mutare, there was a popular 15km race sponsored by Mutare Bottling Company. It was a major source of entertainment then. Mutare residents formed some teams that competed for the coveted prizes on offer.