Last push to avoid US ‘fiscal cliff’
US lawmakers have dragged the country to the edge of the “fiscal cliff” as they struggled to reach a last-minute deal that could protect the world’s largest economy from a politically-induced recession.
Spain faces euro 207bn headache
Madrid — Spain defied the markets by averting a sovereign bailout this year but high interest rates could yet force Madrid to its knees as the nation confronts a €207bn financing headache in 2013.
Zambia’s wildlife chief fired over hunting safaris
LUSAKA — The head of a government institution that manages Zambia’s wildlife has been fired after irregularities were identified in the awarding of safari hunting licences to some companies, the Post of Zambia reported on Monday.
Chavez in ‘delicate’ state
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s vice president, has said President Hugo Chavez is suffering from “new complications” following his cancer surgery in Cuba. Maduro did not give details on Sunday about…
Tourism night: artistes thrill revellers
Victoria Falls Reporter
WALLACE Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, stole the show at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) tourism night on Saturday at Chinotimba Stadium in the resort of Victoria Falls.


