adminDelhi rape victim’s father wants her named
NEW DELHI — The father of an Indian student whose brutal rape provoked a global outcry said he wanted her name made public so she could be an inspiration to victims of sexual assault, in comments that may pressure authorities to allow her identity to be revealed.Abuz to review impact of new power tariffs
Oliver Kazunga
THE Association for Business in Zimbabwe is expected to meet soon to review the impact of new power tariffs announced by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera).Hardbody not selling franchise
Lovemore Zigara
GWERU-BASED Division One bound soccer outfit Hardbody FC has refuted speculation that it is disposing of its franchise.
Boka gears for tobacco season
Zimbabwe’s largest tobacco auction company Boka Tobacco Floors says it is geared for this year’s selling season which is likely to start next month.
Village head assaulted in brawl over inputs
Midlands Correspondent
A VILLAGE meeting meant to distribute the Presidential seed was abandoned in Chirere ward in Zvishavane when angry villagers allegedly mobbed the local headman and assaulted him with open hands, accusing him of failing to allocate enough seed to the area.
Rebels seize another CAR town
Bangui — Rebels in Central African Republic seized control of another town on Saturday, just days before they are to begin negotiations with the government in nearby Gabon.
Syria’s Assad calls for mobilisation to fight rebels
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, making his first public appearance in months, has called for a “full national mobilisation” to fight against rebels he described as “al-Qaeda terrorists”.
Signing of ZPC/Sino-Hydro contract sparks furore
Harare Bureau
THE signing of a contract between Zimbabwe Power Company and Sino Hydro, the winning bidder for the expansion of Kariba South Power Station has sparked a furore amid indications that the deal breached procurement regulations.
This development is likely to delay the expansion of the power station that was supposed to see power generation being increased by 300 Megawatts as the State Procurement Board might be forced to investigate the matter, sources revealed yesterday.
The SPB recently awarded Sino-Hydro of China, a sole bidder for the project, the tender for engineering, procurement and construction agreement for the Kariba South Power Station expansion project.
This was after the company tendered its bid for about $368 million, which was reduced to $355 million after Government resolved to remove duty for the importation of equipment.
However, ZPC then went ahead to sign a contract with the Chinese firm last month for $390 million without consulting the SPB on the new changes.
Bosso election date set
Ricky Zililo
Young artistes advised to attend proper schools
Entertainment Reporter