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Libreville — Central African Republic’s government and rebels have agreed to a temporary ceasefire deal, two rebel sources with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Thursday.
Saudi king names women to advisory council for first time
Saudi King Abdullah appointed 30 women to the previously all-male consultative Shura Council in decrees published yesterday, marking a historic first as he pushes reforms in the ultra-conservative kingdom.Pakistan bombings death toll rises to 125
Extremist bomb attacks killed 125 people in one of Pakistan’s deadliest days for years, raising concerns yesterday about rising violence in the nuclear-armed country ahead of general elections.Man imprisoned for incest
Plumtree Correspondent
A 19-year-old man from Plumtree has been arrested after he was caught being intimate with his 12-year-old niece inside a grinding mill building.Gwanda policeman steals stolen cooking oil
Gwanda Correspondent
A police officer stationed at Colleen Bawn Police Station in Gwanda District, who stole stolen cooking oil, has been fined $200 (or 60 days imprisonment).
Architect convicted for bigamy
Court Reporter
Man’s body exhumed for post-mortem
Midlands Correspondent
POLICE in Zvishavane on Monday exhumed the body of a 22-year-old man from Chief Mazvihwa’s area after the father of the now deceased man suspected foul play in the death of his son eight days after the burial.Zimbo Cup enters second week
Ricky Zililo
AN epic battle pitting Western Panthers and Busters is on the cards this afternoon at Hartsfield Stadium when they clash in the second round of the Zimbo Under-20 Rugby Cup.Zifa snub all-expenses paid friendly offer
Sports Reporter
ZIFA has again turned down another international friendly following the Warriors’ technical team’s recommendation that they should play against a North African country on the next Fifa International friendly date.
Police officers ordered to shoot to kill carjackers
Harare Bureau
POLICE have ordered their officers to shoot to kill when they encounter carjackers and armed robbers.