admin300 families missing after storm hits Mozambique
MAPUTO— The Mozambican authorities said on Tuesday that they are searching for 300 families who went missing due to a storm that hit the central province of Zambezia.Queens Sports Club ready to host Pro-50 One-Day Cup final
Ricky Zililo
THE Zimbabwe Cricket and Matabeleland Tuskers grounds curator Fungai Shanganya yesterday said Queens Sports Club is ready to play host to Saturday’s Pro-50 One-Day Cup final between Matabeleland Tuskers and Mashonaland Eagles.
Drought scare in Matabeleland South
Beitbridge Reporter
MATABELELAND South farmers are facing an imminent drought as most of them have drastically reduced the hectarage under crops due to the late rains.
Most of the seven administrative districts in the province require between 400 and 500mm of rain for a successful farming season but indications are that they will receive far less this season.
The districts are Beitbridge, Bulilima, Gwanda, Insiza, Matobo, Mangwe and Umzingwane.
Bantu Rovers captain Masuku off to Belgium
Nqobizitha Masuku
Ricky Zililo
THE national Under-20 and Bantu Rovers captain Nqobizitha Masuku left the country on Tuesday for a three-week trial at Cercle Brugge in Belgium.
Katebe joins FC Platinum
From Paul Mundandi in Zvishavane
MIMOSA Mines sponsored FC Platinum have landed the signature of the much sought after Zambian defender Aaron Katebe for an undisclosed fee.
The Zambian defender joined as a free agent from Hwange after his contract with the miners expired at the end of the year.
Swimming star Mjimba appeals for financial assistance
Sikhumbuzo Moyo
THE exploits of 10-year-old rising swimming star Nomvula Mjimba has attracted the attention of Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart who has taken it upon himself to spearhead the athlete’s sponsorship appeal.
Labour Court should be restructured — Chidyausiku
Harare Bureau
THE Labour Court should be restructured to separate cases in terms of the degree of their gravity, Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku has said.
He called for the creation of separate Labour Courts modelled along other courts such as magistrates’ courts, dealing with less serious claims while the High Court deals with more serious ones.
Chavez making progress: VP
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez is making progress as he recovers from cancer surgery in Cuba, his vice president said after returning from a trip to Havana to visit the Venezuelan leader.
Chavez, who has been battling complications since undergoing surgery more than a month ago, is “climbing the hill, he is advancing,” said Vice President Nicolas Maduro.
Pensions commission to embark on restructuring exercise
Oliver Kazunga
Business Reporter
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is set to embark on a restructuring exercise aimed at ensuring that it becomes more responsive to market needs.
Baya’s A Water Story play to be redone
Entertainment Reporter
THE play, A Water Story by prominent Bulawayo playwright, Raisedon Baya, is set to be redone as the producers feel the play is still relevant in light of Bulawayo’s ongoing water crisis.
The play, which premiered last year, explores the water crisis bedevilling the city and how the problem has remained unsolved over the last 100 years. It centres on three main characters, Khaya, Bafana and Rush who highlight some of the embarrassing trials and tribulations of not having water. It questions how everyday tasks like bathing, answering nature’s call, or driving are complicated by an erratic supply of the precious liquid. The play also explores how the