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.
Bulawayo promoters promise more shows for city artistes
Entertainment Reporter
BULAWAYO promoters have promised more shows for city artistes this year.
This comes after an outcry by city artistes that they were not given an adequate platform by promoters to perform at most city venues.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.