EPL title in Man U’s hands

MANCHESTER — Sir Alex Ferguson admits the destiny of the English Premier League soccer title is in Manchester United’s hands after they opened up a commanding 12-point lead over Manchester City with

Killer drones for North Africa

Joseph Kishore
The Obama administration is discussing the expansion of its drone program into Algeria and other countries in north-west Africa, according to media reports. The preparations to extend the military

I’m not a pole dancer, says Bev

Problem Masau Arts Correspondent
Dancer Beverly “Bev” Sibanda says it was wrong for people to view her as a pole dancer as she performs all types of dances. “I am not a pole dancer. In fact, I do not know if it’s allowed in Zimbabwe. I am a

Miss Global preps gather steam

Brenda Phiri Arts Correspondent
Guests were wined and dined at the Miss Global sashing ceremony held over the weekend at the Chinese Gardens. Some 20 beauties, some of them from as far as Masvingo, Mutare, Chinhoyi and

Let’s recognise our own talent

Fred Zindi Music
As Zimbabweans we can proudly say that the enormous amount of musical talent displayed by today’s musicians such as Hope Masike, Mokoomba, Tanyaradzwa Tawengwa and Hebron Mashengwe

Mavado in visa scam

Dancehall superstar Mavado has been enjoying a strong run of form in the United States since being re-issued his visa two summers ago. How the singjay acquired those documents has now come into

Sleep gives away teenage rapist

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after falling asleep after raping a woman in a flat in Johannesburg, Gauteng police said yesterday. Warrant Officer Xoli Mbele said the woman (30) met the

Cuba seeks SA intervention for release of detained nationals

JOHANNESBURG. — The Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio yesterday asked the South African government to pressurise the United States government to release detained

Russia to enhance ‘soft power’ in international relations

MOSCOW — Russia should enhance its “soft power” in international affairs to supplement the traditional diplomacy, President  Vladimir  Putin said yesterday. “Obviously, the time of the classical diplomacy has

Mali: How AU lost the plot

Special Matarirano
As the French led military operation in Mali codenamed Operation Serval gains much momentum in the wake of recent victories against the Tuareg rebellion in the area known as Azawad, concern

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