How to deal with stigma, forgiveness

THE Bible in the book of John 9:1-11 records a story where the Lord Jesus heals a man who was born blind. The text reads: “As He (Jesus) went along, He saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. As long as it is day, we must do the works of Him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

Draft constitution ready for translation into indigenous languages

Harare Bureau

PRINTING of materials to be used in the publicity campaign for the draft Constitution has begun, after the Senate yesterday adopted the motion on the draft Constitution.

This follows a similar move by the House of Assembly on Wednesday.

Principals to the Global Political Agreement are now expected to announce dates of the referendum.

The draft will be translated into indigenous languages while civic education is expected to be completed within a month.

The Copac Project Board met in Harare yesterday to discuss the remaining process before the Constitution-making process is completed.

The board comprises Copac management, Government and donors. “We met today to look at the budgetary requirements of the remaining process and also the civic education that we are about to embark on.

Tuskers, Rhinos match heads for draw

Senior Sports Reporter

A draw seems most likely between Matabeleland Tuskers and Midwest Rhinos as rains caused an early end to the third day’s proceedings of the Logan Cup four-day cricket encounter at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo yesterday.

PPC Limited to invest $200m in manufacturing plant

Mbongeni Ncube

CEMENT manufacturer PPC Limited is set to invest $200 million in another cement manufacturing plant in the country.

Bots armed robbers extradited

Court Reporter

A Bulawayo magistrate has ordered the extradition of three Botswana men who are being accused of armed robbery and theft of motor vehicles in the neighbouring country.

France seeks UN peacekeepers for Mali

France has asked the United Nations Security Council to establish a peacekeeping force to Mali, where French forces have killed hundreds of al-Qaeda-linked fighters but are still coming under attack in territory reclaimed from the rebels.

Apex Council attacks Public Service Ministry

Pamela Shumba

THE Apex Council has attacked the Ministry of Public Service over the rejection of the negotiators they appointed saying it is clear that the Government has an “agenda” over the issue.

Duo arrested for border jumping, theft

Plumtree Correspondent

TWO border jumpers have appeared in court facing charges of unlawfully crossing the border and stealing property worth over P37 095 in Botswana.

11 weeks of fun for DStv viewers

Entertainment Reporter

Zimbabwe DStv viewers are poised to win cash prizes of $7 000 a week for a 11-week period, in a new subscriber competition called DStv Rewards.

DRC coup plotters appear in SA court

Pretoria — Prosecutors said yesterday that 19 suspected Congolese rebels arrested in South Africa offered mineral rights for weapons and assistance in overthrowing Congolese President Joseph Kabila.

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