admin1 800 children die daily from unsafe water, poor sanitation
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) said that almost 90 percent of children deaths from diarrhoeal diseases are directly linked to contaminated water, lack of sanitation, or inadequate hygiene.
Chinese president leaves for four-nation tour
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing yesterday morning for state visits to Russia, Tanzania, South Africa and the Republic of Congo.
Xi is making the visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, South African President Jacob Zuma and President of the
‘No chemical weapons used in Syria’
WASHINGTON — Initial United Sstates intelligence did not show that chemical weapons were used in an attack in Syria’s Aleppo province on Tuesday, US officials last said Thursday.
Sarkozy under formal probe
PARIS — French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been placed under formal investigation over claims his 2007 election campaign received illegal donations from France’s richest woman.
Battle lines drawn in PSL race
Eddie Chikamhi Sports ReporterCASTLE Lager Premiership coaches have predicted fierce battles when the 2013 season begins next week with more at stake following the return of the BancABC Sup8r Cup and the Zifa Cup on the domestic calendar.
Cairns comes from behind to win Pre-Open Classic
Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports ReporterRYAN Cairns showed once again that he is a cut above the rest on the domestic scene when he came from behind to win the Pre-Open Classic at Royal Harare yesterday.
The seasoned Sunshine Tour campaigner managed to recover from a first round of 74 to score an impressive three-under-par 69 for an overall one-under score.
BBA reps blow hot and cold
Lifestyle WriterOFTEN housemates in Africa’s popular reality series Big Brother Africa do not have the faintest idea of what follows after the show. There are three things – either you win, lose or forever live to regret being on the show.
‘Jack The Giant Slayer’ enchanting
“THE Jack and the Beanstalk” fable made waves in the Hollywood blockbuster treatment. Continuing the trend of imaginary tales, “Jack the Giant Slayer” tells the tale of farmhand Jack as he helps rescue a princess from the clutches of giants.
Disney trip up for grabs
Brenda Phiri Cool Lifestyle WriterEaster is on a week from now and it is always an exciting time for adults and kids too. What makes this year more special, however, is the once in a lifetime opportunity that is hanging over the heads of children to visit Disneyland right in the heart of the United States of America!
The springboard effect
Glen Dhliwayo
Every time motivational speakers, pastors, teachers and mentors are confronted with the very same question from individuals they help; “Well, what you said is really true, it touched my heart. I have great ideas and great dreams, but I don’t even know where to start from.