adminStray lions from Botswana descend on Beitbridge
Beitbridge Bureau
LIONS believed to have strayed from Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana have descended on Maramani area here where they are reportedly killing livestock.
Maramani ward councillor, Clr Luka Ndou yesterday said Shashe and Limpopo were the worst affected villages where 10 cattle have so far been killed by the predators.
Proteas get their prize
JOHANNESBURG. — Proteas captain Graeme Smith said yesterday he was honoured and humbled to receive the prestigious Reliance ICC Test Championship mace and prize money on behalf of all South Africans.
Constitutional Bill gazetted
Herald Reporter
THE draft Constitution is now a Constitutional Bill following its gazetting yesterday.
Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga confirmed the development, saying the Bill would be tabled in Parliament for debate on May 7.
‘Let’s deliver on poll promises’
NAIROBI. — President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto yesterday told MPs from Jubilee coalition they will bank on their support to fulfil the ambitious promises made during campaigns.DeMbare date Black Mambas
Grace Chingoma Senior Sports Reporter
DYNAMOS captain, Murape Murape, says it would be a difficult season for them as they chase a third straight league title and cap fine year, in which they are celebrating their Golden Jubilee.
Zimplats files objection over claims
ZIMPLATS, the country’s largest platinum firm says it has lodged an objection against the Government’s intention to acquire over 28 000 hectares of its idle claims.
Last month, the Government repossessed 27 948 hectares of Zimplats ground for allocation to other investors.
42 percent of married women sexually abused
Bulawayo BureauABOUT 42 percent of married women in the country have experienced sexual and or physical abuse by their husbands, with the highest number of cases recorded in Mashonaland Central Province while Matabeleland North has the lowest rate.
Honda Jazz practical,efficient
THE rise in fuel prices is becoming a cause for concern among vehicle owners, drivers and prospective vehicle owners who are now more conscious of the need to buy cars with better fuel consumption.
Brics leaders approve currency fund
Durban. — Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa approved a US$100 billion fund to combat currency crises, while failing to reach agreement on financing for a development bank.