admin42 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.
One-match wonderboy Macheda looks back
LONDON. — Federico Macheda is a young footballer in grave danger of being defined by just one moment: the drag-back turn and perfect finish that marked his debut as a substitute for Manchester United.
Stray 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.
Messi eyes milestone
BARCELONA. — With a goal against Celta Vigo on Saturday, Lionel Messi can become the first player to score against every Spanish league opponent in consecutive order.Barcelona’s all-time leading scorer netted a record 73 goals in all competitions last season, and hasn’t let up with 55 so far this campaign.
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.
Man U unstoppable
LONDON. — Sir Alex Ferguson has compared his strike force this season to the luxury of front men he had at his disposal during Manchester United’s historic Treble winning campaign in 1999.Tsvangirai files application to be part of Poll hearing
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has filed an application at the High Court seeking to be part of the proceedings in the case in which President Mugabe is seeking an extension of the March 31 by-election deadline to June 29.
3 000 children to get budgeting training
Herald ReporterBarclays Bank of Zimbabwe has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund to boost financial literacy among children in Zimbabwe.
The new initiative termed the child-friendly national budgeting is expected to see 3 000 children from five selected major cities directly benefiting through training programmes on
Palestine commends Zim
Herald ReporterPalestine has commended Zimbabwe for its political support in its quest to become an independent state. The Middle East country is under occupation from Israel, which is supported by western countries mainly the United States of America.