adminRift between Mandela family, Bizos deepens
JOHANNESBURG. — A granddaughter of Nelson Mandela has harshly criticised a long-time associate of the former president, in an escalation of a dispute over funds linked to one of the world’s most revered figures.
Father acquitted for assault
Court ReporterChitungwiza magistrate Mr Lazarus Murendo yesterday acquitted a man who was arrested for assaulting his daughter’s boyfriend.
Lawrence Kasinganeti of 9239 Unit K was arraigned before the courts with Gabriel Tandi, Charles
Rebate on goods for religious purposes
THE Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, as published in Statutory Instrument 154 of 2001, provides for a rebate of duty on selected imported goods by religious organisations. This implies that such goods when imported enjoy dutyArshavin in nightclub brawl
LONDON. — Unused and unwanted, it’s pretty much certain that Andrey Arshavin will be leaving English Premiership soccer side Arsenal in the summer.And clearly the lack of playing time is taking its toll on the veteran Russia forward.
Kigali runs out of office space
KIGALI. — Kigali, the city of government and commercial enterprise in East Africa’s fastest growing economy, Rwanda has run out of office space.Most commercial buildings in the city are now doubling up as retail stores and offices. Lillian
What it’s like managing Bolt
LONDON. — Ever since Usain Bolt was a teenager, he has had Ricky Simms by his side. As Bolt’s agent, Simms organises his races, secures his sponsorship deals — and even buys his dinner jackets.
Workers demonstrate against layoffs in Greece
ATHENS. — Hundreds of Greek civil servants demonstrated in Athens yesterday against plans by the government to axe thousands of state jobs this year to meet austerity goals.Archaeologists, hospital workers and other public staff gathered outside the civil administration