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LONDON. — The world of sport was rocked by an unspeakable tragedy on Monday as two explosions ripped across the finish line of the Boston Marathon.There is as yet no official confirmation on what caused the explosion, but the proximity of the blasts — which happened 50 yards and 10 seconds apart from each other — and the
Howard Webb dropped
LONDON. — Top English soccer referee Howard Webb has been dropped from the Premier League officials’ line-up for next weekend after an error-strewn performance in Sunderland’s 3-0 win against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Sunday.Rooney’s plea
LONDON. — Wayne Rooney wants to open talks about a new Manchester United contract this summer after telling friends he has no desire to leave Old Trafford for Paris St Germain.Nadal relaxed
MONTE CARLO. — Relaxed and rested after a break following his successful return to the ATP Tour, Rafa Nadal said he no longer felt burdened by expectation and pressure heading into the European claycourt tennis season.Juve edge closer
ROME. — An Arturo Vidal double moved Juventus closer to retaining the Italian Serie A soccer title with a 2-0 win at Lazio on Monday night.The Chilean slotted home from the penalty spot in the eighth minute, his first league goal since November, when he scored in a 6-1 win against Pescara.
US$350m solar plant on cards
Business Reporter
EUROPEAN firm Green Solar Europa, in partnership with a local company, Intratrek Zimbabwe, are planning to build a 100-megawatt solar power plant at a cost of US$350 million, a project proposal seen by The Herald Business shows. The proposed photovoltaic power
Fertiliser plant spreads wings to Bindura
ORGANIC fertiliser manufacturer Nico Orgo plans to open a fertiliser manufacturing plant in Bindura to cater for farmers in Mashonaland Central Province and the surrounding farming areas. The company has one manufacturing plant in Chitungwiza with a capacity to produce
Rescue plan for David Whitehead
Business ReporterA LOCAL advisory company, Aurifin Capital, has come up with a rescue plan for David Whitehead Limited to save the former textile giant from liquidation.
David Whitehead provisional judicial manager Mr Winseley Militala has