Miners cry foul . . . . . . as Govt mulls new policy

Golden Sibanda Senior Business Reporter
PROPOSED Government control of prices and production of minerals would retard the growth of the mining sector, the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe said in its critique of the Draft Minerals Development Policy.

Henry on Gunners

LONDON. — Arsenal great Thierry Henry warned the club yesterday that they must set their sights higher than merely qualifying for the Champions League soccer.
Arsene Wenger’s side celebrated jubilantly after securing a top-four finish in the English Premier League with a 1-0 win at Newcastle United on the final day of the Premier League

Neymar joins stars

LONDON. — Confirmation of Neymar transfer to Spanish soccer champions Barcelona has already excited millions.
Thought of as the finest South American talent on the globe, Neymar joins what is already the most talented squad in the world, but herein possibly lies the problem.

Reds sign Kolo

LONDON. — Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Kolo Toure when his current contract with Manchester City expires on July 1.
The 32-year-old, who made 18 appearances for City this season, has been brought in by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers as a replacement for recently retired Jamie

Flower hopeful

LONDON. — England cricket team director Andy Flower said yesterday that he was “thinking optimistically” about star batsman Kevin Pietersen’s chances of returning to fitness in time for the Ashes series against Australia.

We say ‘No’ to such aid

As Zimbabweans celebrate the new constitution, the African Union celebrates its 50th anniversary. These two celebratory moments signify the victory against Western nations who want to arm-twist the continent into accepting inferiority and dependence situation.

UNWTO on Vic Falls

Herald Reporter
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation executive council has signed Victoria Falls as the venue for the 20th Session General Assembly.
Speaking from Belgrade in Serbia, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Eng Walter Mzembi said there was no shred of doubt that the General Assembly would be held here.

Stakhovsky admits crossing the line

Sergiy Stakhovsky admitted he was wrong to photograph a shot he thought was out in his French Open loss to Richard Gasquet — but he was piqued after the British tabloids cast him as Mr Angry.

Africa: Whose promise?

Donna Godfrey
The 23rd World Economic Forum on Africa themed “Delivering Africa’s Promise” ended on May 10 in Cape Town. The three-day forum provides a platform for regional and global leaders from business, government and civil society to expand Africa’s integration agenda and renew commitment to a sustainable economic growth path.

Spar loses US$36 000

Senior Reporter
Criminals on Sunday night broke into a Spar Supermarket in Kadoma and stole more than US$36 000, R2 000 and a cellphone.
No arrests have been made and police are appealing to anyone with information that might assist with investigations.

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