Train fares up
LUSAKA. — The Tanzania Zambia Railways (TAZARA), a railway line jointly owned by the Zambian and Tanzanian governments, has announced plans to increase fares for express and ordinary trains by anPoliticians meet
ANTANANARIVO. — Madagascar’s Church Council (FFKM) yesterday said they will hold a summit conference with four successive presidents, including the president of transition, Andry Rajoelina andChina successful
JIUQUAN. — China successfully launched its fifth manned spacecraft on Tuesday afternoon, announced Zhang Youxia, chief commander of China’s manned space programme.Essar Africa team expected tomorrow
Farirai Machivenyika Senior ReporterA five-member delegation from Essar Africa is expected at New Zimbabwe Steel, formerly Ziscosteel, tomorrow as part of efforts to resume operations at the giant steelmaker, taken over by the Indian
Asylum for spy
MOSCOW. — Russia would consider an asylum request from US contractor Edward Snowden, who leaked information on the US government’s monitoring of Internet use and phone records, the spokesman forTobacco sales surpass 2012 final output
Agriculture ReporterFlue-Cured tobacco sales have now reached 146 million kilogrammes, surpassing the 2012 final output of 144,5 million kilogrammes.
Russian Parliament passes gay Bill
MOSCOW. — Russian Parliament yesterday passed two controversial Bills that impose jail terms for people promoting homosexual “propaganda” to minors and those who offend religious believersUS, Canada lead tourist arrivals
Business ReportersSTATISTICS released by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority reveal that the United States of America and Canada continue to be the leading tourism source markets contributing 93 percent of arrival

