Rosberg puts Mercedes first

LONDON – Nico Rosberg was fastest for Mercedes in practice for the British Formula One Grand Prix yesterday after rain made a mockery of the morning session. The German, winner on the winding streets of Monaco this season, lapped the Silverstone circuit on a largely dry afternoon with a best time of one minute 32.248 seconds. Australian Mark

‘Rebels’ with a cause?

Lifestyle Writer
THERE is no turning back for ex-Macheso band members Franco Dhaka, Jonas Kasamba, Obert Gomba and Noel Nyazanda as they have planned to launch their album on July 12.
The rebels now trading under the name, Extra Kwazvose the group is

Robson delivers rare success

LONDON – Home favourite Laura Robson was the toast of Wimbledon again yesterday as the 19-year-old reached the third round for the first time, five years after being dubbed the “next big thing” in British women’s tennis. By this stage of the tournament the only British female presence is usually the ball girls but Robson, who won the junior Wimbledon

Serena reveals her fears

LONDON – Serena Williams was so shocked by the defeats of Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova and the injury carnage of black Wednesday at Wimbledon that she feared she would be next on the hit-list. Defending champion Williams saw title rival Sharapova, the third seed, beaten by Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito, just hours

We were slow: Samoa skipper

MOSCOW — Samoa captain, Aifa Aiono, said his team had a slow but good start as they struggled to a 21-14 win over Zimbabwe in the opening match of the World Cup Rugby Sevens here yesterday. The Pacific Ocean islanders trailed at the break before coming back strongly in the second half to win. Aiono said: “It is pretty hot, similar to the weather

Songore leads Zim team

Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
PROMISING sprinter Michael Songore’s dream of representing Zimbabwe at a major world event as a preparatory platform for the Rio 2016 Olympics could become a reality next month when he travels to Ukraine for the International Association of Athletics Federation World Youth Championships. The 17-year-old Peterhouse student has been in good

Child President welcomes Cabinet

Lovemore Meya Cool Lifestyle Correspondent
NEWLY elected Child President Ntandoyenkosi Moyo welcomed the new Cabinet at the just ended Junior Parliament opening session, held last weekend at Rainbow Towers.
The Child President said the

Riots continue to rock Confed Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO. — As riots continue to mar the Confederations Cup in Brazil, Fifa have brazenly announced their champagne partners for the World Cup in the country next summer. Police clashed with more than 5 000 protestors before Spain’s semi-final win over Italy in Fortaleza on Thursday night and once again responded with tear gas.

Chipawo makes the day for kids

Chipawo took the Day of African Child as an opportunity to host most children’s homes across the country in celebration. The children engaged in discussions about the significance of this day to Zimbabwean children while

Junior legislators pro-active on harmful practices

Junior Parliamentarians have set the record straight for being pro-active on castigating harmful social and cultural practices that affects a girl-child. This revelation came on the official opening of the 21st session of the Junior Parliament on June 22 together

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