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SUNNI clerics yesterday denounced the arrest and alleged abuse of Sunni detainees after a deadly battle between troops and supporters of radical Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir in south Lebanon. A rights watchdog said there must be an independent investigation into claims the army is committing abuses against people suspected of links to the weekend clashesUN fears attacks from Liberia on Cote d’lvoire
UN leader Ban Ki-moon yesterday raised fears that followers of ousted UN fears attacks from Liberia on Cote d’lvoire leader Laurent Gbagbo could step up attacks on the country from neighbouring Liberia. Ban said in a report to the UN Security Council that the United Nations has indications that cross-border attacks are being planned with the help ofMandela ‘improving’ as Obama lands in S.Africa
US President Barack Obama arrived in South Africa yesterday to pay homage to his hero Nelson Mandela, who was said to be showing “great improvement” in hospital.Mandela’s strengthening health after several difficult days raised the possibility of a meeting between the two men, who shattered racial boundaries on either side of the
Meet Ok grand challenge winner
Fortious Nhambura Features Writer“THIS is one of the greatest gifts of my life. I have received other gifts before but I think this one comes second to my children. “I will treasure this car. I have placed a permanent “not for sale” sticker in my mind. I will use it and cherish the day God blessed my family. The prize marked years of trying. I have been winning small prices
Radical Faith Works With Humility
Bishop Dr B ManjoroONE of the major pitfalls for all who walk on the path and journey of faith is pride and a negative attitude. Pride is a common detour to those who walk by faith, even radical faith. Radical Faith does not work with pride. Pride cripples things and life itself; relationships sores, businesses & empires crumble and life seem to be cast a spell. Through
Sadomba in charity work
Petros Kausiyo Deputy Sports EditorUNITED Arab Emirates-based Zimbabwe international striker Edward Sadomba might be on a break from the huge demands of the professional game but the former Dynamos hitman has barely had time for a holiday as he has embarked on charitable work back home. Sadomba has also teamed up with some young Zimbabweans, who designed the
ZOC to roll out Mattel Young Athletes Programme
Sports ReporterSPECIAL Olympics Zimbabwe will break new ground next month when they roll out the pilot project for the Mattel Young Athletes Programme in the country following the injection of a grant from Special Olympics Africa. Depak Mehta, the SOZ board chairman, yesterday said his executive had received US$10 000 for the programme that is targeted at athletes
Copa Coca-Cola tourney reaches climax
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterTHE Copa Coca-Cola Crazy for Good With Soccer Silver Jubilee tournament reaches its climax today with Harare hosting their boys’ Under-16 and Under-17 girls’ provincial finals at Churchill High. The winners in today’s competition will join 22 other schools that have booked their places in the national finals to be held in Mutare from July 12 to 14. This year’s
Tennis Zim to choose new executive
Sports ReporterTENNIS Zimbabwe will today hold an election that will usher in a new executive during their general meeting at Harare Sports Club. Posts up for grabs include the president, vice-president and the four executive members. The outgoing board was made up of Ann Martin as the president, vice president Regis Bhunu while the committee members