adminFerrer in first round shock defeat
World Number Four David Ferrer suffered a shock first round loss to Xavier Malisse at the Topshelf Open in Hertogenbosch. The Spaniard’s preparations for Wimbledon were dealt a big blow…
Kinnear appointment confirmed
Newcastle United have confirmed that Joe Kinnear has returned to the club as director of football, and will be ‘the senior executive in charge of all football-related matters’. The 66-year-old…
Messi fraud case ‘to be extended’
The tax authorities’ investigation into Barcelona forward Lionel Messi’s alleged fraud could include activity up until 2012. The 25-year-old and his father Jorge Messi were last week the subject of…
Ethiopia ‘will accept any ban’
Cape Town — According to Twitter, the president of Ethiopia’s football federation has told the BBC that they “made a mistake” and “will accept their punishment” after fielding an ineligible…
ZNCC calls for elections
Victoria Falls Reporter THE business community has urged the Government to hold elections now and get them over with. In a communiqué released at the just ended Zimbabwe National Chamber…
Lack of business forces diamond cutters, polishers close shop
Harare Bureau A NUMBER of local diamond cutters and polishers have closed shop because they are not accessing the gems from miners, a report by the Portfolio Committee of Mines…
Use UNWTO as yardstick to measure country’s hospitality: Mzembi
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi has said the upcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly to be held in August should be used as a yardstick…
Minister to meet miners
Oliver Kazunga Business Reporter MINES and Mining Development Minister Dr Obert Mpofu is expected to address artisanal and small-scale miners in Bulawayo on Friday on issues affecting their operations. The…
Greenfuel intensifies E-85 roll-out
Harare Bureau Greenfuel has intensified the roll-out of E-85, a blend of ethanol and unleaded fuel by increasing the number of fuel stations selling the product and fitting centres for…
G8 leaders ‘close’ to agreement on Syria
Leaders at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland are said to be close to signing a joint statement on Syria, despite differences on the raging conflict. Russia and the US…