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CAPE TOWN. — Protesters dumped buckets filled with human faeces at the domestic and international departures terminal at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday in full view of locals and foreigners, before speeding off in waiting cars. Police said five people were arrested. Two of those arrested were identified as ANC proportional councillor andAdios Seventh Parliament of Zimbabwe
Back in the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust, or Guruve, investing your trust in an unworthy person is like carrying grain in a bag with a big hole — soon you will realise you are no longer carrying anything.
Mozambique suspends train service
MAPUTO. — Transport authorities in Mozambique yesterday suspended passenger trains in the central coal-rich province of Tete after former rebel movement Renamo threatened to paralyse the transport system. The state-owned port and rail company CFM said though there have been no attacks on the railway, the company decided to take a cautiousXi Jinping praises China-Africa co-op
BEIJING. — President Xi Jinping yesterday praised the state of China-Africa co-operation, calling on both sides to remain sincere partners. “China and Africa share a common destiny and bilateral co-operation has huge potential for growth,” Xi said while meeting visiting Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma. Xi also recalled his visit to Africa in
Musicians have spoken
ZIMBABWE conducts harmonised elections this year, and though it can be this or that date, elections are upon us. It is pleasing to note that the political leadership has made clarion calls for peace before, during and after elections.
Obama begins Africa tour
DAKAR. — US President Barack Obama yesterday embarked on his first major tour of Africa that comes at a poignant moment, just as the world prepares to bid a reluctant farewell to Nelson Mandela. The possibility that the critically ill anti-apartheid icon could fade away within days has sparked uncertainty about Obama’s itinerary, which is due to take him
US court redefines marriage
WASHINGTON. — The US Supreme Court has struck down a law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman only, in a landmark ruling. The court’s 5-4 vote said the Defence of Marriage Act, known as Doma, denied equal protection to same-sex couples. The court also declined to rule on a California ban on same-sex marriage known as
MDC-T primaries fraudulent: Nyarota, Kwinjeh
Peter Matambanadzo Senior ReporterTHE MDC-T primary elections in several constituencies were marred by massive corruption, rigging and irregularities, with some candidates publicly proclaiming that the party did not practice the democracy it preached. Some of the losing candidates in the party’s primaries elections have threatened to stand as independents after discovering that they
Dillish, Bolt bestowed with super powers
DAME DILLISH and big Bolt may not be super heroes but thanks to Biggie the two Chasemates have been bestowed with super powers.The two housemates both beat out the rest of the competition in their respective houses and were rewarded with the much sought after Power of No. The Diamond’s Power of No.
Red Cross gets US$2m boost
Herald ReporterThe Zimbabwe Red Cross Society has received a US$2 million donation from the Red Crescent Society of Iran to support its humanitarian operations in the country. Speaking at a handover ceremony, visiting Red Crescent Society of Iran secretary general Dr Mohammad Abbasi said the donation would help the ZRCS to carry out its programmes in various